Rice, travelling secretary seas League, is staying during a tour of the East on the League's behalf, anil is anxious to develop the interests of the League locally, During a tour that has comprised Egypt, Ceylon, India, Burma, Siam, Malaya, China and Japan, Br. Rice has enrolled nearly 1,000 British sub-Jiects as new members of this, the Strongest of all imperial organiza tions, whose aims are to link up: British subjects all the world over, to improve mutual good feeling, and to counteract Bolshevik influence, The Overseas League should appeal to all British subjects in the Eust not only from the point of view, of its Imperial aims, but for the valuable facilities it' offers to itn members. Already nearly 40,000 British subjects are enrolled, The membership over-seas is obtained ior the modest sum of 10/- annually and 10/- entrance fee, A men ber finds, when he goes to England fon leave, one of the biggest club Premises in St. James's at his di posal, with no further subscription: -|to pay. Apart from the material advantages of so central a club, where are to br obtained bedroom accommodation (for both sexes ang for married couples), ample re-, staurant, writing, reading room ete., Veron House, Park Place, St, James's, has become recognized 98 the most general centre for British, people home on leave, and there'
an old acquaintance is to be, ived, and many a new one made member is strange to London or "out of touch" with things at home, The monthly magazine "Overseas" with its prize snapshots from all countries, and its articles on many varied subjects is well-know and every member receives. thi magazine monthly included in hi 'The ambition of the League is now' to enrol the support of all British subjects resident overseas, and make it thereby the strongest' agent of the Empire for individual service and good fellowship, and for cement ing the far-flung communities of [the British Empire into one unanimous body of men and women determined to do all in their power to "maintain the heritage handed down to us by our Fathers."
Mr. Rice is anxious to meet members of the League in Shanghai and provide al! details to intending: members, and receive their applica s. We are informed that details' are also-available at Messrs. Kelly. and Walsh, on application to the!
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