"In point of fact, we are becoming a little bored?" replied Lieut-Col. D. M. Barchard, C.O. 2nd Battalion Rupee weld rue nen be replied in a light vein to the toast Of members of the Royal Air Force Association of Shanghai at the weekly luncheon held on Fi: day in "The Dome," headquarters of che association, Lieut-Col. Barchard and his Adjutant were the guests of the association. at the luncheon.
Welcoming the guests, Mr. J. E. Badeley, president, stressed the nature of the onerous duties now being performed on the perimeter ci the Settlement by the Royal Welch Fusiliers who were, he said, the first battalion to arrive in Shanghai after the opening of the hostilities. They took over "B" Sector from the S.V.C.
He proposed the toast of "Lieut-Ce. Barchard, The Officers, N.C.O.s and Men of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Welch Fusiliers."
Ta reply, Lieut.-Col. Barchard said that he would temporarily relieve his Adjutant from his office of spokesman for the Commanding Officer. He disclaimed, modestly, the tribute paid them in the president's speech.
"In point of fact," he said, "we are becoming a little bored, but we are most pleased to be of service to the community."
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