The Ypres Times.
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The League is desirous that the membership of
the Junior Division should be substantially in
creased and would point out that it is open to the
children of those who served in the Ypres Salient.
The Annual subscription is Is. up to the age of
eighteen, after which they can become ordinary
members of the League.
THE POPLAR TOWN HALL DANCE.
A dance organised by the London County Com
mittee was held at the Poplar Town Hall on
February 23rd, 1928.
An excellent musical programme was rendered
by the Grigg J arvo Band, the whole entertainment
being under the direction of Mr. E. Lavers, the
M.C.
Excitement was intense during the lucky spot
dance, the ladies' prize consisting of a box of
chocolates which was won by Miss Harris, of
Walthamstow, a box of cigarettes for the gentle
men being won by Mr. Latham, of Homerton.
Our best thanks are due to Messrs. C. Schlienger
and J. tioughey for the prizes, which were pre
sented to the winners by Capt. C. Alliston.
It is interesting to note that Mr. Latham,
winner of the men's prize, became a member of
the League during the evening.
After an enjoyable time the dance terminated
at 11 p.m.
The London County Committee and all in
terested in the work of the League in the London
area express their grateful thanks to Mr. L. A.
tVeller for his kindness in organising the dance,
and also for his valuable work in connection with
the Informal Gatherings.
FOURTH ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE.
The London County Committee hope that all
members of the League will give their hearty
support to the Fourth Annual Reunion Dinner
and Dance organised by the Committee, which will
be held at the Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate
Street, E.C.I, at 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m., on Thurs
day, the 3rd of May, 1928. The chair will be
taken by Lieut.-General Sir H. Uniacke, K.C.B.,
K.C.M.G. Tickets price 6s. 6d. each.
The London County Committee ask for your
valued support, as it is only with your help that
the evening can be a success. We should like
to have a full hall, and the Committee will be
very grateful if you will secure a ticket for your
self and advertise the event as widely as possible.
The new Broadway Dance Band will be in
attendance and Mr. G. Hubbard has very kindly
offered to render songs from his repertoire during
the evening.
The Committee will be glad if those intending
to be present will kindly make early application,
if possible, not later than April 28th, to the Hon.
Secretary, London County Committee, 9, Baker
Street, Portman Square, W.l.
INFORMAL QATHERINQS.
That interest in the Informal Gatherings which
the London County Committee hold every month
is well maintained, the increased attendance
at those held so far during the present season
bears ample witness, and the Committee tender
grateful thanks to their many kind friends for
their support. Many friendships have been formed
at these reunions, which goes to prove that com
radeship is something more than a name only.
At nearly every meeting those who have fought
in the same regiment are brought into personal
contact, a link is established and friendly relations
quickly follow.
On January the 5th, members of Toe H. gave
us a very enjoyable evening. We welcome this
opportunity of expressing our thanks for their
entertainment and hope that we may have the
pleasure of hearing them again on a future occa
sion. At the meeting on the 1st of March, Major
E. Montague Jones, O.B.E. (Chairman, of the-
London County Committee) gave one of his very
interesting talks on the Salient. We look forward
to hearing more of his experiences in the future.
(In this connection it has been suggested that other
members of the League might care to give some of
their war experiences. Will those who are willing to
do so kindly communicate with the Secretary, who
will make the necessary arrangements At the end
of the talk Mrs. Heap and her friends gave an
excellent musical programme, which was greatly
appreciated by the audience. This particular
gathering was honoured by the presence of Lieut.
Michael O'Leary, V.C.
The Committee would be glad if members would
make these gatherings known to their regimental
friends or else forward to us their names and
addresses, and we will send them an invitation.
The dates of the gatherings for the next quarter
are as follows -Thursday, 12th AprilThurs
day, 10th May and Thursday, 7th J une at the
George Hotel, 213, Strand, W.C.2 (opposite the
main entrance to the Law Courts), from 6.30 p.m.
to 9.30 p.m. A piano is always available and any
help in the way of songs, etc., will be appreciated.
Perhaps some member would be willing to under
take the programme for one evening; if so, will
he kindly communicate with us
In conclusion, the London County Committee
welcome any suggestions or criticisms in order
to make these gatherings a closer bond of friend
ship and comradeship amongst those who fought
together in the defence of Ypres.
THE PULL THROUOH.
Just one long pull
A straight long pull
No other pull will do
A man must never take two pulls
To pull the pull-through through.
