ANNUAL MEETING
THE
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, APRIL 20th, 1933
Bedford Head Hotel, Maiden Lane, Strand,
Informal Gatherings
BEDFORD HEAD HOTEL,
Maiden Lane, Strand, W.C.2
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THE YPRES TIMES
Concert Party in the persons of these particular
supportersour old and extremely versatile
friend, Mr. W. B. Steele, of Immortal Bard
fame our humorous songster, Mr. C. A. Payne
Mr. W. G. Foster, our inimitable tenor Mr. A.
Hanser, our recently discovered baritone and
Mrs. Furner, our worthy accompanist.
The Committee would like to take this oppor
tunity of thanking all friends for their kind
support at these Monthly Gatherings, and trust
to see ever increasing numbers during the coming
months. Those of you who have been absent
of lateplease make a special eflort to come
along next time. Be sure we miss you.
On April 20th next we anticipate the pleasure
of a programme by the 85th Club, and arrange
ments regarding the May and June gatherings
are in hand and the programmes will be
announced in due course. We earnestly request
members to support us not only with their
presence, but by encouraging those interested to
join the League as full members. A. R. F.
THE CHILDREN'S ANNUAL XMAS PARTY.
The Annual Children's Party, organized by
the London County Committee of the Ypres
League, was held this year on January 14th
last, and as in former years, proved an immense
success.
Thanks to the generosity of the Governors of
the Westminster City School, their large hall
was again placed at our disposal for the occasion
which was transformed into a riot of colour by
the many willing enthusiasts working a little
overtime the night previously. The earlier
arrivals among the youngsters lost no time in
making full use of the amount of space at their
disposal, and very soon were indulging in all
manner of games, many of which had certainly
not been allowed for in the original programme.
It was good to watch these radiantly happy
children, and as the hour for tea approached the
building could have been easily located at some
distance by the hilarious shouting and laughter
of some 140 of these youngsters. Tea was
launched by the volunteer assistants (now
working at top pressure) and was followed by
more games and music. The latter was supplied
by the Enfield Orchestral Society, kindly
provided by Mrs. Peabody, and was thoroughly
appreciated by all present. For over an hour
the entertainer amused and mystified his young
and keenly interested audience with his
amazingly clever conjuring, ventriloquism and
silhouette throwing, and to end a most happy
evening, Father Christmas parked his
reindeer outfit near Victoria Station and,
assisted by Harlequin, who had for the moment
forgotten his Columbine, distributed the gifts
from a heavily-laden Christmas Tree.
Cordial thanks are extended to Mrs. Peabody,
and Mr. Don Craggs for providing the splendid
musical and entertainment items, to Captain H.
D. Peabody for generous services once again in
the arduous role of Father Christmas, and last
but not least, to the many willing helpers who
so kindly gave their valuable time and services
and to whom the great success of the function
was largely due.
of the
will take place on
at the
W.C.2,
at 7 p.m.
The business will be to receive the Report of
the London County Committee for the past year
and to elect the Committee for the ensuing year.
Members are earnestly requested to attend, and
the Committee will be glad to receive any
suggestions to further the interests of the League
in the London area. Should any members have
proposals to make, will they please forward them
to the Hon. Secretary, London County Com
mittee, Ypres League, at 20, Orchard Street, W.i
prior to the date of the above meeting.
LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE
These will be held at the
on
THURSDAY, APRIL 20th, 1933.
(Programme by the 85th Club)
THURSDAY, MAY 18th, 1933.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15th, 1933.
From 7 to 10 p.m.
Members and friends are earnestly requested to
support these Monthly Gatherings, not only by
their own presence, but by advertising them
amongst their friends.
Particulars will be sent to any friend on the
name and address being supplied, and members
are urged to help all they can in this direction.
Ladies cordially invited.