STUART OSWALD, M.C.,
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The Ypres Times.
The lecture (illustrated by slides)which was
so kindly compiled by the League's some time
secretary, Colonel G. T. Brierley, C.M.G., D.S.O.,
was delivered frequently during the autumn to
interested audiences and has been instrumental in
gaining us new members and in giving a wider
publicity to our association.
The anniversary of Ypres Day was befittingly
commemorated by a memorial parade, and a
service, conducted by the Rev. P. B. Clayton, of
Toe H., on the Horse Guards Parade. After
wards wreaths were placed both at the Cenotaph
and on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior in
Westminster Abbey. An account of the ceremony
forms the opening article of this number.
In closing this necessarily brief sketch of the
year's activities, I ask for a continuance of your
support, which is indispensable to the League's
well-being. The measure of our progress and
success is very largely determined by the quality
of your endeavours. If your work is maintained
at its present high level, I think we may then look
forward with confidence and hope to the League's
position in 1928.
MILITARY CROSS WORD PUZZLE.
We have been pleased to award a copy of the
Immortal Salient Guide to Mr. A. H. Mosdell, of 4,
Buckhurst Road, Frimley Green, Surrey, as a
prize for the only correct solution opened on
December 10th.
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 year
EASTER, ARMISTICE DAY, CHRISTMAS.
The wreaths may be composed of natural
flowers, laurel or holly, and can be bought at
the following prices 12s. 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.
THE YPRES LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS
AT YPRES.
Members are cordially invited during their stay
at Ypres to visit our Headquarters at No. 19.
Rue Surmont de Volsberghe, where they will
receive a hearty welcome from our representative
(Captain P. D. Parminter).
Here, too, they will find an excellent library
comprising the majority of the war and divisional
liistoriis, which are available for the use of all
visitors.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAR GRAVES.
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 Armentieres areas at the price
of 10s. each. Prices for photographs taken in the
Somme area may be obtained on application.
All applications for photographs 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.
42, Rue de Noyon, Amiens (Somme), FRANCE.
(ypres league representative)
Private Motor Cars. Moderate Rates.
Cemeteries. Battlefields. General Tourinc.
Photographs. Wreaths Placed.
Ex-Service Driver-Guides.
Telegrams: "Stars, Amiens."
EMBROIDERED BADGES.
These badges can be supplied at 4s. each, post
free. A considerable number have already been
sold, and we are delighted to hear that the
badges have given entire satisfaction to our
members who have received them. Applications
to the Secretary.
