Another striking point which leaves a lasting impression is the complete satisfaction expressed by all the men at their present treatment and conditions, "Headquarters are to be con. gratulated," said one of them. "on the excellence of the arrangements this time. The food has improved tremendously and is much better than it has ever been before."
Outside "B" block-house at one extremity of Boundary Road, two men stand facing each other on opposite sides of the barbed wire. almost in the shadow of the war-torn husk of the North Station. The one is a Japanese and a professional soldier, while the other is a Volunteer—but a volunteer only in the technical sense of the word, for he has already proved his military efficiency. And in consequence there lies a mutual respect on either side of the wire entanglement. Nor is respect the only sentiment, for relations between the two are easy and friendly. It stands to the credit of the Corps that they have metaphorically rubbed shoulders with their opposite! numbers without the slightest sign of any friction.
As was pointed out by a senior officer in the S.V.C. this temporary period of holding "B" Sector, apart from being a highly important and necessary phase of the duty of the Corps. is providing an excellent training for the men, many of whom will eventually be going Home to join up. But even apart from the training which this spell of duty is giving the men, the greatness of the workness they are performing cannot be rated highly enough. At much inconvenience to themselves and without the incentive of pecuniary remuneration. they are turning out without a grumble to do their share in the great task of safeguarding the community of Shanghai.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.