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THE FOREIGN LEGION'S COMING
CENTENARY.
PRIVATIONS AND COMPENSATIONS OF SERVICE.
GALLANT MEN WHO WOULD PROBABLY BE WORSE OFF
ELSEWHERE.
The first stone of the French the romantic or those who turn to the comrades who stand for
Foreign Legion centenary menorint their backs on home for no great to be erected on the parade ground cause. It is for the most part the of the Vienot barracks was laid on refuge of desperate, broken, loaply, October 0. The centenary of the and outcast men, and such mon are formation of the Legion falls in rough company. The Legion is the March, 1931, when the memorin! hardest of taskmasters and calls for will be unveiled. The first true, extremes of mental and physical Foreign Legion was formed by the National Assembly of France in 1792; unlike the modern Legión, it admitted only foreigners. Napoleon I had eight foreign regiments, from which a Royal Foreign Legion, known as the "Légion de Hohen. Johe,' was formed after the Hun- dred Days. It was dissolved in 1831, and the Foreign Legion was then given the charter which it holda to-day,
The Foreign Legion is not only one of the most famous regiments in the world, it is the most discus- | sed. He would be a bold man who would hold a brief for its good repute. Too many young recruits, beguiled by romantic tales, have bitterly regretted their rashnoss when they found themselves bound for five years' service. The Legion is no place for gay adventure, neither is it a place for the callow,
endurance from its servants. Yet many of those who finialt their five years enlist for another period, or, if they have not rebelled in the ardent champions of the Legion for early days of their service, remain the rest of their lives
family and friends. He has no ties but those of his service, and nothing to lose but his military honour. That is why the Legion is terrible in action; that is why its comrade. ship is a bond of steel.
Natural soldiers, no
About 20 different nationalities are represented in the Legion to day. The Germans are by far the most numerous their proportion in different units varies from 40 to 50 longer wanted in their own country per cent. they have made the Legion's colours theirs, and give a large contingent Strange Comradeship.
from the former. Imperial and The Legion inspires love and White Armies. Swiss and Belgians loathing, valour
are numerous; many are really sud despair gallantry and brutality in its Frenchmen who have miestated their soldiers. Its composition, and the nationality as a disguise. There is conditions under which it fights and a useful leaven of Frenchmen, who Its are regarded rather as interlopers works, make for extremes. tremendous esprit de corps and by the foreign troops There is a bravery in action are based on inter. sprinkling of Austrians, Italians, Spaniards, and the Balkan countries national rivalry and genuine care
and leseness of death. For the human are woll represented. Their men
are nicknamed "camilajis instinct of attachment and devotion
are the roughest and most unruly to something outside himself, the Legionary has only one outlet of the lot. Englishmen and Ameri- loyalty to the regiment which takes cans are few and unpopular. the place of home and country, and. (Continued on Page 4)
Diary of Coming Events.
Today. (November 13.) Queen's Theatre: Florodora
Girl."
Central Theatre: "Glorifying the American Girl."
J
Helena May (Kowloon) Social Evening, Furniture, Salesroom, 2.30 p.m.
Lammert's Auction of Household
Ten Dance: H.K. Hotel, 4.30 p.m. Dianer Dances: HK. Hotel and Peninsula Hotel, 9.30 p.m..
European Mail.-Inward: Europe rid Negapatam (Haruna Maru); Star Theatre: "Iron Mask."
Europe i Negapatam (Fushimi Majestic Theatro: "Fast, Comaru). Outward: Europe vid pany."
Siberia (Haruna Maru), 3.30 p.m.
Saturday:
World Theatre: "Society Butter- fly" (Chinese film).
Tennis:-Ladies' Singles Cham- pionship
(Semi-final,U.S.R.C ground),
Ten Dance'; H.K. Hotel, 4.30 p.m. Dinner Dances: Peninsula Hotel and. H.K. Hotel, 8.30 p.m.
Friday.
(November 14.)
(November (15.) Queen's Theatre: "Floradora Girl."
World Theatre: Society Butter- fly" (Chinese film),
Queen's Thontre::Florodora American Girl. * Girl."
Star Theatre: "Iron Mask." Central Theatre: "Glorifying the
Majestie Thontre: "Fast Com....
Golf: Bugoy Pool.
World Theatre: "Society Butterpany." ty" (Chinese film).
Star Theatre: "Iron Mask." Central Theatre: "Glorifying the American Girl."
Majestic Theatre: "Fast Com- |pany."
H.K.A.D.C. presents "The Middle Watch.":
I.R.C.
Cricket: Ist Div: R.A,. (L.).
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