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THE YPRES TIMES
number of friends will be admitted at a charge
of 6d. each. Those wishing to attend should
apply for tickets not later than January 3rd.
This annual event is looked forward to with
great expectation, and the Committee are
much indebted to all kind friends who have come
forward in the past to make this party such a
success.
Last year about 180 were present, and it is
anticipated that a larger attendance will be
witnessed on January jth. Perhaps, to some,
this party will be the only one enjoyed during
the festive season. Therefore we have a great
opportunity to remember the descendants of
those who gave their all and who we hope
in future years will carry on the work of the
I-eague. Letters have been received from
many who have attended past reunions asking
if they may come again. Their ambition can
only be made possible through the kind help of
members and friends of the League. For
example Last year one of our members made
a collection at the Christmas dinner table and
forwarded a handsome donation which was very
gratefully received towards the expenses of the
children's party.
The Committee trust that everybody will
support this undertaking the object being to
enlarge membership, and to create a greater
interest in the Junior Division.
A Christmas tree will be the chief feature of
the programme, and the Committee appeals
very earnestly fcr gifts of toys, and donations,
which will be gratefully received, by the Hon.
Secretary, London County Committee, Ypres
League, 9, Baker Street, London, W.i.
INFORMAL GATHERINGS.
In reviewing the Informal Gatherings held
during the past three months the London County
Committee desire to express their sincere
appreciation and thanks for all the welcome
support which has been so generously given to
these gatherings. This is a great encouragement
to the Committee in its work. The recent
meetings which had record attendances, have
found many old and new friendships, and very
pleasant evenings have been enjoyed. Should
any member have a friend interested in the
League who cared to attend these gatherings,
the Committee would be pleased to send an
invitation on receipt of the name and address.
The programme of the October gathering was
kindly supplied by Mrs. Heap, to whom we
wish to convey our best thanks, and we are
most grateful for her generous offer to undertake
any work for the welfare of the League.
We are greatly indebted to Mr. Hulbert for
the excellent programme given at our November
meeting. On this occasion we had with us
Madam Gioconda Papacini, Mr. Richard Arthur
and Mr. Charles Mann. These artists performed
so admirably at our annual smoking concert,
and naturally we had a full house to meet them.
We are anxious to show our great appreciation
for their kind services, and we look forward to
seeing them again on some future occasion
At our December reunion we had the privilege
of being entertained by our Toe H friends who
gave us a most enjoyable evening, and we
should like to place on record our sincere thanks
for their kind support.
The Committee are glad to announce that the
Informal Gatherings for the next three months
will be held at the George Hotel, 213, Strand,
W.C.i, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The programmes
will be given as follows January 3rd, camp
fire evening, arranged by Mrs. Heap February
14th, particulars to be notified later.
On March 7th we have pleasure to
state that Major Montague Jones (Chairman
of the London County Committee), by special
request, will give us another talk on Ypres.
We trust that every individual effort will be
made by all interested to advertise our informal
gatherings, and so ensure their continued success.
The London County Committee wish all their
friends a very happy New Year and request them
to make two resolutions for 1929. Firstly, to
endeavour to secure at least one new member
for the League and secondly, to invite a friend
to the gatherings. We can then rely on the
year to be one full of success both for the London
County Committee and the League.
KENYA.
We publish a photograph of the League
wreath placed at the flagstaff, Nairobi, on
Armistice Day. An account will appear in our
next issue.
