The Cathedral Men's Club, which is composed of members of the CERNS,, had, during the past year, according to Lord Addington, who also presided at the annual meeting which followed the other meeting, done excellent work among the troops in Shanghai. They first printed 8,000 maps of Shanghai and buted them amongst the new arrivals, The Club had voted to throw open its rooms for use of the soldiers of the Shanghai Defence Force, which had been made good use of." Every Sunday evening after the service in the Cathedral, concerts had been given in the Club for soldiers and sailors. They were greatly appreciated by both men and Chaplains, the latter say. ing that these functions filled several hours for the men between 7.80 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Refreshnents were sold at cost price, and in six months the Club caterers had disposed of more than 60,000 cakes.
The meeting voted its thanks to Mr. C, J, Passikides for his untiring efforts in this connection.
Lord Addington was re-elected chairman, Mr. A. J, Enright, hon. secretary, Mr. H.J.F. Woolley, hon, treasurer. The following gentlemen constitute the remaining mem. bers of the committec:—Messrs, J.
T., Peach, 8. W. Skeet, and A. J.
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