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A new arm of the Government, the Department of Economic Affairs was estab- lished at the regular session of the Legislature in 1945. Functions of the Depart- ment, according to the Authorizing Act, were to "further and encourage orderly industrial, economic and social development for the betterment of the people of the Province in accordance with the principles and requirements of a democracy". The chief concern of the Department is to institute and further proposals for the development of the Provincial economy, and to serve as a co-ordinating agency for all departments of the Government and to administer several statutes since as- signed to it.

^ The Rental Control Board maintains offices in both Edmonton and Calgary to administer the Rental Control Act. The Board's purpose is to arbitrate any disagreements which landlords and tenants are unable to settle themselves. Board hearings are held at Edmonton and Calgary and at various other centres throughout the Province. Every encouragement is given to both landlord and tenant to settle the disagreement themselves, but where all efforts fail, a de- cision is rendered by the Board. The Department is represented in Southern Alberta by the Southern Area Office, situated in Calgary.

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Number Fifty-Four EDMONTON, ALBERTA Janziary, 195S

EDITORIAL Namao Army Centre Named Griesbach BarraAs NOTE; We are very pleased to publish this guest Great Soldier's Memory Honored editorial from His Grace, the Archbishop Honouring the memory of a famed Ed-montoa of Regina, Col. M. C. O'Neil, O.B.E., M.M. military figure, the late Maj.-Gen. W. A. 'Bfflv* This is a policy we have followed out on Griesbach, the extensive army ordnance centra numerous occasions and all our guests to under construction at the northern outskirts of the this department have made welcome and city, near Namao, is to be named Griesbach Bar- timely comment on matters regarding our racks, Western Ar-my Command announced last soldierly and civilian welfare. The follow- October. ing, our readers will agree, is particularly The ordnance depot, for which contracts have apt at this moment. Editor. been called totalling $4,000,000, will form a com- plete military site with 136 houses, huge supply A newspciper editor, finding that he had to fill warehouses, an R.C.E.M.E. workshop, and a. central up space in his evening edition, set up the Ten heating plant. The centre will occupy a half-section Commandments and ran them without any editorial of land at the city limits, 137 Avenue. The following appeared on the editorial page comment. A couple of days later he received a letter of the Edmonton. Journal and we more than agree: from a suscriber. It read: "Cancel my subscription. it says: "federal defence authorities have taken a You are getting too personal." The present writer step which will have the immediate and unanimous hopes that he will not be too personal in what approval of the people of Edmonton. One ca.rv.or imagine a more fitting choice." follows. Grissbach Barracks From many points of view the fans of western In deciding to name the huge Namao arrav Canada enjoyed a very successful and entertaining centre in. honor of the late Major-General W. A. year of football. Enthusiasm on the prairies struck Griesbach, federal defence authorities have taken a step which will have the immediate and unanimous an all high level; crowd attendance and gate receipts approval of the people of Edmonton. One cannot exceeded those of previous years and visions of a imagine a more fitting choice. Grey Cup were not too fantastic. General Griesbach, who died in 1945, is perhaps best known militarily in Edmonton as the officer Now the expensive tarpaulin of Toronto's who formed the famous 49th Battalion during Varsity Stadium has been. rolled up ready to protect world War I and took it overseas, where it gained the turf that will next year be the scene of another an enviable record. The general himself, had al- classic; the Grey Cup rests in the nation's capital ready fought in the South African War, and his military career in the first world war was a most after an absence of some years; at home, western distinguished one. He responded to his country's fans and executives refuse to be down-hearted or call once again during World War II, when he was discouraged a.nd are actively engaged in laying the inspector-general of the army in western Canada. foundations for "next year's" champions. The general's services to community and nation were tar from confined to the military spheres. A Such enthusiasm is to be commended. Sport pioneer westerner and a prominent barrister here plays a vital role in the life of any community. for many years, he "became the "boy" mavor of Sports are good and should be maintained. But Edmonton at the age of 29, and; when 44 was ap- have you ever thought of this? What an achieve- pointed to the Canadian senate, where he served ment it would be if we were able to muster but a for 23 years. His distinguished career in so man? fraction of such enthusiasm for another team that fields_ and his forthright manner of living ana down through the years has been "carrying the ball" speaking, will live long in many memories, both here in a much more important game where the stakes are. and farther afield. infinitely higher! You know the team; you were General Griesbach richly deserved the honor members@the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. which has now been accorded his name. Indeed. many will wonder whether this country has HOT There should bs little need to emphasize the bean somewhat remiss in honoring its contemporary fact that we are living- in tlie midst of tremendous military leaders thus, while they are still alive, ft events which crowd fast on one another. Perhaps is not too late yet to remedy the omission in respect never before in history have the days been charged to some. with so much explosive force to shake and shape the world in which we live. To what extent you and I may be abis to 'sha-oe the future is not for me Guard of Honour to predict. This much, however, can be said. The The visit of Royalty to Canada and Edmonton, was heralded with. much fanfare and hard work. support and enthusiasm that you lend to your regi- Preparations for receirtion, visits, etc., were planned ment, either as a reserve member or an a.ctive old- timer is a contribution that cannot be measured by upner brass in all walks of life, with the ulti- in terms of sacrifice. mate thought "of nothing but the best." The hononr of representing the Militia in Edmonton was dele- Your team still needs you and whatever support gated to the Loyal Eddies. Members were drawn you can give it. So far, your league standing needs from outlying companies and the garrison. The no apology. Don't forget that there will be more intensity of training resulted in a guard that onlv games to come@and also@ the Re-union, Saturday required the famous "Busby" and Windsor Palace January 5th, 1952. to complete the picture. January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER ROYAL TOUR Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh make dignified bat friendly tour of Canada. Arduou* Royal Duty performed in Regal and Gracious Manner.

Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Brig. Walsh led his troops, followed by the blue from their arrival Monday, October 8th, at Dorval pennant of the 27th Brigade, then the Rifle Bat- airport at Montreal until reaching Vancouver Island talion, with rifles at the trail. Then the Highland and their return and final departure from New- Battalion, to the tune of "Bonnie Dundee", a foundland were subjected to all the vagaries the favorite of the Princess. Finally, the First Infantry weather of our Fall climate could produce, but the Battalion, including companies of the Loyal Ed- reception they received wnether in remote hamlet monton Regiment and the Royal Hamilton Light or booming thriving city, East or West, and yes, Infantry, with the poppy berets, completing the South of the border, was decidedly warm and sin- biggest peace time inspection ever held in Canada. The inspection, favored by brilliant weather, cere. The tour did much, we believe, to allow our was watched by 45,000 persons. citizens the opportunity of showing their strong In the evening at the official state dinner the feeling of loyalty to their Highnesses, who are the Princess made her first speech, speaking in English symbol of that flexible but -strong faith we all have and French, in replying to the official welcome by in our Commonwealth. Premier Duplessis. We know they have taken back with them the At Ottawa, on Thursday, October llth, the re- knowledge that the various races and creeds which ception party included the Governor-General and make up the population of this vast country of ours Lady Alexander, the Prime Minister and Mrs. St. have a common allegiance in the crown, the apex Laurent and the Mayor of Ottawa. Included in the of the sentiments binding our diversified countries ceremonies was a trip on the Ottawa River, a visit in unity in the Commonwealth. to the House of Commons and the State Ball. After After arrival at Dorval, where they inspected the ball the couple left for a swing- around the the guard of honour, they were taken by limousine shores of Lake Ontario and arrived in Toronto late to Montreal where they boarded the Royal train for Friday afternoon. Canada's official welcome in the ancient city of In the morning they visited the Royal Military Quebec. College at Kingston and the R.C.A.F. air station. In a ceremony of inspiring beauty, Quebec, on at Trenton in the afternoon and then the R.C.A.F. Tuesday, October 9th, surrendered to Princess for the first time flew the Royal couple from Elizabeth, in the lee of the cliffs climbed, by Wolfe Trenton to Toronto. to make French-Canada British. Thirty thousand shrieking school children in the This historic spot where the Princess' mother Canadian National Exhibition grandstand and just and father landed in 1939 for their triumphant tour as many in the grounds outside on Saturday, Oc- of Canada was again splendidly and lavishly decor- tober 13th, kept Toronto's wild welcome to the ated for the visitors. The Royal train pulled in Royal couple flying high. smoothly and the crowd waited expectantly until In their drive through the streets the tempo of the Royal couple stepped off to be received by the near hysterical welcome of Friday night was Lieut.-Governor Gaspard Fauteux and Mrs Fauteux, maintained. Loyal, Royal Toronto pulled out all Premier Maurice Duplessis and Mayor Lucien Borne the stops. The band of Toronto's 48th Highlanders of Quebec and Mrs. Borns. During the ceremony played a welcome on the steps of the City Hall. the guns boomed out their 21-gun salute. On Sunday, October 14th, church, service was The day's ceremonies included inspection of attended at the Anglican Church at Niagara Falls, several units on the parade ground of the Quebec the Duke reading the lesson. Later they viewed citadel. The Princess, accompanied by the Duke, and explored the Falls in all their Fall splendor. inspected the Chaudiere Regiment of which she is At Windsor, Canada, the Princess and Prince Colon; 1-in-Chief. from Windsor, England, received an international In the city a Paratroop Company of the 1st welcome for the Americans crossing from Detroit Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, was on hand to helped to swell the crowds. Protocol denied official assist the police in controlling the good natured American army participation and unofficial band crowd; and a guard of honour from this famous and Veterans' organizations put on some unusual regiment was inspected on arrival. The Royal Cana- demonstrations. dian Air Force trumpsters sounded a clarion wel- At Brantford, Ontario, as at many other places, Canada's Indians, as well as other citizens, -made come. The day also provided a fine military spectacle presentations not only to the Princess and the Duke for the Princess and her husband when Her Royal but also to their children. Highness reviewed the 27th Canadian Infantry Winnipeg, Manitoba, saw the beginning of the Brigade on the Plains of Abraham, then in a state Western phase of the tour, and while the weather of readiness to proceed to Europe to join Gen. @was definitely chilly the reception by the West- Eisenhower's European Defence Force, and where erners was of the warmest. The Princess remarked they now constitute part of that force. it was "a bit nippy," as she stepped off the train. 'This brings to mind the fact that the King, her This chill in the air caused the Princess to wear father, during the war years in England inspected a full-length Canadian Mink coat, the one the every Canadian formation and again reviewed them Canadian people gave her as a wedding gift in before they left for the Fronts in the Mediterranean November, 1947. and European areas. Regina was the point of entry for wheat grow- The Princess, accompanied by her husband, took ing Saskatchewan to show their boisterous welcome. the salute from a dais standing under a blue Mayor Garnett Menzies of Regina handed the canopy, with Defence Minister Claxton behind Princess a voucher for 500 bushels of wheat or its them. cash equivalent of $2 a bushel. THE FORTY-NINER January, 1952 Princess Elizabeth, Duke of Edinburgh rehearsing players for the Saturday's lacross game which was the climax to a good day-long schedule. and Family On Sunday the Princess and Prince attended Christ Church Cathedral at Vancouver, the Duke reading the lesson, while 1,500 crowded the church as 5,000 followed the service from outside through loudspeakers. Victoria, Vancouver Island, by reputation the most British of any Canadian city, gave the youn"- visitors the warmest and most loyal of welcomes.0 , rrom the moment, they stepped ashore from the destroyer Crusader late Sunday afternoon the thousands of this community felt thev had two peopfe of their own with them. ^ After this visit the Princess and Prince headed otf to Eagle Crest Lodge, 100 miles north of Vic- toria, for a three-day holiday of complete rest. after this tour of 81 days visiting hamlets, town.' and cities across Canada. Following the three days rest. the tour was resumed towards Nanaimo, short stops being mad-* ta various places. Here the reception was no less a display of loyalty and goodwill than those of larger centres. _ From here the destroyer Crusader aa-aiii re- eaT "d@ vlsitors for return t<> the mainland and Entraining at Vancouver the return across the mountains tor Edmonton saw eager crowds at all @tatwas where a chance might be had of sighting- tne Princess and the Duke. Edson saw the station jammed bv 3,00'0 people from the town and district, where'for the short stay a reception committee of Mayor and citizens greeted the Royal pair, a bouquet being presented as was usually the case throughout the tour. It was estimated a quarter-million people had gatnered_ at several vantage points in Edmonton this capital city of Alberta; and when Princess E izabeth radiant and smiling and her tall handsome husband, Pnnce Philip, stepped off the train to he welcomed by the reception committee thev were accorded a fine welcome. Hon. George Prudham, tor the senior government, presented Hon. J J -^M' ^P^^-governor, Premier Manning Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh and Mayor Sid Parsons, 49er. This was a memorable day in Edmonton's his- with their children@Prince Charlet and Princess tory only matched by the visit of the King and Anne@was taken in the private sitting room o-f Queen in June, 1939. Clarence Hou8,e, their London home. At the station the Royai Guard of Honour was inspected consisting of 97 men, 30 men and Calgary, Alberta's welcome took on a real West- two flank guides from the Navy, 30 men and two ern flavor when cowboy hats appeared a.nd a small flank guides from the R.C.A.F., and 30 men from stampede wag staged with bucking bronchos and the army. Members of the Navy and Air Fore" chuck wagon races. A lunch, of beef stew and sow guards were taken from the Edmonton reserve belly preceded the western show in really western units, but the Loyal Edmonton unit had several weather, 16 below zero, which necessitated a plastic men from Vegreville and Vermilion, top being fitted to the Royal limousine. Wnen the party moved off for the 20-mile Notwithstanding the cold and snow, thousands tour through the city streets the route included of Calgarians turned out to attend the loyalty of Kmgsway where in 1939 the King and Queen had this bustling go-ahead city. been given a tremendous welcome by people Following Calgary's rootin'-tootin' Foothills wel- sitting on mile long bleachers. come, Friday saw the Royal couple'-s train winding Back to 101'st Street, South to Jasper to 109th through the majestic Rockies to Vancouver. .street and the legislative buildings where the of- During the day stops were made, as had been ficial welcome was given, and a polar bear rug the case in other provinces, at smaller places on the presented to the Princess and her husband: the tour route at Revelstoke, Sicamous, Salmon Arm and was then continued South over the High Level Kamloops. Bridge. At Vancouver the weather was mild and rainy@ A short visit to the Veteran's Hospital to chat a change from the wintry blasts; of the prairies and Ior a short time with the patients; then east along foothills@but arrangements had been made to allow Whyte Avenue where a warm welcome was riven the public a good opportunity to see Their Royal them as they passed through the vast crowds lining Highnesses. the lone-^ avenue on the way east to visit the Im- The Mayor had fallen and broken his arm while perial Oil Ltd. refinery, where tea was served. ROYAL GUARD OF HONOR

