The Social Side of Railway Life

All through the Dominion there is a kind of inner social life maintained amongst members of the railway service which does much to make up for the loss of those outside social interests which members of a service where transfers loom largely must suffer to some extent.

This railway social life is maintained amongst all branches and on all sections by means of numerous special gatherings either arranged as annual or semi-annual functions or at odd times for valedictory, sport promotion, or other purposes of a social nature.

Because of their comparative frequency and the experience in their organisation gained by a large number of members in a wide variety of places, these social events are carried through with a high average of efficiency in achieving the purpose for which they are held—the development of social intercourse in its most pleasing form. Despite difficult times, those interested in organising this form of social activity have continued their efforts with marked success.

One among many such functions which came under our personal observation recently was the Annual Reunion of the Chief Accountant's Branch. Reference to the interesting speeches delivered on this occasion will be made in our next issue.