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-SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

THE SILK CENTRES. you have appreciated the exquisite

BOMBAY SILK STÒRE:

Famous for its low prices and high quality, the Bombay Silk Store D'Aguilar Street (un the alight Road Cen- incline from Queen's truly will reveal to the tourist real in all their and excellent value goods. This includes steck which is second to none in the Far East. coats, coolie Comprising hoäri coats, Mandarin" conts, embroider- ed shawls and silk kimonos of very pretty workmanship and designs, and maile of the best material ob- tainable.

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

if the ready-to-wear wear, and anes do not suit you, orders for made-to-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 it and stylish cut.

able.

workmanship on the cloth and silk wear and the craftamanship on the hardware (Ivory, etc.) you will buy -not at a loss to yourself, but at

gain, for the prices are reason

Beautiful fantasies in the form of silken wear or ivory that you have before never thought capable of originating from the brain of man, you will see and per haps buy. In any case it is well worth your while to pay a call to this shop. It holds limitless

treasures.

THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT.

WELCOME TOURISTS: WELCOME ALL:

HEFORE 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, SİLK UNDERWEAR,."

AND our usual, great

ART EMBROIDERIES, PYJAMAS,

IVORY WARE,

HAND-MADE LACES,

KIMONOS, SLIPPERS,

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HOURI COATS, LACQUER WARE,

assortment of SWATOW "DRAWN WORK.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,

SWATOW LACE

The Shen Shuo An Lang Kee gold lacquer "wares are well worth going seeing, and these, though CHINA HANDICRAFTS.

through a very elaborate process Absolute confidence in their ex-are sold at a ridiculously cheap The company has bean Lensive range of native goods has rate.

China Handicraft awarded more than thirty medals Company in promoted the

Queen's Road, to for gold lacquer figures. cordially Invite

inspection which all tourists should on no ac- count ignore...

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SWATOW DRAWN WORK. A

Tourists on the liner Malolo will not be ill-advised to pay a visit to the Swatow Drawn Work Company at 14, Pedder

Road,

between

Being manufacturera and ex- porters of hand made silk embrof- deries, which needless to say are of a delicate design, these people are in a safe position to give Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co. tourist on the Malolo sound bar and the offices of the Dollar Steam- gains that will leave you the ship Line. Here you may see at richer of exquisite things which colossal variety of Chinese handi- work and novelties; some hand- Besides this the cannot fail but admire.

Handicraft drawn and threaded in fancy de Company are dealers in beautiful signs and also embroidered work shawls, finely carved ornaments, in both silks and linen. jade pieces of genuine stones in

These delights range from hand-

CHELLARAM'S.. Chellaram's the famous Shawl mporium, which is situated right pposite the Hong Kong Hotel, in Fedder Street, are noted through ant the Far East for their wonder-rich tints, and well-made silk bags to extraordinary flimsy articles ful stock of fine silk shawls, which dies" undies. Then there are for women's. wear that would be cloisonne a proud acquisition to any woman's are specially selected by the mana lacquer, pewter, and дег. a specialist in this line. wares, and last, but not least, wardrobe. It would be impossible There are shawls in stock in every

blackwood furniture of essential to find anything that is not worth ariety, guaranteed to satisfy the

Chinese design.

having in the Swatow Drawn Work shop because everything in stock" most fastidious and exacting taste. ilere can be seen exquisite Man-

at the shop is made under careful lavin coats and skirts, together

and expert supervision. with a truly wonderful collection of

EAST ASIATIC TRADING CO.

SWATOW EMBROIDERY CO.

LACE CO.,

16, PEDDER STREET.

LTD.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1930..

SHOPS TO VISIT

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES

LOONG SHING.

If it is jade that you are after

glimpse of all the Jewels of the East laid out in the most impres- sive manner. When visiting Hong Kong, no ane should fall to examine the display of jewelleryo the Loong Shing. This shop is consisting of jade, pearls, agates, located at No. 48. Queen's Road crystal, amethysts, lapis Inzalis. Central and has a collection, of turquoises, coral, old ivory, genuine. Jade Jewellery, which is cornelian, chisonne, amber beads, hard to beat. The word genuine

and all mamer of stores,

HANG ON.

made `lace, kimonos, slippers, | time, and will take pleasure in and coats of many kinds is emphas showing visitors over the store. without obligation to buy. Prices tieally worth the while."

wil be found resonable, and will Visiting business men interested compare with those of any other in export and import of ivory work stores of this nature in the Colony.in every shape and form should get in touch with the Hang On Ivory SWATOW TRADING COMPANY. Store, situated at 39A, Queen's

Road, Central.

The store carries a great assort- ment of Swalow Drawn Work, be- sides charming lacquer ware, ex- quisite work in ivory, jade trees, all of very delicato workmanship. Everything is reasonably priced and represents value for money.

