Branch Notes. THE YPRES TIMES 59 LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE. INFORMAL GATHERINGS. The object of these Gatherings is to promote the spirit of comradeship and to bring all those who served in the Salient into one bond of fellowship, but this is only possible by the co-operation of all who have the cause of the League at heart. We extend very hearty thanks to our members for their regular help, and should any others feel disposed to run a programme at some future Gathering, such services would be exceedingly welcome. We wish to convey our best thanks to the following, who have so ably assisted us at our Gatherings during the past three months Brigadier- General A. Burt, C.M.G., D.S.O. Commander H. M. Denny, D.S.O. Mrs. E. Heap Mr. W. E. Taylor and Mr. E. P. Johnson. The Committee feel that the time has come when a change should be made in regard to the government of these meetings owing to the ever increasing attendances. Up to the present all have been admitted free with the hope that friends would join up as members of the League, but there are a great many non-members who regularly attend these Gatherings and enjoy the privileges but do not join up, so the Com mittee have decided that in future a members' ticket shall be issued to all fully paid-up members entitling them to come to the Gathering free and non-members shall be charged 6d. at each meeting, but, of course, the Committee naturally hope that they will become members. Our aim is to increase the membership of the League and we trust that all members and friends will realize this fact in the attitude adopted. Members requiring tickets for the Informal Gatherings kindly forward name and address to the Honorary Secretary, London County Committee, Ypres League, g, Baker Street, W.i Particulars of the forthcoming Gatherings will be found overleaf and we look forward to the valued co-operation of all interested. The London County Committee desire to place on record their hearty congratulations on the honour which has been bestowed by H.M. The King upon their Patron, Colonel The Lord Wakefield of Hythe, C.B.E., LL.D. The Committee expresses its grateful thanks to Mr. E. G. Holmes for so kindly presenting a case for the Ypres League Flag. The gift will be of great service in enabling the bearers to travel more readily with this most prized possession of the League. THE SIXTH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S PARTY. The weather would seem to favour our Children's parties as little as it did our British offensives in France and Flanders. The glorious morning of January nth failed to fulfil its promise and the children arrived in an icy, torrential rainfall. Let us here say how greatly we appreciate the kindness and courtesy of the Governors of the Westminster City School and the Headmaster, Mr. J. C. Dent, M.A., in placing at our disposal the spacious and well-warmed gymnasium. No party could fail to be a success in such a venue. As to the party itself, what needs to be said Tea, conjuror, games, presents from the Christmas Tree The children's faces registered delight. Mr. R. Simpson amused the whole assembly with a clever conjuring and ventriloquial entertainment. These League functions necessitate much hard work behind the scenes and thanks are due to Mr. J. Boughey, our indefatigable Hon. Secre tary and his band of lady and gentlemen helpers who effaced themselves to ensure a real treat for the kiddies and before the singing of the National Anthem, Major E. Montague Jones, O.B.E., spoke a few appropriate words emphasizing the work of the Ypres League in one word Remembrance." T. R. F. PRESENTATION OF UNION JACK. A handsome Union Jack has been given to the London County Committee through the generosity of Capt. G. E. de Trafford, M.C., to whom our grateful thanks are due, and also for his many other gifts on behalf of the work of the League in the London Area. Arrangements are being made for this Flag to be presented at a special parade to be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 24th, in Hyde Park, just previous to the Empire Parade, at which it is hoped Royalty will be present. Full particulars will be forwarded on application to the Honorary Secretary, London County Com mittee, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, W.i A successful dance, organized by the London County Committee, was held at the Veterans' Club, Holborn, on February 27th, and as many

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