An all-day reception marked the opening of the Hongkew branch of the Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank last Friday.
The Hongkew branch is the outco: e of the progressive banking methods used by the Bank which was organized but four or five years ago by Mr. K.P. Chen, the energetic The new branch office occupies spacious quarters at the corner of orth Szechuen and Boone Roads. With a stof of ten members, Mr. Chen expects shortly to engage a lady to look after the interests of the bank's lady patrons. As it is expected that a large number of lady patrons in the Hongkew District will be Cantonese, a Cantonese lady will be appointed to look after the ladies' accounts.
Upon entering the front door, one steps into a spacious hall. On the left hand side is the counter, small and modest, but fixed up in all respects like the larger Shanghai banks. Behind the counter is room which will be occupied by the auanager of the branch office, Mr. Soong Yun-sung. Across the hall is a quiet little ladies' room. Here ladies may settle down comfort ably while waiting for the ladies' manager who occupies a room facing North Szechien Road.
Going upstairs one walks into small study. Here, Mr. Chen has arranged for the best books and magazines on banking for his employees.
Next to the study, is a spacious dining room which ay also be used as a board room. A large balcony tends to give the place plenty of refreshing air and rest. Then there is the reception room, the largest in the whole building. This is furnished in an up-to-date foreign manner, Mr. Y. C. Tong.is managing director of the bank, Mr. K. P. Chen, general manager, and Mr, S.C. Chu, sub-manager,
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