SWATOW TRUSTING CO.

This well-known store is' aituated nt No 17A, Queen's Road, Central. The firm manufacture all kinds of Swatow, drawn work, Canton silk

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

The East Asiatic Company store 7 houri'enals and Japanese kimonosis in the Asiatic Building with its

all embroidered in elaborato de

entrance at the corner of Wyndham >igns.

Street and Queen's Rond. It is just Hand embroidered linen goods Silks and silk goods of every kind erass the road from the Hong of all kinds are the stock-in-trade of the Swatow Embroidery Com- are another specialty of the em-

Kong Hotel. orium-the best products of

Any visitors Interested in black-pany, the store being at 38, China, India, and Japan-in both

lain colours and printed. Persian wood furniture would be well ad- Queen's Road, Central (1st floor),, shawls, hand-made laces. coats are also in stock, and are weltvised to inspect the stock at this opposite the Queen's Theatre.

atore, besides there is a wide range of

and lacquer ivory This Store specialises in ladies'

cloisonne and pewter. hose and men's socks, while its tai-

Amongst the other goods stock toring department undertakes to

ed in this store are very pret- xecute orders for ladies dressesty Canton shawis. Swatow .drawn and pyjamas, and món's 'sairts w

cigarette Chinaware, work, collars within 12 hour fit being

boxes,

tables vases, tea guaranteed.

useful articles, other

worth eritical examination.

amining in these stores are beau tiful Egyptian tapestry and Per sinn rugs, as good as any obtain ble anywhere else in the East.

ware,

Ladies will be particularly in-

terested in the work shown them here, some of the embroidery being of quite exceptional quality.

The company also sell wholesale, and are exporters in their line.

and SWATOW LACE COMPANY, LTD.

amber

eross

stitched wat, art embroideries. kimonos etc. They are also ex- porters, both 'wholesale and retail. As may be deduced from the very name of the firm, its business has been built up on continued satis-

factory relations between merchant

and customer,

which have 'fully.

earned for the company its present It has been the high reputation. policy of the company since its in- ception to give genuine value for money, and to thla end no pains have been spared to ensure that the stocks carried shall be of the very highest quality, selected by a spe- cial staff of experts.

Other appealing goods worth exbeads... handbags of fancy de- The Swatow Lace Company. sign. Peking actor dols, Mandarin whilst carrying a large stock of hats and coats, only to mention a Chinese

wares that are always few of the dainties.

worth inspection, makes a specialty A few minutes of exploration in of Chinese fancy goods of every this "house of good things" is description. The shop is altu- bound to bring to light very desir-ated at 16, Pedder Street, ahle remembrances of the trip out and

examination an

The Swatow Trusting Company East.

art embroideries, beautiful hand- cordially invite inspection at any

KASHMIR SILK STORE.

With attractive premkes on the ground floor of SGA, Queen's Road Central, right opposite the Queen's Theatre, this Indian shop, which is known as the "Palace of Shawle" is deservedly popular with the ladles of Hong Kong Because of the quare deal they give all their pa- Irons. Visitors also like this shop because there is no two-price aye tem there and all who trade in the store can rely on receiving equal treatment. The display in -this shop can truly be described as, dazzling, including in the fine array ilk embroidered shawls, kimonos, Houri coals. hapny coats, dancing coats, embroidered silk undies and all qualities of silke. Ladies' dresses and men's shirts, pyjamas and pongee suits can be made to order for tourists within 10 hours.

PIONEER SILK STORE.

Another of Hong Kong's famous silk and Chinese goods stores, situated on the ground floor of the China Bullding, facing Queen's Road.

well-

FOOK WENG & CO.

If you look around this known Swatow shop in China Buildings, Queen's Road Central, for Oriental goods, your eyes will be richly feasted with its nicely embroidered Canton shawls of fas cinating colours: and up-to-date designs, together with a rich as- sortment of well-chosen Houri coats, kimonos, pyjamas, cape shawls, scarves and underwear.

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

here.

What makes this shop popular is the fine selection of Swatow drawn thread work: both linen and grass cloth bed spreads, luncheon sets, ten sets, tray cloths, towels, and napkins.

The real good old embroideries made into hand bags, writing pads, table clotha, tray cloths are also found here.

This famous house always cor- dially invite inspection of thair ex The antique Chinese porcelain tensive stocks of exquisite shawls vases, jars, acreens, blackwood and old embroidery. The goods furniture, and some rare pieces of are the finest quality obtainable, curlos will surely delight every and represent real value for money. visitor.

pendante.

