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SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

THE SILK CENTRES signs are

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.

to

• Thoy give real excellent value in all their goods at the Bombay Store Their stock, which is second none in this part of the world, coolie comprise houri coats. coats, Mandarin costs, embroidered shawls and silk kimonos of very

pretty workmanship and designs.

and made of the best material ob- tainable.

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

Mandarin costs and skirts, silk embroidered kimonos, houri costs, Persian coats and happy coats, all of the very latest styles and especially selected with the greatest care to combine quality with value.

Silk scarves are to be found here in large quantities and colours to suit all tastes. Materials for dresses comprise Japanese, Chinese and Indian silks of very fine tex- ture, brocades, crepes, etc.

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

ladies' silk underwear, men's shirts,

pyjamas, etc. Their workmanship

and fit are beyond reproach.

TAJMAHAL SILK STORE

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,

ART 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.,

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

EAST ASIATIC TRADING CO.

The East Asiatic Company has

SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.

LTD.

HONG KONG.

joined the firm (Kuhn & - Komor) forty years ago and whose collec- tion is a household word under curio collectors.

WEDNESDAY, MARCİ

1930.

SHOPS TO T

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE VALUES

WAI KEE

HONG,

HOTEL

During you

Mr. Wai Koe has been in the curio trade at

the Queen's Road you will find ojourn here, Hotel and the liong Kong coner of the Hong Kong Hotel for the beat anda Hotel are

upwards of forty years remem- places to maaristocratle

WANG HING

temporary

The Hong Kot in the heart of is situated well equipped Always

ice.

In this excellently fit

most.

the

|bors globe-trotters who revlalt headquarters,

Hong Kong after long intervala. He is an expert on things Chinese and has an excellent variety of courteous staff othe jade, precious stones, antiques, etc. be enabled to do you will without being "shopping unscrupulous natiy, by, any On the other sidkeopers. This 'shop, which is situated in

harbour For gold and silver ware of is the Peninsula He its store in the Asiatic Building Pedder Street, extends a welcome

The collection on exhibition is Chinese design and workmanship, same company. The by the with entrance at the corner of to all tourists to inspect the excel- Flower Street and Queen's Road,lent stock. It specialises in Chin- the finest in the Far East. You find visit Wang Hing's shop. This long the same courtesy all find and is just across the road from ese fancy goods in wonderful articles there for prices ranging standing firm of jewellers have

TABAQUERIA the Hong Kong Hotel.

variety, including Canton shawls, from one dollar up to thousands of premises at No. 10, Queen's Road· Amongst the great variety of Mandarin coats, art embroideries, dollars. Every article is marked in Central, very near to the Hong

The Tabaqueria This newly opener Indian Silk and if the ready-to-wear ones do not sult you, orders for made-to-Store, of which Mr. S. Narain is the goods stocked in this store are very hand-made lace, kimones, slippers, plain figures and visitors are al-Kong Hotel. They have a reputa

proprietor. is fast gaining in pretty Canton shawls, Swatow drawn-works and hourt coata of ways received with courtesy who- tion amongst foreign residents for noted smokers' supplies mensure garments will be accepted popularity on account of its fair drawnwork, ivory ware including a very novel designs and fine work-ther they buy or not. Their pack-fair dealing. The fade stones obed in the Asiatic Build- ing and shipping department tainable here are among the best the Hong Kong Hotel. Posite for execution within 24 hours.

lacquer ware, cigarette The Pongee suits made to order dealing-giving you quality goods very fine pair of delicately carved manship.

Pretty lacquer-ware, ivory-wara guarantees that everything sent by to be found in Hong Kong, abso-

at any part of lutely flawless and of delicate hues, porium, you are assured 1ices, by this store are well known for at reasonable prices. You will find tusks,

here, from the fresh stock, fine quality their quality of material plus good this little shop up Flower Street, boxes, vases, ten tables and other and jade trees of exquisitely de-them must arrive

some 200 yards beyond the flower useful articles, blackwood lamplicate workmanship, are also stock-the world in perfect order.

