to the Koreans. It was, of course, not quite so odd as it sounded. Many of the K-force volunteers had been in the occupation force in Japan just after the war. This had not only given them a taste of Asian lands, but also a knowledge of the Japanese language. In Japan, Mr Kahui said, shops were more modern than in New Zealand; one department store even kept a zoo to attract children. While mum did the shopping, the little ones would watch the elephant.

Central Heating But there is nothing like that in Korea. The Koreans are behind in many things, but yet, he said, in others they are far ahead of us. Mr Kahui particularly admired the heating system in the houses. Especially during the first winter, he had often been billeted in Korean homes. The floors are constructed of thin flagstones, resting on flues extending over the entire length of the house. The flues run off from the fire- 1 “My deah! Until you've seen Seoul you know nought about building restrictions.” Cartoon by Sgt. Roy Ryan. 2 This old grand piano being played by L/Bdr. T. Roa, Te Awamutu, was found in a wrecked condition in a bombed out Seoul building, but with parts of another wrecked piano he went to work and reconditioned it. Although there are one or two notes off key it has been a valuable asset to 161 Battery, particularly when they are camped in the one position for a number of weeks. 3 “Come and get it.” A Korean mess boy, Kim, rings the bell for dinner at Regt. H.Q., 16th N.Z. Field Regt. 4 Gunner meets gunner and they talk shop. Sgt. C. Neville, of Palmerston North, finds plenty of interest in the Centurion's 20 pounder. The tank commander of the Kiwi crew, Cpl. T. George, of Te Kuiti, shows a few points.