SMOKING CONCERT
Thursday, October 27th, 1932
THE YPRES TIMES
93
INFORMAL GATHERINGS.
We beg to express our sincere thanks to all
who have so ably assisted the work of the Branch
during the past quarter which made the Gather
ings so successful, and grateful thanks are due to
those who have made a regular attendance.
These Informals help so much to extend the
spirit of comradeship and goodwill towards one
another, so badly needed in these difficult times,
and it is the League's great endeavour to main
tain this fine fellowship.
Two of the last quarter's Gatherings were of an
entirely impromptu nature, and it was very
pleasing to discover so much talent among those
who offered their services.
The variety programme on May 19th was
kindly provided by Mr. O. Mears, of Head
quarters, and he is*deserving of the Committee's
congratulations on having procured such
splendid artistes, and we hope that he may feel
disposed to give us another evening's entertain
ment next winter. Also on the same occasion,
Mr. F. G. Richardson, a member of St. Dunstan's,
gave us an exceedingly inspiring talk on the
work of that organization. His remarks were
closely followed by all present, and it was very
gratifying to learn that such good work was
being done for our blinded brothers. At the
conclusion of his interesting discourse, a collec
tion was made for the benefit of St. Dunstan's.
The London County Committee are now
busily engaged in preparing the next season's
programmes, and they look forward to renewed
support from members and friends. Those
wishing to offer their services should send their
names to Mr. J. Boughey who will be pleased to
send fixture dates for selection.
Invitations to the Gatherings will be sent to
any friends whose names and addresses are
submitted by members.
The Photograph Album is nearing com
pletion and will shortly be on view at the
Informals.
It is the intention of the London County Com
mittee to go out strongly for the recruiting prize
offered by Headquarters, but this is only possible
by individual support, and it is up to each of us
to help to achieve this object.
The Tenth Annual Smoking Concert is being
held on Thursday, October 27th, 1932, at the
Caxton Hall, Caxton Street, Victoria Street,
S.W.i, at 7.30 p.m., and as on former occasions,
we want a record function, and earnestly request
support from all London members. The success
ful attendance in the past has fully justified the
heavy preliminary work necessary in the
organization of the Concert, so we expect
another Full Houseon October 27th.
Details will be announced in the next October
edition of the Ypres Times, and notices will
appear in the Press.
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.
YPRES LEAGUE TIE.
At the request of the majority of our members
we have been pleased to produce the tie in better
quality silk and in a darker shade of cornflower
blue relieved by a narrow gold stripe. The
price is 3s. 6d. post free, and all members of the
League should possess one.
Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League,
9, Baker Street, London, W.i.
PLEASE RESERVE THIS DATE.
THE TENTH ANNUAL REUNION
(Organized by the London County Committee)
will be held on
at 7.30 p.m.
Caxton Hall, Caxton St., Victoria Street, S.W.I
A record attendance is anticipated, and
members are requested to give their kind support.
Full particulars will appear in the next
(October) edition of The Ypres Times.
