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THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS SUPPLEMENT.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1932.

THE PIONEER & GREATEST CHAIN OF DEPARTMENT-STORES IN CHINA

I'

SHANGHAI

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 Orier tal Hotels in Canton and Shanghai, and get everything you want at

Sincere's Stores.

JADES AND CURIOS.

CHUI YUEN.

situated at 39a, Queen's Road

KWONG WOO.

HONG KONG.

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- rors 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.

of

famous firm has its branches.

SINCERE & CO.

Sincere's, the Pioneer depart- mental store of Hong Kong, is 8

a white

FANCY GOODS.

CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.

CANTON.

Our Specialities for Tourists. Chinese Silks,

Embroideries and Shawls,

Ivory Carvings & Curios,

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 em- porium, you are assured fair prices, fresh stock, fine quality and faith- ful service. from the leading To-

CHELLARAM'S. Chellaram's 18 perhaps the store that every tourist should pay | As its name implies, this shop, in

of Hong Kong's

Queen's Road Central, deals in a visit to. They stock everything things Chinese which are so attrac- Kwong Woo has been established most famous

Oriental stores,

name The since 1841 and so naturally is one Chellaram is known throughout worth stocking and almost perform tive and much in demand by visitors

It has long been the catch phrase The Chul Yuen jewellery shop is of the oldest stores in the whole of the East, whether it is India, the old saying that you can buy to this part of the world. Theirs

is an extensive range of native in Hong Kong that A-Man is the Central. They have always in stock Hong Kong. They are reputed to Egypt or China you visit this anything from a pin to

goods which cannot fail to please, last word in tailoring, and it is a dazzling array of ready, made be the largest jade dealers here, which are renowned for their large elephant in their palatial store.

A specialty here are hand made silka well-earned reputation. A-Man, bacconists of the Far East. jewellery of both foreign and native and make all their jade goods from and beautiful stocks of allks and Their roof garden is very well embroideries of their own manufac- Hing Cheong'e shop of gentlemen's designs. Gema are also to be found special imported jade rocks. alik goods. Ladies have laid out and here if you are daring ture and design which are attrac-outfitters is situated at 54, Queen's carried in this store are large and

dresses And gentlemen

a fine selection tive and delicate in treatment. Road Central, and they have a very

fine They also stock

shawls, fine range of the newest seasonable varied, including their shirts and pyjamas made at Chellaram's at very Ahort

daintily carved ornaments, lacquer, materials for all wear, and their of Dunhill pipes. They have all the One of the specialties at

pewter and cloisonne wares. They cut, fit and workmanship of suits best known brands of American to- silk for all occasions are just right and bacco and cigarettes in stock, and turn out well-made ladies' undies, a line which is popular and to be A-Man dressed is to possess always in demand.

hore in great variety delicatelyhess rocks are sent to their fac-their tinted jades, pearls, agates, crystals, amethysts, lapis lazulis, turquoises, tory in Canton which turns out etc., coral strings, amber beads, and most wonderful jade goods. This notice.

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elil ivury ware. Cloisonne ware in assures the absolute genuineness of Chellaram's is the Mandarin coat, LOCK HING

this shop are also of quality work- manship and very desirable.

2

HANG ON IVORY STORE.

their articles because there are no together with a really wonderful collection of houri coats and shawls.) middlemen to intrigua with their All of these

are embroidered in quality. A visit to Kwong Woo is most elaborate designs, and make a delight because of the good at-lasting and lovely souvenirs. tention you receive. They also Chellaram's store is also situated The Hang On Ivory Store, 39a, carry large stocks of Jewellery, right opposite the Fedder Street Queen's Road Central, are special-Amber, Gold and Silver Wares. ists in ivory goods of every descrip-1

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

Ever since our childhood days

entrance of the Hong Kong Hotel.

KOHINOOR SILK STORE.

The Kohinoor is one of our

(Established 1870)

HIGH CLASS JEWELLERS.

Dealer in

CHINESE CURIOS

are large exporters to many parts many of us have had a craving to newest Silk Stores and is an off- Canton and Shanghai

on &

obtain real treasure and dream of shoot of our leading atore the of the world. The ivory work made

Pioneer, having been opened by the Silk, Grass Cloths, by this firra include necklaces, brace going off and finding some

desert island. Hong Kong is an Fioneer's genial manager island but certainly not a desert

Mr.

The stocks of smokers' requisites

that self-confidence which is born they are also famous for the Ilnes from the knowledge that you are of Manila cigars which they carry. well turned out. They are able to. All orders for suits within 24 !! KOMOR & KOMOR'S. hours. Be sure to call on A-Man,

THE CHINESE BAZAAR.

