london: Bob Hope drinks tea during visit to Clubland gave a gift of 12,000 for rebuilding of club premises to Rev James Butterworth the founder. 13 September 1952 Hope, Bob (orig. Leslie Townes Hope) US (English-born) actor and comedian; host or co-host of Academy Awards ceremony eighteen times 1939-1977; with Bing Crosby, co-starred in seven "Road" movies 1940-1962; known for overseas tours entertaining US troops, especially at Christmas, beginning in 1941; co-wrote memoir "Don't Shoot, It's Only Me" 1990; named honorary US veteran by Congress 1997 (only person to be so designated) _1903-2003