Founder Member while Messrs. Thomson & Ca., chartered accountants, consented to continue to act as Hon, Treasurers to the Order, It may be of interest to your readers to know something of the N.O.BS, and the results. achieved so far.
Founded by two Britons the N.O.BS. was launched under the sponsorship of the British United Services Association and the British Residents Association War Efforts Sub-Committee, on lines similar to those of the A.O.F.B. movement a few years ago. The objects are to raise money for the purpose of pro-securing the war, A membership book is issued containing the rules of the Order and Emblems are sold identifying the wearers with an expression of practical help and sympathy with the Forces of Britain and her Allies in the present struggle, The N.OBS, wasan immediate success and within a few weeks several thousands of members have been enrolled and a considerable sum has already been raised for the benefit of war funds. There is no limit to the number of members, and sympathisers of all friendly nationalities are cordially invited to join the N.O.BS. and display the Emblem of Membership. Britons are particularly urged to support the movement but not to do so to the detriment of any other war effort with which they may be identified. The N.OBS, is spreading all over China and the Far East and it is hoped that the effort will be the means of providing a continuous flow of funds to those who are charged with the pro~ secution of the war, The Committee of Management has confirmed the appointment of the following Group Leaders in Shang-
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