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interest of the officers and soldiers in singing songs, or it puts
on dances in costume, assuming various comical attitudes, in
order to make the onlookers laugh until they hold their sides.
(d) Music section. This is divided into violin, harmonica,
guitar and other groups, which can accompany the plays and
dances.
(e) The methods of work of all sections should be adapted
to the time and circumstances. They should be employed in a
lively manner, and on no account in a wooden fashion.
(f) The work of all sections should be subject to strict control
and supervision. We should also use methods of competition
to induce all the officers and soldiers to make spontaneous
efforts.
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(g) All kinds of songs and old and new plays, etc.
(h) For the benefit of the work, all groups and sections should
have specialized talents.
(i) The officers and soldiers who participate in these performances
should be excused from their other duties.
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