Mandarin coats and skirts, Per-And last, but not least is a rare sian coats, silk embroidered coats, selection of all kinds of ladies' and houri conto can all be found necklace; crystal, agafe, Ivory, here, all of the very latest styles, jade, and Peking glass with nice and selected with the greatest care. Silk scarves are to be found are in large quantities and ccloure to suit all tastes. Materials for dresses comprise Japanese, Chinese and fadian silks of very fine tex- ture, brocades, crepes, ote,"

At short notice the Pioneer's tailoring department is able to take orders for ladies' silk underwear, men's shirts, pyjamai, etc. Their workmanship and fit are beyond re- proach.

FANCY GOODS.

CHINA FANCY GOODS CO.

#drawkwor

Cetera

which 410 No. Central (China

Take a good look in this shop 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 la cordial, and the prices low enough to suit every pocket.

HIP SON & COMPANY,

Fancy oiled paper and cloth parasols can be bought at 87, Queen's Road Central at very little expense. The élled parasol is a recent invention of the Hip Son and Company, and, should prove a great attraction in the Homelands. The engraving on the brass ware for purchase is done entirely by

nhows the ailinf

of the

The Swatow Trading Company, in Pedder Street, is well worth a visit.

in specialise Swatow Drawnwork which is most appeal ing and very moderately priced.

They

Their laces and art embroideries are also of the very highest in quality and styles, whilst in the matter of silk shawla the Swatow Trading Company have some ex- quisite beauties in stock which are real eye-openers for the tourists of the Malolo. The stitching of the embroiderica la of dainty colouring and chic designs.

bo-

is always emphasised where Loong The repair of all jewellery, at a

and the moderate cost, is undertaken; and Shing is concerned, work will be completed even at six stress is very necessary hours notice.

cause of the inevitable presence of Imitation jade on the market, and one cannot be too careful when buying jade from a shop. Colours attractive or false stones are" so that not only foreigners bup Chin* ese people are "taken in"" (so to

It is there speak) by the fakes. fore wise for tourists to deal with shops that are only reliable. With This firm makes all kinds of Leong Shing there is no doubt as carved ivory necklaces, bracelets, to that. This shop came into ex-

cigar combs, brooches,

and Istence in 1864 and during a period, cigarette holders, figures, pen- which extends over 60 years, Loong dants, ball, chessmen, &c. They Shing has gained a great reputa- are exporters, wholesale and retail, tion for reliability and fairness in of such articles, and have

dealing. putation second to Colony.

a re

none in the

Prices are most reasonable, and quality of the very best.

KOMOR'S.

(Komor & Komer,)

THE CHINA JADE CO.

Nowhere in the Far East can beautiful jade be bought in bigger variety, and at more moderate prices, than in Hong Kong.

THE CHINESE BAZAAR. The Chinese Bazaar (Tai Cheong Co.) in China Building, Queen's Road Central, are manufacturers on Chinese and Japanese art whorings, pins, bangles and bracelets, and exporters, both wholesale and retail, of Swatow Drawnwork. Can- ton silk embroidery, and filet lace, all hand-made under expert super- Swatow Drawnworks with em- croideries in grass linen, all in exquisite designs, include bed- cases or shams, spreads, Pillow table cloths, teacosy corers, table centres, sideboard covers, dressing

The China Jade Company, whose A visit to Komor & Komor's Art shop is in the China Buliding gallery is recommended to all Queen's Road, Central, have a re- Visitors to Hong Kong. The putation second to none for neck. establishment is under the manage-laces of pure jade, in all manner of A big stock of pendants, ment of Mr. Komor, an authority styles. joined the firm (Kuhn & Komor)

are also carried, besides cuff linka forty year ago and whose collec and novelties. One need have n tion is a household word under hesitation in making purchases at curio collectors.

this store. the name of the China The collection on exhibition is Jade Company being itself a suf- the finest in the Far East, and we

ficient guarantee for the genuine- need hardy add, shall ao streng-ness. of the goods. then your collection or to the be- ginner, make so proud his humble lot, that in both cases he shall be the envy of his friends in U.S.A. and at Home. You find articles

vision.

TUNG SHING.

Tung Shing, otherwise known BS

covers, cushion covera, doyleys there for prices ranging from one the Canton Bazaar, is well-known

adios' lawn night-gowns and #n-

dollar up to thousands of dollars, to regular visitors for beautiful dles.

Every article is marked in plain jade work and jewellery.

The store is situated at No: 87, figures and visitors are always re- JEWELS AND CURIOS.ceived with courtesy whether they Queen's Road, Central, and has a buy or not. Komor's packing and special stock of silver and ivory shipping department guarantees ware, besides being expert in gold that everything sent by them must and silver smith's work. arrive at any part of the world in perfect order.

CHUI YUEN,

The difference between feasting one's eyes upon the Crown jewels

Komor's art gallery is situated in the Tower of London and upon those jewels in 39A, Queen's Road near the Hong Kong ferry corner Central, is that in the case of the of Chater Road, and the fine win- former one pays for the privilege, dow display draws all day and and in the case of the latter one night big crowds of sight-seers. This firm, established since 1867, is cordially invited to do so.