Their Royal Highnesses Inspect Guard of Honor on Their Arrival in Edmonton. THE FORTY-NINER January, 1952

Return to the city was by Bourne Doon and hibited in these ancient Loyal and Royal seatowns. Forest Heights and to Jasper Avenue along 100th From the mainland to the islands the cruiser Street to the C.N.R. Station. Ontario and its accompanying destroyer the Mic- Later in the evening another warm greeting mac were the vessels honoured for this duty. A was accorded them as the Royal Pair returned to 21-gun salute from the Ontario marked Canada's the Macdonald Hotel for the State Dinner, given farewell on Monday night, November 12th, as the by the Provincial Government on behalf of the Royal pair prepared to relax on the first day of the people. ocean voyage home, on the Empress of Scotland, where the final scenes and broadcasts were made The day was rounded off by a visit to the after the splendid reception given by the oldest football game between the Edmonton Eskimos and colony, now a part of our Dominion, of our Brit- the Saskatchewan Roughriders, which the Eskimos ish Commonwealth. won. A 21-gun salute and cheers from thousands The honour of bringing Edmonton's reception welcomed home the Royal tourists after their stren- to a close went to Pierre Gariepy, a well-known ous duties on stepping ashore at Prince's Landing disabled veteran. He presented the Princess with a Stage, Liverpool. bouquet at the farewell when the Royal party left London also gave the returned members of by train about midnight for Saskatoon. the Royal Family a great welcome, and the end In Saskatoon, morning service was attended in of the six-week trip saw the uniting of the Royal St. John's Anglican Cathedral, during their two parents with their young children. and half hour visit, the Prince again reading the lesson. About one-fifth of the city's population, Canada Ends State of War some 10,000, were on hand at the station. By plane the party proceeded to Rivers, Man., 'Struth we thought the ruddy thing was over and the Lakehead, where the twin cities, Fort some years ago, but a news item of last July says, William and Port Arthur gave them a great wel- quote, "Canada will formally end the state of war come. Returned men formed the spearhead, as between herself and Germany on Tuesday, July 10, they had in most places, ably seconded by the en- or shortly after. The Canada. Gazette proclamation thusiasm of young Canadians and citizens of all ends a, war that began in September, 1939, taking 42,000 Canadian lives and costing billions of dollars. ages. Leaving the Lakehead for Montreal by plane, Britain ceased to be at war as from Monday, July they were given a great, reception by the children 9, and the United States Congress were asked to of this great city in Molson Stadium and Delorimier end their state of war the same day, Monday, July 9. Stadium and indeed all around the city's Royal Route of 40 miles, to see and be seen, and to hear Letter From Kathleen Griesbach the sincere and spontaneous greeting of Montrealers I should like to tell you how extremely grateful of all ages. I am to receive copies of "The Forty-Niner". I see President and Mrs. Truman and daughter the current number, published in July, is No. 53, Margaret headed the list of government officials, and I think I have them all from No. 1. It is ex- foreign diplomats and other dignitaries meeting ceedingly kind of the Association to send the maga- the Princess and her handsome husband on landing zine along and I feel a great personal interest in it, at Washington airport, Wednesday, October 31st. as I have known the Regiment from the very be- A 21-gun salute touched off a rapid fire ginning, January, 1915. I also have a photograph succession of receptions, dinners and other cere- of the very first officers and men, taken when my monies. The Royal couple were guests at Blair uncle, Lt. Col. A. H. Griesbach, reviewed the troops House during their 45-hour visit to the United which were then commanded by his son, my cousin States capital. Billy. This was the first visit of British Royalty to When invasion of England seemed extremely Washington since the Princess' parents, the King imminent in 1940 and I had to leave my present and Queen, were there in 1939. house at 48 hours notice, as the guns from over the Wreaths were laid at Mount Vernon and at Channel were sounding over us, one of the last the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. things. I did before leaving was to place the photo- Leaving Washington airport at 1.18 p.m., Fri., graph of those gallant men I remembered of old November 2nd, they returned to Montreal's Dorval on the mantlepiece. I somehow felt that the coun- Airport. try would be safer if they were there! The Royal pair awoke on Saturday, November And now, although so many of them have died 3rd at Ste. As-athe Des Monts, Quebec, to a snowy or been lost, it is a great pleasure to me to feel that Laurentian wonderland to take a two-day holiday, the spirit still goes on, and I am particularly pleased before concluding their North American tour in that the Griesbach sword is the property of the the Maritimes. Forty-Niner Association and plays its part in all Service was attended at the Anglican Church your festivities and reunions. at Ste. Agathe Des Monts, and as usual the Duke With my grateful thanks, read the lesson. The quiet and dignified congre- gation and others who had gathered were pleased Yours sincerely. at the opportunity of seeing their Royal His-hnesses. K. M. GRIESBACH. Portsdown Lodee School, The Roval tourists resumed their trip by a Cooden, Bexhill-on-Sea. visit to Canada's four Atlantic Provinces. Stopping at various places before reaching Fredericton, N. B., then St. John, Moncton, Sackville. N. B.; Amherst. Major Jack George Wounded Truro and Halifax, N. S.; Charlottetown. P. E. I.'; Mrs. George, 9315-93 St., wag advised of her Sydney, N. S., and finally St. John's and Portugal husband's wounding on Wednesday, Dec. 12. On Cove, Newfoundland. Dec. 11, news dispatches from Korea told of In all these towns and cities a real old sea- Major George leading a United Nations patrol into flavoured welcome was given the visitors. No wel- the enemy lines and meeting stubborn resistance, come anywhere exceeded the depth of feeling ex- and it is believed he was wounded in this action. January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER

POPS AND GRANDPOPS A complete service Bowling@To Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bowling at for men in the lat- Vancouver, B.C., on October llth, 1951, a son, est and moat scien- David James. tific treatments for hair and scalp.

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Tanner@Mr, and Mrs. L. A. Tanner announce the birth of a daughter, Carol Anne, on August Phone NORRIS PACEY 22nd, at the University Hospital. Weight 5 pounds, Manager of Edmonton's New 9A1fi1 Ultra-Modern six chair barber 14 ounces. 24161^zJ.O.L shop, located lower floor Stone@To Lt. Col. and Mrs. -J. R. Stone at the KING EDWARD HOTEL Misericordia Hospital on July 25th, a daughter. A Particular Service For Particular People Weight 9 pounds,

Audley@To Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Audley (nee Hazel Turner"), on August llth. at the University Hospital, a daughter, Mary Edith Louise. Weight 8 Phone 24578 Res. 83878 pounds, 13 ounces; a sister for Gerald.

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Wilson@Mabel and Stuart Wilson wish to an- nounce the arrival of Glenda Margaret on November 5th. A sister for David and Johnny. Waterloo Industries Ltd. 7819 104th Street Hunt@To Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hunt, at the Royal Phone 32221 Edmonton Edmonton Alexandra Hospital, on September 21, a daughter, Hazel Moyram. Weight 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Manufacturers of: Distributors of:Distributors of: The@ni- Farm Ti Giantrr i TT Hay Char-Lynn p^p^d Cylinders HydraulicChar-Lynn Hydraulic Ockenden@To S/L and Mrs. G. F. Ockenden Pumps and Cylinders (nee Pat Slessor) on August 22 at Montreal, Que- Stacker and Loader Anchor Hydraulic Anchor Hydraulic bec, a son, Gary Frederick. Weight 6 pounds, 5 The Farm Master BrunS^Quick Hose ounces. A brother for Timothy, Bruning Quick Wagon. Couplers Couplers Childs@To Marguerite and Jack Childs (nee Completely equipped for all car and truck Feguenne) their second baby, a daughter, Marguerite frame straightening and Commercial and Claire, on November 20th, at the General Hospital. Industrial Welding. Weight 8 Ibs., 3 ounces. THE FOETY-NINER January, 1952

Word From The Ladies Mrs. C. Devaney is pleased to receive the maga- zine and we are sorry to have slipped up in an- nouncing the wedding of a Marie Jacqueline De- vaney as being her daughter. Mrs. Devaney sends best wishes to all her late husband's friends. Compliments of Mrs. Belle Hubbard, Hebron, Nebraska, is happy to read of her late son's friends of the LER, and looks for the magazine before it is time for it to arrive. THE Mrs. Harry Magee, widow of Harry of C com- pany still writes to wish all friends good health. She is "carrying on" as well as posible to keep the home going. We hope things are brighter for you KING EDWARD Mrs. Magee at this writing. Street Cars Pass Away In a ceremony on Saturday, September 1, old No. 1 Street car took its final trip to bow out this HOTEL form of transportation from Edmonton streets, we having gone modern and taken to the use of trolley "Coffee Shop" and _ other type buses. Among the official and civilian passengers were 49ers Mayor Parsons, Alderman Tanner and Albert E. "Dad" Miller, original motorman on No. 1. He left his seat briefly to take the controls. Dad, later, was for a good many years a member of the City police force.

