General. was quest of honour at the RAPE. Christmas tiffin held yester~ day' at the Dome. He thanked the Association for its support of the British War Funds during the veal and mentioned the confidence and Spirit" with which Mr. Churchill spoke on Thursday, praising the Prime Minister for his leadership of the nation, Mr. V. J. B. Molland. President of the RAP.A.. reminded the gathering of the things for which Christmas Stands—peace and goodwill—and plored the breaking of this tradition by the European war. "I hope that When we meet again next year for this Christmas titi". he said, "we will have rid the world of Hitler and Me gang. or if not by next year, then by the following one." Mr. Holland went on to say that the thoughts of those present were directed towards the people and forees in the fro line "in. England, "particularly the Merchant Service, who are. helping us to carry on out here. We owe great debt of gratitude chant Service, of whic International Comity Promoted Mr. George then thanking the Association fo Wim as guest of honour, said that he had not expected to be'called on for that after a year as" Consul-General in Shanghai 1 feel that 1 fraternizing with real. friends. thanked the Association for its part in promoting sure the presence of many French. men at the meeting. He also thanked the club for its contributions to war funds.
You have read paper Mi London," the think that he i selves and striking back with considerable We go on as now the 'MI not_be i Mr. George up wishing the Association the compl ments of the. scase Later it was anounced by Mr Rogers that $2,500 had been collected from members for the fund. in me-mary of Mr. W. E. Holland, who Feeentiy went home to join up with the RAF. and was killed on December 10. Mr. Holland was one of the founder members of the association It was also announced that $1,200 had been collected at the Cockpit for the same purpose.
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