Here is another. Swatow shop with a fine reputation, also situated Hing Cheong for your tailoring

requirements. in the China Building. Besides their retail business, they are manu- facturers and wholesale exporters of Swałow drawn work, Canton silk embroidery, and filet laces, all hand. made and the product of expert

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

classics, pendants, chessmen etc., all one but hore is a shop that is upchand. Mr. Rupchand is, 1 Shawls and Blackwood, all of very fine exclusive designs

lets, combs, brooches, cigarette and cigar holders, figures from Chinese beautifully carved in intricate and virtually a treasure trove.

ore

think, the best known Agure in the

They silk trade in Hong Kong, the reason

delicate designs. The quality of supply everything in this line: Jade, being that he is always out for his and Silver customers' comfort and nothing is ivory and workmanship is of the Jewellery, Amber, Gold

other lines. and numerous very best, and the prices charged Then they have some wonderful old genial disposition and energetic of too much trouble for him. His

represent value for money.

carios. Amongst these I discover personality are also a great asset ed a set of Sandalwood Gold Plated to him in building up a fine busi- Buddhas. There are three Buddhas}

ness and a pleasure to his custom-

SHIU HING WING.

in the set and I was informed that era whom he is always ready to This firm, with offices at 49, they are several hundreds of years serve personally. Queen's Road Central, factory at 40.) old. While the management in- Po Wah Kar Street, Canton, and formed me they had other articles branch office at 11, Partze Hotung, 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 la situated in D'Agullar Street (up

ALSO Gold & Silver

Jewellery. Ivory Ware.

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

and include bod-spreads, pillow cases, table cloths, tea-cosy covers, table éentres and dressing covers, besides many other pretty and use- ful things. Ladies visiting this shop should not miss seeing the doyleys, lawn night-gowns and undies.

GRAY'S YELLOW LANTERN SHOPS.

Don't forget to visit Messrs. Komor & Konor'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.

This shop, with branches In Shanghai and Manila, is situated in Alexandra the ground floor of Building, at what is known as Wat-

GOODS PACKED & SHIPPED TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD. the slight incline from Queen's enough you can partake of a most sen'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 Building. Kong.

which are open daily from 9 a.m. Hotel both wholesalers and retailers. They jade centres in Hong Kong. This quality goods and low prices, and small cost.

SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.

to 6 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. Ifoods are prepared under the most This European firm caters for the

This shop has promises at 16, Chinese Art Wares of Mesara. L export trade with all parts of the tion of genuine fade jewellery which The stock comprises a variety of hygienic conditions, a la carte discerning lady and her home and world. The stock in Hong Kong is hard to equal anywhere in the desirable goods, including houri menus, all in English for your has been a boon to Hong Kong since very large and of attractive Canton East. It is the oldest Chinese coats, coolie coats, Mandarin coats, convenience if you want to ses its advent here. From its opening Fedder Street, just beyond the Shainin & Co. Shanghai, that will

day the, shop here has repeated the Dollar Line's offices and opposite to Interest all wholesale buyers. Jewellery shop in Hong Kong hav-embroidered

and allk what you are eating.

They ess as well as foreign designs.

success of Its earlier branches in the Hong Kong Hotel. ing been in existence here since kimonos, only to mention a few. The best way to find your way Shanghai and Manila and those who specialise in Chinese fancy goods GRACA AND COMPANY. 1884, and during the past 60 odd All are of excellent workmanship to this store is just to step into a have dealt with it here since, have of every description. Parti- .SANG WOO CO., LTD.

years of trading, Loong Shing's and the designs are very pretty, rikisha and

are their puller

Collectors of Postage Stamps and beautiful should, while in Hong Kong, pay a have gained for themselves an en- whilst the materials are of the "inces", this magic word will wondered how we have managed to ticularly appealing

got along before without it. It is art. embroideries Sang Woo Co. Ltd. is Hong Kong's viable reputation for giving cos-best quality obtainable.

a high class shop stocked, with high hand-made laces which are so cap latest jewellers. They guaranteed tomers the "real goods" and a shop also undertakes to make to bring you right to the door.

Sincere's are the departmental class goods which include really tivating for the ladles who know visit to Messrs. Graca & Company, that all their goods are genuine and "square deal" in the matter of order, under short notice, ladies' carry a complete stock of curios, prices. One has a feeling of safety dresses of the latest. modes, stora of the East, having branches modish ladies lingerie, priamas, good things when they see them. 10 Wyndham Street, who have a Jadestone, pearls and diamonds. in dealing with such a arm, which priamas, 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- They are situated in Pedder Street, does not seek to proat at the ex: These are made to ensure and cipal city of China. When you vinit home, quality luncheon, dinner and of Swatow drawnwork and charm pecially those of Hong Kong, China opposite the Hong Kong Hotel. Be pense of "the stranger within the can be ready for delivery within Shanghal, do not fail to see their bridge sets, cocktail napkins, guests Ing amber were and exquisite and Macao of which they have all

towels and linen. 124 hours.

latore, there. sure you pay them a visit.

gate."

shawie

THE STORE TO SHOP AT

This

WAH KEE

GLOUCESTER BUILDING,

Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. Telephone 27660.

JADE

Dealers in

JEWELLERY,

SHAWLS SILK UNDERWEAR.

and Ornaments, Pew

Carved Ivory, Amber, Cornellan, Amethyst, Crystal Necklaces an Larquer, and Cloisonne Wares, Linen and Gram Cloth Drawn Work-Fancy Goods, Lar

- and Shades of all kinds, AlO BLACKWOOD FORNITURE.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL2

tell

the

work in Ivory and Jade.

THE

OF

lasues,

CHINA HANDICRAFT COMPANY

MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS

Beautiful Hand Made Embroideries

Finest Quality Silk Underwer

Fine Linen Drawn Work

SILK SHAWLSB, IVORY LACQUER

PEWTER CLOISONNE WARE CHINA BUILDING, FEN'S ROAD CENTRAL