FERNLEAF CLUB TO CLOSE

Chronicle (Levin), 24 June 1946, Page 2

FERNLEAF CLUB TO CLOSE

I.OXDON, .Tuni' 31. Tlie Fernleaf (Mub in London, al'ter jluiviug remaincd opcn for u longer . period thnri was aiit icipaled, to jirovnto facilities for the Xew Zealand victory parade contingent, will close on July 4. Yoluutary workers will be entertahied this evening, when, on belialf of the executive, Brigadier It. >S. Park will present them with certiticates as a mark oi' appreciatiou of their work. The closing of tlie Fernleaf Club will leave Xew Zealauders in London witlilout their owii club. Tliough many j would like to see a permanenl cluo t opened, there are at present no concrete I proposals. | The Deputy Priine Minister of Xew j Zealand (Mr. Xash), who visited the I Fernleaf Club with Brigadier Park and huwhed there, /said afterwards: "1 th.iiik. tl\ose ,w,h^t orga.gisefl^ybe^.y'jyj) providcd excelle.iit facilities which have boei] widely 'used during the period of tlie victory parade. It seenis a pity that the Fernleaf Club is to close. it providcd' facilities that might in the long niu be. providcd for Xew Zealauders visiting London." The Fernleaf ' Club, was, of course, aided by the mitional patriotic fundh, and received . con.-figmnents of food from XTew Zealand. If a permanent club were established, it would be used by students, some London residents, and visiting Xew Zealauders. One suggestion is that n might receive a Ctovemment grant.