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THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS SUPPLEMENT.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1931.

WAI KEE

JADE SPECIALISTS

ANTIQUES. AND & CHINESE CURIOS

GOLD & SILVER SMITH.

Corner, Hong Kong Hotel Bldg.

Silk Shawls

Table Linen Mandarin Coats Silk Underwear

Queen's Rd. C.

Pedder St.

YOUR VISIT TO HONG KONG.

Ivory and Jade.

Surprisingly good things, such as

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be seen to be appreciated as it de serves. Next to the ascent and old bits of porcelain and ivory, descent of the Peak it is a trip that dragon gongs, bronze plaques, Inno tourist should amit from his pro- base relief of ancient Chinese char-gramme of sight-seeing. actera, antedating the Ming Dynasty. Oddly carved discs and

HANG ON.

WENG

WELCOME TOURISTS

TO OUR KOWLOON STORE.

Where you will receive immediate and satisfactory attention

THE SWATOW WENG LEE CO.

62, Nathan Road, Kowloon.

SHOPS TO VISIT

Visiting business men- interested In export and import of ivory work

Pewter Ware Kimonos Houri Coats Embroideries

Tel. No. 23820.

Established 1841.

WHOLESALE. SILK STORE

KWONG WOO

DEALER IN CHINESE GOODS

ALL KINDS OF SILKS, CRAPE SHAWLS EMBROIDERED LINEN BLOUSES AND TABLE CLOTHS IVORY, LACQUERED AND CHINA WARES, GOLD & SILVER WARE MANUFACTURER. JADE STONES CHINESE CURIOS.

JEWELLERY.

No. 60, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

YOUR VISIT TO HONG KONG.

East laid out in the most impres, lingerie and embroideries. My at-loon Cricket Club and the Kowloon sive manner. When visiting Hongirntion was then drawn to the Bowling Green Club. Football is Kong. no one should fail to most select of rugs that I have played at King's Park and on the examine the display of jewellery seen in the Colony, and my ad-ground of the Kowloon Football

Club, facing the

harbour

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many

this fascinating City for years. The tour usually embraces Chur-ka-chi Ancestral Temples, Temples of the 500 Genil, City of in the Dead. Kingisher's feather,

in every shape and form should get conalsting of jade, pearls, agates, miration was not lost on the lac-Chatham Road. Cricket is provid- | Work-Jade, Ricepaper picture pendants In Carnelian and jade, rare take. the visitor to Stonecuttare in touch with the Hang On Ivory crystal, amethysts, lapis lazulia, quer so neatly and yet so subtly ed at King's Park and, at the Kow- Painters, Flowery Pagoda, Jado

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snuff bottles, lovely enamelled ware, and many more exquialte objets d'art are to be found in this quarter, which may be found in Tung Street, Just off Queen's Rond Weat. rikisha will take you there for twenty cents.

Hours can be spent sauntering cbout in the curlo shops in the middle of the City. Most of the curio dealers speak a little. English. Rare and valuable objects can be secured if patience is exercised and one is not pressed for time. The average tourist on first coming to China is so thrilled with the beauti- ful and unusual goods offered that discretion files to the winds; boxes and luggage are filled with a hodge- Fodge assortment of "things Chin ese." The temptation to buy and buy is irresistible, and on returning

beautiful

Other Places of Interest. Apart from motor launches that

Island ** and

Store, situated at 39A, Queen's numerous Inlets, Road, Central. abounding in most scenery, there is much to entertain, This firm makes all kinds of amuse and instruct without resort carved ivory necklaces, bracelet, to vehicles. The Chinese carlo combs, brooches, Rigar and shops and Indian storea cannot cigarette holders, figures, pen- well be passed over by those in dants, balls, chessmen, &c. They search of novelty or for a souvenir are exporters, wholesale and retai), of their visit to this enchanted of such articles, and have a ro- Isle. There is "China Town," patation second to teeming with thousands of Chinese Colony. living in narrow streets where ond can almost stretch hands

across the "thoroughfare," and where glimpses may be had of typical; Chinese life in all its phases.

