S.S. "COLUMBUS"
Special Tourists' Supplement and Shopping Guide
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1931.
MAKE YOUR DRESSES & PYJAMAS
AT THE
BOMBAY
SILK STORE.
THE STORE OF QUALITY AND SERVICE.
FAMOUS FOR
HOURI & MANDARIN COATS, EMBROIDERED SHAWLS. SILKS, KIMONOS, etc., etc.
3 Pcs. UNDIES SETS
(in special designs).
VISIT US AND NOTE OUR PRICES BEFORE YOU SHOP.
No. 2, D'Aguilar Street.
WELCOME TOURISTS:
WELCOME ALL:
BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, DO NOT FAIL TO VISIT US,
We have always made u 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 FUR COATS,
SILK UNDERWEAR,
CHINESE RUGS,
ART EMBROIDERIES,
PYJAMAS,
IVORY WARE, HAND-MADE LACES,
KIMONOS,
SLIPPERS,
HOURI COATS, LACQUER WARE, CHRYSTAL BEADS.
AND our usual great assortment of
SWATOW DRAWN WORK. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.
16, PEDDER STREET.
LOONG SHING
Established 1865.
Beautiful Selection of
Jewellery, Jade & Gold Ware, Pearls, Crystal, Agate, Amber, Jade trees and various kinds of stones
also
Antique and Rare Chinese Curios, Old Ivory ware, best Canton Shawls etc.
Inspection cordially invited:
48, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG.
CHUI YUEN
JADE MERCHANT
39a, Queen's Road, C.
Dealers in: JEWELLERY, AMETHYST &
AGATE ORNAMENTS, OLD IVORY, CORAL FIGURES, LÁPISLAZULI, CORNELIAN, TURQOUISE,
JADE TREES and OLD SCREENS.
HANG ON IVORY STORE
39a, Queen's Road Central.
MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTÉRS
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
DEALERS IN
AMBER WARES,
CARVED IVORY NECKLACES, BRACELETS,
COMBS; BROOCHES.
CIGAR & CIGARETTE HOLDERS, FIGURES, PENDANTS, BALLS. MAJONG SETS, etc., etc
GENUINE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES:
THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT.-
TREASURES
OF THE
ORIENT
THE UNIQUE SELECTIONS AT OUR FAMOUS
STORE IS SURE TO PLEASE YOU.
Every Variety and Colour of Silks, Houri Coats, Shawls, Kimonos, Old Embroidered Goods, Cocktail Coats, Bridge Coats, Undies, Etc.
"SEE CHELLARAM'S FIRST"
D. CHELLARAM.
Right Opposite Hong Kong Hotel.
TAILORING A SPECIALITY — GARMENTS IN 12 HOURS.
YOUR VISIT TO HONG KONG
HOW TO MAKE IT INTERESTING AND MEMORABLE.
A GUIDE FOR THE TOURIST.
You don't have to be a geographer to have heard of Hong Kong. Whether you come from à "tall grass region" of the United States or from a gigantic City that has no time to bother about other places, the name will be familiar to you. After all, it is one of the greatest ports in the world, possessing an ideal harbour, which makes it eminently suitable for the extensive entrepot trade with China. As for beauty of scenery, you have the essence of the Orient cheek by jowl with views that rival Japan, the South of France, the West Coast of England, and the Highlands of Scotland. Whether or not you are to enjoy your visit depends wholly upon the manner in which you go about your sight-seeing. Below we offer to the tourist a few hints, the fruits of experi- ence, which, if taken, will enable him to see and enjoy the best that the Colony can offer in the least possible time.
We shall have to begin with a little history. In the first place, the two words liong Kong mean "Fragrant Harbour"-it is not dif- ficult-to-see why. Prior to 1841 there was no recognised name for the Island. The anchorage at Aber dech. (a picturesque flahing village on the alde opposite the Harbour) was known to sailors as Heung Kong. The Chinese characters re- presenting that name may he trans- lated by "Fragrant Stream" or "Fragrant Harbour." Another pos- sible rendering is "Heung's Har- bour,"
the haunt of a notorious, pirate named Heung.
Kowloon (the mainland opposite, Hong Kong) is the anglicised form of the Chinese Kau Lung (nine dragons). This name is derived from the ridge of nine hills which form a rampart along the northern side of the harbour and seem to be guarding the approach to China. You may see them from your ship— quite plainly.
Hong Kong became a British Colony In 1841. In 1860 about two square miles of the mainland of Kowloon and Stonecutters' Island were leased in perpetuity. The dis- trict called the "New Territory" was leased to Great Britain in 1898 for a period of ninety-nine years. It covers 876 square miles and in- cludes the island of Lan Tau and the waters of the farther shores of Deep Bay and Mirs Bay. Sa much for history.
was expressed in the popular song. "You may go to Hong Kong for me.'
Singular Beauty. To-day this formerly despised --possession is one of the world's busiest ports and the admiration, without exception, of every visitor to its shores. From the sea, and especially from the magnificent harbour,-which faces the capital, the general aspect of Hong Kong is one of singular beauty. The hills are generously planted with Japan- ese firs, and the streams, which are plentiful, are traced through the uplands and glens by a line of struggling brushwood and herbage. The hills, which are mainly compos- ed of granite, rise in irregular masses to considerable heights, the loftiest point, Victoria Peak, ad- joining the residence of His Ex- cellency the Governor (Sir William Peel, C.M.G.), reaching an altitude, of 1825 feet.
