The Archive · 1915

The Overseas Club

to the Editor of the "Norra-Caiva Dairy News."

Sim,—I have had a letter from Mr. Evelyn Wrench, hou. secretary of the Overseas Club, asking me to try and form a branch in Shanghai and to act as local secretary. I think the aims and objects of the Club are fairly well known, and there are possibly many persons here who would like to join in helping to form branch in this place.

The general object of the Overseas Club is to bring into comrade ship British subjects living in ferent parts of the world, with a view to strengthening the unity of the Empire. Every branch of the Club is expected to do something for somebody else, for instance at ist mas, gifts of frozen meat, ates of apples, parcels of clothing, dolls and money contributions, are sent from all parts of the world to the London Headquarters for the very poor in the big cities at home. This is only one of the Club's many activities.

There are many benefits ined by joining the Club. The London Club Rooms are open to members while in England, and many interesting friendships have been formed there. Lonely members in distant parts of the world are written to. The use of the telephone, and free advice in legal matters are other benefits accruing to members while using the Club premises in London. The headquarters also conduct an excellent buying

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