Your assistance to myself has often [been of great value and I bear in mind H laily the especially the ce-operation you have given me tu supplying particulars of the service records of your members. While it has not been considered advisable to call up many local men for active service in the present war, I should like to express my thanks to those members of your Association who have, in completing the Voluntary National Service questionnaire, expressed their willingness to serve in any capacity that may be required of them, The number of you who have oteret services amounts to over 75 per cent. of the total membership of your Association, inclusive of ab-scutees from Shanghai and others precluded from so volunteering.
The heroic exploits of the Royal Air Force must make all your members Pres-feel very proud. The whole Empire has, of course, the greatest confidence that the Royal Air Force will fully protect the Old Country against attack They can give as good and much more {han they receive and full proof has been afforded already of their ability to do so.
Empire's Response The wonderful manner in which the Empire is rapidly developing its resources has been most significantly displayed by the agreement just signed between the United Kingdom, Canada, Christmas Curfew Ban Lifted There will be no curfew restrictions on the Garden Bridge for third Power nationals on the nights of December 23, 24, 25 and 31, nor on January 1, 2 and 3, stated the Japanese Naval spokesman yesterday. Referring to the Hungjao area, the Army spokesman said that residents having curfew passes will have no difficulties, but should anyone desire to entertain late guests from Shanghai, a host must obtain passes for his guests, making application at the Lin-coin Avenue Headquarters of the Japanese Army. Photographs are required and the passes will be honoured between December 23 and January 4, if the applicant specifies this wish.
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