It should occasion no surprise it, in future, the British Sailorman ceases to bestow his distinguished patronage on cafes and cabarets in the Hongkew district. He will be a more genuinely welcome guest at the Union Jack Club now established in what was formerly the New World restaurant, on the corner. of Bubbling Well Road opposite the Recreation Ground entrance. The old club was an excellent one, but the new one is superior in' very many respects, and the thanks of the British community no less than of the Navy are due to the Shang-bai Race Club for having so thoroughly well taken the matter in hand. The accommodation includes a spacious bar, finely panelled and decorated, niaking an excellent "lounge" and billiard room, and affording ample space for concerts and entertainments—on state occasions. On the same floor are smaller apartments for general use, including a well appointed library and writing room. Large cubicles, each containing five Carib beds, occupy the next floor, with first class bath and lavatory accommodation, and at one end a well arranged kitchen. The roof garden will be at the disposal of members in the summer months. Altogether the Club is admirably equipped, and Jack is sure to be proud, and no less appreciative of his new holiday home.
Membership will be confined to ordinary seanien and Petty officers. The men themselves will appoint a committee, consisting one 5 ©.P.0., one P.O., one rating of the Seaman Class, and one of the Stoker class, from each branch, and they will act as an advisory conimittee to the Stewards of the Race Club, the latter dealing with finances and the appointment of staff. There will be no entrance fees or subscription, and everything in the way of meals and refreshments will be served at cost price, and for cash. A bed wil] cost 10 cents. The Club will be open all day, nicols will be served up till 10 pin.) the bar will close at 12.30, and Jights out" at 1 a.m. These are "rules and regulations" to which Jack should take very kindly.
The Race Club Stewards began the Club in Bubbling Well Road in August of 1918, and undertook to carry on for two years. When this period terminates in August of this year it is hoped that the Navy League may be able to take over the Club permanently, and an endeavour will be made to create a fund for its maintenance.
Thanks are due to Mr. A 4 Olsen, Secretary of the Race Club, for the work he has done in connexion with the organization of the Club.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.