STUART OSWALD, M.C.. 184 THE YPRES TIMES The book should be possessed by everybody visiting Ypres because its information is up to date. In conclusion, I wish you a very happy Easter, and hope that all the Branches and Correspond ing Members will double their efforts in the recruiting department and earn the gratitude of Headquarters. WREATHS. 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, according to the location of the 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. BACK NUMBERS OF THE "YPRES TIMES." Will any member willing to part with copies of October, 1928 number, kindly post them to the Secretary, who will be very grateful MODELS OF DEMARCATION STONE. Plaster models of the Demarkation Stone can be supplied from Head Office. All members are aware that 240 granite demarcation stones stretch from the Swiss border to the sea, marking the extreme line of advance of the German invasion. The League paid for seven of these stones which have been erected in the Ypres Salient. The model, which is 6 inches in height, may be used for a paperweight or as an ornament. Price 5s., post free. Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League. 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 repre sentative (Captain P. D. Parminter). 7, Rue Porte-Paris, Amiens (Somme), FRANCE. (YPRES LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE) Private Motor Cars. Moderate Rates. Cemeteries. Battlefields. General Touring. Photographs. Wreaths Placed. Ex-Service Driver-Guides. Telegrams "Stars, Amiens." A very useful map has been prepared by Capt. Stuart Oswald of the Somme battlefields, indicating cemeteries and memorials, also battle fronts of July, 1916, 1917, and March 21st, 1918, and end of March, 1918. Sold from the Head Office of the League, is. 8d., post free. YPRES LEAGUE TIE. The Ypres League Tie is now on sale, price 3s. 6d., post free. The tie is made oi good quality silk in a pretty shade of cornflower blue, relieved by a narrow gold stripe The tie has proved very popular, and every member of the League should wear one. Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, London, W.i.

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