At this store one can have a is one of the oldest in Hong Kong. . A jade screen in ine carving, supposed to be of the Ming dynasty, in, very fire wood and gold mounting, will be the envy of many visitors who collect works of art. The wonderful silk lacquered Foochow screen will surely be ad- mired by all visitors, and the unique collection of cloisonne and ivory work is worth the visit to this well known establishment.

The well-known Art and Curio Experts, Messrs. Komor and. Komor, decorated Mr. Fahnestock's Yacht Shenandoah III, after designs planned by Mrs. Fahnestock in Chinese style and this may safely be said is the most unique decoration ever put on a yacht.

The art rooms of Messrs. Komor and Komor are a sight of Hong Kong but if you can get a permit to see the private home of Mr. Komor on Prince Edward Road you will find a style of decorations in the Hall, Drawing and Dining rooms which, you will enjoy and never forget...The colour scenic and the wonderful combination of carvings on the wall and furniture is a scheme of decoration which has never been attempted before and would sur- prise the great Reinhard even if he would see the bold designs.",\\

EAST ASIATIC TRADING CO.

Manufacturers and Exporters

Swatow Drawn Work, Art Embroideries, Silk Shawls, Silk Und Cross-stitch Work, and Pewter Ware, Ivory Ware, Laces,

Cloisonne, China Ware and Fancy Goods,

also

Blackwood Furniture

INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED.

Prompt Service.

Queen's Road, C.

& Flower Street).

Kong.

KWONG WOO.

Silk shawls, embroideries, &c. are also stocked in big variety by this attractive store.

WANG HING.

of

For gold and silver ware Chinese design and workmanship, vielt Wang Hing's shop. This long- standing firm of jewellers have premises at No. 10, Queen's Road to the Hong Central, very near Kong Hotel. They have a reputa tion amongst foreign residents for fair dealing. The jade' stone ob. tainable hererare among the best to be found in Hong Kong, abso lutely flawless and of delicate hues.

here, Everything

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

Wang Hing's prices are competi- tive whilst the goods are above average quality,

WAI KEE.

This shop is described as a wholesale Silk Store, but one has only to enter the store to satisfy oneself that there are other attrac- tive objects for sale.. Kwong Woo. is a dealer in Chinese curios and all kinds of silks, crepe shawls, embroidered linen, blouses and, ers and valuerd, of jade, anti- table cloths. These silks are sold at a very reasonable price and a purchase would bring great plea- sure to the recipients of such gifts. All the latest Eastern patterns in pure silk can be bought here.

The store has been in existence since 11 and can boast of a very good reputation.

This reliable firm of expert deal- ques, precious stones, Chinese and Oriental works of art, jewellery, etc., is situate in the ground floor of the Hong Kong Hotel Building. at the corner of Queen's Road and Pedder Street. Mr. Wai Kee, the founder of the firm which WAS atarted some 40. years ago, is still actively connected with the busi There is also a very good selec- ness and delights to show visitors tion of jewellery and gold and sil-round his well stocked shop, and he ver wate, The jade is of a very talks very interestingly high quality, and guaranteed to be phase of his business. genuine. The selection of ivory has a very good memory for faces diaplayed should-preve-interesting and nothing pleases him better to the vialtor. In fact, the whole than to welcome globe-trotters who store is a miniature treasure re-visit his-shop "after long inter

vals. isinad...

LOCK HING.

WAH KEE

on every He also

Specialisers in dealing with. A Hong Kong store of high re- curios since 1870, Lock Hingis pute is that of Wah Kee, 'at No 88,. another of Hong Kong's long Queen's Road, Central, opposite established and reliable Chinese the Queen's Theatre, dealers in firm: The shop is at No. 83 jewellery, and ivory. A specialty Queen's Road Central. Some of of the store is work in Jade, and the plates to be found in this, shop ladies desiring necklaces, pendants: cannot be duplicated. Everything or bracelets should make a point la abalutely genuine, and, best of of paying a visit hero

..Gentlemen may obtain cuff links alt, the prices are competitive,

Lock Hing's also deal in fine and tie pins at prices far below Shanghal and Canton silks, grass those obtaining in the Occident, cloths, embroideries, crepas,chic the genuine stone. Being made up shawls and ivory, bronze, lacquer-in most attractive designs. ed, cloisonne ware, porcelain and ornaments of gold and silver, and the work of master craftsman. Gold and silver jewellery can also be male to order

There are to be found numbers of exquisitely carved ivory balls another specialty. One inside the other, some have as many as thirty. or forty inside one another.. The are also manufacturers of These novelties are well worth Blackwood furniture both Inlaid | buying as mementoes of the East. and larved chairs, tables and Ivory carved chess sets can also, stand all well made and beauti be purchased at an extraordinarily

low cost: fully infahed