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CLOISONNE

How the Finished Article Is Made

To put it in a nut-shell Cloisonne is a kind of fine pottery with enamelled surface decorated with elaborate designs, the outlines of which are formed by small bands or fillets of metal. Many years ago the Byzantines excelled in this class of work, but at the present time China leads in Cloisonne Ware.

ALL ABOUT HONG KONG

Contiaeed from page 1.

there it is a very short drive back to the original point of departure.

The entire drive covers a distance of 26 miles, but the scenery on route cannot adequately be describ- ed in mere prose. It has to be seen to be appreciated as serves. Next to the ascent descent of the Peak it is a trip that and no tourist should omit

from his programme of sight-seeing.

it de-

Other Places of Interest Apart from motor launches that The production of a curtain picce take

the visitor to Stonecutters takes time, and requires vory care- Island and numerous inlets, ful attention in all the different

abounding stages to produce perfect workman-scenery, there is much to entertain, most beautiful ship.

amuse and instruct without resort The Chinese curio

in

In the Arst place a design is to vehicles. drawn on a thin copper shell (al-shops and Indian stores cannot wall ready modelled to the desired ob- be passed over by those in search ject-it may be a vase, box or tray), of novelty or for a souvenir of and is then outlined with silver, their visit to this enchanted Iale. There is "China Town," teeming with thousands of Chinese living in marrow streets where one can almost stretch hands across the "thoroughfare," and where glimpses I may be had of typical Chinese lifa I in all its varied phases.

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JUST OPENED.

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DE CHINE

UNDERWEARS

3 pc. Set.

GENTLEMEN'S

-SHIRTS

and

PYJAMAS

SHAWLS

HOURI

COATS

KIMONOS

PERSIAN

COATS.

Many other

LADIES'

DRESSES, Etc.

Fancy Goods.

Made to order

Within 14 hrs.

TAJMAHAL SILK STORE

5, Flower Street,

chairs, but in the case of the two latter the legal fare should always be ascertained beforehand as other wise the "stranger, within the gates" may find himself the victim of profiteering.

Chair and Jarikisha Fares For chairs the tariff B-two

minutes; 20 cents for a quarter of bearera-15 cents for the first ten

an hour; 30 cents for half an hour; 40 cents for one hour; and 25 cents four bearers the fares are exactly for every subsequent hour. For double, with the exception that every subsequent hour after the first la charged 40 cents.

Jinrikisha charges are: 10 cents for 10 minutes; 20 cents for a quarter of an

hour, 30 cents for.

hour. half an hour; and 40 cents for an

Kowloon and New Territories

A reference to Kowloon has already been made in the third of the suggested tours—namely, to Castle Peak, Fanling, Taipo and Shatin.

A good afternoon's outing can be spent at Kowloon City, omnibuses to which run from the Star Ferry at Kowloon Point (10 cents fare from Hong Kong to Kowloon). En route a glimpse is afforded of the

Opp.

"China Mail"

city combined, and the self-is played at King's Park and on contained houses, each with a strip the ground of the Kowloon Foot- of garden, are a distinct change ball Club, facing the harbour in from the row

upon row

of flats Chatham Road. Cricket is provid- which the vehicles pass ined at King's Park and at the Kow Nathan and other roads In Kowloon Cricket Club. loon.

Sport in Hong Kong

Happy

Lovers of lawn bowle" are well

On the Island there is no end to catered for. Besides the rinks of the Club de Recreio at King's Park the variety of outdoor sport to be there are bowling greens at the indulged in or watched, the prin Kowloon Bowling Green Club, incipal ground being at Austin Road (off Nathan Road), Valley, which can be reached in a the Kowloon Cricket Club, and the very short time by tramcar, taxi- Kowloon Dock. Tennis can be had cab, or motor car, not to mention at many Club courts at King'a the slower Jinrikisha if time is no Park, at the United Services Club object. There is a fine Racecourse,

are held at various: (opposite King'a Park), the Kow- where races loon Cricket Club, and the Kow- periods from the middle of Febru- loon Bowling Green Club. Footballary to the beginning of December.

Of other sports to be had at Happy Valley, there are football ("Soccer" and Rugby codes), cricket, baseball, and tennis. The "home" of local cricket is the Hoog Kong Cricket Club opposite Murray Barracks in Queen's Road. It is on this ground that interport matches are played, teams coming once in two years from Shanghai and less frequently from Malaya.

THE CLOVER

FLOWER SHOP

10, Ice House Street.

Tel. C. 638.

whole of the Kowloon Bay, with FRESH

Lyemoon Pass in the distanco.

A good combination is a bus or motor car drive to Abordeon and a tour through the Chinese Ashing Eventually the granite wall of village. If time permits thero is the old city of Kowloon will be also a quaint little hamlet, Ap reached, containing the old-time plichau, which can be reached in residence of the official representa- a few minutes by sampan. The re-tive of the Emperor of China. turn journey from Aberdeen can be There is also a School, for the made by launch, in which case the, Blind, where dainty articles may scenery fringing the harbour ap be purchased. proaches will be found very re- freshing after the apel! through the Chinese quarters of Aberdeen and Applichau.

Returning by # bus marked "Yaumati" the tourist can alight

in Jordan-road and spend an enjoy. able time in King's Park, where are laid out football, tennis, and bowls grounds for various Clubs and institutions.

For the individual who cares not for the joys of mootring a casual walk through the heart of the city will reveal much of interest in the As an alternative a visit may be way of public buildings and commended to Kowloon Tong. statues, including-although some which Hes off the mala bus and way out-the University of Hong motor road in Kowloon, namely, Kong. There are taxicabs and Nathan Road. This is destined to jinrikishas, not to mention sedan' be a model settlement and garden

FILTKA BEDS,

Where to Dine or Stay

FINEST CUT FLOWERS and dinner, including the

AND FRUITS.

SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.

14, Peilder St.

(next to Jardine, Matheson & Co.)

The largest store for every

description of wonderful Chin-

ese Hand Work & Novelties.

TOURISTS' MAP OF HONG KONG.

GREENHOUSES

COLLEGE

KATHEDRAL

PUBLIC GARDENS

UNION CHURCH

ITALIAN CONVENT

SIFAULE

CROUND

COLLECA

TOBIA GAT

gold or brass wire. The shell is

then dipped in enamel and subject- ed to a good firing which holds the wire in position, forming the de- sign.

The first colours are then appli- ed, this process is continued ac- cording to the quality of

work,

until such time as the wired design is filled in with the enamel.

So far so good-now the most difficult part is undertaken, that is the pollaking. Under a steady flow of cold water the object is polished with a special- kind of brimstone and great cara, is taken that no foreign matter is embedded in the polishing stone, which would cause the slightest surface scratch. If this happened the work of months and years is completely, destroyed. Yet careful attention will overcame "this and the finished arti de will re- main a joy to the eye and the most wonderful piece of work one could ever imagine,

of

The vase reproduced above is one of a pair of vases exhibited at Mesars. Komor & Komor. They stand five feet high and are sup posed to be the largest pair cloisonne vases in the world..

The":"outstanding colour" is a beautiful crimson, The flowers and leaves are all in their natural: colours and. pleté really ploce superb:: art. Hering tas beight of the vases.

SPARADE

AROUND

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For the tourist cooped up at sea for days on and there are many facilities for lunch (or tiffin)

Hong Kong Hotel in Pedder Street; Lana Crawford's Restaurant, in Des Voeux Road (along which the tramcars run); also the Kow. loon Hotel and the Peninsula Hotel in Kowloon (a few minutes" drive from the Ferry in a Jiariki. sha).

In Des Voeux Road and other streets there aro many Chinese restaurants for those who like to sample Chinese dishes.

Miscellaneous Information

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1930.

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Work-Jade, Picturo Painters, Flowery Fagoda, Jade Stone Street, Old Embroidery Shops and Sal Hing Street, etc.

There are branches of the East-Kingfisher's feather,

Ricepaper

The Radio Telegraph Office (nearern Extension, Telegraph Company the Post Office) is open day and and the Northern Telegraph Com night for the transmission and re-pany in Connaught Road (facing ception of radio messages and for the water front and just beyond

For the guidance of those whose reporting vessels entering the har-the Hong Kong Club). These are bour. The charge to most vessels open day and night for the trans-time is limited, the following is 80 cents

mission of cablegrams to any part Itinerary is given. per word with a minimum charge of $3.

of the world,

Cable rates are: To Europe via Buez, $1.65 per word; to America, | $1.70 to $2.80; to Canada, $1.90 to $2.30; and to Australia, $1.35.

The postage rates are: Four cents per ounce to British terri- tories and China; 10 cents per [ounce to America and other for

eign countries.

Travellers' cheques can be cash led and payments made on letter of credit Issued by other bankers, by Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son, the C.P.R., and the American Ex- press Co.

The principal exchange banks are: The Hong Kong and Shang- hai Banking Corporation, Charter ed Bank of India, Australia, and China, the Mercantile Bank of India, and the City National Bank of New York (International Bank ing Corporation)--all situated in Queen's Road Central.

One Whole Day in Canton Leave Hong Kong ........ 10 p.m. Arrive Canton ... 7 to 8 a.m. Leave Canton .... 4.30 p.m. Arrive Hong Kong (about

11 to 12 p.m. The fare provides first class travel tickets, breakfast, lunch and dinner, service of competent | private Guide for sightseeing by sedan chair to City of the Dead, Flowery Pagoda, Ancestral Temple, etc.

Tours of longer duration and including passage by 8 a.m. steamer may be arranged, Fares on ap- plication.

Macao

A Portuguese Colony and the pioneer settlement of the Far East,

being founded in 1557. It is a picturesque spot at the mouth of the Canto River, with the ruins of San Paulo, Camoes' Gardans and Grotto, and Fan-tan Gambling Saloons.

For other useful information concerning Hong Kong the tourist may be recommended to purchase Steamers leave Hong Kong on a copy of the "Dollar Directory" week days at 8 s.m., and 10 p.m. published at BA, Wyndham Street. Passage 4 hours. Single journey

Fassengers should keep in touch | $4 and return 37.

with Home and local affairs by pur- There is also a special excursion chasing the Ching Mail-the didest to Macao every Sunday leaving newspaper in the Colony-which is Hong Kong at 9 a.m., returning at published daily at 10 conte per copy;' 3.80 p.m., return fare ́$5; week-end or the Hong Kong Sunday Herald excursion, return fare $6.00. published early on Sunday mornings. Canton

The commercial Capital and. most interesting City of South China, is in direct commant- catlon with Hong Kong by steamer and railway. There are daily services of steamers both directions. The journey is about 6 to 8 hours by steamer, accord- ing to steamer and tide, and 4 hours by train."

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On arrival in Canton visitors are met by an axperienced and com petent guide who has conducted the principal visitors through this fas cinating City, for many years. Che tour usually embraces Chun-ka-chi, Ancestral Temples, Temples of the 500 Genil, City of the Dead,..

Hong Kong Heights

For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:-

Island

Victoria Peak Signal Station Mt. Parker

Foot.

1823

1774

1781

Mountain Lodge.

1725

The Eyris

1725

1805

1000

877

Peak Hotel... Taikoo Sanatorium Mt. Davis

Bowen Road (Alterbeds), 297

Mainland

Talmoshan Kowloon Paak?

Feet

[3124** 1971