The formal surrender of the Japanese garrison on Bali happened last week. But only 300 Balinese solemnly watched the surrender.

The formal surrender of the Japanese garrison on Bali last week was one of those ceremonies the British always carry off so well.

His Majesty’s Major General Eric Mansergh had flown into Den Pasar from his Surabaya headquarters. The Netherlands’ towheaded Colonel Fritz ter Meulen had arrived with his two-battalion…