THE YPRES TIMES 26 EMBROIDERED BADGES. These badges can be supplied at 4s. each, post free. A considerable number have already been sold, and we are delighted to hear that the badges have given entire satisfaction to our members who have received them. Applications to the Secretary. 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. l^d. (pin or stud, whichever is desired). Obtainable from Secretary, Ypres League, 20, Orchard Street, London, W.l. LONDON COUNTY COMMITTEE. Informal Gatherings. At the season's first meeting at the Bedford Head Hotel on October 17th, we enjoyed a very- interesting and instructive lecture on The Navy of To-day and its Historical Background," delivered by Commander The Hon. S. M. A. J. Hay, O.B.E., R.N., through the kindness of the Navy League. A full house attended the first Steak Supper on November 21st, over which the. London County Committee Chairman, Major E. Montague Jones, O.B.E., M.A., presided. It was a very happy band that filled the four long tables and full justice was done to the excellent meal supplied by mine host of the Bedford Head Hotel. After supper, a musical programme was provided by members present, Messrs. Evenden, Hanser, Payne, John Boughey and Captain- Peabody led the Community singing. Mr« It 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. YPRES LEAGUE TIE. Dark shade of cornflower blue relieved by a narrow gold stripe. In good quality silk. Price 3/6d., post free. Obtainable from Secretary, Ypres League, 20, Orchard Street, London, W.i. BURNING OF THE CLOTH HALL 1915. A few remaining coloured prints now in stock are being offered to our members at the reduced rate of is. each, post free. Since further copies are unobtainable we would advise those interested to make their purchase without delay. Thompson gave us some recitations, including an amusing burlesque on how our Hon. Secretary went home after the 5th Army O.C.A. Barrack Supper. As one of the rank and file of the Ypres League, Mr. Schlienger paid tribute to the hard work put in by our Chairman, Major Montague Jones, and said how pleased we were to have his company. The happy evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem. The December gathering took the form of a variety entertainment, very kindly organised by Mr. O. Mears of Headquarters, and we congratulate him on having procured artistes of such high standard comedians, vocalists, jugglers and dancers were all deserving of the enthusiastic reception accorded them by the large assembly, and the whole show was readily in keeping with the close approach of the festive season. We cannot conclude our reference to this particular re-union without expressing our most grateful thanks to Mr. Mears who, it will be remembered, has generously provided the

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