STUART OSWALD, M.C..
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THE YPRES TIMES
The book should be possessed by everybody
visiting Ypres because its information is up to
date.
In conclusion, I wish you a very happy Easter,
and hope that all the Branches and Correspond
ing Members will double their efforts in the
recruiting department and earn the gratitude
of Headquarters.
WREATHS.
Arrangements are made by the Ypres League
to place wreaths for relatives on the graves of
British soldiers situated in France and Belgium
at the following times of the year
EASTER, ARMISTICE DAY CHRISTMAS.
The wreaths may be composed of natural
flowers, laurel or holly, and can be bought at
the following prices12s. 6d., 15s. 6d., and 20s.,
according to the size and quality of the wreath.
The above prices include placing on the grave
and one unmounted photograph and negative,
post card size, which will be sent to the relative,
showing the wreath in position. For wreaths
placed at the request of relatives on special
dates, other than Easter, Armistice Day and
Christmas, an extra charge will be necessary,
according to the location of the grave.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAR GRAVES.
The Ypres League has made arrangements
whereby it is able to supply photographs (nega
tive, and one print, post card size, unmounted)
of graves situated in the Ypres Salient, and in
the Hazebrouck and Armentières areas, at the
price of 10s. each. Prices for photographs
taken in the Somme area may be obtained on
application.
All applications for photographs should be sent
to the Secretary, together with remittance, giving
the regimental particulars of the soldier, name of
cemetery, and number of plot, row and grave.
BACK NUMBERS OF THE "YPRES TIMES."
Will any member willing to part with copies
of October, 1928 number, kindly post them to
the Secretary, who will be very grateful
MODELS OF DEMARCATION STONE.
Plaster models of the Demarkation Stone can
be supplied from Head Office.
All members are aware that 240 granite
demarcation stones stretch from the Swiss
border to the sea, marking the extreme line of
advance of the German invasion. The League
paid for seven of these stones which have been
erected in the Ypres Salient.
The model, which is 6 inches in height, may
be used for a paperweight or as an ornament.
Price 5s., post free.
Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League.
THE YPRES LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS AT
YPRES.
Members are cordially invited during their
stay at Ypres to visit our Headquarters at No.
19, Rue Surmont de Volsberghe, where they
will receive a hearty welcome from our repre
sentative (Captain P. D. Parminter).
7, Rue Porte-Paris, Amiens (Somme), FRANCE.
(YPRES LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE)
Private Motor Cars. Moderate Rates.
Cemeteries. Battlefields. General Touring.
Photographs. Wreaths Placed.
Ex-Service Driver-Guides.
Telegrams "Stars, Amiens."
A very useful map has been prepared by
Capt. Stuart Oswald of the Somme battlefields,
indicating cemeteries and memorials, also battle
fronts of July, 1916, 1917, and March 21st, 1918,
and end of March, 1918. Sold from the Head
Office of the League, is. 8d., post free.
YPRES LEAGUE TIE.
The Ypres League Tie is now on sale, price 3s. 6d., post free. The tie is made oi
good quality silk in a pretty shade of cornflower blue, relieved by a narrow gold stripe
The tie has proved very popular, and every member of the League should wear one.
Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, London, W.i.