Car

varied

A good combination is a bus or motor drive to Aberdeen Calready referred to) and a tour through the Chinese fishing vil lage. If time permits there is also

none in the

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

CHUI YUEN.

coral,

Sport in Hong Kong, On the Island there is no end to

turquoises,

old Ivory, displayed. Though my visit caus- corneilan, cloisonze, amber beads, ed roy hand to seek my purze more loon Cricket Club. and all manner of stores,

than I later regarded as wise, I moderate cost, is undertaken; and in this store, and received admir. The repair of all jewellery, at a spent a very profitable afternoon

work will be completed even at six able atention from those in charge.

hours' notice."

THE JADE TREE INC.

!

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 variety of outdoor sport to be indulged in or watched, the prin- cipal ground being at Happy Valley, which can be reached in a very short time by tramcar, taxi- cab, or motor car, not to mention the slower Jiarikisha if time is no object. There is a fine Racecourse, where races

are held at various

Stone Street, Old Embroidery Shops and Sai Hing Street, etc.

time is limited, the following For the guidance of those whose Itinerary is given.

One Whole Day in Canton, Leays Hong Kong ...... Arrive Canton

10 p.mL: 7 to 8 am Leave Canton

.... 4.80 p.m. Arrive Hong Kong (about)

11 to 12 p.m. The fare provides first class

The other day passing through the Peninsula Hotel with time hanging heavily on my hands. I felt justified in taking a look at The China Jade Company, whose periode from the middle of Feb- the attractive display of this store. shop is in the China Building, ruary to the beginning of Decem-travel tickets, breakfast, lunch and dinner service of competent pri By the name

ber. on the windows I Queen's Road, Central, have a re-

vate Gulda for sightseeing by Of other sports to be had at felt as if jade alone would assail putation second to none for neck-

sedan chair to City of the Dead, my eyes. But no! I was agree-laces of pure fade, in all manner of Happy Valley, there are football

Flowery Pagoda, Ancestral Tem ebly surprised to see a choice styles.

Rugby A big stock of pendants, "Boccor" and

codes),

ple, etc. selection

an enviable rings, pins, bangles and bracelets cricket, baseball, and tennis. The collection of fantastic Oriental are also carried, besides caft linka "home" of local cricket is the Hong jewellery, and delicate cloisonne and novelties. One need have no Kong Cricket Club opposite Mur- ware, Having fonated my eyes on hesitation in making purchases at ray Barracks in Queen's Road. It is cordially invited to do so. to what I might call the inner Jade Company boing itself a suf-matches are played, teams coming

At this store one can have a chamber to find other agreeable | fictent guarantee for the genuine glimpse of all the jewels of the surprises

in exquisite tastes in ness of the goods.

The difference between feasting one's eyes upon the Crown jewels in the Tower of London and upon those jewels in 39A, Queen's Read Central, is that in the case of the former one pays for the privilege,

of curios.

Home one is often filled with dismay a quaint little hamlet, Applichau, and in the case of the latter one these objects of delight I turned this store, the name of the China is on this ground that interport

be

at money squandered on the value which can be reached in a few less and ordinary. Whereas, a few minutes by sampan. The return hours spent in study, while contem- journey from Aberdeen can plating the trip, and by familiaris-made by launch, in which case the ink oneself, it only to A

scenery fringing the harbour ap small extent, with the treasures proaches will be found very re- and crafts that ench par- freshing after the spell through ticular dynasty produced, would

the Chinese quarters of Aberdeen repay the tourist treblefold. and Applichau. Most of the firma whose advertise- ments will be found in this Supple- ment will be only too glad to give expert advice on the curios they exhibit for sale. It must be remem- berod, however, that a really good example of jade, amber, or porcelala is assessed at Its full value and can- not always be picked up for x **song."

Three Tours.

Great credit is due to the Government of Hong Kong in pro- viding splendid motor roads, which make motoring a pleasure. Below we append three trips around the Island, all of which are easily accessible and have been drawn up so as to give the visitor a fair in dication of the beauties of the Colony.

Tour 1.

