SERVICE CLUBS

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 21, 20 October 1941, Page 10

SERVICE CLUBS

Generous Gift For A.N.A. Premises The A.N.A. Club, Wellington, had a pleasant surpise last week when a magnificent electric gramophone was received from Mrs. Harcourt Arthur, for the duration of the war. This will prove most useful and will give much pleasure in helping the entertainments provided in the ballroom on Sunday evenings. Servicemen attended in record numbers throughout the week to enjoy the hospitality and cheer provided at the club room in Willis Street. The lounge was always full and the cafeteria tables with the new pale green coverings, and bowls of yellow spring flowers, added zest to the healthy appetites. „, , The ever-willing band of helpers prepare attractive hot meals and they were assisted last week by a group of Navy League members, convener, Mrs. W. E. Parry, and another group from Air Force Relations with Mrs. H. W. L. Saunders in charge. An innovation at the Friday and Saturday night dances was a complete orchestra of servicemen who supplied the music during the supper interlude. Among those who assisted were Private W. S. Buchanan, Lance-Bomba-dier I- 0. McLean, Gunner Alex. Campbell, Gunner I. W. Cameron, Private K. Roberts. Vocal items were given in “professional” style. Members of the girls’ committee did duty in the ballroom on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings Generous assistance to the cafeteria was again sent by country well-wishers of the club. Provisions were received from Eketahuna branch, W.D.F.U., per Mrs. W. F. Day, Rangltumau branch, W.D.F.U., per Mrs. Donald James, and a monetary donation from Air Force Relations, 'Wanganui, per Mrs. D. Gifford-Moore. The cafeteria committee would b 8 grateful for gifts of pickles and sauces as these are in constant demand.