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Member, Carlisle) also Captain Tobin (Shell
Depót, Carlisle), Mrs. Jackson, Miss Pool, and
Mrs. Willan. Apologies for absence were
received from His Honour Judge Gawan Taylor
(Heads Nook), J. C. Steadman (Carlisle), Major
P. W. Mitchell, M.C. (Carlisle), Captain A. C. P.
McMurtrie, M.C. (Carlisle), Mr F. Harrison
{Carlisle), Mr. W. Bowerbank (Carlisle), Mr. W.
Allen (Bowness-on-Solway), Mr. T. A. Gray
{Leedsformerly Bray ton). Captain Duncan
Cameron (Carlisle), Mrs. M. Wills (Stanwix), Mr.
R. Nanson (Penrith), Mr. J. W. Hewitt (Penrith),
Mr. S. A. Simpson (late Tirril Moor), Mr. I,.
Graham (Carlisle)
After standing in silent tribute to the memory
of fallen comrades, an informal discussion was
opened and views were exchanged in respect to
the progress, activities and membership of the
League the opinion of the meeting, in respect
to membership, was that in these hard times the
subscription of 5s. a year was too high for the
large mass of the rank and file who served in the
Salient to pay, while at the same time it was
agreed that members were receiving splendid
value for their money. Tea followed, and there
was a general interchange of reminiscences of
the old days in the Salient. Members who had lost
relatives received valuable hints as to the Pil
grimage to Ypres from those who had made recent
visits.
After tea the new march song, Wipers," was
kindly sung by Mrs. Jackson and was much
appreciated by all present. The meeting ended
with a general expression of a desire for further
re-unions and a hope of an increase in membership
in the area.
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE.
THIRD ANNUAL REUNION.
The third and most successful of the London
County Committee Smoking Concerts was held on
October 15th in the Great Hall of the Cannon
Street Hotel. The chair was taken by Brig-General
R. J. Kentish, C.M.G., D.S.O., and the dis
tinguished guests of the evening, representing our
Allies and the Overseas Dominions, included
Commander Hemeleer (Belgium), M. de St.
Aubin (France), Major Stewart Oscar Elting
(America), Lieut.-General Sir R. Ivgerton, K.C.B.,
K.C.I.E. (India), Victor H. R. Patrick (Canada),
Captain Bowden (South Africa), Colonel H.
Hillary, D.S.O. (Australia), Major-General E. W. C.
Chaytór, K.C.M.G. (New Zealand).
Letters of regret wrere received from their
Excellencies the French and Belgian Ambassadors,
the Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Cook, G.C.M.G., High
Commissioner for Australia, and the Rt. Hon.
Victor Gordon, High Commissioner for Newfound
land.
Among the large gathering of members of the
Ypres League and their friends were Kathleen
Viscountess Falmouth (Vice-Chairman, Appeal
Committee, Chairman, Entertainments Com
mittee), the Hon. Alice Douglas Pennant, Mrs.
Lionel Bulteel, Colonel G. T. Brierley, C.M.G.,
D.S.O.Mrs. Brierley, Major J. R. Ainsworth-
Davis (Chairman, London County Committee),
Captain C. Alliston (Chairman, North London
Branch), Captain and Mrs. F. H. Davies and
Captain and Mrs. H. D. Hyams.
In the course of the evening the chairman read
the following telegram from His Majesty the King
The King sincerely thanks the members of the
Ypres League for the kind and loyal message they
have sent to their Patron-in-Chief from their
annual re-union concert. His Majesty feels sure
that their late President will be in the thoughts of
all present and that the name of Lord Ypres will
always be held in affectionate and grateful
memory by every member of the Ypres League."
A telegram was also received from General Sir
William Pulteney (Chairman of the Executive
Committee), which read Every good wish for
the most successful re-union this evening."
The Chairman welcomed all present and
announced the name of the successful competitor
in the Lyric competition, which had been pro
moted in aid of the League through the kind offices
of the Editor of Popular Music Weekly, and the
music for which had been composed by Mr. Max
Darewski.
Major Ainsworth-Davis replied on behalf of the
London County Committee and after thanking the
Chairman, pleaded for a serious effort to extend
the League as a living force in the Empire.
The entertainment which, but for short inter
vals, continued throughout the evening, was
provided by the Murray Ashford Felixstowe
Entertainers, who gave a most finished and
versatile performance which was obviously very
much to the liking of all present. Captain Turner
offered at short notice to introduce to the League
their new march-song Wipers," with which he
scored a well-deserved success.
The entertainment closed at a late hour (which
seemed much too early) and the London County
Committee are to be congratulated on having
provided a real opportunity of reviving the spirit
of the past and cementing the bonds of good
fellowship born of the Great War.
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE.
INFORMAL MEETINGS.
There must be many ex-Service men living in
different parts of London who may wish to meet
old comrades, and the informal gatherings
organised by the London County Committee offer
such an opportunity for meeting each other and
having a quiet talk over old times and renewing
friendships. The first informal gathering for this
session wTas held on Thursday, 3rd December, at
9, Baker Street, W.l. These gatherings have
met with success, as is shown by the larger
number attending each successive meeting. The
Committee hope that members will make these
gatherings well known to all their friends, and
they extend a very hearty welcome to prospective
members and all interested in the League. It is
