REPRODUCTION OF AN "AT HOME IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SECOND BATT L E
OF YPRES AT MADRID ON APRIL 25th, 1925.
Back Row.Mr. S. \V. Smith, Mr. F. L. Bruford. R.A., Capt. P. W. Burgess, Miss W. W.
Burgess, Mrs. G. W. M. Harpley, Miss A. McKeone, Miss Douglas, Mrs. R. M. Berry, Mme. M. J,
Lecomte, HE. The French Ambassador, Rev. F. Symes-Thompson, M.A., M. M. J. Lecomte.
Captain J. della Rocca, M.C., Captain R. Bartholomew and Mr. H. H. Jessup. Front Row.Mrs.
G. W. Shaw, Miss H. Richardson, Mrs. H. H. Jessup, Miss Eve, Miss Sullens, Mrs. R.
Bartholomew and Mrs. Douglas.
Branch was officially represented at the ceremony
at the War Memorial in Barker Pool on Armistice
Day. A very fine wreath was laid, which bore
the inscription Laid to the memory of our
Comrades who fell in the Ypres Salient, 1914-1918,
by the Sheffield and District Branch, The Ypres
League." The Secretary of the Branch begs to
thank those members who so kindly sent donations
towards the wreath fund.
It may be of interest to Branch members to
know that our efforts to assist the sale of the new
song of the League, Wipers," has resulted in
the disposal of about 1,700 copies, proceeds of
which go to League funds.
Coming Activities.
Requests from several quarters have been made
to hold a Smoking Concert in the near future.
This being so, arrangements have been made to
hold a smoker at the King's Head Hotel, Change
Alley, at 7.30 p.m., Saturday, January 9th, 1926.
This concert is open to all male members of the
League and their gentlemen friends. A good
class of artists have promised to entertain, but a
programme is not at the moment complete. In
any case my Committee hope that a very fine
attendance will be made. Charges for this concert
will be Two Shillings, by programme, obtainable
from me, or on entry to the concert room. In
the latter case if members will let me know how
many will be coming in their party it will be an
advantage. There is no limit to numbers. The
charge has been kept as low as is possible, being
just sufficient to clear our expenses, so that all
members may have an opportunity of being
present. Correspondence on this subject should
be made to me at Ivydene, 40, Fieldhead Road,
Sheffield. It must be noted that all members
within easy distance of Sheffield are invited. Roll
up in your numbers and let's have a bumper show.
Any member being able to entertain in any way,
or being able to prevail on anyone who would
come down to the concert to give a turn, kindly
let me know as soon as possible.
J. WILKINSON,
Hon. Secretary.
CARLISLE BRANCH YPRES LEAGUE.
A Re-union of past and present members of
the League was held on Ypres Day, October 31st,
1925, at 3, Goschen Road, Carlisle. Present-
Lieut.-Col. J. H. Bates (Penrith), Mr. T. Oldcorn
(Penrith), Mr. J. J. Craik (Penrith), Mr. J.
Harding (Brampton), Miss M. Smith (Carlisle),
Mr. T. Rawson (Carlisle), Mr. H. Yickers (Carlisle),
and Lieut. Col G. T. Willan (Corresponding
