Branch Notes.
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THE YPRES TIMES
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE.
INFORMAL GATHERINGS.
We have again recommenced the Monthly
Informal Gatherings which will be continued
until June. To those who may not be familiar
with these meetings it may be mentioned that
they are held nearly always on the first Thursday
in the month, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the George
Hotel, 213, Strand, W.C.2 (opposite the main
entrance to the Law Courts)
The object of the gatherings is to promote
the spirit of comradeship and to bring the
members together in order to further the
interests of the League. The meetings form the
Parade groundwhere members have the
opportunity to talk over old times and bring
back memories and faces of those whom we have
forgotten.
We may not have had the pleasure to see you
at a gathering, if so, will you keep one of the
dates open We shall be glad to see you and
also any friend whom you may wish to bring.
The gatherings were very successful last season
and we hope that we shall have increased
demand for them in the future, and the Honorary
Secretary, will be very glad to receive the name
of anyone interested with whom you come in
contact.
On October 3rd we shall have the pleasure of
a programme arranged by Mrs. Heap, to whom
grateful thanks are due for the invaluable help
she has given in the past. On November 7th
our old friend Mr. Hubbart is organizing the
entertainment and judging by the excellent
talent he collected last year we. look forward to
a full house."
We gladly welcome our friends of Toe H on
December 5th, and we may be assured of a very
good programme. Commander Denny, Secre
tary of the Naval League, has again kindly
consented to give us a talk on January 2nd,
his subject being The Reduction of Arma
ments and Freedom of the Seas."
There are still a few dates open for which pro
grammes are required, and we appeal to
volunteers to come forward and help. It has
been suggested that some of our members would
like to give a talk on their army life and it would
be a great interest if they could be persuaded
to do so.
The London County Committee take this
opportunity in thanking all members for their
loyal assistance during the past year and again
request your valued support.
Lastly, we urge the importance of recruiting.
We feel that every London member should
introduce at least one friend to the membership
of the League during the season, and we should
soon have another battalion strong. We hope
that this matter will receive your serious con
sideration and trust that you may give us your
hearty support which will be very gratefully
appreciated by the London County Committee.
ANNUAL SMOKING CONCERT.
The month of October brings the most
important activity of the London County Com
mittee, namely, the Seventh Annual Reunion
Smoking Concert, which takes place on Thurs
day, October 24th, 1929, at the Caxton Hall,
Caxton Street, Victoria, S.W.i. The chair
will be taken by Field-Marshal The Viscount
Plumer of Messines, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O.,
G.B.E., supported by General Sir Charles C.
Monro, Bt„ G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.
Among the guests who have already accepted
invitations to be present areThe Viscountess
Plumer Colonel H. Nerincx, Military Attaché,
Belgian EmbassyMajor Gailliard, Assistant
Military Attaché, French Embassy and Alder
man Sir Charles Wakefield, Bt. It is also
anticipated that His Excellency the Belgian
Ambassador will be present.
Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the concert
commences at 7.30 p.m. The programme will
be given by the Roosters," who have been
specially engaged for the evening. They are
well known to wireless friends and the majority
were members of the 60th Divisional Concert
Party. The programme will include several
items of army interest which will appeal to their
audience. Last year we had a very large
gathering and it is anticipated that there will be
another record, but this is only possible with
full support, and we ask everyone to do their
utmost to make the reunion widely known.
The Committee appeals to members to contribute
their share by not only being present themselves,
but also by bringing a friend.
Members are requested to apply for tickets
early (prices 1 /-, 2/6, and 5/-). Ladies are
specially invited. Applications, accompanied
by remittance, should be addressed to Hon.
Secretary, London County Committee, Ypres
League, 9, Baker Street, London, W.i. Owing
to the great number present last year we were
unable to provide tables, but this year we have