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RED PATCH IN ITALY Dispatches by Rose Munro, William Stewart and Lewis V. Hunter The Story of the 1st Canadian Division in Action

(We are indebted to the Canadian Press for the Taranto. Included in the Locri Force were a squad- privilege of publishing this "on the spot" account ron of the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, a of the 1st Divisions initial fighting@Editor.) squadron of Calgary Tanks and a company of Carleton and York infantry, and these troops push- Over Battered Roads ed ahead of the main force over road demolitions (The first phase of the Canadians' Italian cam- and around blown bridges to occupy the city of paign covers the difficult but speedy advance from Catanzaro. Reggio to Potenza to help relieve the pressure on Aid for Salerno the nard-pressed Allied troops at Salerno Bay. Here ia the story of that, phase.) The rest of the Division followed up Loeri Force and after going through Catanzaro, swung By Ross .Munro nght to Cotrone, a port on the bulging part of the Italian foot. The coast highway here was in better With the Canadians at Potenza, Italy, Sept. 20 shape than the mountain roads and the Division (CP Cable) swept rapidly north. In a 400 mile, two week advance from Keggio The advance from the Gulf of Taranto inland to this city in southern Italy, the Canadians went to Potenza was led by another battle group which through the heart of the Calabrian Mountains, then included the West Nova Scotia Regiment and a out to the Gulf of Taranto and north to the moun- squadron of Calgary Tanks. It prodded forward and tains, again overcoming scores of German demo- on ^bept. 19 fought for and captured Potenza. litions. against a comparatively small force of German. The German rearguard was withdrawing all the paratroops. way and there were only a few skirmishes until the With the Canadians in the centre of Southern sharp fight which preceded the capture of Potenza. Italy and British. troops on their right and left, After making the initial landing at Reggio, the 3rd the pressure the Allied command wanted to aid Infantry Brigade took the lead and went to Gam- thebalerno Bay situation, had been developed. barie, 15 miles from Reggio. The 3rd Brigade first worked through the Pot- Koads and bridges were blown and many times enza area and the 1st Brigade advanced on a '-oad the Royal Canadian Regiment, the Hastings and to the northeast. The 2nd Brigade came up in re- Prince Edward Regiment and the 48th Highlanders serve and took over from the 3rd for the push to had to move over mule trails off the road. The Foggia. Royal Canadian Engineers did a tremendous job POTENZA CAPTURED making diversions and repairing roads and bridges blown by the retreating enemy. (Potenza was important to the Germans, as a road and rail junction. The Canadians unexpected Advance Speeds Up arrival on its outskirts surprised the Germans and The 2nd Infantry Brigade of the Princess Pat- this is the story of Potenza's 12-hour seige and fall.) ricia's Canadian Light Infantry, the Loyal Edmon- ton Regiment and the Seaforth Highlanders of By William Stewart Canada took the lead for a while to occupy Delianu- With the Canadians at Potenza, Sept. 19 (CP ova, 25 miles from Reggio and on the first lateral Cable.) road cutting across the toe of Italy. It was there Canadians occupied the important town of Po- that the Canadians heard over their field wireless tenza today after a. 12-hour seige, fought from the sets the announcement on Sept. 8 of the Italian neighboring sun-scorched slopes. It was their first capitulation. clash with the German defenders of the Italian Toe, Every few days the brigades alternated in lead- who had eluded them since the Reggio landing. ing the advance, which involved little fighting but The enemy force of paratroops, hustled to the required a lot of physical stamina and constant. modern hillside town from the Salerno area, held work by the engineers. the Canadians off until sappers cleared the mines The main force of the Canadians went on to trom the difficult anproaches and built a detour Cittanova astride the second lateral road while the around a demolished bridge. British 5th Division which landed north of the 1st While engineers worked under sniper's fire, Division on the Messina coast went up the west side Sherman tanks sat across the valley and blazed of the Calabria over an easier route. Twisting away at hidden enemy machine gun nests. Behind through the mountains and then swinging over to them Canadian artillery battered possible defen- the east coast took the Canadians farther than any sive positions around the town. other formation in Italy. Men of the West Nova Scotia Regiment, who From Cittanova, the Division moved to Locri, filed slowly up the winding road into Potenza, on the east coast and Headquarters arrived there took the first few German prisoners of the cam- Sept. &. The advance then was speeded up consider- paign on the Canadian front. The Canadians suf- ably. fered their first casualties. The 8th Army had the task of getting into I joined the Canadian "Bull Force" of recon- southern Italy as fast as possible, to relieve the naissance elements, infantry, tanks, artillery and situation around Salerno Bay, where the Germans engineers late yesterday afternoon and got to with- were hammering the 5th Army after it landed. in two miles of Potenza before nightfall. Maj.-Gen. Guy Simonds, 1st Division Com- Midnight Battle mander, formed a battle group called "Locri Force" Progress was slow because the road was littered and this outfit was given the assignment of pushing with mines and all bridges had been wrecked a ahead along the east coast road in the direction of bare half-hour ahead of the Canadian advance. January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER 11 At one moment the head of the Canadian column land of the Germans. That we shall do without surprised four lorry loads of Germans preparing doubt. Then, we shall be able to say the end of demolitions and there was a sharp exchange of this party is in sight." fire before the Germans fled. TANK VICTORY As dark came, Potenza with its pastel-colored (The greatest single tank engagement fought buildings was visible just across the valley. The in Italy by the Canadians took place in muddy 25-pounders were get up. Tanks rocked off the road fields and groves overlooking the Adriatic Sea into fields and troops started down into the valley outside the coastal town of TermolL) on foot. Engineers still worked forward along the By .Louis V. Hunter road, blowing up mines every few minutes. Termoli, Oct. 6 (CP Cable) Shortly after midnight, machine guns clattered Out-numbered by about two to one, the Three in the valley and red tracer bullets streaked the Rivers Tank Regiment scored the greatest Canadian blackness. Infantry patrols had located enemy nests tank victory of the Italian campaign today, de- spotted around the base of the town. stroying 10 German tanks in a day-long slug-fest When the morning sun shone down, tanks, 25- fought at point-blank range, and foiling a fierce pounders and even anti-tank guns joined in a bar- enemy attempt to retake this Adriatic coast town, rage that sent clouds of dust billowing up about nov/ securely in Allied hands after the see-saw Potenza. struggle that followed the commando leap-frog Tanks Take Town landing four days ago. The tanks got on the road and started forward Tanks of the City of London Yeomanry also shortly after noon. They crept through the riverbed, took part in today's battle and accounted for ano- cut across the bomb-devastated railway yards and ther four German tanks. The cost to the Canadians up into the paved streets. was two tanks destroyed, four men killed and two Italian civilians appeared with bottles of wine. wounded. While the Canadian Provost Personnel took over Bitter Battle control of traffic and nailed up road signs the The powerful, 30-ton Sherman tanks roared into Shermans pushed right through Potenza and out the fray after an overnight cross-country forced beyond. march of 40 miles. Supporting the famous Irish MONTGOMERY SAYS . . . Brigade, which landed from the sea this morning With the Canadians in Italy, Sept. 13 (CP to reinforce Termoli's fatigued defenders, the Can- Cable.) adian tanks went into action almost without enough General Montgomery told a group of Canadians petrol to last through the day. who distinguished themselves in the Sicilian Cam- The bitter tank battle that raged in the muddy paign that the 1st Canadian Division had played fields and olive groves outside the town was as a great part in "knocking Italy out of the war." bitter as any since the invasion of the mainland "But it would be a great mistake to regard the last month. The tanks and infantrymen repelled a war as nearly over. The north of Italy is still under counter-attack that brought Nazi troops right into German control. We won't be able to say the war the streets of the deserted port, and the Allied is nearly over until we've carried it into the home- forces advanced under shell and mortar fire and

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bombing. They pushed the Germans out into the soggy ground beyond the town, blasted them from a strongly-held walled cemetery and drove them off a ridge from which they had a commanding view of the area. The tank-versus-tank contest was fought strictly according to the textbook. The Shermans and about rfO German Mark IV Specials, with added armor plating around the turret and long, 75-millimetre gsssa guns, hammered away at each other in small areas often less than 100 yards apart, and when the smoke of battle had lifted, wreckage of tanks and anti-tank guns could be seen strewn over a wide area of the bloody battlefield. Bodies of German Every Time You Buy soldiers ay where they fell, in fields or in road- side ditches. Bag German Tanks Eight German tanks were knocked out by the squadron commanded by Maj. Jimmy Walker, of at Safeway You Cap de la Madeliene, Quebec, and the other two i> - ^e.foI'ethe sans of the squadron led by Maj. Pat Mills of Toronto. Maj. C. D. van Straubenzee ot name, Ontario, was in charge of another squad- ron which spent the afternoon driving German Save Money infantry out of the cemetery and destroying machine gun nests harassing the British infantrymen , 1 watched the battle form the tower of a build- ing on the fringe of the town. Tanks lining up be- hind the shoulder of a nearby ridge darted to and Canada Safeway Limited tro to aodge Jerry shells and at zero hour they rumbled over the top onto flat farmland with the cemetery in the centre. Two great hayricks in the field were in flames. . While the tanks were deploying in the fields, infantrymen moved in Indian file through the stieets of the town and out into the open, sheltering in a railway cutting and behind trees in the olive grove, where they waited until the time came for tnem to follow the tanks. They paid no attention @ + ^ "."^-Ps^pnnel shells the Germans lobbed into the town and snipers in the cemetery tried in vain to keep them from moving ahead fl t ^ one of walkerls tanks that bagged the PRECISION MACHINE fust of the German tanks trying to stem the Allied M^V ^!t9. one of a ^"P that advanced from behind a brick factory hidden in a small wood. The German was stopped just outside the olive grove AND FOUNDRY LTD. from which the Canadians were moving out In a plowed field nearby, two other Mark IV's were stopped. Direct hits put both of them out of Edmonton and Calgary action and one was soon a charred hulk. The crews escaped except the driver of one, whose body was in an upright position in his seat. He was kil ed by the blast of a shell which exploded inside the tank.

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Another tank was literally blown to pieces. The burned twisted chassis lay astride the road and the turret, blown off by a direct hit, lay on the ground beside it. Beside it was the blackened body of a German tankman, Termoll Saved. Back in "harbor" afterwards, the tank com- mander, a stocky, 35-year-old lieutenant-colonel, from Toronto and Penetanguishene, Ontario, said it was the "best tank fight we've had in one chunk." He added, "We've had them in fours and sixes, but never like this, and it'll put the boys on top." The Canadian tanks had saved Termoli. ACROSS THE BIFERNO (As the Canadians advanced up Italy, German opposition became stronger and men of the 1st Division learned mountain warfare in the cold rains of autumn, then beat. the Germans at it in the Battle of the Biferno, which ended the second phase of their campaign in Italy.) By William Stewart THE TOP-FLIGHT FAVORITE@ With the Canadians in Italy. Nov._ 7 (CP Cable) EVERYWHERE Canadian troops were successful in one of their most difficult operations in the Italian campaign when they fought their way across the deep Biferno valley and drove the Germans from solid defensive positions on its northwestern heights. WOODLAND DAIRY The fight for the river line oh which the enemy was dug in lasted a week in which battalion repre- senting all parts of Canada pushed steadily forward Company Limited while a great artillery duel raged around them. They fought ahead, waded the river and battled up the steep slopes to high ground on the far aide Edmonton Alberta where they have established themselves. Rainy weather hampered their march all the way from the Foggia plain. The march toward the river followed immed- iately on their capture of Campobasso which fell to Ontario troops, while westerners knocked the Germans from the important cross-roads at Vin- chiaturo. Twenty-Mile Front The men of the 1st Division swept forward over rough brown and green hills on a front almost 20 miles long, extending from the area of Guardiaregia JEWELL due north to Montaga-no. Besides their array of 25-pounders, medium guns and little 75's, which proved effective for ELECTRIC LTD. mountain warfare, the Canadians had air support, J. R. Jewell, Pres. and Mgr. Dir. which helped shake the Germans loose from the dozen towns they held in the Biferno area. SALES & SERVICE One of the first to fall was Barnanello, attacked by the Seaforths who climbed the ridge on which "5 Stores to Serve You Better" it sits after a 12-mile march and cleared it in a house-to-house battle through narrow cobbled lanes. WEST END ....-.-.--...-.,....-.-..-.-. Phone 84936 11334 Jasper Avenue

