THE YPRES TIMES
121
BACK NUMBERS OF THE YPRES TIMES."
Will any member willing to part with copies
of April, 1930, number kindly post them to
the Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street,
London, W.i, who will be very grateful.
WREATHS.
Arrangements are made by the Ypres League
VISIT TO THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA.
On Saturday, July 5th, twenty members of
the London County Branch made a very en
joyable visit to the Royal Hospital. Sergeant
J. Hughes, late R.A.S.C., acting as our guide,
escorted us to the wards where each cubicle was
fitted with wireless. We then proceeded to the
Chapel and viewed the standards captured in
the early campaigns. The Great Hall contained
every source of indoor recreation. Particular
interest was taken in the Old Men's Garden,
cultivated by the pensioners themselves, and
considering the limited resources at their disposal
the results were really remarkable.
We were informed that visits from members
of associations are seldom known at the Hospital,
so if any reader of this account belongs to an
Old Comrades' Association why not organize a
party visit. You will be exceedingly welcome,
especially during the long winter months.
E. J. P.
INFORMAL GATHERINGS.
In September we commenced a new session
of the informal gatherings which are held on
the first Thursday in each month at the George
Hotel, 213, Strand, W.C.2, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Admission is free to members holding a member
ship card, and friends are charged 6d. each.
The meetings are held for the purpose of
promoting the spirit of comradeship and to
increase membership of the Ypres League.
The Committee are in communication with
various Old Comrades' Associations with a view
to supplying programmes for these evenings,
and we should also welcome the services of any
friend who may be disposed to undertake an
evening's entertainment. We wish to tender
our very grateful thanks to all who have helped
us during the past season. The gatherings in
1930 were a great success, and we look forward
to a record season in 1931. Notice of these
events will be gladly sent to any friend on
receipt of the name and address.
The Committee again bring to your notice the
importance of recruiting more new members at
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.
MEMBERS OF THE LONDON COUNTY
COMMITTEE at the CHELSEA HOSPITAL
the gatherings, and we trust that this matter
will receive your kind consideration and valued
support.
ANNUAL SMOKING CONCERT.
The Eighth Annual Smoking Concert will be
held on Tuesday, October 28th, 1930, at the
Caxton Hall, Caxton Street, S.W. 1, and the
Committee have pleasure to announce that the
chair will be taken by our President, Field-
Marshal The Viscount Plumer of Messines,
G.C.B.. G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E. The doors
will be open at 7 p.m., and the concert
commences at 7.30 p.m.
The programme is under the direction of Mr.
P. Hubbart, and among the artistes are Madam
Gioconda Papacini, Mr. Partick Hubbart,
Morey Wicks and Tom Westmacott. The
Grigg Jarvo Orchestra has been engaged for
the evening. Community singing will again be
a special feature in the programme conducted
by Mr. Albert King.
The Committee are most anxious to see a
record attendance and request that our members
be kind enough to advertise the reunion as
much as possible in order to ensure success.
