1932-03-24 — Page 10

THE

THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS SUPPLEMENT,

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1932.

PIONEER & GREATEST CHAIN OF DEPARTMENT-STORES IN CHINA

SHANGHAI.

HONG KONG

000000

CANTON.

IF

you can't miss Marshall Field or Wanamaker in

your visit to Chicago or New York, you can't afford

to miss Sincere's in China.

TRY

real Chinese food at the Roof Garden of our

Hong Kong Store and our Oriental Hotels in Canton and Shanghai, and get everything you want at

Sincere's Stores.

JADES AND CURIOS.Į

CHUI YUEN.

KWONG WOO.

THE SINCERE COMPANY, LTD.

ESTABLISHED 1900.

CAPITAL $10,000,000.

A GUIDE FOR SHOPPERS.

WHAT TO BUY

AND WHERE.

On a first visit to a strange port the greatest difficulty besetting a tourist is "What to buy- and where to buy it." The average guide book is silent on the point. Hints from fellow-passen- pors are heard but not heeded as the names and places are all strange and so easily forgotten. The China Mail solves the problem in a nutshell in the following informative paragraphs:-

THE SILK CENTRES.

SINCERE & CO...

FANCY GOODS.

Our Specialities for Tourists.

Chinese Silks,

Embroideries and Shawls,

Ivory Carvings & Curlos,

Chinese Porcelains, Lacquer Ware,

Photographic Supplies,

Trunks & Travellers' Requisites,

Hats and Helmets,

China Tea & Gingers,

Blackwood Furniture.

GENERAL STORES.

A-MAN, HING CHEONG.

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA.

In this excellently fitted out am- porium, you are assured fair prices,

CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.

As ita name implies, this shop, in Queen's Road Central, deals in things Chinese which are so attrac- tive and much in demand by visitors

It has long been the catch phrase fresh stock, fine quality and faith- bay to this part of the world. Theirs i white is an extensive range of native in Hong Kong that A-Man is the ful service, from the leading To

goods which cannot fall to please. last word in tailoring, and it is A specialty bere are hand made silk a well-earned reputation. A-Mai, bacconists of the Far East.

The stocks of smokers' requisites embroideries of their own manufac- Hing Cheong's shop of gentlemen's ture and design which are attrac-outfitters is situated at 54, Queen's carried in this store are large and tive and delicate in treatment. Road Central, and they have a very varied, including a fine selection They also stock

CHELLARAM'S.

Sincere's, the Pioneer depart- mental store of Hong Kong, is a Chellaram's Is perhaps the

stors that every tourist should pay a visit to. They stock everything Kwong Woo has been established most famous of Hong Kong's

Oriental stores. The name since 1841 and so naturally is one Chellaram is known throughout worth stocking and almost perform The Chui Yuen jewellery shop la of the oldest atores in the whole of the East, whether it la India, the old saying that you can aituated at 39a, Queen's Road Central. They have always in stock Hong Kong. They are reputed to Egypt or China you visit this

famous firm has its branches, anything from a pin to a dazzling array of ready made be the largest jade dealers here, which are renowned for their large elephant in their palatial store. jewellery of both foreign and native and make all their jade goods from and beautiful stocks of allke and

Their roof garden is very well designs. Gems are also to be found special

have imported jade rocks. Į silk gooda. Ladies

laid out and here if you are daring dresses and gentlemen here in great variety-delicately

their shirts and pyjamas made tinted jades, pearls, agates, crystals, These rocks are sent to their fac- their

at Chellaram's at very short

can

amethysts, lapis lazulis, turquoises, tery in Canton which turns out etc., coral strings, amber beads, and most wonderful Jade goods. This notice. One of the specialties at old ivory ware. Cloisonne ware in,

this shop are also of quality work-assures the absolute genuineness of Chellaram's is the Mandarin coat, LOCK

manship and very desirable.

HANG ON IVORY STORE.

