Meter Charges Cancelled: Cheaper Monthly Rates Residents of the French Concession will be gratified to learn that the Compagnie Frangaise de Tramways et d'Edlairage Electriques de Shanghai has decided, as from July 1, to discontinue the monthly charges of rental and hire of water and electric meters.
From July 1, a monthly rate will be collected, the amount of which will be equal to ona half of the former charge for meter hire.
The advertisement containing full details has had to be held up owing to its late arrival at this office and on account of pressure of space. It will, however, appear to-morrow.
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