Everything is reasonably

Komor's art gallery is situated smallest trinket to intricate silver ful service, which has ith- the shades with prettily painted silked. stalls. directly opposite

sides, amber heads, handbags of priced and represents value for near the Hong Kong, ferry corner junks, etc., are all the product of jealously guarded motto China Mail office.

of Chater Road and the fine window experienced Chinese craftsmen. money.

display draws all day and night; Wang Hing's prices are competi- big crowds of sight-seers.

This tive whilst the goods are firm, established since 1867, is one average quality. of the oldest in Hong Kong.

A jade screen in fine carving, supposed to be of the Ming dynasty, in very Ane wood and gold mount Fing. will be the envy of

visitors who collect works of art. The wonderful silk lacquered Foo chow screen will surely be admired are The China Jade Company, by all visitors, and the unique col. whose shop is in China Bullding, lection of cloisonne and ivory work Queen's Road Central. is worth the visit to this well

fit and stylish cut.

D. CHELLARAM

D. Chellaram, in Pudder 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 1st in this line. These shawls com- prise a large variety which should Aatisfy the most exacting purchas-

The same applies to their quisite Mandarin coats and skirts, the famous old style dress of China, Houri coats and Japanese kimonos are also stocked, each beautifully embroidered with elaborate designs too pretty to describe.

er.

Silks are also to be found in these atores 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 ladies' hose 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.

They have a fine selection of new fancy design, Peking actor dolls, allks, just arrived, representing the pewter ware, Mandarin hats and latest in fashionable colours and coats, only to mention a few of the design-Fuji, brocade, georgette, dainties.

A few minutes of exploration In spun crepe, crepe de Chine, etc. Ready-to-wear ladies garments in this "house of good things" ciude crepe de Chine embroidered bound to bring to light very desir- "undles" and pyjamas; whilst for able remembrances of the trip out men there are washing silk shirts, East. pyjamas, and neckties with hand- Kerchiefs to match.

FOOK WENG & CO.

are

SWATOW TRADNG CO. The Swatow Trading Company, in Pedder Strect, is well worth a visit, They specialise In Swatow Drawnwork which is most appeal ing and very moderately priced.

Their art embroideries and laces also of very high quality, whilst in the matter of silk shawls, terest to ladies are Kayser hose in If you look around this well- the Swatow Trading Company have all shades, exquisite shawls, known Swatow shop in China Build some beauties in stock which are kimonos, houri coats, and many ings, Queen's Road Central, for real eye-openers. The stitching is fancy goods and toys which repre- Oriental goods, your eyes will be of the popular "short" variety and sent the Intest in novelties. This richly feasted with its nicely em-the embroideries of chic designs store are also agents in Hong Kong broidered Canton shawls of fas and dainty colouring. for the well-known "Ohio" cream, cinating colours and up-to-date hair and down remover.

Other things in this store of in-

FANCY GOODS

CHINA FANCY GOODS CO.

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Hand-made Canton and Irish

designa, together with a rich assort- ment of well-chosen Hourl coats, kimonos, pyjamas, cape shawls, scarves and underwear.

Carved, ivory and lacquer; cloi- sonne, Nanking brocade tapestries, table cloths, cushion covers, wall panels (of expert workmanship) are also to be found here.

drawnwork, embroideries, What makes this shop popular is linen silk, Spanish shawls, ladies' silk the fine selection of Swatow drawn undies, Mandarin coats and skirts, thread work: both linen and grass Other appealing goods worth kimonos, ivory, cloisonne, pewter, cloth bed spreads, luncheon sets, examining in these stores are beau- lacquer and damascene ware, etc., tea sets, tray cloths, towels, and tiful Egyptian tapestry and Persian are all to be seen at the China napkins. ruge, as good as any obtainable any-Fancy Goods Co., 33, Queen's Road

The real good old embroideries Central (China Building). Once made into hand bags, writing pads, where else in the East.

you have appreciated the exquisite table cloths, tray cloths are also workmanship on the cloth and silk found here.

