7 SEPTEMBER 1918, Page 1

The, enemy has accelerated his withdrawal from the Lys salient,

having no reserves to spare for this sector. On Friday week we re- entered Bailleul. On Saturday we reoccupied Mount Kemmel. On Tuesday we regained Wulterihein, while further south our men

attacked and drove the enemy out of Richebourg St. Vaaat, and cleared the road to Estaires, which we occupied. On Wednesday British troops were approaching. Neuve Chapelle and Laventie, and were within two miles of ArmentiOrett