Correspondence between the Bane! bury Road LaboureMereantile United Association and the Council is published for general information: Translation of note dated October 11 to the Council from the Hanbury Road Labour-Mercantile United Association.
The writer states that the district General Chamber of Commerce.
Translation of note dated October 1h to the Counsil from the Chin-General Chamber of Com-
The writer is in receipt of the Council's note enclosing copy of note from Koo Tso-hsien, Manager of the Tien-shou Wu-dai Theatre applying for permission for both male and female actors to perform stage; and asking for.
ion of opinion by the' Chamber on the subject. From the original note it seems that a precedent- has been created in the New, World, Sincere and Wing On roof gardens, thus Condition 9 of the 'Theatre' licence has already been tacitly withdrawn. Regarding the application from Tien-shou Wu-dai, there appears to be no need for an expression of opinion by the Eh ber. However, so far as theatrical performances are concerned, anything affecting public morals should be carefully. guarded. The writer, therefore, asks the Council to make inspections from time to time to from Li Hongjao to Yuenfong Road is not well policed and that as a consequence loafers infest the place and are a source of annoyance to the residents. Larcenies are common, especially after dark. As tae association represents the publi both resident and transient in that locality, the members have di cusecd the runtter. It is necessary to secure protection for the people in the district. Therefore, the writer asks the Council to police the district more thoroughly so as maintain order; also the place is in need of better lighting, and the streets need to be looked after. He asks the Council to take the necessary action in these matters.
Council Chamber, Shanghiai, October 23, 1926.
GentLeMEN,—I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your. letter] of October 11, requesting improved policing and lighting in East Hanbury Road.
In reply, Tam you that additional lights hi been installed in this road, and that the Police will exercise constant
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