KASHMIR SILK STORE

Opposite the Queen's Theatre,

wear and the craftsmanship on the The antique Chinese porcelain screens, blackwood hardware (ivory, etc.) you will buy vases jars,

And last, but not least is a rare

known establishment.

many

Everything

JADE STORE

THE CHINA JADE CO.

The most reliable dealers in jade

emi-

heir

Ince

they opened shop in Hong

The stocks of amokers' res above carried in this store are land

varied. They have all

hot known brands of American tog and cigarettes in stock, any are also famous for the li Manila cigars which they car

Pipes of the best makes it, and singly are to be found | large variety to choose from. ¿ are elgar cut! requisites tobacco pouches, elgar and cigar cases, patent lightors, fancy trays, cigar and cigaretta boxes, & every thing imaginable in the bacconist's line. All goods are the best qualities obtainable an priced to suit everyone.

At this store necklaces of pure jade in many different styles can be purchased at very moderate prices.

There is always a very good display of bracelets, bangles, Loong. Shing, jewellers of repute pendants tie pins and cuff links. whose premises are at No. 48, Having purchased anything at this

LOONG SHING

LOCK HING Queen's Road Central have a col-store one can always depart with

(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

CHUI YUEN

in Queen's Road, will be found the not at a loss to yourself, but furniture, and some rare pieces of Kashmir Silk Store, which is also a gain, for the prices are reason curios will surely delight every JEWELS AND CURIOS known as the "Palace of Shawls," able. Beautiful fantasies in the visitor. a claim of which they are justly form of silken wear or ivory that proud. Their wonderful display you have before sever thought selection of all kinds of lndles of beautiful silk shawls is dazzling capable of originating from the necklace: crystal, agate, ivory. and gives one a thrill of pleasure brain of man, you will see and per-jade, and Peking glass with nice

It is a joy to haps buy. In any case it is well pendants. to inspect them. handle them and feel their fine, soft worth your while to pay a call to texture, and the desire to own one ía Irresistible.

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

KHONG WOO

This shop is decribed as a whole- sale Silk Store, but one has only to enter the store to satisfy oneself that thore are other attrac- tive objects for sale. Kwong Won is a dealer in Chinese curios and all kinds of silka, crope shawls.

treasures.

CHINA HANDICRAFT. CO..

Take a good look in this shop this shop. It holds limitless you will surely pick up something that will be suitable for gifts for the folks at Home. The quality of the-goods is high, the service is cordial, and the prices low enough Inspection is cordially invited by to suit every pocket.

China the China Handcraft Co. Building, Queen's Road Central, of] SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO. thefr fine display of native goods.

The Company are manufacturers For wonderful Chinese handi- and exporters of hand-made alikwork and novelties ge to the embroideries, which are of an ex- Swatow Drawn Werk Co., No. 14, quisite beauty that is not easily Pedder Street. between Mesars. Jardine, Matheson, and Co., and the surpassed.

They are also dealers in beauti-office of the Dollar Steamship Line. The Swatow Drawn Work Co. ful shawls of rare designs, finely carved ivory ornaments, well-made have always in stock a large silk undies, and quality drawn variety of hand-drawn thread and embroidered work in both silk and Other high class goods obtainable linen, which is turned out by ex at this store are lacquer, pewter parts in the art under careful and cloisonne wares, and last, but supervision. by no means least, Blackwood furni- ture of essential Chinese design beautifully carved and polished, and strongly made.

work.

lection of genuine Jade jewellery the satisfaction of knowing that the which is difficult to beat.

name of the China Jade Company is the The word "genuine" is used em-as good as a guarantee for phatically where Loong Shing is genuiness of the purchased goods." concerned. The stress is necessary because of the, presence of imita- tlon jades on the market, and one. cannot be too careful when pur- chasing Jades.

