THE YPRES TIMES 187
The King."
The Silent Toast.
C.O.'s Pow-wow.
Attack led by Capt. Vernon Lee, M.C.
Consolidation.
Counter-Attack
Our Gallant Allies," by Our Bombardier
Fraternization
The C.O.," by Another
Mopping-up Parties* 2300 hours
(Signed) G. Carr, Major,
G.S.O., X (acting, unpaid).
The speeches, which were generally not of a
serious nature, started by the C.O., in his
Pow-wow. Bombardier E. A. R. Burden pro
posed the toast of the visitors, to which Brevet
Colonel B. L. Evans and Capt. G. E. de Trafford
replied.
Major H. G. Harris proposed the last toast of
the evening, The C.O." All these speeches
were excellently rendered and contributed very-
much to the evening's success and entertain
ment.
The following rations were a credit to the
cookhouse
RATIONS.
Horses doovers
Gippo
Two-eyed steak
Bully
Afters
Mouse-bait
Caffyooly
The Hon. Secretary of the Branch (Major
Graham Carr) was able to report a substantial
increase in membership since the beginning of
the year and a further number joined up during
the course of the dinner.
General arrangements were very well carried
out and proceedings terminated with Auld
Lang Syne and the company- then executed
a very orderly retreat.
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE INFORMAL
GATHERINGS.
We are glad to report good attendances at the
first three gatherings of the year, which proves
that the great interest in the League is increasing.
The object of these meetings is to provide a
reunion for members and friends who thoroughly
enjoy a chat over their experiences in the Salient
and other parts of the front, and in so doing they
are able to renew old acquaintances. We hope
that many will take advantage of these reunions
and make them more widely known, and if any
member cares to send the name and address of
a friend wishing to attend a gathering the
Secretary would be very grateful.
It is a pleasure for us to make special comment
in respect of one of our elderly lady members,
a regular patronizer of these reunions, and she
makes the long journey by coach from Tring,
which means that home is not reached again
until the early hours of the morning. Another
member writes from Australia and reminds us
of the happy times he has spent at the Informals
in London, at which he met many old comrades.
These instances show how much is thought of the
gatherings at home and overseas, which is
indeed a great encouragement to the Committee.
Among all the kind friends who have helped
during the past quarter, we wish to convey our
grateful thanks to Mrs. Heap, who gave us such
an excellent programme at the January Meeting
to Mr. E. P. Johnson, of Ealing, who arranged
the February programme thoroughly enjoyed
by all present and to Mr. W. G. Foster, in spite
of exceedingly short notice, organized a very-
successful evening. Please book the dates for
the next quarter (see page 176). April 9th a
programme is being arranged by Mr. E. G. Holmes.
On May 14th we expect to hear some talent from
the Gunners," and on June 4th a musical
entertainment will be provided by a friend.
ALDERSHOT TATTOO.
The suggestion has been made that some
members of the League might like to visit the
Tattoo in June. Will all interested kindly
communicate with Mr. E. Glover (member
London County Committee), 191, Lansdowne
Road, Tottenham, N.17, who will be pleased
to give the information about the party visit.
DANCE.
The London County Committee have again,
at the request of members, made arrangements
for another dance which will take place at the
1st City of London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers
(T.A.), Handel Street, Russell Square, W.C.i,
on Thursday, April 16th, at 7.30 p.m.
The hall is capable of holding at least 250,
so we hope to have the pleasure to see a large
gathering of members and their friends.
The Vernon Dance Players Band has been
engaged for the evening. Tickets are is. 6d.
each, and can be obtained from the Hon.
Secretary, London County Committee, Ypres
League, 9, Baker Street, London, W. 1