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A company of the Hastings occupied Montagano Mud Slows advance astride a 2,500 foot hill, and patrolled beyond. The going was tough. Infantrymen had to climb The Canadians inched forward all along the greasy hills with big blobs of mud clinging to their front, with the Germans depending heavily on boots and crawl through soaked undergrowth. Tanks artillery to delay them. The Carleton and Yorks, came to the rescue of some of the transport, bog- in a cross-country march, reached Guardiaregia,, ged down in soft fields. Mule trains driven by six miles south of Vinchiaturo. while Canadian guns North African Arabs helped with the supply prob- softened up Campochiara, the New Brunswickers' lem as the advance went ahead a. mile at a time. next objective. The Carletons took Gambatesa after the West A company of the Royal Canadian Regiment Nova Scotia. Regiment drove the enemy from heights followed a sharp artillery barrage into Oratino. .surrounding the little town. A few miles west. the Men of the Hastings entered San Stetano after Seaforths fought a, bitter engagement with Ger- a sudden barrage was loosed on that valley town. man tanks and self-propelled guns, which dislodged The weight and suddenness of the attack was too the enemy from the Decorata cross-roads. much for the Germans, who left, abandoning half- The Royal 22nd moved into Jelsi and the ad- finished breakfasts and cots that were still warm. vance aimed at Campobasso with the left rank About an hour after San Stefano's occupation, the swings up toward the vital junction at Vinchiaturo. Germans dropped nearly 300 mortar bombs. The Canadians advanced steadily, but it seemed The Loyal Edmonton Regiment, in a midnight as though they were fighting a phantom enemy. march, waded the cold waters of the Biferno op- On the main axis toward Campobasso, the Ger- posite Colle d'Anchise and reached the outskirts man was always hiding over the next muddy ridge, of the town 2,000 feet up the western side of the shelling, mortaring the snaking roads and firing valley by dawn. his machines guns from clumps-of bushes or well- hidden trenches. A thick fog which had concealed tJie Edniontons' Enemy shelling grew in intensity as the Can- approach lifted with daylight. The westerners adians approached Campobasso and an artillery fought all day under shell and mortar fire with duel developed between Canadian a.nd enemy gun- enemy tanks prowling around. That night the ners. enemy packed up and left and the Canadians had The RCR'g occupied Campobasso, biggest plum their first bridgehead across the river. : of the campaign to that point, on Oct. 13, in a The hold on the river line was expanded as the strong attack with the 48th and the Hastings. Op- Princess Patricias followed the Edmontons over position for which the Canadians were prepared and headed for Spinete, a northwestern town which did not appear. had been heavily blitzed. The Germans offered stiffer defence of Vinch- The RCR's forded the river under shellfire and iaturo and employed railway artillery and tanks. the 48th Highlanders followed and were shelled However, they soon fell back on the Biferno with and mortared fiercely as they moved across rolling me 1st Division on their heels. ground into Torella, dominating ground to the west. They were followed by the Hastings, who marched through, the river and up across-country to the neighboring town of Molise. The backbone of the German defence of the Biferno was shattered by then and Canadian artil- lery followed across the valley to engage in a counter-battery fight with enemy guns heavily GREETINGS shelling our forward positions. The Biferno crossing ended the second phase of the 1st Division's campaign in Italy. The phase had begun when the Canadians struck the outer line of German defence at Motta and entered the TO ALL Abruzze hills. They fought their way up to the little town northwest of ruined Foggia after a 10-day rest in the Potzena area. They moved through Gravina, 49ERS Spinazzola, Canosa, Cerig'nola and along the hard black, road through the Foggia plain, led by a "Jock Column" with men of the 48th. There was no opposition until Motta where the from RCR's attacked with the support of medium guns, 25-pounders and tanks of the Calgary Regiment. The RCR's took Motta on Oct. 2, while on their right the Hastings made a back-breaking, cross- country march to Monte Miano, dominating the The Macdonald high San Marco ridge. Westerners on the left side made the first contact with United States patrols. Volurara, overlooking the Catolo Valley, two- Hotel miles beyond, was occupied by the 48th, Oct. 3. French speaking troops of the Royal 22nd Edmonton, Alberta Regiment took the lead toward Gambatesa and en- countered fierce shelling while the Seaforths and the Edmontons cleaned out Baselice and Cast- el vetere. January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER

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VANCOUVER BRANCH It's a long, long time since we last went on the tinue@these happenings have already been broad- air, but tonight, through the courtesy of Station cast around the world and are no longer news. WMRS/AGR, located in Vancouver and operating And speaking of travellers, reminds us that on an assigned frequency of 490 Kilocycles, with genial Bill Hayes and his "Better-Half" took to a power of 10,000 watts, we are happy to be able the air last July and landed at Prestwick for a to enter your homes to report upon our activities visit with their Ain Folk in Bonnie Scotland, and of the past six months; so just assemble around your also to attend the Edinburgh Festival. After a hectic radio@and relax@and listen, will you? month's visiting, they returned more convinced than As must be well known to most of you, we ever that Vancouver is a good place to call home! have sweltered through one of the hottest and dry- Believe it or not, while attending the Festival@ est summers ever experienced in Vancouver, with 'midst all the thousands of visitors there from al- higher temperatures and more rainless days than most every part of Britain and from overseas@ ever before recorded. While this has been most they actually met several members of the Seaforth enjoyable for the tourists@and we have been able Pipe Band from this city who had flown over to to soak up much of God's good sunshine to carry participate in the musical competition. We under- us over the sunless winter months ahead@it has stand, too, that Doc Harris, accompanied by Mrs. however, been most disastrous for the lumbering Harris, also took to the air, but went westward@ industry, the fruit farmer?,, the dairymen and "But westward, look, the land is bright!"@this others. With the forests closed down for weeks and time to Honolulu and the Fiji Islands for a holiday. thousands of loggers idle and roaming the streets@ That's how it was we missed them all at the Pic- but then, why repeat?@"C.B.C." News-Roundup Nic! has already informed you of this. Social Events Are Popular Distinguished Travellers Call And that reminds us, our annual Pic-Nic was Yes, what a glorious summer it was for our held July 29th, in beautiful Stanley Park@'neath visitors to this fair province, "Where the mountains the tall timbers and with seventy degrees temper- kiss high heaven and the rivers meet the sea!" Over atures. Over one hundred and fifty visitors of all five thousand Shriners from south of the border ages and sizes were present and a record entry list swarmed into Vancouver early in June. They were contributed to a most colorful edition of our annual given the freedom of the City and spent a merry summer outing. Bill Soars and Cecil Paul kept the tour days enjoying the amenities of this favored programme rolling at a smart clip and handled the spot. Ag a matter of fact, we didn't recognize one races with patience and dexterity. And what a turn- of them! Then we had a visit, from our friend E. H. out of beautiful Kiddies there" were too! It was Telford who called in with news from the Prairies good to see them dispose of the ice cream, the @we were delighted to have this opportunity of hamburgers and the Cokes@and then ask for more! reminiscing. Yes, too, the Lord Mayor and Lady The curtain-raiser for our 1951-1952 social Mayoress of London dropped in via C.P.A. en route season took the form. of a bang-up entertainment home from their Commonwealth tour@we also gave recently with the showing of two particularly good them the freedom of the city and a golden key@ pictures, followed by a floor show and musical just for remembrance. Another distinguished visitor selections. The Ladies of the Auxiliary kindly served was none other than Charlie Bunkum who we were refreshments and Bill Soars made a fine job of glad to see at the Pie-Nic. Many were heard to re- emceeing the programme. Altogether, it was a most mark how kindly the years have dealt with Charlie. enjoyable evening and a splendid omen for the Hairy Griesbach and Stan Thieme, in from White winter months ahead. Rock, were also welcome visitors @ nay, almost News of Individuals strangers@at this yearly gathering. Then we had It will be of interest to the "Eddies" to leam the Governor General and his two sons visiting here that Ed and Mrs. Howe recently welcomed the birth for a spot of fishing@Lord Alexander also found of a bouncing baby daughter and soon after this time to officiate at the opening of the Pacific happy event, the news was broadcast that "Scotty" National Exhibition. Tom Grierson and Family and Mrs. Brunton were celebrating the arrival of made one of their periodical trips to these parts a lovely little girl@to the proud parents we extend and brought greetings from Drumheller. A visit most cordial felicitations and good wishes@many from Fred and Mrs. Pinnell, who motored out from happy returns! We also offer congratulations to Edmonton, was also much appreciated@we spent Jimmy Collin@one of the old Signalling Section a pleasant evening on the shores of Burrard Inlet (the Ladies who were excused all fatigues too; recounting the days long since Tiassed. Another could never understand that one, could you?) upon popular tourist was millionaire Bing Crosby who being awarded the Canadian Decoration for long motored up from California in search of the elusive and faithful service. This medal replaces the former Sockeye, or was it the Coho this time? It was also Long Service Decoration. Jimmy and his good wife a pleasure to welcome George and Mrs. Dixon, ac- have been a tower of strength to our little Associa- companied by Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Sr., who blew tion since its inception@they have both held various in from Jasper for a holiday by the sea; his many offices and have been indefatigable workers on our friends will be interested to know that George is behalf. We salute them! Yes, and a bunch of now operating his first train@presently running orchids g-oes out to Pip Muirhead@one of the bovs between Jasper and Blue River@congratulations of old "C" Company @ for his outstanding success George! Yes, our most recent visitors were their at the annual South Burnaby Horticultural Fair Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth and Prince when he walked away@single handed, too@with Phillip who received a tumultuous greeting during thirteen wizes and a silver cup. No longer will Pip their hectic thirty-six hours visit. Vancouver said be superstitious! welcome with flowers, flags and bunting as this We pause briefly for station identification . . . great seaport opened its arms to the Royal Visitors. Back to the Army again has come to Leonard Thousands of children and grown-ups lined the B. Tocczak who has joined up with the 27th Brigade streets at every point of call and@but why con- which recently crossed the Atlantic for somewhere January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER 17 PRINCESS CHEERS 49er IN VANCOUVER HOSPITAL

Vancouver Veteran Hugh Currie meetf England again. in Europe. We all wish him the best of luck, a real Hush" contract, on the west coast of Vancouver welcome awaits him in Vancouver when he's fin- Island@at Tofino to be exact. However, he prom- ished his tour of duty with Canada's Armed Forces. ises to be home. for the annual banquet, A. news item tells of Fred Craig officiating at a New@ from the Hospital* recent ceremony of burning the mortgage on the The following comrades have been spending Canadian Legion Branch No. 179 at Commercial some time in Shaughnessy Hospital during the past Drive in Vancouver. Fred is one of the Fathers of six months but it is good to know they have since this progressive new Post which at present is suffer- returned home much improved in health: F, Denson, ing from chronic growing pains. That ardent fisher- Sam Hately, Godfrey Horiey, K. G. Houghton, B. man, Bill Soars, recently participated in the Salmon Morabito, Alee Moir, J. T. Peterson. At this date, Derby held at Horseshoe Bay@that picturesque Sam Chapman, Hugh Currie, John McKay and W. Fisherman's Paradise some thirty miles along the W. Morrison are confined to Shaughnessy and J. coast. Arriving late, and finding' the competitors Snay has now been transferred to "Hycroft" Vet- had all left, and there being no more boats avail- eran's Home. and P. B. Scott is still residing at the able, Bill just blew up his "Spare"@an old "RAF" George Derby D.V.A. Centre at Burnaby. Rescue Dinghy@and away he went rejoicing. Ap- parently the color of this bright yellow balloon-like We regret to record the passing of the following contraption simply scared the fish away@they just comrades: Robert M. Anderson, Harry J. Bennett, refused to co-operate @ consequently Bill caught Harry Hrabec, George Swanson, E. H. H. Wynn- nothing that. day but a good sun tan! The Troops MacKenzie. Further particulars will be found in will be interested to know that A. L. Bertrand is this issue under the caption "Last Post". presently employed on the Bums Lake-Tahtsa Lake Time is fast running out and soon our quota new road in Tweedsmuir Park on the giant Alcan will have expired, so let us wish you all@ashore or protect. Another name associated with this huge afloat@a Hapuy and Prosperous New Year. May multi-million dollar development is that of Fred R. we look forward with hope, faith and good courage Paupst who has just returned to civilization from to what lies before us in 1952. It can hardly be an the Kitimat River district where the Aluminum easy year@the international situation being what it Company's smelter will eventually be constructed is@but whatever befalls, may we have Peace in and where a town of 25,000 is expected to soring our time! up. Yes indeed, "Business IS moving to B.C." (This is Station WMRS/AGR at Vancouver, Haven't seen much of Leo Donovan lately@we British Columbia, now leaving the air at 11:59 understand he's at present engaged on a big "Hush- p.m., P.S.T.) *

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Furze Back In Alberta W. Furze, M16667, has returned from Toronto and is now living with his parents at Box 103, Wildwood, Alberta, where he helps them with their PONTIAC ~ BU1CK "Ma's" Coffee Shop. He will be pleased to see any of you who care to call in if you are along that way. He spent three years in Toronto, two of them with the Institute for the blind, where he took up VAUXHALL - G.M.C. weaving. On his way back here he saw a number of his army friends at Vancouver. He says he is SALES & SERVICE glad to be back west, as he finds things much cleaner here. His best regards go to all his friends. GENUINE G.M. PARTS D Company Man Honored A long-time employee of the Woodland Dairy A Complete Service for Your Car Company Ltd., Fred Lee, 11542-97 St., was hon- ored last November by the staff on his retirement. and Truck He received a mantel clock, presented to him by the company and his co-workers on his retirement NOETH BRANCH @ 111 Ave. & 101 St.. after 37 years service with the dairy. He served 24 HOUR SERVICE four years overseas with the 49th.