WAH KEE Situated No. 38, Queen's Road Central, Wah Kee,

dealers in

YUE SHING

If you have a book which bad

undergone some wear and tear dur- ing your trip, let Yue Shing, 47, 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 and neatly. They also supply quality stationery and writing re-

The colour of the falsa atones is jewellery and Ivery offer the tour-quisite worthy of you. Before sail so attractive that not only for-lat a very wide range of choice. Jag be sure you have everything eigners but Chinese also, are often Ladies deatring jade necklaces. with which to write that letter "taken in" by the fakes. It is there- pendants, or bracelets need only Home, about your travels. fore wise to deal only with reliable take a look to realize the Oriental shops.

artistry in these adornments,

Gentlemen can buy There is no doubt as to the

at a very reliability of Loong Shing, as one reasonable price. Tie pins or that would fetch

links

WORKS OF ART.

Hong Kong is the best place in

of the oldest jewellers' establish cuffs ment at present in existence in a very high price in the the Far East for picking up good Hong Kong. This shop came into Occident. No visitor to Hong specimens of Native Culture-Craft

48

Of course the difficulty les in not knowing anything about such treasures, for which ten times thoir value may be asked, or even more. "Kienlung" Vase About 1750

being in 1864 and during a period Kong should miss the opportunity in endless variety, which comes of over 60 years in business it has of seeing genuine jade made up in under the head of Art and Curlos. gained a reputation not only for such an attractive style. reliability but also for fair dealing.

There are numbers of exquisite-

carved ivory All their fine jade jewellery-and ly

balls. 'One some have there is a fine range to choose from inside the other,

are offered at prices which are many as thirty forty Inside one another. These novelties are well surprisingly reasonable.

Go to Loong Shing if it's jade worth buying as mementoes of the East. Ivory carved chess sets can that you are after.

also be purchased at an extraordin arily low cos'

visit to

LOCK HING

The difference between feasting one's eyes upon the Crown jewels in the Tower of London and upon those jewels in 39A, Queen's Road Central, is that in the case of the former one pays for the privilege, and in he case of the latter one is cordially invited to do ao.

At this store one can have a glimpse of all tho jewels of the

Here is another of Hong Kong's East laid outt in the most impres-long established and reliable Chin Wah Kee's would be very attrac sive manner. When visiting Hong

ese firm who have specialised in tive and very productive. Kong, no one should fail to examine dealing in Chinese curica since the display of jewellery consisting 1870. Some of the pieces to be of jade, earls, a gates, crystal, found in this shop cannot be dupli- Coral, old ivory, cornelian, cloi-cated. Everything is absolutely methysts, inpislazulis, arquoises. genuine, and, best of all, the prices sonne, amber beads. and all

are competitive. manner of stores.

The repair of all jewellery, at a moderate cost, is undertaken; and work will be completed even at six hours notice.

KOMOR'S

There is no doubt that

MISCELLANEOUS

EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE

The Excelsior Book Store, with Lock Hing's also deal fa fine branches In D'Aguilar-street, off Shanghai and Canton silks, grass Queen's Road Central, at the Hong shawls, and Ivory, bronze, lacquer Hotel, Kowloon,, is one of Hong cloths, embroideries, crepes, chic Kong Hotel, and in the Peninsula ed, cloisonné ware, porcelain and Kong's leading news agents and ornaments of gold and silver, and book sellers. It has in stock a fine the work of master craftsmen. Gold range of best sellers by both British and silver jewellery can also be and American authors, and receive (Komor & Komor)

made to order.

by every mail from the. United They are also manufacturers, of Kingdom and the States all the Swatow Emb'á, Co. of 80 Queen's gallery is recommended to all Blackwood furniture both inlaid leading periodicals, journals, and Prices here are fair and the qual-Road Central 1st floor are whole-visitors to Hong Kong.

and carved chairs, tables and magazines which appeal to all ity of goods decidedly of the sale dealers in hand embroidered establishment is under the manage stande, all well made and beautiful-tastes.

call will be wellment of Mr. Komor, an authority ly finished. The shop is at No. 88, There is also a very good selec-nest, and value is given for money linen goods, a

no matter how small the article worth while.

on Chinese and Japanese art whoQueen's Road Central bought.

embroidered linen blouses and table cloths. These silks are sold at a very reasonable price and a purchase would bring great plea- aure to the recipients of auch gifts. All the latest Eastern patterna in pure silk can be bought here.

