SERVICEMEN ON LEAVE

Camp News, Volume 2, Issue 97, 7 November 1941, Page 7

SERVICEMEN ON LEAVE

A.N.A. Club Crowded During Past 5 Week j “Just like home” was the expression used by a serviceman when speaking of the A.N.A. Club, Wellington, last week. The friendly, cheerful atmosphere appeals to the men who rhrong the club-rooms from its opening, hours. The lounge is always full of men who, after a satisfying meal, rest there and smoke and listen to the radio. A letter of appreciation and thanks for hospitality enjoyed and wishing the club, continued success was received by the executive from some re cent guests from overseas. Members of the. Founders’ Society assisted the cafeteria helpers with service and kitchen arrangements during the week. A gift of a case of eggs was received from the Marton National Patriotic Society. These are particularly wel - come, as served in various appetizing ways, they are popular with the men for the evening meal. On Friday night a delicious supper of savouries and cakes was provided and served by a group of Navy League members’, convened by Mrs. L. O. H. Tripp, their husbands assisting with checking the men’s coats and hats. The weekend dances are as popular as ever. Members of the girls’ commit tee on duty in the ballroom were Misses Harper Allan, Kathleen Farquhar. Patsy and Pam Ashbolt, and Mrs. J. Fredray. ' A recent innovation in the ballroom is the installation of an electric suction fan. presented by Mr. R. B. Gibbons. and three electric fans. These will prove a boon during the warmer months. The “soldier orchestra” again gave yeoman service during the supper intervals, playing popular items, which were 'heartily applauded. . Ai < ;■ < ■ / •

HE: He doesn’t know what good, clean fun is! SHE: What good is it? —“Smith’s Weekly.”