The most interesting individual to attempt to makes his way past the stenting and were proof of dos Deux ques Hhowed their|bezriers at 'Markham Road ber their devotion. Those) #2. [day was a general of the men, bd hed for thelt Ring' and] fern admission, and with him three Like the others he was ro-
country between 1860 and 1868 and|Oficers who wished to take refuge everybody was proud of them. under foreign auspices, translated into] Hindustani by Col. Willoughby for the benefit of the men, of whom there were several hundred present, and, at ita conclusion, three cheers were given for the committees, which [had made such excellent arrange: ments for the comfort and the welfare of the men, A vote of thanks iwas then proposed by Col.-Commandant Sangster to the committee who had arranged for the Centre.
The Central No. 1 for Indian Troops is situated in a convenient land delightful spot facing—the Huangpu River, off Wetmore Road. Apart from a spacious recreation fe round, there is @ hut, for the men, about 80 feet long and 25 feet wide. Cosy chairs and excellent little tables have been provided: for the comfort of the men. who mostly are members of the 4th Battalion, 1st Junjabis, There is sufficient space for between 300 and 400 men and, with the warm fires, their comfort fis assured. Certainly they were appreciative and a spokesman told a representative of this paper that he would, on behalf of his comrades, ike publicly to thank the ladies and gentlemen who had gone to' so much time, trouble and expense for them.
In addition to a small shop where Jcigarettes, eatables and tea may be purchased, there is i emall room for Indian officers who appreciated the [Centre just as much as the N.0's.
During the afternoon, the band of] the 4th Battalion rendered musical selections.
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