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Weller, who replied on behalf of the re-elected
members, expressed thanks for re-ele tion and
stated that he was sure that those members who
were on the Committee would do all they could
to further the work of the League in London
during the present year. Two or three sug
gestions were made by members and these are
receiving the careful consideration of the
Committee.
Mr. C. Schlienger, who is a very keen and
valued supporter of the League in London,
proposed a hearty vote of thanks, which was
carried unanimously, to the Chairman of the
London County Committee (Major E. Montague
Jones, O.B.E.) for his valuable services to
the League during the past year. Mr. Schlienger
stated that the success of the London County
Committee was largely due to the Chairman
who, though he was a very busy man, gave of
his best to the work of the League in London.
The task of Chairman was not an easy one, but
in Major Montague Jones they had a very
excellent Chairman and the successes achieved
were due to his personality and his eagerness
to further the cause and good work of the
League. In proposing a hearty vote of thanks
to the London County Committee, Mr. Schlienger
said that through their untiring efforts many
were enabled to spend a few moments in an
atmosphere which took them back into the past
and made them feel twelve or thirteen years
younger. The resolutions were seconded by
Mr. Ford and carried with acclamation. Mr.
Furner replied to the resolution on behalf of the
Committee and thanked Mr. Schlienger for his
very kind words both in regard to the Chairman
and other members of the Committee. He
assured the meeting that the London County
Committee would do everything in their power
to promote the objects in which all were
interested and they were confident of the whole
hearted support of London members.
Capt. Alliston (Chairman of the Meeting)
thanked the members for their kindness in
coming to the meeting and read a letter from
Major Montague Jones regretting his inability
to attend owing to the fact that he was in
Ypres. Capt. Alliston urged those present to
do their very best to co-operate with the Com
mittee in their undertakings especially at the
Annual Smoking Concert to be held on Thursday,
October 18th, 1928, at the Caxton Hall, Victoria
Street, S.W.i.
INFORMAL GATHERINGS.
The last Informal Gathering for this season
was held on Thursday, June 7th, when a very
happy evening was spent by all members and
friends present. The Committee in reviewing
the meetings held during the past three months
desire to record their grateful thanks to all
members and friends who have attended so
regularly and done all they possibly could to
make these gatherings such a success. The
meetings, which are held every month, form a
bond of comradeship between members and the
Committee are confident that the welfare of the
League is being promoted thereby. The London
County Committee are only concerned with the
London area, but through these gatherings
many have been brought into the League who
have soon learnt the spirit of comradeship and
have eventually become members. For this
achievement the Committee extend to all their
warmest thanks.
The gatherings during the last quarter have
been well attended and the Committee are very
glad to note the friendliness that exists between
members who foregather, for it is the Committee's
object and desire to revive amongst ex-service
men that spirit of fellowship which existed during
the sterner days of the war. We meet to talk
over old times when we fought together in
different battalions in the Salient, not forgetting
old pals no longer with us, but whose friendship
in those far-off days we are glad to recall.
The London County Committee have given
very careful consideration to the gatherings,
which will be continued in October next for the
coming season, and have recommended the
formation of a Sub-Committee to be known as
the Entertainment Committee," composed
of some of the most energetic members who
attend the gatherings. This Sub-Committee
will meet for the purpose of arranging forth
coming gatherings, and it is hoped that all will
give it hearty support. Any suggestions which
it is desired to bring forward should be sent
to the Honorary Secretary, London County
Committee, 9, Baker Street, W.i. The Com
mittee anticipate again the kind interest and
support of all members shown not only by
attending themselves, but by bringing a friend
with them who will become interested in our
work. The Society will be glad to send an
invitation to any friend on being supplied with
the name and address.
In conclusion, the Committee desire to record
their very grateful thanks to Commander H. M.
Denny, D.S.O., R.N., of the Navy League, who
came on May 10th and gave a very interesting
talk on Naval Duties in Peace and War,"
and we hope to have the pleasure of seeing him
on a future occasion. We would also express
our warmest thanks to Mrs. Heap and her kind
friends who have helped us so admirably during
the past season. Among these we would
single out for special mention Mr. Cecil Skillen,
whose baritone songs are greatly appreciated
by all, and Miss Eunice Zelger, who so kindly
accompanies at the piano. At the Gathering
on June 7th we again heard Mr. P. Hubbart,
who thrilled us with his songs at the Annual
Dinner, and Mrs. Furner, who accompanied
them so admirably. We look forward to a very
successful season when we re-open and rely
upon your individual help to attain this object.
At the request of many male members of the
League the Committee have arranged for a
