V Wilford, Ltd. 242 The Ypres Times. Belgium if placed on the grave by relative, 9/- if placed on the grave by our representative. All are constructed by disabled men. If desired bunches of cornflowers, equivalent in value to the cost of a wreath, will be supplied to any applicants who may wish to make up wreaths for themselves to place at their own memorials on anniversaries when their loved ones gave their lives near Ypres. Samples of cornflowers (at about 7/6 a gross) will be sent to anyone interested. These flowers can be used for a great variety of purposes, viz., buttonholes, sprays, garlands for decorations for bazaar stalls, etc. Two Ypres League Stalls at the béte de l'Entente Cordiale, held at the Hotel Cecil, were most effectively and inexpensively decorated with cornflowers pinned or pasted in various designs on cardboard. 4 ENTERTAINMENT NOTES. An Entertainment Sub-Committee has been ap pointed, with Kathleen Viscountess Falmouth as Chairman, to deal with and advise on entertain ments arranged by members or friends of the League for its benefit. Communications should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Ypres League, For all your Musical requirements write to 35, Berners Street, London, - W.l. Music Publishers, Concert Agents, Band Agents. Etc. Etc. Entertainment Committee, 100, Eaton Place, Lon don, S.W.I. Already we have pleasure in thanking Mrs. Whaphain, of Mayfield, Sussex, who organised a concert and sent a donation to the funds of the League. Miss Carmen Dale and Miss Dorothy Richards most generously gave their services and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Whapham ex plained the objects of the Ypres League to the inhabitants of Mayfield, whom we invite to be come members. We desire also to thank Mr. Pearce, Southampton Cinema, Camberwell, who olayed and sold our song at his cinemaMonsieur Camille de Rhynal, organiser of the Fête de l'En tente Cordiale, who gave us a stall at the Fete and a generous percentage on the tickets sold by us -r Col. Bell, Globe Theatre, and Mr. Ernest Mills, of the At Home Studios, who gave prizes for our stall; also M. Auguste Paillard, of Curzon Street, who gave a very valuable bottle of scent. Mr. Sully, for his gift in kind, and Mr. and Miss Pritchard for their services. Among others equally engergetic who assisted at the stalls were Kathleen Viscountess Falmouth, Lady Pul- teney, the Hon. Alice Douglas Pennant, and Mrs. and Miss Michaelson. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Edwards- worked indefatigably both before and during the fête. Mr. Jacob, of Heathfield, is organising a concert at Heathfield in August, and also other events. Mr. Byron Davies, organiser of the Dance Week at Folkestone, is arranging to make a special feature of the performance and sale of A Corner in Flanders." 4 MEMBERSHIP. On the day the Ypres Times arrives and you are reminded by seeing this appeal I do ask you to- send a postcard to your local Honorary Secretary, who is depending on you to do this. We are determined not to lose any of our mem bers without making a strong effort to re-awaken their former interest and are sending this issue of the Times to many who have ceased to communi cate with us in the hope that the excellence of the number, and the aims for which we are striving, may be the means of largely increasing our mem bership. We want members who have dropped out to rejoin and new members to present themselves. Last night 12 members formed themselves into a committee to develop the London County brooches. They are determined to leave no doubt in the minds of the inhabitants of London that the Ypres- League is here to stay and that its intention to persist in its very numerous aims will on no- account be abandoned. I appeal to all to join. By your help our aims can be amplified. The League is open to those who served in the Salient and relations or friends of those who died there. It is really open to all in the name of the unknown warrior. The Liverpool Branch is already arrang ing for October 31stlet us make a great effort on- this day this year throughout the country.

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