To the Editor of the fonru-Cuxa Day News"
Su—On the departure of the Bat talion from Shanghai 1 would like to place on record, through the medium of your journal, the vary sincere appreciation of all ranks" for the kindness which has been shown to us on all, hands during the past sevens toon months, Ever since the cordial welcome extended {0 us.when we arrived in 1036 we have been treated In the friendliest possible way, and every thing has been done fo make our stay happy and comfortable.
The many and great kindnesses we have received individually and. col-Aeetively, in peaceful times and during the roesnt hostilities, are far too: many to 'The Battalion leaves Shanghai with' the very greatest regret to say farewell to so many good friends, and we will always look back on our Lime here with the greatest gratitude tovah who have done so much for us.
Thankyou indeed for the kind remarks fi your leaderette yesterday. can assure you that the Loyal Regiment has an exceedingly high regard for Shanghai, J.B Hume.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.