The party should start at about 11.45 am. by motor car from the centre of the town and proceed past the Lower Tram Station to Government House, the Dairy Farm, and Upper Road to Repulse Bay.

Tiffin at Repulse Bay Hotel,

about noon.

Leaving. Repulse Bay at 2 p.m. and proceeding round the Island via Quarry Bay and Happy Valley arriving back in town about 2.45 p.m. Distance covered about thirty milles.

Tour 2. Commencing from centra of town, via Lower Peak Tram Station and as above to Repulae Bay; thence the Peak Hotel via Stubbs road. Finishing with auto at the Peak Hotel.

From the Peak Hotel the ascent by chair to the Flag Staff should. not be missed. Descent to the City may be made by the Peak Tramway, Chair and Tram fares are not fa- cluded in the above faren. S

Tout 8

Distance sixty miles; Time 81⁄2 hours. Commencing at Kowloon Ferry vin Castle Peark, Fanling Golf Course, Taipo and Shatin, finishing at Kowloon. Ferry, Bu

Round the Island

For the individual who cares not for the joys of 'motoring a casuni walk through the heart of the city will reveal much of interest in the

Way of public buildings and statues, including-although some way out the University of Hong. Kong. There are taxicabs and jinrikishus, not to mention sedan chairs, but in the case of the two latter the legal fare should always bc ascertained beforehand the gates" many find himself the otherwise the "stranger within

victim of profiteering,

Chair and Jinrikisha Fares. For chaira the teriff le-two bearers-15 cents for the first ten minutes; 20 cents for a quarter of an hour; 30 cents for half an hour; and 25 cents for every subsequent. hour. For four bearers the fares are exactly double, with the excep- tion that every subsequent hour after the first is charged 40 centa.

Jinrikisha charges are: 10 cents for 10 minutes; 20 cents for a quarter of an hour, 80 cents for half an hour; and 40 cents for an hour.

Kowloon and New Territories. A reference to Kowloon haв, 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, omni- buses 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 whole of the Kowloon Bay, with Lyeemoon Pass in the dis tanco,

Eventually the granite wall of the old city of Kowloon will be reached, containing the old-time residence of the official representa tive of the Emperor of China.

There is alão à School for the Blind, where dainty articles may be purchased.

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"Yaumat the tourist can alight Returning by a bus marked in Jordan-road and spend an en- Joyable time in King's Park, where are laid out football, tennis, and What has been well described as bowls grounds for various Clubs one of the most magnificent drives; and institutions. In the world is that by motor car As an alternative a visit may be round the Island. The route fol commended to Kowloon Tour. lowed is from Queen's road Cen- which lies off the main bas and Citral, thence into Garden-road, past motor road in Kowloon, namely, Government House and the Botanic Nathan Boad. This is destined to Gardeus, along Calne-road, Bon be a model settlement and garden ham-road, past the University of city combined, and the self-con- Hong Kong, along. Pokfulam road, tained houses, each with a strip Abordeon-road, and Repulse Bay, of garden, are. n'dfelinet change where a stop. cad be had for re-from the row upon row of Hats freshments or the more enjoyable which the vehicles pass tiny Leaving Repulse Hotel and other raids in Kowloon the journer, 15) proceeded with to to Lovers of lawn bowls are wait Stanley, Bay Tylamtuk Reservelt, catered for Begide

Club de

CIFTS

LETS that Serve Charm

and

THOSE IN THE WESTERN WORLD.

Curios.

Jewellery.

Lingerie.

Rugs,

Lacquer.

Mandarin Coats.

Cloisonne.

Embroidery.

THE JADE TREE, INC.

PENINSULA HOTEL ARCADE

Two minutes from where your boat docks.

Komor

med by

most

Kong but

once in two years from Shanghal and loss frequently from Malaya. Where to Dine or Stay. For the tourist cooped up at sen for days on end there are many facilities for lunch (or tiffin) and dinner, including the Hong Kong Hotel in Pedder Street; Lane Crawford's Restaurant, in Des Voeux Road (along which the| tramcara run); the King Edward Hotel, the Savoy Hotel, and the Alexandra Restaurant in Ice, House Street (directly opposite the Star Ferry wharf), also the Kowloon Hotel and the Peninsula Hotel in Kowloon (a few minutes drive from the Ferry In a jinrikisha).

