STUART OSWALD, M.C.,
Pilgrimage to Ypres.
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THE YPRES TIMES
hopeful of obtaining our usual numbers, despite
the naturally big attraction of the pilgrimage
organized by the British Legion on the same date.
The London County Committee, always to the
fore in a good cause, undertook the arduous task
of organizing the League contingent which
formed part of the arade inspected by H.R.H.
The Duke of York in Hyde Park on May 19th.
Owing to the tireless energy of the Hon.
Secretary and other members of the London
County Committee, there was a good muster of
League representatives under the command
of Major E. B. Waggett, D.S.O., V.D., Vice-
Chairman of the Executive Committee.
This brief survey of things past and to come
brings us into closer touch, and on that account
alone I think I need not apologize for taking up
a little of your time, since to open up avenues,
level barriers and establish links between those
whom space divides is to fulfil the law of fellow
ship, which is not the least important of the
League's functions. The deeds that ye do
upon the earth it is for fellowship's sake that
ye do them."
FIELD-MARSHAL SIR CLAUD JACOB,
G.C.B., etc.
We are pleased to announce that Field-
Marshal Sir Claud Jacob has kindly consented
to act as Vice-President in place of the late
Field-Marshal Earl Haig.
YPRES LEAGUE SIGNBOARDS IN THE
SALIENT.
Last spring we had the forty signboards
marking historic sites repainted and repaired.
We are greatly indebted to Mr. E. B. Waggett,
Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee,
who kindly made himself responsible for the
financial side of the work. Our thanks are also
due to Mr. C. J. Parminter for seeing that the
work was carried out.
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 prices12s. 6d., 15s. 6d., and 20s.,
according to the size and quality of the wreath.
The above prices 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,
a cording 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.
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 Armentières 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 were very fortunate in procuring the services
of Mr. Gordon Steel to conduct our pilgrimage to
Ypres at Whitsuntide, and we wish to extend to
him our hearty thanks for the kind attention
he so readily gave to the comfort of all the pil
grims.
Our grateful thanks are extended to Mr. H.
Benson, M.A., for the valuable publicity he has
given to our pilgrimages in the Press.
Any members of the League who served in the
Y.C.Vs. (14th Royal Irish Rifles), 36th Division,
are asked to communicate with Mr. J. Boughey,
c/o Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, London,
W.i. who would like to get in touch with them.
42, Rue de Noyon, Amiens (Somme), FRANCE.
(ypres league representative)
Private Motor Cars. Moderate Rates.
Cemeteries. Battlefields. General Tourinc.
Photocraphs. Wreaths Placed.
Ex-Service Driver-Guides.
Telegrams "Stars, Amiens."
AUGUST (YPRES).
Leave London Saturday, August 4th.
Return Tuesday, August 7th.
For further particulars apply to the
Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street,
Portman Square, London, W.i.
