Government, has sent the following letter to Mr. C. 8, Franklin, Chairman of the Municipal Counell:—
"thank you. and other members frousage of congratulation In coatee™ of Greater" Shanghai.
with ing Sppointment
'Your action and' kindness are in perfect' ate ord. with "the tradilons! jRany sears in the past between' the Gity Government and the Council. "it fives me great pleasure and streagin fovthink, that we malter what con: cdluons should exit. 1 can always fount op the support and ce-operation Shanghai's tourists may now the sights and even go on shopping tours by sight-seeing motor bus in a series "of trips sponsored by the recently organized International JGuides Bureau. As 2,085 passengers passed through town in three days this week, a service such as this should be much appreciated by those who want to see as many of the Interesting sights of Shanghai as can shown: in a short time and at reasonable costs, 'A number of Shanghai journalists enjoyed a trial trip in the "crystal bus" on July 29, visiting their request the Hongkew section which was very quiet at the time. The bus, which is Anished in silver and apple green, has glass sides and roof so that uninterrupted vision Is secured, but curtains may be drawn it the sun 1s too hot. Seating 24 Passengers, carrying a guide fo explain Chinese customs and to point out the sights, the bus 1s equipped with a radio Installed by the Philco Company and with facilities for carrying and serving ice-cream as provided by the Hazelwood Company, 'The sight-seeing car is expected 10 be in operation next, week, leaving from Broadway Mansions and_plcking up passengers at the different hotels according to. will be published ing trip' will. cove: usual high spots of. interest, the afternoons will devoted to shopping, with stops desired. A short general trip wil be made from 630 fo 8.30 and the evening trip from nine to two in the morning will take in the outstanding. features of Shanghai night life including night club resorts, stopping for a short time at each.
Mrs, Hanna Durst, manager of the International Guides" Bureau, has various other arrangements whereby not only visitors but residents of Shanghai may learn more about it, as, for example, flights by Eurasia planes over the city from-four to six in the afternoon...
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