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

Tours of longer duration and including

passage by 8

"org.

steamer may be arranged. Fares on application.

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 Canton River, with the ruins of the San Paulo, Camoes' Gardens and Grotto, and Fan-tan Gambling Salood5,

Steamers leave Hong Kong on week daya at 8 am and 2 p.m... and Macao at 8 a.m., and 2.p.m. Passage 4 hours. Single journey: $4 and return $7.

There is also a special excursion to Macao. every Sunday leaving Hong Kong at 9 am, returning ́at 8.30 pm, return fare 35; week-end excursion, return fare $6.00..

HONG KONG HEIGHTS.

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

Miscellaneous Information. The Radio Telegraph Office (above the Post Office in Pedder Street) is open day and night for the transmission and reception of radio messages and for reporting | ;;;: vessels entering the harbour. The charge to most vessels is 10 cents Signal Station per word with a minimum charge Mt. Parker

Mountain Lodge

of $8.

Victoria Peak

Island.

There are branches of the East- The Eyrle ern Extension, Telegraph Com- Peak Hotel pany and the Northern Telegraph Taikoo Sanatorium

Foot

1823

1774

1784

1725

"1725.

1805

1000

Company in

(facing the water front and just Bowen Road (Alterbeds)

Connaught Road Mt. Davis

877

297

beyond the Hong Kong Club).

Mainland.

Feet.

These are open day and night for Taimeshan the transmission of cablegrams to Kowloon Peak

$124

1971

SILK STORES.

HARIRAM ART. EMPORIUM

any part of the world.

Cable rates are: To Europe (except Russia) $2.35 per word; tó América, $2,60 to $3.60;

;

to Canada, $2.95 to $3.00; and to.

Austrällä, 2.10.

latest styles. The address of this calour combinations, all of the very emporium la Wing Lok Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon, a few minutes' walk from the wharves.

The postage rates are: Eight cents per ounce to British terri-

This Indian shop. a. its name foties; four cents to Chine and implies, specializes in art Macao; 14 cents per ounce to goods,

and America and ather foreign coun- which includes many chie their stack,

tries.

and moful novelties, is of un- Travellers' cheques can be cash- doubted high quailty. They also. ed and payments made on letter carry the usual lines to be found of credit issued by other bankers, in our Indian stores and have a by Messrs. Thomas Coole and Son, particularly fine selection of silks In the C.P.R, and the American Ex-delightful soft tinite and smart press Co.

The principal exchange, banks are: The Hong Kong and Shang- hai Banking Corporation, Charter ed Bank of India, Australia, and Ching, the Mercantile Bank of India, the Banque de Pindo-Chine, and the City National Bank of Now. York (International: Banking, Cor- poration)-all situated in Queen's Road Central A This well-known Indian frm of For other useful information ailk and curio merchants la situate concerning Hong Kong the tourist at 4, 03 Lan Street which runs, off may be recommended to purchase Wyndham Street in which the a copy of the "Dollar Directory" offices of the China Mail are located. published at 8A, Wyndham Street. Mr. Mahtani, the proprietor of the firm will be pleased to welcome. of tourists at his place which is a veritable wonderland of pretty The commercial Capital and aliawie, chic Houri coats, and data- most interesting City of South ty ladies undies: Mr. Mahtani,has Chino, Is in direct communications tailoring department which is cap- with Hong Kong by steamer rallable 87 uling within 24 hours way. There are daily services of orders for ladies dresses and Steamers both directions

CANTON.

journey is about 671⁄2 to 8 hours steamer, according to steamBANTEN tide and 4 hours by train

On arrival: in: Cant are met by an

competent, gulds who od Tue-Frincipal visit

Visitor's

H.K. MAHTANL

vininus and give perfect it with tylesa, the first time of making

loss of everything which Mra

favourably firmey