In conversation with a representative of this journal, Mr. Blechynden said that when he arrived here Shanghai consisted mostly of creeks and beautiful frees, Tt was a much prettier place than itis now. When one! Fwanted to go to. St. George's Farm for n carriage drive, one thought was. a long distance over the macadamized roads; there were no asphalt roads as there are at present.
Speaking of Chinese artisans. Mr, Blechynden thought that they swore very good indeed, He exced no. trouble with them -at y'They were loyal workers one won their confidence. "They are very skilful and pick up very quickly," Mr, Blechynden said, and some of the Chinese foremen are just as good as some foreigners in the works. We have had no trouble with them whatever.'
Mr. Blechynden is the holder of the China Expeditionary Force medal. He served in the 8. V. Ca. Artillery Ca, for two years from 1900, and, during and following the Great War, he was a member of the Maritime Ca, 8. V. C., serving from 1916 to 1921. He. is a member of the Shanghai Club, the Shanghai Engineers Club and the Yacht Club,
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