STUART OSWALD, M.C.,
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The Ypres Times.
much to ns personally, and which contribute so
large a share to the League's vitality, I ask
you to accept a gratitude for which words afford
but a poor outlet. It is no small thing to know
that in every part of the globe we have a friend.
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.
YPRES LEAGUE TIE.
The Ypres League Tie is now on sale, price
3s. 6d., post free. The Tie, which is made of good
quality silk in a pretty shade of cornflov er blue,
relieved by a narrow gold stripe, should prove a
popular article of attire among our male members.
Applications to the Secretary.
LeftI in the train arriving at Ypres Station at
about 9.30 on Sunday morning, 24th July, a
Butcher Carbine Camera. Will finder kindly
communicate with J. D. Green, 20, Hilda Road,
E.O. k Reward given.
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.
We regret that in the last number of this
Journal we omitted to say that the interesting
sketch on page 193 was reproduced by kind per
mission of The Snapper.
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
histories, which are available for the use of all
visitors.
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
seven years.
(4) Published Maps of the Salient and Cemeteries.
(5) Erected seven granite Pylons in the Ypres
Salient to mark the extreme German
advance.
(6) Givpn assistance and advice to ex-soldiers in
respect of employment and pensions.
(7) Commemorated Ypres Day on October 31st
at home and abroad.
(8) Held re:unions of members in London and the
provinces.
(9)^Taken free pilgrims to the battlefields.
(10) .Organised a Junior Division.
(11) Published a guide book called 7he Immortal
Salient, now in its fourth edition.
(12) Published 7he'Bottle Beck of Ypres, a history
of notable deeds contributed by all regi
ments.
(13) Erected forty signboards marking historic
spots in the Salient.
A scheme is under consideration for a memorial
belfry in the Salient.
42, Rue de Noyon, Amiens (Somme), FRANCE.
(YPRE3 LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE)
Private Motor Cars. Moderate Rates.
Cemeteries. Battlefields. General Touring.
Photographs. Wreaths Placed.
Ex-Service Driver-Guides.
Telegrams Stars, Amiens.