The Hang On Ivory Store, 894, Queen's Road Central, are special- ists in ivory goods of every descrip-

their articles because there are no together with a really wonderful collection of houri coats and shawls. middlemen to intrigue with their All of these are embroidered In quality. A visit to Kwong Woo la most elaborate designs, and make! a delight because of the good at-lasting and lovely Kouvenirs. tention you receive. They also Chellaram's store is also situated carry large stocks of Jewellery, right opposite the Pedder Street Amber, Gold and Silver Wares.

entrance of the Hong Kong Hotel,

tion, and if your particular fancy, THE GREAT CHINA TREASURE. is ivory, or if you are interested in the trade you will be well advised to get in touch with this firm who

are large exporters to many parts

Ever since our childhood days

many of us have had a craving to

obtain real treasure and dream of of the world. The ivory work made by this firm include necklaces, brace going off and finding some on a

desert island.

lets, combs, brooches, cigarette and

ore and numerous other lines.

KOHINOOR SILK STORE.

The Kohinoor is one

of our

HING

(Established 1870) HIGH CLASS JEWELLERS.

Dealer in

CHINESE CURIOS

Иде shawls, ane range of the newest sassonable

daintily carved ornaments, lacquer, materials for all wear, and their of Dunhill pipes. They have all the pewter and cloisonne wares. They sut, fit and workmanship of suits best known brands of American to- turn out well-made ladles silk for all occasions are just right and bacco and cigarettes in stock, and undies, a line which is popular and to be A-Man dressed is to possess always in demand.

THE CHINESE BAZAAR.

that self-confidence which is born they are also famous for the lines from the knowledge that you are of Manila cigars which they carry. well turned out. They are able to

6ll orders for, suits within 24

Here is another Swatow shop hours. Be sure to call on A-Man, with a fine reputation, also situated Hing Cheong for your tailoring in the China Bullding. Bosides requirements. their retail business, they are manu- facturers and wholesale exporters of Swałow drawn work, Canton silk embroidery, and flet laces, all kand

newest Silk Stores and is an off- Canton and Shanghaimmade and the product of expert

shoot of our leading store the

Grass Cloths,

ALSO

workers in this Chinese handicraft. The drawn work sold by this firm, and embroideries in grass linen are

and include bed-spreads, pillow cases, table cloths, tea-coay covers, table centres and dressing covers, besides inany other pretty and use- ful things. Ladies visiting this shop should not miss seeing the doyleys, lawn night-gowns and undles.

Ploneer, having been opened by the Silk, Hong Kong is a Fioneer's genial manager Mr: cigar holdere, figures from Chinese island but certainly not a desort Rupchand. Mr. Rupchand is, 1 Shawls and Blackwood, all of very fine exclusive designs classics, pendants, chessmen etc., all one but here is a shop that is think, the best known figure in the They silk trade in Hong Kong, the reason beautifully carved in intricate and virtually a treasure trove. delicate designs. The quality of supply everything in this line: Jade, being that he is always out for his ivory and workmanship is of the Jewellery, Amber, Gold and Silver customers' comfort and nothing la very beat, and the prices chargeu Then they have some wonderful old 'of too much trouble for him. His curios. Amongst these I discover-genial disposition and energetic ed a set of Sandalwood Gold Plated personality are also a great asset to him in building up a fine busi- Buddhas. There are three Buddhas

ness and a pleasure to his custom- in the set and I was informed that ers whom he is always ready to This firm, with offices at 49, they are several hundreds of years serve personally.

While the management In- Queen's Road Central, factory at 40, old.

represent value for money.

SHIU HING WING.

Po Wah Kar Street, Canton, and formed me they had other articles branch office at 11, Pariza Hotumg, that went back even much farther, Peking, are specialists in Chinese

jade jewellery, amber, agate, crystal

and ivory ware, and curios, all of

exclusive designs. Their business!

LOONG SHING.

BOMBAY SILK STORE.

This Indian silk store, which is | situated in D'Aguilar Street (up)

Gold & Silver Jewellery. Ivory Ware.

33, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG.

GRAY'S YELLOW LANTERN SHOPS.

KOMOR & KOMOR'S.

Don't forget to visit Messra. Komor & Komer's art galleries,

KOMOR & KOMOR

(KUHN & KOMOR)

Established 1869

THE OLDEST AND MOST RELIABLE

...

ART & CURIO

Gallery In Hong Kong

York Buildings.

