INDEPENDENCE DAY AT WEBBY’S CLUB
Independence Day was celebrated at Webby’s Club on Friday night when a carnival spirit predominated over the packed clubrooms. Seldom .lias the club presented a gayer scene. and everybody entered into the fun of the evening. British and American flags decorate the walls, and large framed portraits if Both Mr. Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt had places of honour on the stjige. Cheers were given for these leaders of the two nations, also for “Webby’ and for the girls, after which a' grand parade was held and novelties handed out. . The dance band played popular British and American dance songs. Saturday and Sunday nights were
both popular with the men of the Forces. Mr. and Mrs. -Pember supplied the' music on Sunday evening and their assistance in this respect is gratefully acknowledged by the club. Six rattan chairs have been given to the club, adding a further note of comfort to the rooms, and the donor is sincerely thanked by appreciative members and men.
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Camp News, Volume 2, Issue 81, 11 July 1941, Page 7
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