INFORMAL GATHERINGS
THE YPRES TIMES
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The trip to Ostend and three hours exploring
the town were pleasant, and then the party
entrained for Ypres. During the stay here they
visited places familiar to those who served in
the Salient during the Great War. A visit was
also paid to Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest
cemetery in Belgium. The party were also
present at the Menin Gate for the sounding of
The Last Post," which takes place each
evening at 9 o'clock.
All who took part in this trip were much
impressed by the grandeur of the Menin Gate
Memorial, which bears the names of 55,000 men
who have no known burial place. This brings
home the simple fact, writes a correspondent,
that this great building is not a monument for
gloating over victory, but rather to show that
our absent comrades are still remembered.
Admiration was expressed by everyone at
the beautiful manner in which the British War
Cemeteries are maintained by the Imperial War
Graves Commission.
The arrangements for travel and hotel accom
modation were kindly undertaken by Capt. de
Trafford, M.C., Secretary, Ypres League, to
whom the success of the tour was chiefly due.
THE ALDERSHOT TATTOO.
A party of London members of the Ypres
League went to Aldershot on Friday, June 19th,
to see the Military Tattoo. This trip was made
on the invitation of Mr. E. Glover, the Tottenham
and Edmonton representative of the League, who
is also the Hon. Secretary of the Gothic Staff
Social Club, Edmonton, this being one of the
club's annual events. The League members
filled one of the two saloon motor coaches which
conveyed the whole party to Aldershot. A
start was made from Edmonton shortly after
6 p.m., in a torrential downpour, after which the
weather improved. Those taking part in the
trip were picked up at various points en route
The Tattoo was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The wonderful organization of the Tattoo pro
gramme, as well as the arrangements for parking
motors and the control of the traffic, called for
general appreciation. Edmonton was reached
about 2.15 a.m. It is to be hoped that members
of the League will avail themselves next year of
the opportunity of joining this part in the visit
to Aldershot to see the Military Tattoo. Mr.
J. Boughey is to be complimented in getting
together so many of the League members for
this event and thus adding to its success.
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE OF THE YPRES LEAGUE
WILL BE HELD AT THE
BEDFORD HEAD HOTEL, MAIDEN LANE, STRAND, W.C.2
From 7 to 10 p.m., on the following dates
1931 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th
1932 THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
THURSDAY, APRIL 21st
Programme by Captain H. D. Peabody, D.C.M.
Illustrated Talk by Captain E. L. Frewen,
R.N. The Story of Zeebrugge."
by Mrs. E. Heap.
Illustrated Talk by R. S. Beck, Esq.
Battlefields of Arras and the Somme."
85th Club.
R.F.A. Old Comrades Association.
The dates on which no definite programme has been fixed are March 17th, May 19th, June 16th,
and July 21st. The Committee wish to call on volunteers to come forward and help in arranging the
programmes for the above-mentioned open dates.
A very hearty invitation is extended to members and their friends.