The store, has been existenca since 1841 and can boast of a very good reputation.

tion of jewellery and gold and sil- ver ware. The jade is of a very high quality, and guaranteed to be genuine. The selection of Ivory displayed should prove interest- In fact, the Ing to the visitor. whole store is a miniature treasure! faland.

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K. K. MAHTANI

THE CHINESE BAZAAR-

The Chinese Bazaar (Ta! Cheong Co.) in China Building, Queen's Road Central, are manufacturers and exporters, both wholesale and retail, of Swatow Drawnwork, Can- ton silk embroidery, and filet lace, all hand-made under expert super- vision

Mr.. Mahtan! will be pleased to welcome tourists at his allk and Swalow Drawnwork withêm- curio store at 4, On Lan Street.broideries. In grass linen)' 'all In Where you will see a fue selection exquisite designs Include bed- of shawla, hour! coats and Ladies spreads, Pillow cases or shama, table Underwear and Ladies Drosdes:

cloths, tescoby covers, table centres, sideboard covers, dressing covers, cushion covers, doyleys, ladlen' Jawn night-gowns and undies. CHUNG WAH DRAWNWORK CO.

debate

PIONEER SILK STORE:

The Pioneer Sill Store, to give Its full name, 18 altuated on the floor of Ching Building Queen's Road..

have a specially selected at aquisitely embroidered old embroidery which

|

The Chung Wah Drawnwork Co.

of No. 36. Queen's Road Central (2nd floor) are general wholesalerr

of Swatow, handmade Drawnwork

of the finest quality. Also have,a stock of Filet Irish Linen and Grand colours and pretty de cloth and at very low Prices,

SWATOW EMB'D CO.

EAST

A visit to Homer & Komor's Art

The

ASIATIC TRADING

Manufacturers and Exporters

Swatow Drawn-Work, Art Embroideries, Silk Shawls, Silk Underwear, Cross-stitch Work, Ivory Ware, Laces, Lacquer and Pewter Ware, Cloisonné, China Ware and Fancy Goods,

also

Blackwood Furniture

INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED,

Prompt Service.

Asiatic Buildi

(Corner

Road,

CO.

For reading matter on board ship during the voyage go to the Excel- sior Store for your needs.

A general rule is to quote a high figure allowing ample margin for

HIP SON & COMPANY

1 bargaining. Nativa dealers are Fancy olled paper and cloth very shrewd, and from long ex- parasols can be bought at 87, perience able to gauge the purchas- Queen's Road Central at very little ing power of a customer. It is not expense. The olled parasol is a re- unfrequently a case of the. "Spider cent invention of the Hip Son and and the Fly."-re. Company, and would prove great

Established throughout the Far attraction in the Homelands.

East for more than half a century, The engraving on the brass ware the name of "Komor" has become for purchase is done entirely by a housebold word with every col- hand and shows the skill of the lector, and in the firm's register Chinese craftsman. The carved which is always open for inspection wooden figures representing Im-will be seen records of several portant personages in Chinese his crowned heads, foreign and Indian Princes amongst other potentates, tory, are beautifully finished off together with a select galaxy of and there is no doubt that people British and American art collectors. in the west would prize gifts of The late Lord Kitchener who this nature.

was an ardent collector of old The Shen Shao An Lang Kes Chinese curios, porcelains in parti- gold lacquerwares are well worth cular, wrote a personal letter to Mr. seeing, and these, though going Komor, one of the founders of the through a very elaborate process business, expressing high apprecia are sold at a ridiculously cheaption for services – rendered; mana rate: 4 The company has been special connoisseurdering his awarded more than thirty medals stay in India and visit to the Far for gold lacquer frares...

East.