THE OVERSEAS CLUB.
OPENING OF NEW I'II'.ADQUARTERS. - ' By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. London, Feb. 2. After officially opening Vernon House, St. Janies’ Square, as the world headquarters' for the Overseas League, the Duke of York had luncheon at the Ritz Hotel. Lord Burnham presided over the gathering, which included Mr. Evelyn Wrench, founder of the league, Sir Joseph Cook and Sir James Allen, High Commissioners. The Duke of York, in proposing the toast of the league, said Vernon House would develop into a rallying point to which citizens from overseas would come in ever-increasing numbers. Here in the heart of the Empire they were made to feel at home in a club standing for brotherhood and service to all parts of the British Commonwealth. The Duke of York referred to the phenomenal growth of the movement, its patriotism and its achievements. Their fellowcitizens overseas contributed over £l,000,000 for war purposes and for the relief of suffering. They also presented 350 aeroplanes and seaplanes. —Aus.-N.Z. ,Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 4 February 1922, Page 7
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165THE OVERSEAS CLUB. Taranaki Daily News, 4 February 1922, Page 7
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