There abound beautifully laid-out gardens, public and private, and solidly constructed roads, some of them bordered with bamboos and other delicately-fronded trees, and fringed with the luxuriant growth cf semi-tropical vegetation. The temperature has a yearly range of from 16 to 99 degrees, but it occa- sionally falls below 40, and ice has been known to occur on the Peak.
For the lover of the by-ways, and tor those seeking the unusual pur- chase (who does not?), we would suggest a trip that can be both in- teresting and profitable.--Few-tour- Ista, even many residents of the Colony, have heard of a district in Hong Kong called "Paddy's Mar- Iret." The origin of the name la obscure some enterprising Irish- man was at the bottom of it, un- doubtedly. This section of Hong Kong is said to resemble the remote shopping sections of old Peking, or possibly the "Thieves' Market" of Shanghal.
Ivory and Jade. Surprisingly good things, such as old bits of porcelain and ivory, dragon gongs, bronzo plaques, In base relief of ancient Chinese char- acters. antedating the Ming Dynasty. Oddly carved dises and pendants in Cornelian and jade, rare snuff bottles, lovely enamelled ware, and many more exquisite objets d'art are to be found in this quarter, which may be found in Tung Street, just off Queen's Road West. A rikisha will take you there for twenty cents,
Hours can be spent sauntering about in the curio shops in the; middle of the City. Most of the curia dealers speak a little English. Rare and valuable objects can be The Shopping Centre.
secured if patience in exercised and Naturally you will be interested one is not pressed for time. The to hear about the City and the won-
average tourist on first coming to derful shops, both European and China is so thrilled with the beauti- The Old and the New. Chinese, which attract the touristful and unusual goods offered that Few people can realise how great from all parts of the world. The discretion files to the winds; boxes has been the change in the Island central areas of the City are well and luggage are filled with a hodge- since the British administration. A built, the reads and streets are for podge assortment of "things Chin- book entitled "China," published in the most part admirably made and ese." The temptation to buy and 1847, contains a chapter with the kept up and many of the thorough bay is irresistible, and on returning following heading: "Hong Kong, its fares delightfully shaded with well Home one fe often filled with dismay position, prospects, character, and grown trees. The European buslat money squandered on the value- utter worthlessness from сукту ness quarter occupies the middle of | less and ordinary. Whereas, a few point of clew to Britain." To-day the City, from Pottinger Street to hours spent in study, while contem- one laughs at that prophecy. How the Naval Yard, but with the ex-plating the trip, and by familiaris- ever, when it was written there ception of this limited area almost ing oneself, if only to seemed reasons for..such a fore- all the lower levels, especially the small extent, with the treasures
crafta that boding for the place had an un- western district, are covered by a and
each
par- enviable reputation for rainstorms.) dense mass of Chinese shops and ticular dynasty produced, would typhoons, pirates, polsoners. tenements. On the mainland now repay the tourist treblefold. malarla, and dysentery, and In Bri Industrial and residential areas are Most of the firms whose advertise- tain contempt for the new Colony rapidly springing up.
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TOURISTS ARE WELCOMED TO THE
SWATOW TRADING CO.
(Wholesalers & Retailers) 6, PEDDER ST. (Öpp. Hong Kong Hotel), where SPECIAL DISCOUNTS will be allowed on the following
Eine of Goods.
Swatow Drawon Work, Art Embroidery, Cross stitch Work, Laces, Handkerchiefs, Shawls, Scarfs, Mandarin coats and skirts, Ladies'· Underwear, pujamas, hourt coats, kimones, tapestries, Cloisonne. Pewter, Brass, and Lacquer Wares, and Fancy Goods, of Verious Description
WARRANTED BEST QUALITY HAND MADE
AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES.
CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.
MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS
OF
Beautiful Hand Made Embroideries and Finest Quality of Silk Underwear, Linen Drawn Work
also
Silk Shawls, Ivory, Lacquer, Pewter, Cloisonne Ware,
and
Blackwood Furniture.
CHINA BUILDING, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
HONG KONG.
TOURISTS ARE WELCOME TO
Hotel Cecil
Chater Road
ACTUAL BUSINESS CENTRE
minute walk from landing
LARGE AIRY ROOMS with MODERN FITTINGS, suitable for commercial travellers,
SPACIOUS DANCING HALL, COSY LOUNGE, excellent wines UP-TO-DATE RESTAURANT,
best cuisine Telephone 26664.
FIRST TRY US
FOR
SHAWLS
ALL SIZES, BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED, MANY COLOURS AND MANY VARIETIES.
NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED
LARGEST & BEST ASSORT
MENT IN HONG KONG.
OF
SHAWLS FROM $2-$500.
ALSO ALL KINDS OF SILKS LADIES' DRESSES AND PYJAMAS GENTS' SHIRTS AND PYJAMAS
IN STOCK OR MADE TO ORDER IN 14 HOURS.
NEW SILK BAZAAR
SILK & CURIO STORE. No. 45, Queen's Rd. C.
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WE SPECIALIZE
IN
JADE
Necklaces, Pendants, Bracelets, etc.
- ALSO- EXQUISITELY DESIGNED
IVORY BALLS -
Dealers in Silk Underwear, Shawls, Lacquer, Pewter, Cloisonne,
Linen, Grass Cloth, Drawn Thread Work, etc. MANUFACTURERS OF CARVED BLACKWOOD FURNITURE.
WAH KEE
38, Queen's Road Central Opposite. Queen's Theatre.
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