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Canada where the Ypres film is now being
presented, we have compiled an illustrated
pamphlet entitled Canada in the Ypres Salient.
The letterpress comprises articles on Canada's
battles in 1915, 1916 and 1917. The aims and
objects of the League are also described in detail,
and a perforated application form for membership
is included. If sufficient members are enrolled
it is hoped to form a branch of the League in this
important Dominion. I may add that we shall
be pleased to supply copies of the pamphlet to
those interested.
In concluding this brief survey of our work and
interests at headquarters, we wish you all a happy
Easter and ask that in thought you will follow us
in our pilgrimage to a spot hallowed for all time
in the eyes of English men and women.
WHAT THE LEAGUE HAS DONE.
(1) Organised inexpensive travel and hotel
accommodation for pilgrims to the Salient
and War Graves.
(2) Established Headquarters and a Rest Room
at Ypres (19, Rue Surmont de Volsberghe).
(3) Published The Ypres Times quarterly for
four years.
(4) Published maps of the Salient and Cemeteries.
(5) Erected seven granite pylons in the Ypres
Salient to mark the extreme German
advance
1. On the St. Jean Wieltje Road, leading
to Shell Trap Farm.
2. Near Potijze on the Zonnebeke Road.
3. Hell Fire Corner on the Menin Road.
4. The railway crossing by the Zillebeke
River on the Hill 60 road.
5. Near Trois Rois on the Lille Road.
6. A point near Yoormezeele on the
Kemmel Road.
7. Near Vierstraat on the Kemmel Road.
(6) Given assistance and advice to ex-soldiers
over employment and pensions, etc.
(7) Commemorated Ypres Day on October 31st
at home and abroad.
(8) Held re-unions of members in London and
the provinces.
(9) Maintained cordial relations with dwellers
on the battlefields.
(10) Organised a Junior Division.
(11) Published a guide book called The Immortal
Salient now in the third edition.
The Immortal Salient has been compiled
with the assistance of the War Office and
the Historical Section of the Committee
of Imperial Defence. It provides a historical
record with maps, in addition to being a
complete guide to the Salient of Ypres.
(Publishers, John Murray.) To be obtained
from the Ypres League, price 5/- post
free, 5s. 4d.
(12) Erected forty signboards marking the historic
spots in the Salient.
The League is now compiling The Ypres Book
of Valoura history of notable deeds contributed
by all regiments.
A scheme is also under consideration for a
memorial belfry in the Salient.
DONATIONS.
We wish to convey most sincere thanks to our
members who have given such kind donations to
the Ypres League over and above their annual
subscriptions. These donations are received with
the greatest gratitude.
WREATHS ON WAR GRAVES IN FRANCE
AND BELGIUM.
Arrangements are made by the Ypres League
to place wreaths for relatives on the graves of
British soldiers situated in France and Belgium
at the following times of the vear
EASTER, ARMISTICE DAY, CHRISTMAS.
The wreaths nlay be composed of natural
flowers, laurel or holly, and can be bought at the
following prices:lis. 6d., 15s. 6d., and 20s.,
according to the size and quality of the wreath.
The above prices to include placing on the grave
and one unmounted photograph and negative,
post card size, which will be sent to the relative,
showing the wreath in position. For wreaths
placed at the request of relatives on special dates,
other than Easter, Armistice Day and Christmas,
an extra charge will be necessary, according to
the location of the grave.
Applications for wreaths should be sent to the
Secretary, together with remittance, giving the
regimental particulars of the soldier, name of
cemetery, and number of plot, row and grave.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAR ORAVES.
The Ypres League has made arrangements
whereby it is able to supply photographs (nega
tive, and one print, post card size, unmounted) of
graves situated in the Ypres Salient, and in the
Hazebrouck and Armentières areas at the price
of 10s. each.
All applications for photographs should be sent
to the Secretary, together with remittance and
regimental particulars of the soldier, name of
cemetery, and number of plot, row and grave.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEAGUE.
This is open to all who served in the Salient,
and to all those whose relatives or friends died
there, in order that they may have a record of
that service for themselves and their descendants,
and belong to the comradeship of men and women
who understand and remember all that Ypres
meant in suffering and endurance.
Life membership £2 10s. Annual members, 5s.
Special charges are made to those who cannot
afford the 5s. subscription.
Do not let the fact of your not having served
in the Salient deter you from joining the Ypres
League. Those who have neither fought in the
Salient nor lost relatives there, but who are in
sympathy with the objects of the Ypres League,
are admitted to its fellowship, but in their case
it is not possible to issue a scroll certificate.
There is also a J unior Division to which children
of those who served in the Salient, also those who
sympathise with our objects, have a right to
belong. Annual subscription Is. up to the age
of 18, after which they can become ordinary
members of the League.
