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Fifth Battle.
Lieut. Frost and Rfm. Green met Pte. Butt
and Major Alderson at Woodcote and receiving
6 shots won 4/3. Alderson made a famous
remark on the 10th tee, butno, we won't give
him away. Pte. Boon and Lieut. Stewart
played Lieut. Birrell and Capt. Rae on Purley
Downs the Scots meant to put up a dour
fight but Boon and Stewart had other views and
won 5/4. Up to this point every match had been
played well up to programme timea matter
of congratulation on the part of the Adjutant
who recognises that either the members have
a greater consideration for him or wind up
Sixth and Final Battle.
Both sides spent a little time sharpening their
niblicks before the Adjutant could get them to
fix a date for the final which was played on
Wednesday, 24th July. By this date the Chair
man of the Branch had gone abroad (on leave of
course) so the Captain of Woodcote Park,
himself a Wipers Member, took the match and
reported as follows: We are rather proud
that this Club has provided all the finalists for
the second year in succession our men are very
keen so we hope they may keep on doing it.
The entry of 76 players was very encouraging,
and the Bombardier may well feel that it was
more than usually worth while inaugurating
such a competition." Unfortunately for every
body else, the four finalists have been winning
all round and all had reductions in handicap
since the start. Having seen the play I am sure
the strongest pairs reached the last stage and
the stronger pair won. Frost and Green
beating Boon and Stewarta thoroughly de
served success particularly after running-up last
year. Boon and Stewart will be heard of again
for they are very keen and great triers.
Autumn Golf Meeting.
The weather excelled itself on September 24th
when we held our Autumn Golf Meeting and
played for the Tenth Wipers Cup. It was not
merely bad or only rough a driving rain and gale
from the very start reduced an already small entry
of 26 down to 18, but the eighteen braved the
elements although only 10 actually finished.
Under these very difficult conditions the back
marker, Bombardier E. A. R. Burden playing
from scratch, won the Cup with the score of 5
down which was an extremely good performance
on such a day.
The Purley Downs Club extended the usual
hospitality and the dripping players were
reinforced for the supper by several other
members who were UDable to get down to play
so that a very cheery evening was spent.
Five players qualified as runners-up with the
return of 7 down and Captain B. A. Forster
secured the second sweep by the best return on
the last nine holes.
The Adjutant.
C ORRESPONDENGE.
Peterborough,
Ontario.
The Secretary, June 13th, 1935.
Ypres League.
Dear Sir,
My annual subscription being due this month,
I have pleasure to enclose the usual remittance.
I have also had in mind your membership
campaign in celebration of the King's Jubilee
and although it is rather difficult to interest
eligible candidates at this distance, it is a great
pleasure to add at least one member whose
application form and subscription I enclose. It
is my hope that in the course of time others
may be encouraged to join.
The Ypres Timesof which I treasure
every copy since the first issue, is practically
our only link, out here, with old times and
comradeships and I would not miss it for any
thing.
Have you ever considered issuing binders in
which to file them
Long life to the League
Yours very truly,
B.O.
Highgate, N.6.
The Secretary, August 13th, 1935.
Ypres League,
Dear Sir,
I should be glad if you would forward me
some membership forms of the League and any
literature you may have describing the aims and
objects. I think I can obtain at least one new
member, and if I had some forms I might hear
of some other people who would like to join.
You will see from your records that I myself
am a Life Member of long standing. I think it
is an excellent thing to keep the spirit of the
Salient and to join the League is certainly the
best way to do it.
Yours faithfully,
C. E. P.
Hartford,
Conn., U.S.A.
Dear Sir, August 14th, 1935.
I am very much pleased to send you the
enclosed application for membership together
with a money order for five shillings.
It has been a little difficult in finding recruits
in these parts, but you can rest assured that I
am always on the alert for new members. I was
in casual conversation with Doctorwhen
he was treating me for a badly sprained back
and the subject of the war and Ypres arose
and (without any loss of time) the Ypres League.
This application and cash is the result.
What pleases me most is that the new member
is being enrolled during the Jubilee year, and
indeed I should have been much disappointed had
I failed to respond to our esteemed Patron's
appeal. With kindest regards and all good
wishes for the League.
Yours faithfully,
L. E. P. F.
