Opening of Extensive Mill at Woosung: An Important Chinese Enterprise: 46,000 Spindles China Manufacturing Ca.."8 The formal opening of the Great
new mill at Woosung took place last. Friday afternoon, many foreign and Chinese guests being present.
The new mill, which is claimed to be one of the finest and most: ofticient in China, was started by Mr. C. ©. Nich, Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Managing Director of the Hong Foong Cotton Mills, Ld., Mr. E. R. Yin, and several other Chinese gentlemen.
It is situated at the north bank of Wantsaopang Creek, and owns 149.811 mow of land. A few hundred yards away are the Huangpu River and the Wantsaopang Railway Station, so the location is very favourable so far as transportation is. concerned.
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