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Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta Phone 31059 Phone 37341 20 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1952 DO YOU REMEMBER? "D" COMPANY 1918 Armistice Day In London until afterwards that it was a military order be- During the good, bad and indifferent progress cause of the prevalence of flu' which was then at of World War I, we used to hear it said that when its peak. It all added up to a very poor welcome, the Armistice came on we would like either to be so we decided that we would return to London in the front line or in London Town. This writer without going on to Belfast, our intended destina- was in London and here is how it came about. tion. On leave in London on the Sunday preceding We wished to see well known places in Dublin the big day, there were false rumors of an Armis- before we left, so arranged to stay over the next tice having been signed. Everyone was on the qui day, and included in the places we did visit, on the vive and under an expectant strain. Two of us de- Monday, was Guinness' brewery. There was no lack cided to make a quick run to Northern Ireland to of welcome there. We were shown through this vast see the land of our forebearers, so we landed at establishment with taps everywhere for visitors who Dublin Sunday noon. November 9th, and was the were inclined to sample the lovely stuff that flowed city ever quiet. therefrom. We made for a service club to register and then Before nightfall we were beginning to think sauntered out to have a look. Walking up Sack- that perhaps the Irish were not so belligerent as we ville Street we came to the Liffey Bridge, where had at first thought, yet we took the night packet hundreds of young men in Sunday dress were aim- back to Hollyhead anyway and landed in London lessly walking about in the sunshine of a beautiful at about breakfast time, Tuesday, November llth. day. We could not understand it all, and wondered At this early hour there was a tense feeling that whether or not so many, not in uniform, so unlike something big was impending but previous rumors, the situation in Britain, might be about to stage a even to celebrations of an. Armistice, had proved riot or demonstration, following the sinking of the premature. There was an attitude of suspense and three cross-channel packets, the Leinster, Munster charged waiting for something it seemed was about and Connaught, by enemy action a few days before. to happen. In the early morning with an old R.C.R. It was soon learned that these crowds had just friend we went up the Strand to be in on what come from church and were congregating to talk everyone seemed to be expecting. over whether they were madder at the Germans for At about 10:30, we were looking at a bulletin the loss of their friends on these three boats or at board in the window of the "Globe" in or near Fleet the despised English for being indirectly responsible. Street and were reading the latest news when Because we were in uniform we received many someone from inside simply leaped to tear down a glowering look, and, in making our way on the the bulletin and put up a fresh one which read sidewalks, against young men who were six or eight abreast, we were deliberately crowded to the curb or onto the street. Discretion being the better part of valour, we offered no resistance, nor let our own Irish dander run riot. It was a relief to be out of the crowds and con- tinue on our way up Sackville Street, the scene of BOYD^S the Easter, 1917, riots which we saw had made a wreck of the nearby Post Office building. (FLORISTS) It more or less became natural for us to expect dirty looks from those we passed but, on going into 8523 - 90th Street Telephone 33750 a store to buy some fruit, we thought the limit had been reached when the young colleen clerk refused to serve us because we were in uniform. Wherever Pre-vased Floral Arrangements we went we met the same unfriendliness. The afternoon was spent with a civilian former WE DELIVER member of an Irish regiment at the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks in PIioenix Park where we were happier among others who were more con- genial, especially when they found us to be Colonials. Various places of interest were visited during the afternoon with our new found friend. Such THE STORE WITH THE STOCK vituperation did. we hear, heaped on the heads of the terrible English who were the cause of all their ills and misfortunes! We even ventured to visit certain pubs and it was only because one of us was a Canadian and the other an Australian that we were not molested, but in many daces before we left we were treated to pints and flagons of Guinness to show that there were no hard feelings towards Colonials. In our evening stroll we came to a movie house where we were refused admittance by a big, burly attendant who told us that nobody in uniform was allowed in. His gruff attitude was not understood, and was naturally resented, but we did not know January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER something like, "Armistice signed at 5 o'clock this morning. Will go into effect at 11 a.m." Incidentally it was afterwards said that the "Globe was the first newspaper to publicly an- Phone - 29456 - Phone nounce by such a bulletin the good news all were so anxiously awaiting. To try and graphically describe what happened in the next few minutes would be impossible. It VETERAN TAXI seemed that within a second, the Strand was a seething, howling mass of humanity, gone abso- 10748 Jasper Avenue Edmonton lutely mad@people embracing everybody else, clothes almost torn from one's back. No one seemed to be going anywhere but everywhere. Such tumult! 24-HOUR SERVICE Fortunately there was not much lipstick in those Country, Wedding and Funeral Trips days or the faces of young and old, the rich and the poor, the lame, the halt and the blind would have been redder than the hilarious riot that was running so wild. Taxicabs and conveyances of all kinds were boarded and broken down. Such scenes were witnessed that morning that would never be seen again. Everybody was everybody else's friend. People screamed, laughed and cried, hugged one another and moved as a compact mass slowly to- Flowers for Every wards Trafalgar Square. Bells were ringing from all directions, sirens screaming and whistles blow- Occasion ing, everybody wanting to do something but not being able to do anything but celebrate somehow. Finally the Square was reached. Soon the cry went up, "the King, the Palace", and towards Buckingham Palace the seething masses started, moving at a snail's pace. WALTER RAMSAY LIMITED We were fortunate in getting onto a Sorry, packed like sardines in a box, of wildly cheering, 10166 102nd Street Phone 23488 frantic men and women, more like lunatics than human beings in their delight that it was all over. At last the Palace was reached and their ap- pearance on the balcony of the King and Queen. The ovation was terrific and the hilarious tumult knew no bounds. One. could not believe that these were the re- served, sedate undemonstrative British people who were letting themselves go in such a wild exhibition THE SPIRIT OF THE of joy and gladness. They really did let their hail- down. ^W Our wish had been fulfilled. We were in London when the Armistice bells were rung. All that day and far into the night and the next morning, and "LOYAL IN NAME. for days after, the cessation of hostilities was cele- brated. The many incidents that were witnessed and LOYAL IN FAME" experienced stand out sharply in one's memory as unforgettable as the happenings of yesterday. Never let it be said that the people of London WHOLESALE GROCERIES do not know how to celebrate spontaneously, with- AND FRUITS out forethought or preparation. In our case, there was no thought of any penalty for overstaying our leave, and it was only when we were worn out and stoney broke that we got back H. H. Cooper, Ltd. to Bramshott somehow, and it is not recalled now how that was. One often wondered afterwards just how the Blenders and Packers of people of Dublin staged their celebration after the Alberta's Own Beverages attitude we had witnessed and endured but two days before. Much as we missed the visit to the birthplace of our forefathers, it did seem worthwhile, but many BLUE WILLOW a time since those days we have regretted that we could not have had events happen in such a way that we could have achieved both our intention and our hope. But one cannot have everything anymore Tea, Coffee and Cocoa than one can occupy two places at the same time. Bv NORMAN E. COOK THE FORTY-NINER January, 1952

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Colonels, let alone Buck Privates, as Pte. Wade "B" COMPANY found out . . . A Lesaon In Etiquette For just as the Sweet Cap was drawing nicely, a shadow of extreme density obscured Pte. Wade's Every time I see the. Colours of the Regiment view of the Regiment suffering@then a voice so paraded, my memory drifts back to July, 1941, gentle asked, "Whose car is this?" Wade, without when they were presented by H. M. The King at looking up, answered, "Wilson's," Voice: "Wilson, Caterham in Surrey, and a very embarrassing inci- who is Wilson?" Wade: "He's the Colonel of The dent connected therewith. Edmontons." Voice: "Edmontons@never heard of Characters in this drama which nearly severed them, who are they?" Wade: "The Edmonton Regi- diplomatic accord between London and Ottawa, ment, Canadian." Voice (rather pityingly): "Oh were the 2nd Inf. Brig. Commander (Brigadier yes, oh yes ... GET THIS CAR AWAY FROM Potts), our own Commanding Officer (Col. Ernie HERE IMMEDIATELY ! ; !" Wilson), his chauffeur (Pte. Wade) and one of the Wade (developing enough energy to raise his biggest specimens of humanity in the person of the head sufficiently hign enough to see the origin of Regimental Sergeant Major of the Irish Guards, the Voice) sees a very large man dressed in a also a piece of inanimate military equipment (Col. uniform, with some leather harness around the Wilson's car). middle and a strap over one shoulder, quite a It all started rather innocently by Ernie (who heavy mustache on the face, a very big stick under never did like walking) ordering Pte. Wade to stop the left arm, and a large cloth badge on one of the (of all places) right in front, of The Guards Bn. arms. It looked kind of cute, certainly nothing like Orderly Room, then unthinkingly leaving the car anything he had ever seen previously, in or out of and Wade to look after themselves, whilst he went Canada, though it did in a remote sort of way re- and looked after his poor old Regiment, which, at semble the brass things that Stan Sheddon and his the time was getting the works from those very. gang had on their sleeves. So one can hardly blame amiable and oh so efficient, loud-voiced drill him for what followed. Wade: "What did you say?" sergeants of The Guards who frequently vowed in Voice, just a little more coaxingly: "Get this car no uncertain terms that, "You Canadians may or away from here immediately ! ! !" Wade (just a bit may not be good farmers, but one thing is certain, ruffled): "No S.O.B. of a bandsman can tell me to ajid that is you are hellish poor soldiers." move my C.O.'s car, you go plump to hell . . ." The various movements, counter movements and Brother, did things happen in a hurry right indescribable formations performed by the Regi- then; as if by magic a Cpl. and two men, almost as ment, must have proven very interesting, or else big as the Voice appeared, and just as mysteriously the sergeants were shouting a bit too loudly for friend Wade (the protector of Canadian property, Pte. Wade to sleep peacefully, because _he in his in the form of one car for the use of C.O.) found usual casual manner got out of the car, lit a cigar- himself minus the Sweet Cap inside the Calaboose. ette and sat himself on the bumper. Sequel: It was necessary for the tired Colonel, who didn't like walking, to get the Brigadier, who Now this appears to be pretty innocent enough, didn't like walking either, to get the chauffeur, who and not even with the greatest stretch of imagina- didn't know a Guards' Regimental Sergeant Major tion, likely to cause the cancellation of the Presenta- from a bleeding bandsman, released from Close tion of the Colours. If you are thinking of the Arrest in that haven of very pleasant memories@ Prince of Wales Armouries or even Dear Old Cove, Caterham. you are right, but Caterham, that's different, much Moral: Colonels who don't like walking should in different. First, one does not park a car, any car, outside the Bn. Orderly Room; secondly, one does all future wars, either camouflage their cars, or not lean, squat, sit or do anything on a car, whether make sure they are not parked anywhere near that it's there or not, outside the Bn. Orderly Room; figure of military correctness@the Sergeant Major thirdly, one does not smoke anywhere near said Bn. of the Guards. Orderly Room, not even a cigar, let alone a com- Submitted by F. E. (Jack) Haneock. mon Sweet Cap, it just isn't done, not even by M.16741, B coy. 24 THE FORTY-NINER January, 1952 Where Is My Wandering Boy? ^^^^^ft'^wl/ When John Thorogood another of 15 platoon. We may as well let J. McD. ;^^^%^(^ITO? was on holidays in the tell it: "Around 9 p.m. on the night of July 23rd ^^MTOwrmiw States recently he was I v@'as alone in the house when the door bell rang ^^^^^M4%y rovaliy entertained bv and answering the call promptly was amazed to find ji^^^^^y J- M- Pf^01! @ Santa no one there. To let you understand we are three Y

