YPRES: Outpost of The Channel Ports.
THE YPRES TIMES
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During the war we played the game," and unless we continue to do so in these
more peaceful days, we are not keeping faith with our fallen comrades. Sir Henry
Newbolt has laid down the code of ethics of the man who played the game in
the following lines:
"To set the cause above renown,
To love the game beyond the prize;
To honour while you strike him down,
The foe that comes with fearless eyes;
To count the life of battle good,
And dear the land that gave you birth.
And dearer yet the brotherhood
That binds the brave of all the earth."
It's a simple creed worthy of the high ideal and purpose of our Elder
Brethren," and it seems to me that, unless we pursue such an ideal, we are letting
them down, and making their sacrifice appear futile. Our task is not easy: we
have no longer the comradeship of the trenches, but we have the example of our
fallen comrades to inspire us. The trust is ourslet us prove worthy.
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. rod.
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.
