BUSIER THAN EVER

Camp News, Volume 3, Issue 151, 4 December 1942, Page 4

BUSIER THAN EVER

Service Clubs Catering For Men On Leave The large number of servicemen who arrived at Wellington for weekend leave found the hospitality offered by the clubs particularly acceptable. A-- < . With - increasing numbers of the forces attending the dances, film shows, concerts and other diversions designed for their entertainment, the service clubs , artfinding these facilities more i taxed than they have ever been. During the week, dances and outings. .were arranged , for sailors,‘sand virtually every centre staged a special concert, tea, or dance, at .the 1 weekend. Volunteers ; dispensed suppers, played dance : music; i and gave free ; dancing tuition, and the evening . services . held ;on ..Sunday were usually followed with concert , items - by.; guest artiste. ..'..The '.committees,A hostesses and- ’-cafe- • teria 'helpers .who give voluntary and continuous service,- planning, preparing, 1 and serving the many meals which constitute the major item at - most clubs, ( would .be 'gratefill for donations of food-; stuffs .to supplement supplies. Flowers 1 or light reading matter for the lounges 1 are equally welcome. Country people : have given generous and steady support ■ by sending hampers and meat, ami W.W.S.A. . land groups in the city and suburbs and at ■ Lower Hutt contribute the vegetables they grow, these, and the 1 women’s groups and business firms which- i sponsor occasional leas or suppers, being unfailingly helpful sources. ‘