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S.S. MALOLO

THE CHINA MAIL

The Home of Silks

BEAUTIFUL SILKS that can be made into wonderful Dresses or evening Gowns in the short space of 14 hours, to your

measure, fit and style guaranteed.

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We have a stock of Georgette, Satin, Crepe, Fuji, to just mention a few kinds of our Silks in almost every design and colour imaginable.

THE BOMBAY SILK STORE.

NO. 2, D'AGUILAR STREET.

WE SPECIALIZE

IN

HAND EMBD, GOODS SUCH AS:-----

SHAWLS, KIMONOS, UNDERWEAR SETS, PYJAMAS, SLIPS, NIGHT AND MORNING GOWNS, AND ALL KINDS OF PLAIN, PRINTED AND BROCADE SILKS FOR LADIES' DRESSES, etc., ele.

LADIES' DRESSES & GENT'S GARMENTS MADE TO ORDER WITHIN 24 HOURS AT THE

KASHMIR SILK STORE

WHOLESALE & RETAIL MERCHANT. 36A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, OPPOSITE QUEEN'S THEATRE, HONG KONG.

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.

SHIU HING WING

HIGH CLASS DEALERS IN

Chinese Jade, Jewellery, Amber, Agate, Crystal,

Ivory and Curios.

ONLY GENUINE ARTICLES STOCKED.

MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS,

WHOLESALE & RETAIL.

49, Queen's Road Centrul.

Telephone 20343.

GRAY'S YELLOW LANTERN SHOPS.

Alexandra Bldg., corner of Des Voeux Rd. C. and Chater Road.

Carry A Large Stock of LADIES'

LINGERIE

PYJAMAS

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UNDERWEAR

DRESSES.

Also Ideal Gifts for Christmas.

BRIDGE SETS,

COCKTAIL NAPKINS,

GUEST TOWELS. LINEN & JEWELLERY.

Special Tourist's Supplement And Shopping Guide

BRANCHES ROUND THE WORLD.

TREASURES

OF THE

ORIENT

GARMENTS READY IN 12 HOURS.

THE UNIQUE SELECTIONS AT OUR WELL ESTABLISHED STORE IS SURE TO PLEASE YOU.

Every Variety and Colour of Silks, Houri Coats, Shawls, Kimonos, Bridge Coats, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Gowns, Old Em- broidery Goods, Ladies' Underwear Set of 3 Pieces, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Pyjama Suits, Etc.

ALSO

FINE SELECTIONS OF OLD IVORY, AMBER & JADE WARE AT

PEDDER STREET.

CHELLÄRAM'S

OPPOSITE HONG KONG HOTEL.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1931.

CHUI YUEN

JADE MERCHANT

39a, Queen's Road, C.

Dealers in:

JEWELLERY, AMETHYST &

AGATE ORNAMENTS.

OLD IVORY, CORAL FIGURES,

·LAPIS LAZULI, CORNELIAN, TURQUOISE,

JADE TREES and OLD SCREENS.

PICTURESQUE HONG KONG HANG ON IVORY STORE

THE GATEWAY TO SOUTH CHINA

A DAZZLING PANORAMA OF BEAUTY

MIDST perfect surroundings Hong Kong has its foundations, in a sea of azure. Its walls of tropical vegetation rise majestically above the well populated lower levels, and the har- monising effect of white and grey habitations on the mountain slopes lends a truly delightful. touch to a romantic isle.

Scenery rivalling that of Japan, the South of France, and the Highlands of Scotland greets the eye of the visitor as he or she motors around the island. Panoramic views of exquisite touch- pictures no artist, could paint-are awaiting the appraisal of the tourist's critical eye at every turn in the road.

At night the myriads of lights twinkle on the dancing wavelets casting a spell of wonder on the stranger to the fold. Here one sees a brilliantly illuminated building, there a moderately toned residential quarter-all dots of flame on the sides of a gigantic Christmas tree - both vying together in an unconscious attempt to impress on the visitor's mind a living memory.

Possessing one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world Hong Kong has been rightly named The Gateway of the East. Pressure on space forbids us further praises of this island home of ours and We

can only hope that the tourist will share our opinion after visiting the shores of the gem of the China Seas. Below we offer the visitor the fruits of experience, which, if taken, will enable him or her to enjoy the brief stay to the beat advantage.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR VISIT INTERESTING AND MEMORABLE.

