To the Editor of the "Nonrn-Cumva Dany New:
Sim—Last, Sunday you published an official loiter setting out the organization of the Noble Order of British Spitfires, and as my name was given as being "in charge" of the Junior Section, I should like to
of N.O.BS. among the young people afew words about the progress of Shanghai, Membership of the Junior Section is for those under the age of seventeen and the fee of Ch$5 includes the Special Junior Section badge and booklet. In order to encourage members to bring in reeruils there is a system of promotion in the Order and promotion to higher ranks is indicated by bars which are attached, when earned, to the membership badge. "For securing ten recruits the member is promoted 10 the rank of "Pilot" and. is entitled to wear a Red Bar. For Afly recruits the rank is "Flight Commander" with a White Bar. Seventy-five recruits bring the addition of a Blue Bar, 100 brings Gold Wings, and 250 the rank of "Air Marshal" With Gold' Wings The Rules for this Junior Section were drawn up by a Committee of three boys of different, nationalities, all under the age of fifteen, and include penalties, which most boys" insist are half the fun. The fines are optional, but the alternative is loss of promotion, and this is as it should be for swearing or bullying! When fines are pald a receipt is immediately given in the form of a heeled stamp obtained from a "Section Leader." who is distinguish. ed by a single blue bar under his Dodge. and who has been entrusted with supplies which he will account Yor to the Treasurer of the Order. members of the British Scout and Guide organizations as well as their friends in the schools are show. ing a great deal of enthusiasm and appeal to all. parents to encourage this interest in their children s0 that the movement may increase to ils utmost capacity and British War Funds benefit very considerably thereby.
I would also like to say a few words about our song "For Freedom." "We were fortunate in having this song specially written for and dedicated to the Junior Section of the NO.BS. The musie, which fs based on the melody of an old song. is lively and has a rousing chorus." Through the kindness of the leader and pianist of the French Club Orchestra, who made the music~ al arrangement. and of the Willow Pattern Press, who printed the music with a most attractive cover, the song ig now on sale at the music shops. Since the frst 500 copies have been donated to us gratis. all proceeds: from the sale of the song will fo fo the Spitfire Fund or to some approved Fund for ever and ever.
'An excellent gramophone record. sung by W. T, Fulstow. accompanied at the piano by Mr. L. H, Barton, has been made. by' Electrical and Musical Industries Ld. and is on sale at the music shops. and records have been supplied to Radio Stations XCDN. XMHA and XMHC. so that these broadcasting stations may be ina position to play the song on request. The Palace Hotel Ochestra has also included the song in its repertoire.
T shall be glad to supply full_information regarding the Junior Sec-
predate the ce-operation of all Brittion of the NODS, and shall apish subjects, Allies and friends in helping to spread this movement among the youth of Shanghai, c/o Wheelock & Ca. 2 French Bund Telephone No, 62090 Shanghai. May 30.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.