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The Ypres Times.
laid the wreaths. He was accompanied by General Vicomte de la Panousse, and Colonel
Maton, Military Attachés to the French and Belgian Embassies. Eady Plumer and
members of the Executive Committee were present,
railed off, and the west doors opened. Canon Storr met the
of the Abbey was
Marshal's party and led
the way to the tomb of
the Unknown Warrior,
Brig. - General Cunliffe
Owen carrying the wreath,
which was deposited by
Field Marshal bord
Plumer.
This wreath was com
posed of our cornflowers,
with magnificent sprays of
white lilies, and once more
was grouped the picture
of glowing colour in which
this Commemorationof Sol
diers is painted. The deep
blue of the flowers lying
on the grey stone, the
scarlet figure of the Canon,
khaki and horizon blue
uniforms, and above,
where mist veils the arches,
the dimmed brilliance of
the Ypres flag.
Canon Storr held a
short service, and spoke
most impressively of the
high ideal of the Ypres
League. He described the
triumph of spirit that held
against enormous odds ten
years ago in the First
Battle of Ypres. He told
how all through the War
the Salient was the per
petual battleground where
there was no relief, and that an ideal of service was set, which it is the aim of the
League to foster for future generations.
MRS. THWAITES AND MR. O. BROOKS, V.C., WITH':THE
LEAGUE WREATH.
At the Cenotaph, the Police kept a big space clear. A large contingent of members
was ranked on the pavement. The wreath was held by Mrs. Thwaites, war-widow of
an officer of the Australian Field Artillery, and Sergeant Brooks, V.C., late of the Cold
stream Guards. Lord Plumer laid the wreath, and Colonel Maton a sheaf of chrysanthe
mums and, followed by General de la Panousse, each officer stood a moment at attention.
Then the members of the League advanced carrying cottage sprays, bunches, and wreaths
of hothouse flowers that had been sent from all parts of the country. These very personal
tributes made a touching end to the Ceremonies.
