To the Editor of the "Nonri-Cuuwa Dany New SmI remember not so long ago, a speech made by the Commandant of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, an appeal was made for the enlistment of more recruits to swell the ranks the Corps, In this connection, wonder if any attempts were made' sign up some of the men from the ranks of the large" number recently-arrived European refuge T am positive that there is a wealth of military talent among these men and there should not be any difficulty getting them to enlist considering that the opportunity would provide them with many adherent benefits. For those not militarily inclined, the special police department of the SM.C. or the French Concession would be equally interesting.
By enlisting in any of the aforementioned volunteer units, they would able to come into contact with. good number of Shanghai foreigners thereby giving them a golden oppor~ tunity not only to fraternize but Improve their English language. At the same time, it would provide them with a little diversion and recreation and help them to forget their troubles.
Perhaps my suggestion is a little belated, however, 1 think a. little publicity in your columns would not be amiss.
Shanghai, March 25.
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