THE YPRES TIMES
7
E. S. (Lerwick.)I have your letter concerning the financial position of the Ypres Times. It
would be most unfortunate if the issue of the paper should have to be restricted in any way, and I
earnestly hope that this course will not be found to be necessary. The articles and photographs never
lack interest and I have no hesitation in saying that I value the receipt of the Times more than that
of any other periodical.
It is also much appreciated by an Old Contemptible in my congregation, who would be quite
unable to afford to subscribe to it. I wish that I were in a position to send you a substantial contribution,
but circumstances demand that I send you only £i. This, however, is done with entire cheerfulness,
and I trust that you will be able to gather together quite a satisfactory Maintenance Fund.
W. P. (Pluckley).I enclose a cheque for the sum of One Guinea. I wish with all my heart that
I could send more, but the general depression unfortunately affects all of us and times are hard. So
pray forgive the smallness of the contribution.
A. R. T. (London, W.8).I respond to your letter of Ypres Day. I beg to enclose a small cheque
for £5 5s. towards the establishment of an Ypres Times Maintenance Fund. I wish it could be more.
Certainly, the Ypres Journal is very interesting, and although I never served actually in the Salient
myself, my brother was killed in October, 1914, near Menin with the 7th Division. I am very glad
to be a Life Member.
G. H. (Burnley).I do not wonder that the expenses connected with the Ypres Times Fund are
depleted and I am only too glad to send you a tiny cheque. How much I wish I could help more,
especially as our older son was killed at Ypres, and the younger one wounded three times and killed
near Béthune. The Ypres Times is of great interest to me and I hope you can carry it on.
Lieut.-Colonel L. W. H. (Gorleston).Thank you for your letter of Ypres Day, 1931. Such an
excellent appeal cannot be made in vain. I enclose a small donation for One Guinea with my thanks
and best wishes.
L. L. W. (Edgsley). I am very sorry to hear that the Ypres Times needs support. I have my
son, who is out of work, and draws no dole. He draws 8s. pension for disablement, and I am sending
you 10/- for the Appeal Fund. I am sorry to think I cannot send more. I remain, yours truly, Mother.
Mrs. L. H. C. (Toronto).I am glad to send the enclosed cheque for £20 towards the establishment
of a Ypres Times Maintenance Fund, and trust that you will succeed in obtaining the amount required to
continue the publication of the Ypres Times for very many years to come. It is the strongest link left
to those so far separated as we are from the land that holds what was nearest and dearest to many of us
Hoping there will be a very generous response to this appeal.
All contributions, no matter how small, will be very gratefully received by the
Committee, and should be addressed to the Secretary, Ypres Times Maintenance Fund,
9, Baker Street, London, W.l.
A special service will be held at Ypres on Sunday, June 5th, 1932, two days before
Messines Day, for the purpose of unveiling any memorials in the Church.
The 5th Division are presenting a banner to the Church, and the Second Army
Memorial will be unveiled amongst others. Sixteen places are still available for those
who wish to present Colours. General Sir Charles Harington, G.B.E., etc., has signified
his intention of being present, and it is hoped that The Lord Bishop of London may
also attend.
Further details will be given in the April edition of the Ypres Times, but those
who attended last year's commemoration of Messines Day can recall the value of such
a ceremony. We trust that all units and individuals concerned will take this opportunity
to attend the special service.
Arrangements for travel and accommodation should be made through the Secretary,
Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, London, W.i.
Sir Charles Harington has kindly consented to present the prizes in the Ypres
British School on Monday, June 6th.