One minute's walk from the Hong Kong ferry.

Visitors are cordially invited to inspect our unique

exhibition.

GOODS PACKED & SHIPPED TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.

This shop has premises at

This

shop, with branches Shanghai and Manila, is situated in Alexandra the ground floor of Building, at what is known as Wat- the slight incline from Queen's enough you can partake of a most son's Corner at which Chater Road is carried on in a large scale, being Loong Shing is one of the leading Road Central) is famous for high excellent Chinese repast at a very branches off from Des Voeux Road, You also have the and also has a branch in the both wholesalers and retailers. They iade contres in Hong Kong. This quality goods and low prices, and small cost.

which are open daily from 9 am: Kong Hotel Building,

to 5 pm for all art lovers. They manufacture all their own goods at shop is situated at 48, Queen's Road tourists are assured of getting ex-satisfaction of knowing that all the Hong

are now showing a special range of the Canton factory, and have a big Central, and has in stock a collec cellent value for their money here: foods are prepared under the most The European firm caters for the

Chinese Art Wares of Messrs. I. export trade with all parts of the ton of genuine jade jewellery which The stock comprises a variety of hygienic conditions, a la carte discerning lady and her home and ls hard to equal anywhere in the desirable goods, including hour! menus all in English for your has been a boon to Hong Kong since world. The stock in Hong Kong it. It le the oldest Chinese] coats, coólie coata, Mandarin coato, convenience if you want to see its advent here. From its opening Pedder Street, just beyond the Shainin & Co. Shanghai, that will very large and of attractive Canton Jewellery shop in Hong Kong hay embroidered

day the shop here has repeated the Dollar Line's offices and opposite to interest all wholesale buyers. shawia and silk what you are eating.

They ese as well as foreign designs.

ing been in existence here since kimonos, only to mention a few.

The best way to find your way success of its earlier branches in the Hong Kong Hotel.

GRACA AND COMPANY. 1864, and during the past 60 odd All are of excellent workmanship to this store is just to stop Into a Shanghai and Manila and those who specialise in Chinese fancy goods

have dealt with it here since, have of SANG WOO CO., LTD.

every description Part- years of trading. Loong Shing's and the designs are very pretty, rikisha and tell the

Collectors of have gained for themselves an en- whilst the materiais are of the gincee"; this magic word will wondered how we have managed to ticularly appealing are

get along before without it. It is art embroideries and Sang Woo Co. Ltd. is Hong Kong's viable reputation for giving cum best quality obtainable. This bring you right to the door.

a high class shop stocked with high band-made laces which are so can should, while in Hong Kong, DLY 8 latest jewellers. They guaranteed tomers the "real goods and a shop also undertakes to make to that all their goods are genuine and "square"deal" in the matter of order, under short notice, ladies. Sincere's are the departmental class socds which include really tivating for the ladies who know visit to Messrs. Graca & Company, carry a complete stock of curios, prices. One has a feeling of safety dresses of the latest modes, store of the East, having branches modish Ladies lingerie, pyjamas, good things when they see thism. 10 Wyndham Street, who have a Jadestone, pearls and diamonds. in dealing with such a firm, which pyjamas, shirts and underwear, and agencies in nearly every prin- underwear and dresses; and for the They also carry a great assortment very fine collection of Stamps," es- and exquisite and Macao of which they have all They are situated in Pedder Street, does not seek to proat at the er These are made to measure and cipal city of China. When you visit home, quality luncheon, dinner and of Swatow drawnwork and charm pecially those of Hong Kong, Chine

Issues. work in ivory and opposite the Hong Kong Hotel. Be pense of "the stranger within the can be ready for delivery within Shanghat do not fall to see their bridge sets, cocktali napkins, guests ing amber ware

towels and linen. store there. sure you pay them a visit.

gate."

24 hours.

puller

their beautiful

Stamps

THE STORE TO SHOP AT

WAH KEE

GLOUCESTER, BUILDING,

Road Central, Hong Kong Telephone 27660.

Dealers in

JADE JEWELLERY

THE

CHINA HANDICRAFT COMPANY

MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS

autiful Hand

Kine

ideries