GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 338, 13 November 1915, Page 5

GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

THE "ANZAC" BUFFET. CLUB FOR AUSTRALIAN AND (NEW ZEALAND SOLDNERS. LONDON, Nov. 11. The opening of the Anzac Buffet at No. 70. Victoria St., by the Australian Natives' Association, has been hailed with delight by Australain nad New Zealand soldiers visiting London after leavmf hospital. Although the Union Jack and other soldiers' clubs were open to them, tlhe men were more or less at a less as to where they should: go, and it was no uncommon sight to see, leaning against walls or sitting on doorsteps, gatherings of Australians and New Zealanders who could find nor I t's'iHT placed to pass the time. I {Now they can have a quiet r-ad\ chat, and smoke or write iett?-3 at the "Anzac," where, frcm 9 o'clock to 6 r sandwiches and tea are served frso by Australian ladies, who are devoting their energies to the task. Although the buffet was only opened three days ago. it has already been visited by several hundred men. The club premises are exeellenlty organised, and the only fault that is found by guests is the lack of a piano —a gift which would be a great boon, as many of the men are fend of music and are good musicians.