Kenneth C. Stewart, "Mark I", M17475, enlisted Jack Watt, D company, 49th, seems to be sitting in the Loyal Edmonton Regiment June 21, 1940, on top of the world. Listen to this! "Please note my aged 22. Posted to the Battalion June 2'0, 1942, and new address. I will be here until the end of April, served with, Bn. H.Q. and A company. Discharged 1952. It is a wonderful place to live, summer in Nov. 30, 1946, with rank of corporal. Length of Victoria, winter in Santa Barbara and you have service 02 years. Civil work, clear@accounting@ heaven on earth." He gave his last copy of the Northwestern Utilities Ltd. Residence, 11619-76 Forty-Niner to Jack Knightley, Greenbanks, Quali- Avenue. Married and has a family of a boy 9, girl cum, V.I., B.C. Knightley has a nice little place if 4. any of you boys get up there, it is an ideal holiday Henry (Harry) Wadlow, Box 1, Brownvale, Al- resort. He was one of the boys who fixed up the berta,, keeps in good standing by sending along the tables for the last Christmas dinner over at the needful. Harry says money is scarce with the Front. Jack meets many of the troops and they farmers around his way for they were hit rather seem O.K. only that those who are not bald are hard with the harvest last year, but that they must gray. keep their fingers crossed. We hope they kept them L. T. Frank Funnell, 1 Mayfields, Kinnerley, near crossed to good purpose because the early winter Oswestry, Shropshire, England, writes many thanks snows this Fall have rather botched the harvest for for the copies of the Forty-niner. He was glad to a good many farmers in Western Canada. We all hear of the doings of many of the old or rather hope you had good luck with yours Harry. young boys and sends his remembrances to all and George Branton, Ryde, Sydney, Aussieland, sundry, especially Bert and Tom Hidson, Bill Craig, writes on June 3rd (and what memories, Wipers) John Phelan. He sent along an extra copy of the he said. George hears from Teddy Locke, an old 15 magazine to a former Edmontonian now living at platoon crony. His wishes go to all the boys of the Clacton-on-Sea, Bill Denford, ex-sergt., R.C.A.F., a old company and a hope they are all doing well. brother of Harry Denford, C company, 49th, who George will be interested in another item of the is also living over there. Funnell is a life member W.B. column for we have at last got word from and treasures the card as it has "Jeff's" signature another sidekick of his on the "missing" list for on it. He enjoyed the account of this year's re- some time, namely. Bob (Chinese) Wyndham. union and only wished he could have been there. 0. W. Bill Elliott, Busby, Alberta, who does a Russell Alien Stevens, "Steve", 2109881, orig- good job of transportation at the Summer parade inal unit, C.A.M.C., enlisted January, 1917, age 20. and picnic, wrote for some back numbers of the On posting to the 49th was placed with 15 platoon, Forty-Niner, some of which we were able to let D company (the best company in the 49th, sez him have. Incidentally, look elsewhere@there is an you!) in Dec., 1917. He was discharged March, item regarding back numbers which may interest ali March, '1918, with two years service. Now is Sec.- members. Bill thinks the summer parade was a Treas. School Division of W^etaskiwin. Has four splendid affair and offers congratulations to those children, two daughters, 28 and 2.5, and two sons, responsible. twins, 22 years.

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Lieut. T. R. Tipton, 2421 South Willow Ave., San Gabriel, California, is still going strong" and FRESH CUT FLOWERS enjoying his holdings down there. He says the cost of living around there is not very high and makes at all times, delivered anywhere one feel like getting away from this "gyp" country Floral Designs A Specially we are in right now. That is something for a patriot to be saying, but this unwarranted rise in everything up here is certainly far past the racket stage. Tommy still has some souvenirs for sale if any one is interested they can write to him. PIKE & Co. Art Hadgkiss, 432896, "Dangerous Dan Mc- SEEDMEN and FLORISTS Grew", and well known as the Canteen Hypnotist, at last got around to letting us know where and 10039 101A Ave., Edmonton Phone 22766 how he was faring. Says he, "How goes the battle, we are getting a little sub-standard, like most things these days. We have had a little wear and tear, hoping the daily grind is not getting- too trying." Art had a spell in the Vets' hospital in 1948-49 and met several of the old boys. He feels fairly fit and must be as he is trying to improve Sooke, Buy With Confidence on V.I,, doing cai-pentry, cement and other work at 65, in practically building a new home. He says Shore's Easy Credit Terms a lot of Albertans and 49ers are around the Island, but he is taking it easy and doesn't see them often. Well, Dangerous Dan, we can all remember the good entertainment you provided the boys on many SHORES CREDIT a dreary day. We don't suppose you are getting the hypnotised ones to pour beer on their nice JEWELERS LTD. khaki uniforms these days. 10146 101 Street Edmonton Percy Boxall, "Jardine", Scott's Grove Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, liked- the magazine and Phones 42077 - 20520 - 20S32 was pleased to see the picture of "Husky" and the other boys. They had a small reunion on July 1st, one to represent each company of the old 49th. It was one of the warmest Sundays they had this year and they thoroughly enjoyed the get-to-gether. Bradfield was to send a full account, but so far Nov. 25th, this had not arrived, and also pictures. Percy had been under the weather but was re- covering nicely. He sends best wishes to all his old cronies and imagines they must all be getting . SIMONS HAVANA older, though he hates to admit it, and Don't We! CIGARS IN ALL SIZES Thanks for the sprig of white heather, it reminded me (Editor) of the days he inarched and did training over those Southern hills with full pack, Pandora Cedarap Parnham's Son Parses With Honors Douglas Parnham, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Parnham, 12112 - 122 St., passed with honors in his ARE CANADA'S solo performer's examination for piano. The exam- ination was conducted by the Royal Conservatory MOST POPULAR BRANDS of Toronto, in Calgary last summer.

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Colour Party and Escort Proceeding Down Jasper Avenue@Photograph by Larry Hagen, 1st Bn. L.E.R.

Annual Church Parade and Picnic vice by the singing of the hymn "0 God Our Help The annual Church (Parade and Pic-Nic was in Ages Past". Then the scripture lesson, prayers. held on Sunday, July 22nd, when members of both Then the hymn "Nearer My God To Thee", followed the First and Second War units paraded for the by the address. Refreshments were served by a very association memorial day remembrance under the energetic committee under "Mike" Michaels. Hot most. favorable weather conditions. dogs, coffee, ice cream, etc., being eagerly put The troops began to collect around the Post away by small and large "fry". Office and Market Square at about 1000 hours, re- The sports were then run off under the follow- newing acquantances and asking after old friends. ing officials: J. J. Blewett, Jack Hancock, Wally Cook, Bill Smith, Art McCormack and Mayor Sid The 'Fall In' sounded at 1030 hours and R.S.M. Perguson formed up the parade and handed over Parsons. Then the offertory@For the work of the 49th to the Adjutant Major R. C. Arthurs, who then Battalion The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Associa- checked and handed over to the president Brig. tion. The final hymn that stirring eulogy of our E. B. Wilson, who brought the parade to attention departed comrades "The Supreme Sacrifice," "0 for the march on colors to the tune of "Bonnie Valiant Hearts Who to- Your Glory Came." The Dundee" played by the Reserve Battalion Band. The colours were escorted by Capt. R. Game, Lieut. H. B. Ho-ry, R.S.M. Muckleston, Sgt. Keir, Sgt.. Loewen, Sgt. Batter. At 1100 hours the unit marched oft to the IF ITS FOR THE HOME Cenotaph where the ceremony of wreath laying and the two minutes silence were obsprved. The parade then marched off arid at First Street and Jasper Avenue compliments were paid to the Lieut. PODERSKY Governor J. C. Bowlen, who was aided at the salut- ing base by Mayor Parsons and Col. Bill Stillman. HAS IT Returning to the market square where the Forty Niner was distributed and after "Break 2 STORES TO SERVE YOU Off" the members and families embussed or pro- ceeded by car to Camp Harris, Winterburn for the Corner 104th Street and Jasper Avenue church service and Pic-Nic. 10424-6 82nd Avenue The service was conducted by Captain Rev. W. W. Buxton, who asked his congregation to Established 40 Years gather around in a circle and then opened the ser- THE FORTY-NINER January, 1952

Benediction and God Save the King concluding the service. Luncheon followed and refreshments were serv- COMPLIMENTS OF ed free to members by a very energetic committee Races Under 6 years@Boys: 1st. Charlie Nahumko, 2nd. Petre Home, 3rd. Dodd McCray; Girls: 1st. THEATRE Sharon McCormick, 2nd. Gloria Robertson, 3rd. Eve Larmour. Under 9 years@Boys: 1st. John Siebers, 2nd. Brian Gillard,' 3rd. Doug Pearce; Girls: 1st. Temple Hedrick, 2nd. Doreen Davidson, 3rd. Pauline Nahumko. Under 12 years@Boys: 1st. Jack McCulloch, H. M. E. EVANS & CO. LTD. 2nd. Bill Summersgill, 3rd. Jack Walton; Girls; 1st FINANCIAL AGENTS Joyce Smith, 2nd Temple Hedrick, 3rd. Dianne Bonds, Insurance, Real Estate, Loans Jarron. Under 16 years@Boys: 1st. Clayton Smith, C.P.R. BLDG. EDMONTON, ALTA, 2nd. Bill Summersa-ill, 3rd. Jack McCulloch; Girls: 1st. Dolores Rosenthal, 2nd. Joyce Smith, 3rd. Joan Hagen. Mens 220 vards, Open: 1st. Bill Smith, 2nd. Tom Horn, 3rd. Bill Tougas. Three-legged, Open: 1st. Bill Smith, 2nd. Art McCormick, 3rd. Tom Horn. The Canadian Legion Married Ladies: 1st. Mrs. Thelma Brochre, 2nd. Mert Clement, 3rd. Mrs. B. Hidson. Horse Back, Open; 1st. Joan Hagen, Diane Edmonlon (Alberta No. 175) Branch Hagen; 2nd. P. Horn, L. Davison; 3rd. L. Dobson, P. Lamb. Youngest Girl Baby@Beverly Ann Ritchie. Youngest Boy Baby@Donald McLellan Cheshire, KINGSWAY Largest Family Present@Bill Craig with 8, (Loyal Edmontons). Tots under 4 years old@1. Clement; 2. Wayne Greetings to All 49ers. Bolinski; 3. Bryen Lowen. Girls: 1. Linda. Hertsburg; 2. Hope Hogg; 3. Shelia Malaniuk. Oldest Mother Present@Mrs. Craig (special prize donated by Mayor Sid Parsons.)

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Macazines Sent To "Grandsons" enclosing 10 cents per copy to cover handling and Our secretary, Bert Hidson, sent along copies of mailing charges. For anyone wishing a complete the last issue of the Forty-Niner to The Loyal Ed- set, there are eleven of these available (22 mag- monton Company then at Valcartier. The following azines). This would not include the 1948 issue was the reply received:@ shown above as being short. The series is available "I have received with great pleasure the copies on a "first come first served" basis and the price @of the July issue of the "Forty-Niner" which you will be $1.00. have sent. The copies have now been distributed to the men and they are being eagerly read. "The article concerning the departure of our Company from Edmonton is very nice to see. We CORNER 101st STREET and JASPER are glad, too, to be able to read news of the Regi- ment and of the members past and present. The brief history of the unit on page 20 is of particular interest for the men of the Company are always- on JOHNSON^S the lookout for information concerning the Loyals. THE LEADING CAFE "Thank you very much for your consideration in sending the "Forty-Niner" to us." Signed: B. G. Cameron, Capt. (J. E. Pickard) Major Officer Commanding "D" Company. Phone All Depta. PBX' 28118 (Oct. 2, 1951) EDMONTON PRODUCE CO. LTD. Back Numbers@@49er Magazine (License No. 15) Back numbers of our magazine beginning with WHOLESALE DEALERS AND EXPORTERS the isaue of January 1940 and with the exception EGGS AND POULTRY of the January 1948 issue may be obtained by 10502-4 102nd St. Edmonton, Alberta writing to Barney Olsen, 11245:64 St.. Edmonton 30 THE FORTY-NINER January, IS 52

Mason@Whyte WEDDING BELLS The wedding was solemnized in St. Pait-h'a Willson@Lamb Anglican Church last September of Miss Mary Large mauve and white chrysanthemums formed Elizabeth Whyte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. an attractive setting in MacDonald Baptist Church (Bob) Whyte, and Mr. Frederick George Mason, last October for a ceremony in which Miss Gerry son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Mason, all of Edmontoii. Alice Lamb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lamb, Mr. Whyte gave his daughter away. Rev. G. W. became the bride of Mr. Gordon Stewart Willson, Wilson performed the double ring ceremony. son of Mr. and Mrs. George Willson, all of Edmon- Miss Doreen Whyte attended her sister as maid ton. The bride was given in marriage by her father, of honor. Mr. Walter Mason, brother of the groom., Mrs. Robert Dobbie was her sister's matron of was best man. They are making their home ia honor and Miss Thelma Smith was bridesmaid. Mr. Edmonton. Donald Willson was best man. The honeymoon was spent at Calgary and Banff. They are now making Johnson@Dean their home in Edmonton. The wedding took place in St. John's Lutheran Marchant@WiSliamson Church last September of Miss Shirley Ray Dean, McDougall United Church was the setting for daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. Dean, and Mr. Ernest an attractive bridal one day in early Autumn when Raymond Johnson, son of Mrs. T. Johnson and the Miss Julie Ann Williamson, daughter of Mr. and late Mr. Johnson, all of Edmonton. Edmonton is Mrs, A. Williamson, became the bride of Mr. Leslie now their home. Walter Marchant, son of Mr. and Mrg. W. F. Mar- chant, all of Edmonton, McGowan@Steinbach The bride was given away by her father. Mrs. At the United Church, Vegreville, in early sum- Harold Lindsay was matron-of-honor. The brides- mer the wedding took place of Miss Lillian Marjorie maids v/ere Miss E. Marchant and Miss Carol Smith. Steinbach, daughter of Mrs. J. Steinbach and the Mr. William Hicks was best man. late Mr. Steinbach of Brush Hill, and Mr. Norman ^ The couple are making their home in Edmonton. Owen Pierce McGowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. McGowan of Hairy Hill. Rev. Henry Roemer per- Aikins@Pilkia formed the ceremony. In a pretty afternoon ceremony at Westminster The bride was given in marriage by her brother. United Church the wedding took place last July of Tho Misses Gladys Gafka and Shirley Lank attended Miss Margaret Marilyn (Peggy) Pilkie, daughter of the bride. Flower girl was Miss Constance Westrom. Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Pilkie, to Mr. George Howard Attending the groom were Mr. Clarence Steinbach, Aikins, son of Mrs. F. G. Aikins, all of Edmonton. brother of the bride, and Mr, Wesley Hughston. The happy couple are making their home in Ed- Mr. and Mrs. McGowan are making their home monton. in Edmonton.

