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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1950.

KOWLOON SHOPPING GUIDE

VARIETY AND

ORIGINALITY

THE LATEST LOVLIEST SHADES

For Your AUTUMN & WINTER NYLONS

Can be obtained in

IDOL, DEXDALE, KAYSER.

MOJUD HOLEPROOF

FISHNET & MESH

From

THE OLD CITY OF KOWLOON

ORIENTAL SILK STORE Feninsula, near the Colony's

03, Nathan Rd., Kowloon.

XMAS PUDDINGS

XMAS CAKES

TINNED HAMS

Tel: 59755.

BISCUITS CHOCOLATES

#!

#

FRUITS MEATS

JAM NUTS SWEETS

Have Been Specially Imported For Your

XMAS PARCELS By

TAI WO COMPRADORE

Choose Your Parcal ---

They will Pack & Send It

10, Peking Road. Kowloon.

Tel: 50301

"A Natural Permanent Wave

Is Every Woman's Wish”

L'ORIEL

FRENCH COLD WAVE

Can Be Adapted For Every Toxture of Hair

It Is The Only Wave Which Is Soft Yot Lasting

Consult

BETEN'S

Peninsula Hotel Arcade.

Tel. 58081.

THE FINEST CUTLERY.

-

in

BEAUTIFUL MAHOGANY CASES

HAVE JUST ARRIVED

AT

J. A. WINDSOR & CO.

9, Hankow Road,

Fall Formal Afternoon

Casual Dresses

Kiella

Kowloon,

At the far end of Kowloon

virport, is the site of Old Kow- loon City, once the Southern- most county capital in China. On the foothills obove the site were wails of great antiquity, one of them, it was sald, ciating back to the days when William the Conquorer was planning the Invasion of England.

Chinese A picturesque little town surrounded by mud or brick walls, the ancient city was at one time an oft-visited sightseeing spot. Its value as a centre of in- terest dropped when the ancient elty walls were pulled down by the Japanese during the Occupa- tion.

Another sightseeing spot of historien! value was also levelled by the Japanese: This was "Sun Wong Toi", the altar of the Em- peror of the Sun Dynasty. It was so called because according to Chinese legend the last Emperor of the Sun Dynasty hanged him self there to escape capture by his enemies.

Today the site of Old Kowloon City contains one of the largest squatter areas on the mainland. In this area squatters' dwellings of almost every description

are

to be found. A few of them are made of bricks or mud, but most are made of wooden planks or

tin sheets.

The squatter area is divided roughly into four sections-Nga Tai Wai, Ta Ku Lin, Tung Tau Jast

Taun and Sof Tau Tsung-the section got its name recently Bince it occupies the extreme West part of the area.

Some 10,000 buildings are con- tained in this yost aren. Many of them are small factories,

Its birth some five years Since

the Kowloon City Squatters ago, Aren, as the area is called, has suffered one disaster.

the

At about a p.m. on January 11. & major fire broke out in area. The fire, which lasted for more ta

thon four hours, cut a swath of destruction through the dense-

populated urea.

ly

AUTUMN FASHIONS

ARE A HIGHLIGHT

Autumn fashions are the highlight of this wook's shopping tour and the now styles and colours are so attractive that every woman will want a now suit or dress-so husbands boware of your bank balance if your wife suggests a visit to the Kowloon shops. France, always the leader of fashion in clothes, is

Kwong and Co., have just received shipment of the new kerosene water heater. There is no bother of having anything installed you just purchase one for your home and have all the hot water you need. Three sizes are avail- able, 30, 40 and 60 gallons. Come and see for yourself. Mee Kwong and Co., also have a good range of kitchen utensils, as well as a large selection of electrical goods, and are experts at all electrical repairs.

ones

;

of

remembera tho "not so slim" and the silk frocks and sults she has will just whittle away those extra ; 'inches. So, make a note to pay an early visit to Yvette, 11 Salisbury Rond, just opposite the Star Ferry

Its time to be thinking Christmas parcels for the loved

and what at home,

more acceptable gift than Nylons, which will gladden all the women hearts, for they have been starved of nylons and post-war years. Oriental Silk all the weary war years Store, fast becoming famous for their posting and packing service, are pleased to announce the ar rival of a new stock Nylons in the latest Autumn shades. Orlen- Road tai Silk Stores, 83 Nathan remember the men-folk, and a their at least of present of one

Tootal's shirts or tles will prove a most acceptable present.

