Congratulations to Mr. H, B, Arn hold on his election as Chairman of the Shanghat Municipal Council for the third year in succession will be extended io Mr. C, S. Franklin who has been elected Vice-Chairman for the first time. Mr, Franklin Is an experienced member and the choice will be generally approved. The new Council enters upon its your of office with all good wishes and little envy. Tt will have Important problems to solve, besides directing the Council's Administration in fulfilment of the Dublie duties normally demanded of There need be no apprehension lest hasty endeavours be made to tackle vital issues without due consideration, Indeed it may be necessary to express the hope that the members will realize the importance fof getting a little ahead of public Interest on certain controversial topies which have absorbed attention during the past year, In the discussions definite expressions' of opine fon have been forthcoming, and it would be well if the Council could ensure that facilities for investigating the resultant proposals were "made available to it at an carly date.
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