The upper floor houses a general office for the Ferry Service and waiting room for approximately 130 saloon passengers. 'Next to the room a passage in apple green colour. lined with potted plants. At the side of the passage, which leads to the restaurant and bar, are a cloak room and a kitchen." Tables and chairs are placed on the verandah in front' of the restaurant so that Patrons may enjoy sunshine and Fiver breezes. Facing the river are, two collapsible doors for embarking and disembarking saloon passengers.
Constructed by the Ho Hsing Engineering and Shipbuilding Works, the pontoon is encased in steel plates and is insulated against heat, However, many windows allow of uMicient' ventilation and light on both floors. Electric fans and a central heating system are installed. the restaurant alone, 500 concealed lamps provide lighting.
Among those who visited _the Pontoon on Saturday were Mr. Paul HI. Hsu, iCommissioner of the Bureau of Public Utilities, Mr. Shen Ming-pan, engineer-in-chief and general man: ager of the Chapel Electricity "and Waterworks Ca, Mr. Chu Tseng-
Mr. J, C. Ling, general ma the Shanghat 'Trust Ca. Ltd. tain Greene, Harbour Master, Harper, Commissioner of Works,' Mr. J. Palmen, Mr. LIK. Peck, Mr. A. J. R. Hodges, Mr. Teu-yee Pei, Mr. Tang Shu-ming, Mr. Singloh Hsu, and several other Chinese bankers and. business leaders.
Necoriarions: have been concluded for the purchase, by the CMSN. Ca. of twelve American ships, all octan-going vessels, the displacement: of which: ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 tons each.
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