Food parcels

noted for the perfect grooming and chic of her women in other ways, notably their hair. Natural waves and sidek heads cannot. be achieved unless the "perm" has been created by an artist-tight frizzy hair is most unattractive -therefore, France has produced L'Oriel, the perfect natural permanent wavo. Mindful of the many types and textures of hair, they have perfected five separate lotions, so that whether your hair be coarse, medium or very fine, catered for. are still you Where, you ask, can you ob tain such a wave in Hong Kong? Well, the writer can tell you, having experienced this perfect wave-Beten's, in the Peninsula Hotel. Well- known for their expert me-

Realistic toys

Here is another type of Christ- thods of cutting, styling, etc.,

Herc's news for both Young mas parcel. And for anything at their staff is also able to ad- vise you on all hair problems. and Old!!! The National Toy Co., all in the food line.. Tai Wo has

no equal. He has have the latest in French toy ears

an excellent You read in all the beauty are, so realistle that evers

range of all tinned fruits, meats, magazines of the new American the doors automatically open and vegetables, hams, besides Christ shampoo "Dop"--you need no shut. Here's CAT

whole mas cakes and puddings, and tins longer envy the American women family can enjoy, and think what of luscious chocolates and biscuits. for this is also obtainable at Be- ten's the most perfect shampoo a thrill Junior will get in posses- It will give your friends and re- latives so much pleasure to re- obtainable today. Make your ap- sing one.

"Miss"

ceive well-packed and thought. The young pointment now.

ot fully chosen parcel and Tai We family hasn't been forgotten, for

Compradore who are experts in she can choose the cutest house-

line, will advise, pack and A lovely ward and very fitting haid furniture ranging

trom this cooking stoves, for the attractive little shop of refrigerators,

post your

for you," parcels that name. It has just been open. tables and chairs,

We seem to and

be well on the 4 ed at

subject of Christmas parcels and Granville Road. The model carpet sweepers. housewives will find it absolutely It will be worth while visiting of a Sale which has been extend- presents so I want to remind you marvellous for all the

all those little the National Toy Co., to see the necessities needed for

keeping radar equipment, searchlights on Trading Co. A gift

ed

a lile longer at Nan Kwang the household linen in good order mounted guns-they have to be

of beautiful Chinese

linen is of buttons to

embroidered and lovely range

to seen to realise how marvellous

most acceptable in any part of that little frock just "make"

they are. model. Believe it or not, Glamour

the world. The goods are most will also undertake to make you

wide selection from which to reasonable and they have a very frock in 24 hours, and having I can

choose. They also have some love- seen some of his work,

ly frocks for little girls, so come guarantee that

and see for yourself in good time to-post-your-parcel.

Glamour

Between 1,500-and--2,000 huis than satisfled, you will feel more

were

razed to the ground and.an estimated 10,000 squatters ren- dered homeless,

by the Kowloon City Assisted by Kaifongs and the Social Welfare Сельс

hundreds of Kowloon City squatters were moved to a new squatters' site in Homuntin about a mile from the Old Kow Joon City.

Glamour also stock the aver popular "Idol" nylons in fishnet- "Idol”—the name is 'its own ad- vertisement. Do call and see this attractive new store.

One of the biggest necessities in every home is hot water, and now there is no reason for any household to be without. Mes

plo, the Hau Wong Temple.

One of the very few temples within the city limits of the Kowloon metropolis, Hau Wong Temple serves as a centre Bu Buddhists living in Kowloon City district.

for

The colonisation of Homuntin district by the

Kowloon City squatters does not mean that the squatters have left Kowloon City, On the contrary new squatters from elsewhere on the mainland rehabilitated the burned-out area which is again one of the largest During the Chinese New Year holidays and other Buddhist feast squatter areas on the mainland.

