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done at the Gatherings, resulting in the enrol
ment of new members.
The Committee appreciate the interest taken
in these Gatherings and desire to thank the
many members of the League who attend regu
larly and give of their best in the furtherance of
its objects. It is not possible to mention names,
but the Committee are aware that without these
individual efforts the success of the Gatherings
would not be achieved. The Committee take
the opportunity of stating that the meetings are
held on the first Thursday in every month at the
George Hotel, 213, Strand, W.C.2 (opposite the
Law Courts), and all members and friends of the
League are welcomed. Those interested are asked
to make the Gatherings as widely known as
possible, for personal effort accomplishes far more
than the sending out of circulars.
There must be many ex-Service men living in
or near London who would care to renew old
friendships, and the Gatherings are a means to
this end. Why not arrange to meet on one of
the following dates
Thursday, 5th January, 1928, Thursday, 25th
February, 1928, and Thursday, 1st March, 1928,
at the George Hotel, 213, Strand, W.C.2.
The Committee have the pleasure to announce
that at the Gathering on Thursday, 5th J anuary,
1928, some members of Toe H have kindly
arranged to be present and give a short programme.
We sincerely hope for a good attendance on this
date, so please do your best to come. At the
Gathering on the 2nd of February, 1928, the
programme will be supplied by members of the
League, who are asked to bring songs, and on
Thursday, 1st March, 1928, Major Montague Jones
has kindly promised to come and give us another
illustrated talk on Ypres." Will you kindly
book these dates Ladies are cordially invited.
The Committee are very grateful to Miss Muir
and Mr. Carey for their kind gifts to be sold for
the benefit of the funds.
In conclusion, the London County Committee
wish all members a very happy New Year and
trust that 1928 may awaken a still deeper interest
in the work of the League. We ask, not only for
your support at these Gatherings, but for your
help to further the spirit of comradeship, which
it is their object to foster and maintain.
The Hon. Secretary of the London County
Committee will be glad to send an invitation to
the Gatherings on being supplied with the name
and address of any friend wishing to attend.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY.
By the time this issue of TnE Ypbbs Times
is in the hands of members the Christmas season
will be in full swing and the London County Com
mittee wish to bring to the notice of all that on
Saturday, the 14th January, 1928, at the Mary
Ward Settlement(which has been kindly lent
by' the Council Settlement), there will be held
the Fourth Annual Children's Christmas Party,
which is organised by the London Committee,
The Party Will commence at 4 p.m., and is
open to all members of the Junior Division free,
to whom invitations have already been issued. A
limited number of friends will be admitted at the
charge of 6d. each. Those wishing to be present
should apply for tickets not later than the 12th
January, 1928, as the arrangements for the Party
entail a good deal of preparation.
Once again a Christmas tree will be the central
feature of the programme, and the London County
Committee appeal very earnestly for gifts of
toys and donations, which will be gratefully
received by the Hon. Secretary, London County
Committee, Ypres League, at 9, Baker Street,
W.i.
The Committee would like to remind members
that the Party is perhaps the only one enjoyed
by some of the children present during the whole
Christmas season. As some are children of
fathers who made the supreme sacrifice, the Com
mittee are anxious to do all they can to give them
a few hours' pleasure. Letters have been received
from those who have previously attended asking
if they may come again and enjoy another happy
gathering. This can only be made possible by
the kind help of members and friends of the
League. The Committee trust that all will show
an interest in this undertaking, which has for its
particular object the strengthening of the Junior
Division.
THE POPLAR TOWN HALL DANCE.
The London County Committee beg to announce
that, by request of several friends, another Dance
will be held this year at the Poplar Town Hall.
The last one was a great success, due to the untiring
efforts of Mr. L. A. Weller.
The forthcoming Annual Dance will take place
at the Poplar Town Hall, Newby Place, Poplar,
E., on Thursday, 23rd February, 1928, at 7.30
p.m. sharp, until 11 p.m. The Grigg-Jarvo
Dance Band will be in attendance during the
evening, and all are urged to give this date a
prominent place in next year's fixtures.
We hope that members will help all they can
on this occasion, not only by attending themselves,
but also by advertising and making the Dance
as widely known to friends as possible, for it is
only by personal effort that the event can be
made a success. If you cannot dance, never mind,
come and join the merry throng and listen to the
band; you will enjoy it. In any case, please
buy a ticket and help the funds by your kind
support.
Tickets may be obtained (price is. 6d. each)
from Mr. L. A. Weller, 121, Mellish Street, Millwall,
E-14, or from the Hon. Secretary, London County
Committee, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, W. 1
The London County Committee desire to express
their very grateful thanks to Mr. L. A. Weller,
who has again undertaken the arrangements for
the evening.
The Poplar Town Hall is quite close to Poplar
Station (old North London Line), and easily
reached by bus or tram from Aldgate, via Com
mercial Road, alighting at Poplar Railway Station.
