YPRES: Outpost of The Channel Ports.
THE YPRES TIMES
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By BEATRIX BRICE, Author of The Battle Book of Ypres," etc. With a Descriptive
Foreword by Field-Marshal Lord Plumer, G.C.B. With Illustrations. Crown
8vo. In Paper Boards, 2S. 6d. post free, 2s. iod.
The aim of this book is to give in concise fashion a good understanding of the
Ypres Salient, in the smallest compass, and at the lowest possible price. The first
part is a brief description of the city and of the salient, giving a summary of the history
relating to the landscapea sort of coup d'ceil of the battle-field. This is followed by
a list of landmarks and memorials, and, to give the book living interest, a brief narrative
of the event connected with each. A list of cemeteries is also given, as well as brief
notes of information for travel. Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker
Street, London, W.i.
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE.
FIFTH ANNUAL REUNION DINNER
AND DANCE.
The Annual Reunion Dinner and Dance
organized by the London County Committee
of the Ypres League was held at the Manchester
Hotel, Aldersgate Street, E.C., on April 25th
last. Field-Marshal Sir Claud W. Jacob,
G.C.B.K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G., was the distinguished
Chairman on this occasion and presided over
a large gathering who sat down to enjoy an
excellent menu.
At the conclusion of the dinner the Chairman
requested the company to rise for a minute in
honour of Fallen Comrades. One felt, during
those reverent and impressive seconds, that the
League's motto, Lest we forget," is very much
more than a mere slogan.
The toast to The Kingassumed the
significance of a Hymn of Praise for His Majesty's
recovery as well as an expression of unflinching
loyalty.
The Chairman proposed the health of the
London County Committee in a felicitous
speech interspersed most aptly with Salient
incidents, and, in return, Major Montagu Jones
proposed the toast to Field-Marshal Sir Claud W.
Jacob.
In the course of his speech Major Montagu
Jones paid a tribute to the indefatigable work
of Mr. John Boughey, the Hon. Secretary of the
London County Committee. This testimony
will be re-echoed by every Yprite," male and
female, who has attended any London County
function, formal or informal.
As a post-prandial diversion the company
divided itself into two sectionsone for dancing
in the converted dining room and the other for
conversation and reminiscence in the Reception
Hall. Here could be seen ex-Private and
ex-Field Officer exchanging war experiences,
modestly, and dwelling mostly on the lighter
side. One felt that each would have agreed
with Coriolanus
I had rather have my wounds to heal again
Than hear say how I got them."
During an interval in the dancing Mr. Patrick
Hubbart's tenor songs were much appreciated.
An auspicious and delightful evening termin
ated shortly before midnight.
INFORMAL GATHERINGS.
It is indeed very gratifying to report that the
Informal Gatherings for the last three months
have again been a great success. The pleasing
feature is that the attendances are still on the
increase and this in itself is a pleasure to the
Committee.
If anybody doubts that the spirit of comrade
ship is dead we advise him or her to attend one
of our Informal Gatherings. Our success is
not only due to the work of the London County
