Another interesting day's work was done in connexion with the Shanghai Volunteer Corps on Tues-Luard its at work. A high standard of efficiency was shown by each of these, and it is only to be regretted that larger numbers were not on parade. Unfortunately the usual spring transfers from the port and business reasons have combined to reduce the effective numbers, although is hoped that for the column concentration this evening all units will be at full strength.
In the morning General Luard inspected the American and Reserve Companies. The American Ca, seen in company drill and also extended order work. A special terest attached to the appearance company in view of the decision of the American Army to. change its uniform and base the new the lines of that used by Army. In the cou this company inspection it learned that there will be a recommendation that the unit will follow suit, and so far as is known the change will be appreciated, the high collars of officers' tunies, as at present worn, being regarded as distinctly uncomfortable.
The Reserve Company was out in very good numbers, and General Luard spent much time in ascertain. ing details of the service of some of the oldest men in the Corps. He was undoubtedly impressed—with the length of time that the members, of this unit have given to volunteering in Shanghai, and it may be hoped that his apparent apprecia of their work will lead to a tinctly longer term of service on the part of the others.
evening the Customs Ca.
Ca. were inspected, both in Although number both these units gave a very good account of themselves, and their handling of arms especially was extremely creditable, Naturally with small formations the work they could do in the way of company and platoon drill was res-triered, but what it was possible to do was carried out with smartness and precision.
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