A portion of the Seamen's Club was destroyed late last night, and inspectors report considerable damage to the riverward side of the institution, "in excess of 800 pounds sterling," according to underwriters.

No injury or loss of life is reported.

According to unconfirmed though informed speculation, seepage undermined a portion of the embankment area upon which the famous club stands, causing the collapse.

Inebriates congregating along the bank swear that strange creatures emerged from the river shortly before the collapse.  Their stories were a hearty momentary relief from the risky business of sorting through the rubble.
 
 

                                                                                                                                                         - SHANGHAI COURIER, March 22, 1925