THE YPRES TIMES THE BRITISH TOURING SERVICE Manager—Mr. P. VYNER 10, Station Square Representative and Life Member, ARRAS Ypres League (P.-de-C.) France 30 PURLEY BRANCH. The Autumn Golf Meeting took place on Wednesday, October 4th, at Purley Downs Golf Club, when the members competed for the Sixth Wipers Cup, kindly presented by Cap tain B. A. Forster. It was a beautiful afternoon when Bom bardier E. A. R. Burden and his partner, led off at 2 p.m. Fairly rapid fire was kept up from them until 4 p.m., when the 29th and last competitor went off. The Competition was against Bogey, and Bombdr. Burden (handicap 4) with a return of one-up and a very consistent round won the prize, and a very popular win it was. Pte. E. S. Butt (handicap 2) and Lieut. J. V. Lind say (handicap 9) with a return of "all square" tied second. The supper which followed at the Club House was the usual cheery affair and after the presentation of prizes, the winner and the two seconds were called on in turn to explain how it was done. After which the two mem bers who failed to put in their cards were called on for the same thing and satisfied the gathering Somehow A great many stories were told before the party finally dispersed in high spirits and vowing that there always should be an Autumn Meeting in future. Memorial Service. A contingent of 42 members from the Purley Branch attended the Memorial Service held at St. Mark's Church, Purley, on Sunday, November 5th. The organizers of the service were kind enough to reserve for us accommodation and gave us the privilege of leaving the Church before the general public this year. There was a good congregation and we were treated to a very fine service by the Rev. L. Arting- stall. SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH. Ten thousand poppy leaves fell from the roof of the Sheffield City Hall on Saturday night, the 11th November, each leaf represent ing a Sheffield life given in the Great War. A large Union Jack was hoisted above the platform. A cross, on which hung Flanders poppies, was raised in front, and a white pro jection light was focussed in front of it. From behind the Union Jack came the solemn tones of the organ playing Mackenzie's "Benedictus." This was an act of devotion at a Festival of Remembrance, organised by theSheffield and District Joint Council of Ex-Servicemen's Associations and in which the Sheffield Branch of the Ypres League and Chesterfield Members took part. The festival began in thought, inspired by- one minute's silence. Then, while Regimental marches were played, standard bearers pro ceeded to the platform followed by representa tives of all the Associations concerned. The Bishop of Sheffield delivered a simple prayer, the Band, each member of which was dressed to represent a different unit, played a Military overture, and Lieut.-General C. P. Deedes (Col. Commandant, King's Own York shire Light Infantry) followed with an address. After the singing of Ketelby's "Sanctury of the Heart" by Miss Gladys Havenhand, with the band and organ, War-time choruses were taken up with zest by the audience. The Toe H Lamp of Maintenance was lighted by the Bishop, then a brief silence was shattered by the roll of drums and the "Last Rost," the "Reveille" and finally, "Abide with Me." This was Sheffield's devotion to memory. In conclusion the writer wishes to thank those of our Members who so kindly supported him on the platform, and trusts that if a similar Festival is arranged next year, that he may rely on their co-operation again. (P S.Someone was terribly "flat" on the writer's left, during the singing of the Choruses, and any efforts taken to rectify this nuisance pending next year's efforts will be greatly appreciated.) Jack Wilkinson (Capt.). Cars for Hire, with British Driver Guides Tours Arranged

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