188 THE YPRES TIMES CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY. One of the chief activities of the London County Committee is the Annual Children's Party, which was held this year on January 5th in the Mary Ward Settlement, Tavistock Place, W.C., kindly lent by the Council of the Settlement to whom we are very grateful. At the commencement of the evening a letter was received from Viscount French expressing his regret at not being able to attend, and wishing the party a very happy evening. The hall was exceptionally well decorated, owing to the kindness of Messrs. Selfridge in supplying numerous flags, for which we are much indebted. At 4 p.m. the children sat down to tea at highly-decorated tables served by a wiling band of helpers who were kept busy handing round tea, bread and butter and cakes. After tea the performance of the Royal Punch and Judy Show delighted the junior members, but a few of the younger ones appeared rather mystified at the noise created by Mr. Punch. Games and musical chairs followed, and prizes were given. The chief event of the evening was the raid upon the well-illuminated Christmas tree, on which eyes had been focussed through out the evening. Each child received a present, and crackers, boxes of chocolates, apples and oranges were evenly distributed amongst them. The Committee very much regretted the unavoidable absence of their chairman. Major Montague Jones, O.B.E., but they were very pleased to have the company of Mr. Montague and Mrs. Maskelyne. Captain Alliston, on behalf of the London County Committee, addressed a few words to those present, and expressed warmest thanks to all who had helped to make the evening a success. The London County Committee desire to place on record their sincere gratitude to all who so generously sent donations, and their equal thanks are due to Mr. F. J. Pattison, Mr. E. G. Holmes, Mr. Cameron, Mrs. Glover, Mr. Hadley, Mr. E. A. S. Rayner, O.B.E., and Mr. W. A. Stemp. The League is determined that the Junior Division should be substantially increased. Membership is open to children of those who served in the Salient. Annual subscription is. up to the age of 18, after which they can become ordinary 5s. annual members. We ask every member to enrol one junior member. The words of our President at the Annual Smoking Concert were We mean to organize the League in such a way that not only in 1928 but in 1938, and 1948, and succeeding years the answering cry shall be We have not forgotten, and we will never forget." DINNER AND DANCE. The London County Committee have an important announcement which they wish to bring to the notice of members of the League. That on Thursday, April 25th, at the Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate Street, E.C., will be held the Fifth Annual Reunion Dinner and Dance at 7 for 7.30 p.m., the price of the tickets being 6s. 6d. each. The chair will be taken by Field-Marshal Sir Claud W. Jacob, G.C.B., K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G. The Committee ask for your very kind co operation, as it is only with your help that the evening can be a success. Will members there fore be sure and secure a ticket and also bring a friend. The Vernon Dance Band will be in attendance, and Mr. P. Hubbart has again very kindly promised to give us some songs from his reper toire. All those wishing to attend should apply, if possible, not later than April 23rd to the Hon. Secretary, London County Committee, 9, Baker Street, W.i. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The Annual General Meeting of the members in the London area under control of the London County Committee will be held on Thursday, "April nth, at the George Hotel, 213, Strand, W.C.2, at 7.30 p.m. The meeting is to receive the report of the London County Committee during the past year, to consider an alteration in one of the Committee's rules, to elect the Committee for the ensuing year, and to consider suggestions brought forward by members for extension of the work and interest of the League in the London area. The London County Committee earnestly desire all members to be present at this meeting, and they request that any suggestions be sent in writing to the Hon. Secretary, London County Committee, 9, Baker Street, W.i, prior to the date of the meeting. QUEEN MARY'S HOSPITAL. On March 15th Mrs. E. A. S. Rayner, O.B.E., visited Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, and gave the patients a talk on the work of the League, which was followed with close interest by all present. We hope very much to have the pleasure to welcome some new members from the Roehamp ton Hospital in the near future, and it is our ambition to give the patients a musical evening. We ask all those willing to help to kindly forward their names to the Hon. Secretary, London County Committee, Ypres League 9 Baker Street, W.i.

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