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Dated: November 26, 1917
With the Maple Leaf Club.
The monthly report from Capt. W. Watson on the work of the Maple Leaf Club located at Grosvenor Gardens and Elizabeth street, London, England, shows that in October 4, - 500 beds were occupied at Grosvenor Gardens and 6,289 beds at Elizabeth street institution.
There were 6,160 meals served at the Grosvenor Gardens Club and 7,488 at Elizabeth street.
1,700 pairs of drawers were served out to the men at both houses, 1,709 pairs of socks, and 1,677 shirts; 7,259 leave checks were cashed for a total amount of 86,371 pounds.
The total amount of money deposited by men for safe keeping at both clubs was 28,785 pounds. The number of men from France visiting the Grosvenor Gardens Club number, 2416.
Transcribed by: M. I. Pirie