Ceneral.
348
The provision for baths, as mentioned above. The rules of the Club are of the simplest kind. corresponds with the number of beds, and he is, indeed, found that the men are so appre- possibility of hot baths is much appreciated by ative of the provision made for them that they the men and well worth the somewhat considerase no difficulties of discipline. The popularity Club is shown by the fact that the maximum expense entailed.
The public rooms consist of a large dining ommodation was filled without any steps being room with small tables, a smaller café with ten to advertise the opening of the house. The own kitchen distinct from the dining-room, a larger for it was so insistent that the news of it sitting-room or lounge, a hilliard-room with two read immediately.
tables and a concert room.
Charges.
The charges made are as follows:--
Bed
Breakfast
Dioner
Meat Tea
8d.
Bd.
15.
Sd.
Supper can be ordered in the café.
It was clear that if more than 35. a day was charged for living the use of the Club might be beyond the reach of the very people for whom it was instituted. The fare is, therefore, plain and wholesome. At the same time, it is necessary) to make it attractive, and every effort has heen made to attain this object. The result has been that general pleasure and satisfaction is shown At the same time, it is not possible to make the Club pay its way altogether and subscription are therefore necessary.
France.
Great care has been taken to conduct the Club as businesslike methods as possible. It will, Jowever,
be seen that the Committee arc fronted with two facts. While some members oversea Contingents are well off, yet the þaximum which others can be asked to pay is ited, and yet it is these latter for whom pecially the Club is needed. At the same time, is quite essential that while it is not luxurious should be comfortable and attractive, and it is these reasons that the Club cannot wholly pay way, though every endeavour is made to make as self-supporting as possible.
January, 1916.