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YPRES
THE YPRES TIMES
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YPRES LEAGUE REUNIONS.
The Committee of the Ypres League have
decided to organize evening reunions at some
suitable hall in London, on anniversary dates of
certain famous battles. It is hoped that the
first of these reunions will take place on June 7th
(anniversary of the Battle of Messines). Ad
mission will be free and by ticket only.
Particulars will be sent in due course to all
those interested.
Apply Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker
Street, London, W.i, enclosing ijd. stamp.
YPRES LEAGUE BADGE.
The design of the badgea lion guarding a
portcullis gaterepresents the British Army
defending the Salient, which was the gate to the
Channel Ports.
The badge, herewith reproduced, is brilliantly
enamelled with silver finish. Price 2s., post
free 2s. ijd. (pin or stud, whichever is desired).
Applications should be addressed to the Secre
tary, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, London,
W.i.
SERVICE HERALDRY.
Arrangements have been made by which
members of the Ypres League, on payment of
3s. registration fee, can have an exclusive design
submitted to them embodying a record of their
own war service. This will be sent free of any
further charge, unless they desire, upon approval
of the design, to have it reproduced in enamelled
colours on a Shield. The price of the latter will
be 2is. the Shields to be mounted on ebonized
wood panels, 4 in. by 5 in. In return for the
3s. fee, however, the design will consist of a
coloured pencil sketch and will bear the number
given to it in the Roll of Service Shields. The
shields are proving popular among our American
members.
WREATHS.
Arrangements are made by the Ypres League
to place wreaths for relatives on the graves of
British soldiers situated in France and Belgium,
at the following times of the year
EASTER, ARMISTICE DAY, CHRISTMAS.
The wreaths may be composed of natural
flowers, laurel, or holly, and can be bought at-
the following prices12s. 6d., 15s. 6d., and 20s.,
according to the size and quality of the wreath.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAR GRAVES.
The Ypres League has made arrangements^
whereby it is able to supply photographs (nega
tive, and one print, post-card size, unmounted)
of graves situated in the Ypres Salient, and in
the Hazebrouck and Armentières areas, at the
price of 1 os. each.
All applications for photographs should be sent
to the Secretary, together with remittance, giving
the regimental particulars of the soldier, name of
cemetery, and number of plot, row and grave.
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Leading Hotel for Comfort
and Quality.
Completely Renovated.
Running Water. Bathrooms.
Moderate Terms. Garage.
Patronized by The Ypres League.