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Campbeli@McGowan honor and the Misses Gay Clement and Miss Patricia A pretty .wedding was solemnized at the United Hale were bridesmaids. Mr. John Andrew was best Church, Vegreville, in early summer, when Miss man. Their home is in Edmonton. Myrtle Jessie McGowan became the bride of Mr. Ernest Campbeli. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. McGowan of Hairy Hill and the McBride@Newland groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Campbell The marriage took place the afternoon of of Warwick. Friday, August 3, in Christ Church of Miss Margaret Given in marriage by her father, the. bride was (Peggy) Frances Newland, daughter of Mr. and attended by Matron of Honor Mrs. L. Westrom, and Mrs. E. W. Newland. and Mr. James Montgomery Miss Mary Jane Campbeli, sister of the groom, was McBride, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. McBride, all bridesmaid. Little Constance V^estrom was flower of Edmonton. girl. Best man. was Mr. L. Steinbach. The bride, a well-known figure skater, appeared in Barbara Ann Scott's "Skating Sensations of Hicks@High McDougall United Church was the scene of a 1950" when the review made its cross-country tour. Last winter she was a skating instructor with the pretty evening wedding last summer when Miss Federation of Community Leagues in Edmonton. Fern High was united in marriage with Mr. Ralph A. Hicks. Rev. Wesley Bainbridge officiated at the marriage of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ackowledgement of and appreciation for three High and the son of Mrs. H. H, Hicks and the late outstanding gifts to the provincial archives has Mr. Hicks of Lesser Slave Lake. been made by Mrs. Frank Gostick, provincial Matron of Honor was Mrs. Jessie McKenzie of librarian. The gifts are: a collection of Canadiana Big Valley. Miss Verna Hicks, sister of the groom, from the library of Ernest Brown, the private was bridesmaid and the flower girl little Ruby papers of the late Major-General Griesbach and a High. Mr. Albert Buhr was best man. silver plated tea service from the late Major-Gen- eral T. Bland Strange, commander of the Alberta Rich@Kinnaird Field Force during the Second. North West Rebel- Miss Virginia Garnett Kinnaird became the lion. bride of Mr. Robin Keith Rich in a lovely candle- The Griesbach papers contain some in connec- light ceremony Friday evening, August 31, at Rob- tion_ with the history of the Griesbach family, ertson United Church. Rev. R. M. Thompson and official appointment documents of both the late Rev. W. M. Nainby heard the vows of the daughter Major-General Griesbach and his father, the late of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. K. Kinnaird and the son of Henry Griesbach, and documents bearing such Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Rich, all of Edmonton. important signatures as those of the late Rt. Hon. Miss Barbara Kinnaird was her sister's maid of David Lloyd George, and Sir Sam Hughes.

OUR THANKS TO THE JOURNAL The many pictures appearing in this issue indicate the generosity of the Edmonton Journal in their co- operation by loaning cuts for publi- cation. We are grateful to the Jour- nal for the help they give the maga- zine committee. We also thank all those who assisted in the publication of our magazine. Do not forget the Advertisers when making your purchase as the "sinews of war" are mainly received through their patronage.

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In ever living memory of the officers, non @commissioned officers and men of the 49th Battalion, The Loyal Edmon- ton Reffiment, who were killed in action, or died of wounds received in Belgium and France during 1914 to 1918,. also thoGe in the Mediterranean area and Europe areas 1939" 1945 s and to those who have since passed on, mainly du@ to the ravages of war service. "Theae men were victorious in death.."

Frank Langton Frank Langton, No. 437521, died at Victoria, B.C., Dec. 21, 1950, according to information given to us by Joe Waithe. The notice of his death ap- peared in an issue of the Canadian Legionary. He was a member of the Valour Road Branch of the Canadian Legion, Winnipeg. Prank enlisted in the olst and came to the 49th at Shorncliffe on the Maj. Raymond -J. Pratley, 58, of 6846 - 122A "Big" draft shortly before we left for France. He Street, adjutant of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment @was very severely wounded in the June scrap in a when it was mobilized in 1939, died Sunday, Nov. bombing duel at Charing Cross. He is one of so 18, in the Col. Mewburn Hospital. Bom in London, many who performed above and beyond the call of England, he came to Edmonton in 1910. During duty" on that day and through circumstances, as we the First Great War Major Pratley was with the know so often happens, did not receive recognition London, Ont., Regiment. He went overseas in 1914, as was the case of so many in that and other battles. was attached to the P.P.C.L.I. and won the Meritor- Frank 'was in the same ward in a hospital at ious Service Medal. His only son, Lieut, Jack Prat- Leceister as your Editor. He attended the picnic in ley, died Aug. 9, 1943, from wounds received July, 1950, and this was the first time many had fighting with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in seen him since the First War days. It is sad to know Sicily. Major Pratley is survived by his loving wife, he passed away so soon after meeting his old two daughters, Mrs. Albert Assaly, Edmonton, and friends. (See photo, page 30, last January issue.) Mrs. Roy Carter, Victoria, and five grandchildren. The family residence was at R.K. 1, Royal Oak, Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at. V.I., B.C., Box 528. Our sympathy is extended to St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Father his loving wife who 'so splendidly cared for Frank C. J. Foran officiated and burial took place in the in his disability. Soldiers' Plot at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Hsme Hugh Henry Wynn-MaclCenzK A. MeBain Funeral services for E. H. H. Wynn@MacKenzie, A. MeBain, No. 466743, May 12, at Edmonton, who passed away in Shaughnessy Hospital June age 69. Member of Mulhurst Branch of the Can- 25th, at the age of seventy-five years, were held adian Legion, Alberta. June 27th, from Nunn and Thompson's Funeral Copied from the November issue of the Legion- Chapel, with Rev. F. A. Ramsay in charge, with ary, by J. A. Waithe. interment in the Field of Honour, Mountain View In Memory Cemetery. The following old Friends acted as Pall Pte. T. M. M. Scott, M-100464, B Company, Bearers: Harold Kennedy, A. M. Acheson, W. J. Loyal Edmonton Regiment, killed in action August Woodward, J. Atkins, W. Loggie and Ronald J. 5th, 1943, PEACE BE THINE. Ever remembered Cochrane, a, Nephew. The Association was repre- by Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters. Copied from sented by comrades J. T. Peterson. J. Searle, A. G. Edmonton Journal. .Rowland and amongst the Floral Tributes received was a wreath from our members. Comrade Mac- Harold Edward McMaster Kenzie served' in "D" Company in the old Battalion On December 10th, Mr. Harold Edward Mc- in France and Flanders. He was well and favour- Master of 10268-97 St. He is survived by two sisters ably known in the Vegreville district where he Mrs Ernest King and Mrs. R. W. Busby both of served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Municipality. Edmonton. Funeral services were held from Foster Upon his retirement, he moved to Port Kells, B.C., and McGarvey's Funeral Home, Thursday, Dee. 13. but for the past few years had resided at "Hycroft" Capt. Edgar Halsey officiated and interment in Veteran's Home in Vancouver, where he seemed the Soldier's Plot, Beechmount Cemetery. Pall to enjoy the amenities of this delightful haven, Bearers were Bert Hidson, R. Dean, A. Black, with its seven acres of well kept grounds. F, Lunn, R. Knox, C. Wismer. Known in Edmonton He is survived by two Sisters, Mrs. George in the years before the war as "Battling Harold" Cochrane, Port Kells; Miss L. M. MacKenzie in he took part in many of the boxing matches of South Africa; one brother, N. D. MacKenzie in those days, but at the outbreak of the 2nd World England and Nephews and Nieces. We extend an War he enlisted in the 1st Bn, and proceeded expression of our sympathy to the bereaved. overseas with the unit, January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER

Robert McCullough Andersen We regret to record the tragic death of Robert M. Anderson, late of 666 Commercial Drive, Van- couver, at the early age of 28 years, from the YOUNG MEN IN effects of a motor car accident on Grouse Mountain highway, August 19th. REAL ESTATE Comrade Anderson, No. K69657. enlisted No- vember 5, 1942, in. M.D. 11, and received his basic Young Men Who Know training at Vernon Training Centre. He joined the Young Men's Problems Battalion April 29, 1943, and saw service1 in Sicily; was wounded, and invalided out of the Army Aug- A HOME FOR EVERY PURSE ust, 1944. Since returning to Vancouver, he had won for himself an enviable reputation as an actor with the Civic Theatre Society in "Theatre Under the Stars", having starred in all their productions this summer. Only a week before his death, many of us had the pleasure of hearing him sing his final role in that memorable scene in "Brigadoon" which played hare in Stanley Park to record audiences for three weeks. He is survived by his Grandmother, Mrs. Sarah McCullough; three Uncles and Aunts, all in Van- couver. Funeral services, with Rev. George Turpin officiating, were held August 22nd from the Rose- lawn Chapel with interment in the Field of Honour, Mountain View Cemetery. His colleagues in IN EVERY DISTRICT "Theatreland" acted as pallbearers. Unfortunately, the above particulars were not known to our Execu- We have fifteen ex-servicemen on our Sales tive soon enough for representation at the funeral@ Staff operating from NINE offices to serve this was much regretted. To the bereaved, is extend- you better. ed an expression of our sincere sympathy. Let Harry Hrabec Comrades of Harry Hrabec, N&. M67619, will L. T Melton Real Estate regret to learn that he passed away in Shaughnessy Locate You Right in Edmonton Hospital, August 4th, at the age of 32 years. Harry had suffered a great deal from his war wounds, having been in. hospital@both in Edmonton and Vancouver@ever since he returned from Sicily. Notwithstanding his disability, he carried on with a smile and was able to drive his car and get away from hospital from time to time@in fact, he at- tended our Pic-Nic and appeared to be making progress. However, he suffered a relapse four days later and the end came sudden and unexpectedly. Funeral services were held August 9th at Haight, Alberta, his former home, with interment in the local cemetery. He is survived by his Mother and Father; three Brothers and seven Sisters, to whom we extend our sincere sympathy. George Swanson The many friends of George Swanson, No. 432105, will regret to learn that he passed away at Breton, Alberta, on June 23rd, in his 61st year. COMPLIMENTS OF Burial took place in the cemetery at Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Unfortunately, these particulars were not known to our Members at the time, and in conse- quence, our Association was not represented at the Army, Navy and Air funeral@this is much to be regretted. Geordie will long be remembered as one of those stalwart boys of the old Transport Section@and Force Veterans what a fine body of good fellows they were too! He had spent a number of years in hospital since moving to Vancouver from Edmonton in 1926, but his end wag terribly sudden and unexpected. Edmonton Unit He is survived by his loving Wife and four Sons, Jack, Dick, George, Jimmy; may they find No. 3 some comfort in the knowledge that he has left behind a name that will long be remembered with affection by his old comrades, and especially by F.A. HARVEY, 9962 Jasper those of us who were privileged to enjoy his friend- President Ave. ship over the years. The sympathy of our members goes out to the bereaved family. 34 THE FORTY-NINER JawMry, 1952