Not for away trom, the Old days, thousands, of Chinese visit the temple where they kneel and Kowloon City squatters area to an ancient Chinese Buddhist tem- | kou tau to pray.

HOTSTREAM MODEL "F-48”

A OIL BURNING AUTOMATIC

WATER HEATER

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

· RADIO· REPAIRS

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

MEE KWONG & CO.,

102, Nathan Rd, Kowloon. Tel: 50308

་

The Oldest Established Photographors `in

Kowloon, and the Most Popular.

MAYFAIR STUDIO

宣影化美

"SERVICE & QUALITY IS THEIR MOTTO”

Exports in Portraits, Developing & Printing

Nathan Bond,

and Colour, Photography

Opposite Dairy Farm

even

They h150 stock the ever popular Meccano sets from, while the children can learn to build anything from bridges to sky

scrapers,

stocks

'outilts, because while making an

for yourself or your children, ask trem to show you some of their really beautiful coloured photo- graphs. Mayfair Studios Riso

scrvice

For fashions More and

fashion- Portraits of distinction more conscious women are making the Photography has been revolu journey across to Kowloon be- tionised with the advent of colour. cause they and that Yvette has Established in 1937. Mayfair | just the frock or suit they desire. Studios have always been the first Kowloon residents regularly visit to introduce all the lateat deve- this

little exclusive

Salon to lopments in photography, and Ethelr

appointment choose Yvette

also

Mansfield for yo (English) walking shoes. Just now she has new shipment and some new sportswear All

maintain an

an excellent ser sizes and fittings are available.

Also the new season's Gor-ray parties, christenings and weddings skirts have arrived and we all

and is very popular with the know how useful they are for in- Forces, for the attention given to between Bensons, Coats and all their functions. Here's a chance gabardine suits in the loveliest of of a lasting souvenir of those colours are showing, and so rea- happy events in your life. May sonable that

fecl you fair Studios are known for their should buy two at least. Yvette i reasonable prices.

you

too.

SEE THE-

j;

PEKING GAUZE

Dainty Light Colourful

and

SHARKSKIN

Attractively Patterned, Extra Light Weight Among The Really Beautiful Materials Just Arrived At

NORTH CHINA INDUSTRIES

230, NATHAN ROAD

An Attractive Autumn Display of

FROCKS

SUITS

COATSTM

In the Latest Styles & Colours Át

Yvette

Road

te Star Ferry, Kawfo

Pago B

SHOP IN

COMFORT

THE NEW STORE – WITH THE NEW PRICES

GLAMOUR

SILK STORE

Ladies & Gents Tailoring in 24 hours

Pay them A Visit & Compare Their Prices -

4, Granville Road, Kowloon

nr. Blua Pebor Bar, Nathan Road.

KOWLOON TOYLAND

Best & Largest Selections Reasonable QNE PRICED Store

TOYS

NATIONAL TOY CO.

220, NATHAN ROAD,

KOWLOON.

The Ideal Gift For M’Lady COMPACTS

A Lovely Selection:- Beautiful in Design

at

Noot in Sizo

Reasonable in Price

BON TON

38, Nathan Road, Kowloom.

TABLECLOTHS BEDSPREADS LUNCHEON, SETS

on

Tel: 50539

HANDKERCHIEFS

CHILDRENS' FROCKS

UNDERWEAR

SALE

A Wonderful Opportunity to Send Your Friends a Xmas Gift of Chinose Hand Work

NAN KWANG TRADING CO.

HI, Chungking Arcade, Kowloon,

It's Magnificent."

It's Comfortable!

Its FOURSEAS HOTEL COME! LET'S SETTLE

YOUR ACCOMODATION PROBLEM.

TEL. 52016 52017

WE HAVE An

Double Single rod

Special DISCOUNT.

YOUR

INSPECTION 15 CORDIALLY

HVITED

|77 WATERLOO RD.

KOWLOUN

vilke bath, and veranda

AGES PROVIDED thly basis. "POOD"SERUND

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