"Norra-Cama Dairy News."
Sir,—In my ramblings around this Model Settlement, I have discovered that all street obstructions are not confined to the roadway, but many are above it. The unfortunate part is that they are not far enough above it and one is rudely reminded of the fact when their hat or umbrella comes into collision with a low hanging signboard or sunshade.
Now, the permits issued by the Shanghai Municipal Council provide that signboards shall be not less than 7 ft. 6 inch. above the ground and sunshades at least 7 ft. Why one should be less offensive than the other at a lower altitude of six inches is no doubt a secret well guarded by the responsible officials of the Shanghai Municipal Council,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.