The south end of the Bund on Saturday was a picture. Shortly after 12 o'clock the river started to encroach on the foreshore just opposite the Shanghai Club. The tear rank is on a fairly high level so escaped, but by half past 12 the main Bund thoroughfare was in jeopardy. Another 20 minutes and there was a good-going flood, the water washing up to the first step of th Club and beyond. Members inside found themselves tempora Council. The incident which oc- arily marooned, but in spite of the curred is rendered all the more distinct possibility of a prolonged remarkable by reason of this very wait they faced the position with transfer, and without any great equanimity. stretch of imagination the flagstaff As a matter of fact this fear might be considered as entering was groundless Chauffeurs of its mute protest against this ar-resource sailed their cars through rangement, to which it seems to the water, drove over the curb on have been'a very unwilling party.|to the pavement and thus reach-
The glory of the flagstaff was the ship which crowned its height. It ing the doorway took off their owners. Ricsha coolies quickly realized the financial possibilities of the -situation, and likewise paddled their way' to the steps.
Later on as the water rose, a landing stage was rigged up, but before long motor cars were unable to come anywhere near. AS a matter of fact the water in the Bund opposite was so deep that. about 2.30 a car found itself stuck, and had so to remain until a motor lorry came along and towed it out. It was pretty to seo who trams barging through the flood, for their rear safety guards churned up a wash reminiscent of a steamer on the high seas.
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