Harry Jannan Bennett respect by his comrades and proved a loyal and faithful soldier carrying his good qualities into ci-vS Funeral services for Harry J. Bennett, No. life. Sid Parsons was one of the Pall Bearers. 432855, who passed away at his residence, 3337 McKercher Avenue, Bumaby, B.C., September 19th, Thomas Wilson Couch in his 67th year from the effects of a heart con- dition, were held September 22nd from the Royal Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Wilson. GoneSi Oak Funeral Chapel, Burnaby, with Rev. E. W. of 12123-107 St., who passed away -July 15, -were Horton officiating. held at Foster and McGarvey's Funeral Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, July 18. Rev. M. A. Johnaon Old friends of the family acted as pallbearers. officiated and burial was made in the Soldiers Plot, Cremation followed. Comrade Bennett was well BiLechmount Cemetery. Pall Bearers were; J. W- H. known in the old Battalion, having joined up in the Williams, N. Arnold, L- Alexander, E. Boyd, A. C. early days and being posted to '"A" Company. Both Keen, and J. Waitne. He leaves to mourn ais loss he and his good wife have rendered yeoman service besides his loving wife, one son David and one to our Association across the years@we shall miss Daughter, Carol, both at home, his parents of him indeed. Edmonton, two Brothers, William of Vancouver He is survived by his loving Wife; two Sisters and John Clifford of Highvale, Alberta. The follow- and one Brother in Edmonton; one Sister and one ing of Tom's service was given by Ed. Boyd, IS3L Brother in Australia; and three Brothers in Eng- "1 first met Tom in August, 1942 while we were land. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved. both at 1 CDIRU, at that time 1st Div. reinforce- ment unit at Witley. Previous to this he had been Tim Podgun at the unit in Pioneer platoon as an NCO, I believe A magazine was returned from the P.O. ad- finally as platoon Sergeant, although I am not sure. dressed to Tim Podgun, Queen and McCaul Sts., I do not know whether or not. he was an original, Toronto. Marked "Deceased". We are sorry no other but if he wasn't he was an early reinforcement. We information is available on our friend Tim. took an anti-tank course together in September of 1942 and in November of that year he was assign- Milton Cockrort ed to me at 1 CDIRU as a sergeant, and as such Funeral services for Mr. Milton Cockroft of helped in the organization of the first Canadian 11715-95A St., who passed away on July 23, were Infantry Anti-Tank School. Shortly thereafter I held at Foster and McGarvey's Funeral Chapel on left for the unit and didn't see Tom again until Thursday, July 26. S/L James Dunn officiated and my return to Canada- interment was made in the Edmonton Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife, one son, Gordon Alfred Clayton and one daughter and one brother Harold, all of The following letter was received from Mrs. Edmonton. Milton served with C Company of the Kathleen Mclnnes, 104 Industry Road. Sheffield 9, 49th and was one of the men who upheld the name England. "It is with regret that I have to inform of that unit at the front. He was held in great you of the death of my father Alfred Clayton. 100139. He enlisted in the 66th on July 7th, 1915 and attained the rank of Sergeant in the 49th before transferring to the R.F.C. after service in France. He died at his home at the above address on April 26th, 1950 and to the end looked forward to receiving his 'Porty-Niner'." Robart Leslie Hardie A C.N.R. conductor, Robert L. Hardie, -57, of 11412-124 St., was killed almost instantly about 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, when the car he was driving collided with a slow moving locomotive on the level crossing at 127 St. and 126 Ave. The EDMONTON, ALBERTA car was demolished. Mr. Hardie had been with the railway since 1912. He spent several years overssas FLOWER PHONE .21262 in the first Great War with the 49th Btn. He was born in Schreiber, Out. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, five Brothers and one Sister.

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Mr&. Janet Yule Miss Rene Hobbins Wins Trophy On October 16th, Mrs. Janet Yule, of Viking, Alberta; passed away, aged 62 years. She is survived Miss Rene Hobbins, city Florist and daughter by her husband Thomas Yule, Viking, one son of the late Colonel Hobbins, won the Telegraph Thomas and one daughter. Funeral services were Delivery Service Trophy, recently. held at Viking United Church on Friday, October This trophy is awarded annually for honourable 19th. Rev. F. Forster officiated. achievement, proficiency and distinction, plus cre- ative ability in floral designing, both valuable and Frederick Robinson beneficial to the Florist Industry. It is the first Mr. Frederick Maxwell Robinson (Irish) of time it has been awarded to a woman. 10442-82 Avenue, who passed away on August 6, funeral services were. held from Strathcona Pres- It was presented at the National Convention of the Allied Florists and Growers of Canada, which byterian Church on August 9th, with Eev. lan was held at the Banff Springs Hotel this year. P. McSween officiating. Interment was made. in the Edmonton Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Miss Hobbins is Retail-Director-at-Large of the Mother, one Brother and a Sister. He was pre- Allied Association, a member of the Alberta Board dsceased by his father Capt. A. Robinson in 1948. of Directors and Secretary of the Edmonton Branch. His father was R.S.M. in the early days of the 49th She is also correspondent for the Canadian Florist and later commissioned. Magazine in addition to managing her own Flower Shop. ,Mr@. L. J. Martin On July 6, Mrs. Lawrylla Jewitt Martin, be- loved wife of James Robertson Martin of 10036 80th Avenue, at the age of 61. Funeral services were held last July. Capt. S. Nahirney offi- TELEPHONE 26803 ciated and interment took place in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The 49th supplied three Pall Exquisite Arrangement in Flowers Bearers a.nd 3 from the Canadian Legion. Martin was a L/Cpl. with 7 platoon, B Company, 49th.

BRIEF REGIMENTAL HISTORY RENE FLOWERS A brief, regimental history of the Edmontons, 49th and Loyals, with pictures of General Griesbach Miss Rene Hobbins and Brig. Jefferson, including a note on our badge @its evolution@and also the Colours and Reg- 10183 lOOa Street, Edmonton imental March, has been issued by the efforts of (Opposite East Door of Zeiler's) the officer commanding the Reserve Unit, Alan Macdonald and other members of the unit. 150 copies have been sent to D company, No. 1 Cana- dian Infantry Battalion in N.W. Europe. Copies will be available by this banquet night. It will be appreciated if anyone receiving a copy would drop a dime or a. quarter into the "Kitty" as the cost of printing was. taken out of Regimental Funds and your contribution will help to reimburse this fund.

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With ond exception, the executive slate of the 49th Battalion, The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Associa- tion, was relurn'e

Mrs. Lawrylla Jewitt Martin, wife of James Robertson Martin, died July 6, 1951. Harold Joseph Haight, died July 7, 1951. Thomas Wilson Couch, died July 7, 1961. Milton Cockroft, died July 23, 1951. Robert Leslie Hardy, died Sept. 5. 1951. Orlando Young, died Sept. 25, 1951. The Association furnished wreaths for the funerals of the above mentioned comrades. CARTER'S The Association furnished pallbearers for the funerals of Dennis Collins, Robert Bahns, Harold J. Haight, Thomas Couch and Orlando Young. Three bearers furnished for the funeral of Mrs. Martin. on Mr. Williams thanked the following members who acted as pallbearers during the past year: Messrs. A. J. Hidson, Hancock, Law, Peart, Arnold, Crockett, Cook, Blewett, Jones, Morris, Tayler, T. fce Avenue E. Hidson, Waithe, Alexander, Black, Pinell, Wood- ward, V/ismer, Boyd, Keen and Ford. The Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Williams for the work he continues to do for the Association. The Chairman pointed out that George Gleave Your Headquarters S. and Danny Smith were present and stated that he was pleased to see members of the Association tak- ing an active part in civic affairs. Norman Arnold then submitted his report rela- FOR tive to the publication and distribution of the. Forty-Niner magazine. Any assistance by way of news items and personal reminiscences will be wel- comed by your magazine committee. Ed Tannous stated, in submitting his report, that regular visits are being made to members in hospital. He mentioned Sandy Black who is in the Charles Camsell Hospital, a, long term patient, and PONTIAC stated that his condition, unfortunately, is not im- proving. Ken Rootes is now up and around on crutches and so is Bill Parker. He stated that before Ed Vaughn passed away he mentioned that he would like to be remembered to the members of the Association. He asked members to volunteer to BUICK serve with him on his Visiting Committee. The Chairman thanked Ed for his report and suggested that he pick his own Visiting Committee. It was moved and seconded and carried that arrangements to be made for the Annual Reunion Dinner be left in the hands of the executive. The question of changing the date of the Annual G. M. C. Dinner was discussed at great length and it was finally decided that we continue to celebrate the occasion on the nearest Saturday to the fourth of January in each year. Carried with one dissenting TRUCKS vote. The question of holding another Association Dance for members was not met with enthusiasm and so the matter was dropped. George Gleave stated that the Canadian Legion is collecting and distributing magazines and other MAURICE CARTER reading material to the troops overseas and sug- gested that members of the. Association should turn over to the Legion any books or periodicals they MOTORS LTD. may have and if they so desire earmark them for the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Company. Corner 82nd Avenue and 106 Street It was suggested by Wally Cook that the names of 49ers in hospital be posted in the Memorial Hall. Edmonton, Alberta Votes of thanks were extended to the following: The Canadian Legion Branch No. 24 for the Phones 390330 - 390331 use of the Memorial Hall in which to hold our meetings; Press and radio for free services rendered; "GENUINE G.M. PARTS AND Kinnaird & Aylen & Co. for auditing the As- ACCESSORIES" sociation books. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. By Bert Hidson, N. Arnold. 38 THE FORTY-NINER Ja,WMj..ry, 19S2

STANLEY FIDLER Lieut. Robert H. Sandilands, R.C.E.M.E., who recently spent a few days leave with his wife and Loyal Edmonton Man Praised small son Edward at the home of his parents, iMr. Nurses at a hospital in London, England, gave and Mrs. J. H. Sandilands, 12017 103rd Avenue, a party early last fall for a former Edmontonia-n, has arrived in Europe with the 27th Canadian In- whom they considered one of the bravest men in fantry Brigade. Word has been received that ha is the world. The party was for Stanley Fidler, a m Hanover, Germany. former employee of the Department of Municipal Affairs, who has had 28 operations in less than J. C. Thompson, H.Q. 49th, has been appointed two years. financial adviser to the provincial governments of Mr. Fidler is in eastern Canada now, according New Brunswick and Newfoundland. to word received from his uncle, Harry Fidler. He is the son of Mrs. Fidler, now of Vancouver, and of the late Ernest Fidler, formerly of 11&04-107 Street. A former Canadian Army Captain, and a "BARNEY" MORRISON, 49er, "D" Coy. member of Bn. H.Q., of the 1st Battalion, Stan was wounded in Brussels in 1944. Two years ago as a result of the wound, his hips locked and his spine curved until he was bent nearly double. Sent to England for treatment, he went to see "BARNEY^ MORRSSON Sir Reginald Watson, orthopaedic surgeon to the King and the R. A. F. "You'll need a half a dozen DIAMONDS @ WATCHES operations for a start, but I think you can take it," said Sir Reginald. JEWELRY First the surgeons 'unlocked' his hips and in- serted metal cups. Then they cut his spine and pulled his back straight again. Mr. Fidler proved he was capable of 'taking it'. "It's only a question of getting over the initial fear. You get to a stage when you suffer so much pain you can't suffer any more," he said. In a steel corset he can get about vnth the aid 49th Battalion Brooches, Lapel of two crutches, but has nromised himself that within a year he will be walking, with one stick. He is full of praise for the nurses and doctors Buttons and Crests, Now in Stock who made his recovery possible in London hospitals. All his old friends of the Resriment will be pull- ing for Stan to be able to fulfill his promise and be walking before very long.

LATE NEWS Charles Wilson, 10236 - 123rd Street, died Dec. Phone 24662 21st, 98 years. Father of Lt. Wilson, killed in June Scrap. Lt.-Col. J. B. Harstone died at Parksville, V.I., 10010 101A Ave. Opp. McLeod Bidg. B.C., age 72. An original B Coy. officer, he was the originator of the "Bangalore Torpedo". January, 1952 THE FORTY-NINER

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Canadian Unit Honoured in Britain A memorial book containing the names of of-. ficers and men of the Queen's Own Rifle Regiment 10640 124th Street, Edmonton, Alberta of Canada who died in the Second Great War was deposited in Canterbury Cathedral Sunday, August Res. Phone 82406 12. The book contains 1,729 names and includes also the names of the British parent regiment to Phone 81356 the Queen's Own Rifles, the Buffs. It was after- wards placed in Warriors' Chapel which also con- tains a book with the names of nearly 6,000 Buffs who fell in the First Great War. HARRY NASH

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