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given consideration to the members' wishes in
having a limited number of tables which can
only be reserved for parties of four and upwards.
The price will be 2/- per table on the 2/6 tickets,
and 2/6 per table on the 5/- tickets. All
applications must be received not later than
October 14th.
May we, in conclusion, ask you to rally on
October 24th and so give us a reunion worthy
of the League. (See page 254.)
YPRES LEAGUE OUTING.
As one of the members who took part in the
Charabanc outing on July 14th to Coleshill
Woods near Amersham, I am privileged to pen
a small appreciation of a most enjoyable trip.
I am given to understand that this adventure
was the first of its kind and the general opinion
was that it should certainly become an annual
event.
Leaving Baker Street in brilliant sunshine
at 10 a.m., we soon left London behind and were
able to enjoy something of the countryside
passing through Edgware, Watford, and touching
the outskirts of St. Albans and Tring, thence on
to Coleshill. A slight mishap to our coach
necessitated a delay en route. On resuming
our journey we found that our leading car had
gone ahead and unfortunately for us we had no
knowledge of the route we were to follow except
that the rendezvous for lunch was the Magpie,"
but this bird appeared to be almost as elusive
as the orange car. However, as lunch time
was fast approaching, it was agreed to make a
halt. Advantage was taken of the close
proximity of the Station Hotel, Amersham,
where a pleasurable hour was spent in its pretty
garden. Continuing our search for the orange
car we proceeded once more to Coleshill and
succeeded in finding the remainder of the
party in the adjoining woods. Much good-
humoured chaff then ensued as to who were the
delinquents, the occupants of the orange
car or the chocolate coach."
A sumptuous repast awaited us at the
Magpie." Everyone feeling refreshed from
the excitement of the early chase, a game of
cricket was indulged in, which provided much
amusement and a plentiful supply of leather-
hunting. Time was passing too quickly, how
ever, and after some music ably supported by
our lusty choir, we had to turn our thoughts to
the homeward journey, so cool and delightful
after the heat of the day. We eventually
arrived at Baker Street at 10 p.m.twelve good
hours of real pleasure.
I should be somewhat lax if I failed to take
this opportunity of expressing on behalf of the
whole party our grateful thanks to Mr. Boughey,
our hard-working Hon. Secretary, for the vast
amount of trouble he went to in making such
excellent arrangements to ensure our comfort
and well-being on this outing.
Gunner.
BERWICK-ON-TWEED.
Last year a party of pilgrims left Berwick-on-
Tweed to visit graves in the Ypres Salient,
travelling via Hull and Zeebrugge. Comfort
able accommodation was provided for them at
the Hotel Excelsior, Ypres. The Pilgrims
expressed grateful thanks to the Ypres League
for giving them the opportunity to see the
graves of their dear ones. But for the League it
would have been impossible for them to have
undertaken the journey.
All the arrangements for the party were made
and personally carried out by the Corresponding
Member of the Ypres League at Berwick, who
accompanied the party throughout at his own
expense.
After settling all expenses, it was found that
a small credit balance still remained, which has
been utilized in defraying expenses of an
additional three pilgrims who visited Ypres on
September 1st, and attended the unveiling of
the 50th Divisional Memorial at Wieltje.
REUNION IN LONDON OF THE
27th DIVISION, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY
FORCE.
The Twenty-Seventh Division, A.E.F., who
were attached to the British Army and served
during the Great War in the Ypres Sector and
the Somme Offensive of 1918, will leave New
York on May 14th, 1930, to hold its Reunion
in London.
The tentative programme is to land at
Southampton, and proceed directly to London,
where four days will be spent. Then on to
Brussels, spending one day there. A tour of
the battle-grounds from the. Ypres Sector to
the Somme follows, ending with a three-days'
stay in Paris.
It is expected to muster at least one thousand,
including women relatives of the members.
The 105th Infantry members of the Ypres
League are looking forward with pleasure to
meeting the officers and men of the British
regiments with whom they served on the different
fronts during the war.
6th PALS K.S.L.I. REUNION ASSOCIATION.
The Eleventh Annual Dinner takes place at
Shrewsbury on November 21st. All are
heartily invited, no distinction of rank, no
uniform, no medals. DressLounge suit.
Apply, Mr. J. T. Lovekin, Wyle Cop, Shrews
bury.
