To the Editor of the "Nowti-Cma Danny News" the "French "Authorities for. the Sim—Hearty congratulations to
ficient manner in which they are Seeing that the restrictions on the above place are being carried out, Aga result of numerous protests we wore assured thati—
(1) No brags band would be permitted.
(2) Entrance foe of $1.50 would charged.
(8) There would not usual "charming hostesses (4) It would close at 2am. sides glassed. in.
Having looked with trepidation for opening put with my fear somewhat allayed by these" prom-isos, my experience as an adjoining "resident. in this district is as follows:
(21) Loud discordant brass band plays till 8 pin.
(2) Entrance at night is $1. (G) Hosteses," charming' "or otherwise abound, but dance tickets are' sold and the girls appear to be dependent on their partners generosity.
(4) The first night the actual dance place may have! closed at about 2.45, but was almost' da: before' the "ast, departing guests permitted little' sleep.
(5) Glass is provided each side Dut is of course kept wide open.
By far the most annoying aspect! is the long rank of cars and crowds of chauffeurs, hawkers, etc,, which block both sides of Avenue Haig from Ferguson to. Boissezon, making noises, leaving rubbish, blocking traffic, resulting jin continual hooting and all the accom-fraying evils. If the "Majestic" grounds extend to 30 mow, cannot, sufficient space be devoted to a car park, and no parking be permitted in the road? The entrance to my own house is seldom accessible nowadays and the front drive is generally used as a turning place.
In spite of the additional and congestion, there, be any additional police tither to control traffic or see thal the Municipal restrictions are complied with:
Iam a radio fan, but find my. machine useless unless "I install eud speakers to "beat the band". Our garden is of little use and 1 propose lending it out, to. Chinese funeral bands as a practice ground.
Shanghai, Aug. 5, 1933.
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