The Archive · 1938

Quting Problem

"How can we get out of Shanghai during this hot weather?" This question, now that the holiday resorts and scenic spots, around the city are in~ accessible owing to the hostilities, is causing sweltering Shanghailanders much worry, but, through the foresight of a local shipping firm week. end outings from the city are put in the reach of all.

Several schemes have been considered by Jardine Matheson & Ca. with a view to catering for the public's need for a change of air, and it has been decided to institute a series of trips to the Lower Yangtze on the company's most up-to-date river steamers. The trip will commence from the Garden Jetty at about 7 a.m. and the vessel will return from 4 to

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