The majority of the patrols were busy women who gave up regularly some evenings every week, to parade the streets and public places in all weathers and under the most trying conditions, It was soon shown what) their mere presence was sufficient to: check much disorderly conduct, and some of the worst streets in London and elsewhere showed marked improvement. The patrols were recognized as friends by girls and soldiers alike, and turned to in all sorts of emergencies. Not only were young girls helped in dangerous, circumstances, but young soldiers were warned against well-known prostitutes, and drunken Tommies helped to the safe shelter of ¥.M.C.A. hut. The men were always most grateful for any help given them by the patrols.
The establishment of mixed clubs, or "comrades' clubs," was warmly advocated by the patrols and their friends. These were especially popular with the Overseas soldiers, and generally speaking, were immense success. It is to be hop-
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