Probably to Be Held in Verdun Gardens: Widespread Interest in the Undertaking Arrangements for an automobile show at Shanghai were further discussed at a meeting held in the Palace Hotel on Monday evening, Mr. Dodge presiding.
Of two available sites discussed, it was agreed that Verdun Gardens, Avenue Joffre, would be most satisfactory, Mr. Honigsberg, who has been in negotiation with the French Club for the use of the grounds, reported that the matter would be considered at a special meeting of the Club Committee, and there was every prospect of the proposal being favourably received, Verdun Gardens, the Committee agreed last night, would be an ideal site for the show. The property comprises some 30 mow of land, is centrally - situated, the approaches afford ample space for parking cars, and it is well served with water and electricity supplies, It was decided that the show should be held from November 26 until December 3. Some members of the committee were in favour of a Spring show, and the matter was not concluded without animated discussion and a ballot, following which the November-December date was recorded as the unanimous choice of the committee.
The best method of advertising the exhibition was next discussed, bub no definite plan was adopted, and the work will be entrusted to a - sub-committee. It appeared from' the discussion, however, that the show will be advertised far and wide throughout central and north China, and even as far south as Hongkong.
The executive committee will meet again om Thursday, at the Palace Hotel, at which subcommittees will be appointed to take special phases of the show organization work. At this meeting_ the Chairman will have a ground plan of the proposed site, and there will be a discussion of the kind of building most. suitable for the show.
Beginning to-day, Messrs. Buck and West, treasurer and manager, respectively, of the show, will send out letters to all prospective exhibitors, outlining the plan upon which the show is to be held, and requesting reservations of space.
The Shanghai automobile show will be a great success if the enthusiasm of the dealers and other trade representatives is any criterion. At every meeting of the executive committee so far held there has been a large attendance and keen discussion. The _Chairman of the committee, Mr. Dodge, reports that dozens of inquiries about the show have come to him, and all indications point to widespread interest in the enterprise.
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