TRENTHAM SOLDIERS CLUB

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3037, 26 March 1917, Page 6

TRENTHAM SOLDIERS CLUB

A. special committee of the /Returned Soldiers Club which was appointed to advise generally on the' raoVt suitable scheme for the furaiehin«- or fh, , ™«£ Soldiers' Club at Trencham ha, mZ its report to the Mayor, chairman of the Furnishing Committee of \hene>r club The report states that the various soldiers institutions at leatberstoii were visited, and that those which seemed the most comfortable, and to approximate better the views of Colonel Potter ij;ere the Anzac Club at Featherston and the Officers Club at the qa mp . The Anzac CluV) particularly caa well serve as a model, as it provides separate accommodation for officers, n.c.o.'s, and men as weil as a general social hall. The olnVis very popular, exceedingly tomiortable, and well mannged. \t this club and at the Officers' Club small round tables, easy chairs, and 6ettees or lounges are strongly favoured The floors are covered with cork carpot of a good quality, £ji.i the walls are hung with pictures. Gramophones are also provided, and are appreciated. 4. detailed reconiciendatiCii of tho furniture' required .' for the social halls, reading and writing rooms, etc., based upon tho recent inspection of the frentham Club, and Colonel Potter's views, is now being prepared, and it is hoped to lay it before the next meeting of the Furnishing Committee for consideration.