Opening of New Premises: Chairman Explains System of Fuller Facilities for the Public Tu the presence of a representative gathering of over 200 busin: ss men the new premises of the Shanghri Sharebrokers Association at 16
Central Road were officially opened on July 6, with the members of that organization acting as hosts.
The affair was successful from every standpoint and the quarters which were especially designed for the Association by Messrs. Palmer Turner are complete for the pu:- pose intended.
The New Building The spacious new headquarters: are at the -corner of Central Roa, and Ezra Road on the ground floor and are within easy reach of the basines district. "The equipment itself-includes-quotation boards for shares,'debentures, etc., as well as boards bearing the dates of dividends due and corporation book closing dates, all of which is open to pablic during business hours of the exchange. Every facility is provided to acquaint the share owner wits the financial developments bearing, on -the security -he may own or intend: owning.
In the centre of the floor is the ring inside a railing and around it are the various offices of the officials. The room is well lighted, full advantage being taken of the large windows, while numerous fans overhead promise excellent ventilation. There fare four telephone booths adjacent to the ring for the members' use.
The visitors were welcomed by Mr. A. W. Reynell, chairman of the Association, who saw to it that one was overlooked in the dispensation of the abundant hospitality that was awaiting tke guests. He was ably -assisted by the committee consisting of Me V. D. Gensburger, J. Spunt, S. David and D.'B. Jadah.
The toast of "The gu The prosperity Sharebrokers Association," was offered by Mr. H. E. Arnhold, chairman of the Shanghai Muniefpal Council, who made a short but witty speech wishing the members every success in their new quarters.
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