RE-UNION OF MEMBERS AND FRIENDS GRAND SMOKING CONCERT FIFTH CAXTON HALL, CAXTON STREET, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.I On THURSDAY, 20th OCTOBER. 1927. -210 The Ypres Times. DINNER AND DANCE. The London County Committee endeavours to carry out the many suggestions put forward by the members, and as a result of this policy a new note was struck on the occasion of the Third Annual Dinner, when, on Thursday, April 28th, 1927, a Dinner and Dance were held at the Man chester Hotel, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C.I. The large number of members and their friends present were received in the reception room and lounge by Colonel P. L. Ingpen, D.S.O. (1st W. Yorks Regt.), who took the chair, and members •of the Committee. The New Broadway Dance Band was in attend ance throughout the evening, and rendered popular classics during the dinner and new dance numbers afterwards. Dinner commenced promptly, and the menu chosen for the evening was considered by all as excellent, as was also the service. The toast of The King," proposed by the Chairman, was followed by the singing of the National Anthem, accompanied by the band. In proposing the toast of The London County Committee,"Col. H. V. Combs spoke of the splendid activities of the Committee and of the able manner in which all the functions were arranged by it. He regretted that Capt. F. H. Davies, of the London County Committee, was unable to be present owing to illness, and, after relating a few amusing stories, appealed to all to support the Committee whole-heartedly in future events. The toast was received with great acclamation. Major Montague Jones, O.B.E., Chairman of the London County Committee, replied, and gave an outline of the past year's activities, and an nounced that the 5th Reunion Smoking Concert would take place in October at the Caxton Hall, Victoria Street, S.W.I, when he hoped to see greater numbers than ever. Concluding, he read a telegram received from Capt. F. H. Davies wishing all present a merry evening. Major E. B. Waggett, D.S.O. (Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee) proposed the toast of The Chairman," welcoming Colonel P. L. Ingpen, D.S.O., on the occasion of his first visit to a League function. Col. Ingpen rose and stated that he was more than pleased that he had consented to preside at the dinner and hoped to be present at future events. He congratulated the Committee on the excellent attendance and wished it success in its future efforts for the League. During the evening a most prized souvenir of Ypres, given to the Committee by Mr. S. Jones for the purpose of raising funds, was auctioneered by Col. H. V. Combs. The souvenir, consisting of framed poppies and cornflowers picked at Dicke- busch, was auctioned to Mrs. E. Edwards for the sum of /3 5s., after much excited bidding. A most excellent evening came to an end at a late hour. PLEASE BOOK THIS DATE, AND BE SURE TO BE PRESENT. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. (Organised by the London County Committee of the Ypres League), to be held at the A l! Members of the Ypres League and, their friends are cordially invited by the London County Com mittee to meet together at the Caxton Hall, Victoria Street, S. W. 1on Thursday, 20th October, when a will be given. DOORS OPEN AT 7 P.M. CONCERT COMMENCES AT 7.30 P.M. Full particulars will appear in next issue of The Ypres Times.

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