WE shall have to begin with a

little history. In the first place, the two words Hong Kong mean "Fragrant Harbour"-it is not difficult to see why Prior to 1841 there was no recognised name for the Island. The anchorage at Aberdeen (a picturesque fishing village on the side opposite the Har- bour) was known to sailors Heung Kong. The Chinese char- acters representing that name may be translated by "Fragrant Stream" or "Fragrant Harbour." Another possible rendering is "Heung's Har bour," the haunt of a notorious pirate named Heung.

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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 bills 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.

SWATOW DRAWN WORK COMPANY.

The Oldest and Largest Swatow

Shop in Hong Kong,

Manufacturers and Exporters of

all kinds of

TABLE LINENS, SILK UNDERWEAR, HANDKERCHIEFS,

SHAWLS AND ORIENTAL ART

NOVELTIES.

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utter worthlessness from every point of view to Britain." To-day one laughs at that prophecy. How. ever, when it was written there seemed reasons for such a fore- boding for the place had an un- enviable reputation for rainstorms, pirates, typhoons,

polsoners, malaria, and dysentery, and in Bri- tain contempt for the new Colony 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 sen, 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 straggling Brushwood and herbage. The hills, which are mainly compos- Deep Bay and Mira Bay. So much ed of granite, rise in irregular for history.

14, Pedder Street, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong became British Colony in 1841. In 1850 about two square miles of the mainland of Kowloon and Stonecutters' Island

The Old and the New. were leased in perpetuity. The dis- Few people can realise how great trict called the "New Territory" has been, the change in the Island

masses to considerable heights, the inftiest point, Victoria Peak, ad- joining the residence of His Ex- cellency the Governor (Sir William Peel, C.M.G.), reaching an altitude

I was leased to Grent Britain in 1898) since the British administration. A of 1825 fect.

for a period of ninety-nine years. It covers 376 square miles and In- cludes the island of Lan Tau and the waters of the farther shores of

book entitled "China," published in There abound beautifully laid-out 1874, contains a chapter with the gardens, public and private, and following heading: "Hong Kong, its solidly constructed roads, some of position, prospects, character, and (Continued on Page 8.)

THE CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.

MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS

Of

Beautiful Hand Made Embroideries

Finest Quality Silk Underwear

Fine Linen Drawn Work.

SILK SHAWLS, IVORY, LACQUER,

PEWTER, CLOISONNE WARE.

39a, Queen's Road Central.

MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS

WHOLESALE & RETAIL.

SILKS

DEALERS IN

AMBER WARE CARVED IVORY

NECKLACES, BRACELETS, COMBS, BROOCHES,

CIGAR & CIGARETTE HOLDERS, FIGURES, PENDANTS,` BALLS. MAJONG SETS, etc., etc.

GENUINE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES.

FOR ALL YOUR SILK REQUIREMENTS

First Try

KRISHINA SILK STORE

(1c, D'Aguilar Street).

THE COLONY'S NEWEST SILK STORE DRESSES MADE TO ORDER IN. 12 HOURS.

DRESSES

READY TO WEAR Different Shades, Latest Styles.

NICE ASSORTMENT OF COLOURS.

Come and make your own choice, ---ALSO-

SILKS

To make Dresses to measure. Guaranteed Good Fit. Ready within 12 hours, Give us a trial before you decide to buy. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED.

NEW SILK BAZAAR 45, Queen's Road Central.

SILKS

SWATOW TRADING CO.

MANUFACTURERS

AND

EXPORTERS

OF

SWATOW DRAWN WORK, ART EMBROIDERIES, CANTON SILK SHAWLS, MANDARIN COATS, SILK & CREPE LADIES UNDERWEAR, PYJAMAS, EIMONOS, Pewter, Lacquer & Brase Ware,

CHINESE FANCY GOODS,

TONG TONG

SHANGHAI

CHINA BUILDING,

MANILA

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

HEAD OFFICE:

China Bldg 6 Pedder 81.

BRANCH STORE; Gloucester Bldg., Des Voeux Rd. C.