The Westmount examiner, 26 novembre 1954, Cahier 2

[" - : Lo or or t - .- ca .o * .Tr > ' AGEANT OF COLORFUL EVENTS | MARKS 4 COMPLETE DECADES F REGIMENT IN PEACE, WAR \u201cA Royal =\" OL Montreal - Regiment ver, Souvenir TH.| Co ; Supplement 1.Ser- | oo H, J.: i lermon.CHE J ET, ° co | AT THE SALUTING _ ont BASE: Sir Richard Turner, - ra Mayor Roy L.Campbell, mot #0 Lt.General J.P.E.Ber- ter \u2018 natchez GOC Quebec Com- Hs .mand, Chief Justice W.B.- Scott, Maj.Gen.A.E.Wal- $ ford, Col.Don Purves \u2018and .Capt.A.W.D.Swan ED.BN i LEFT: Lt.Col.C.J.Pratt, vor xxv.Ne.47.\u2018 officer commanding.- ¥: À rim- pF.: | Bi - i e i | i PANORAMIC VIEW OF EMR 40th \"REUNION DINNER IN ST.CATHERINE ST.WEST ARMOURY ; à | \u2014Photo by Ed Bormingham= | A * .ÿ \"À ur \u2014 \"ME ge a sn imp © ve aa rn Amma mvs + meh ET SU \u201crye.arene it BRE aa an recent Ta en } 1 DAS SRE A 1 5 vad TE EEE ES are ie eA PS Sn 3.AY SAAT Fal, rome Hi - PAGR TWO\u2014S rt SRE THE EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1954 der whose command, the Cana- ce \u201cCONGRATULATIONS | To The Boys of The | RM R.RE Iles hs AD = Westmount 's Own Regiment\u201d \u2018 a.- | WONDER BAKERIES LIMITED 30 Prince Albert Avenue © WESTMOUNT Telephone DE.3566 | co [| ing and shooting partrigges \u201cas | \"| dians served in\u2019 Italy.His presence among so many comrades of other days was an event, - ((Officers\" Mess -|[Numbers 300 those members of the Mess, who » were present, : D To-day, the \u201cOtticors* Mess of A the Regiment, housed in its it à tractive quarters in: the ou \u2018which will not be forgotten by ry, is a going concern mor; 4 tive than ever: before.\u201cAn Officers\u2019 years has.changed much in its |}.rés: \u2018character, and activities.\u2018Thé ! 10° messes of Wellington's Army in EI the Peninsula, featured fox hunt- | their \u201cfavourite form of recreation, ; - During active service, the mem- or .bers of a Regimental Mess are (§ ~ ç solely the officérs\u2019 serving, with some attached personnel, such as the Medical Officer, the Padre, | Paymaster, and, in the 1st War, | a Veterinary Officer.\u2019 The membership of the Royal Montreal Regiment Officers\u2019 Mess has expandéd far - béyond this over the years.No longer is the Mess membership confined to active officers.It is comprised \"of} all officers, who have served with the Regiment.After 40 years and two wars, the number has increased to over 800, including such.famous soldiers as General Sir Richard Turner, V.C., Major H Generaï C: B.Price, CB.D.8.0., DLM, and many others.Many social functions are held throughout the year, but the most important is the annual Mess Dinner, held on the Friday nearest Armistice Day, -at which some well-known personage is always invited to be guest of honour.on Perhaps, in_all the years, the most memorable guest was Vis- - count Alexander of Tunis, then : Governor General of Canada, un- \" REPRINTS of any picture in this sou- venir supplement may be The RMR.Is A Really Marvellous Regiment I.1000 m \u2018 obtained by sending $1.25 oo.to Ed Bermingham at Co , 5410 Queen Mary Rd, Montreal.Mess over the || Te oa \u2014 (CONGRATULATIONS © fo the - ROYAL MONTREAL REGIMENT Ath ANNIVERSARY TM «Te, its \u2018 ~ -~ MONTREAL) Z) [Jaa A Anowkdyement | .To the Officers and Men of the Royal Montreal Regiment we extend our grateful thanks for distinguished and unselfish service rendered at home and abroad, during the peace and war.We trust your re-union was a happy one and will be long remembered.: The SHERWIN - Wiams co | » 5 OF CANADA, LIMITED > 14 A de a Mo ps | nig ene oaths Cat tas .THR EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, \u2018Fair, NOVEMBER \" \"1984 \"PRATT AT ANNUAL DINNER i = Le THE-ROYAL MONTREAL REGIMENT \u2014 À BRIEF HISTORY \u2014 The 14th Canadian Battalion, designated \u201cThe Royal Montreal Regiment\u2019 by special warrant, was recruited in August, 1914.The component officers and men came from three Montreal units of the Canadian Active Militia \u2014 the 1st Regiment, Canadian Grenadier Guards; The -3rd Regiment, Vie- toria Rifles of Canada; and the 85th Regiment, Carabiniers de Mont-Royal.The battalion was one of four in the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade which was commanded at \"the beginning of World War I by Col.R.E.W.Turner, VC., DSO.Most of \u2018the members of the regiment had their first experience of war conditions at Valcartier Camp.and on Salisbury Plain.On formation, command of the Royal Montreal Regiment was assumed by Lt.Col.F.8.Meighen and the post of Second in Command went to Lt.Col W, W.Burland.When the.R.M.R.arrived at Valcartier, they found the newly- established camp a shambles with little in the way of facilities.There were 33,000 men assembled in the area.As training and organization continued, the 14th Battalion began ta take shape, and one of the officers who joined the battalion as medical officer was Capt.F.A, C, Scrimger, who later was to win the coveted Victoria Cross at Ypres.The Regimental Sergeant-Major at this time was C.B.Price, who had relinquished a commission in the Victoria Rifles to go overseas with the 14th, Price volunteered to become a Colour Sergeant to permit the appointment of J.M.Shephenson, a regular soldier with wide experience, to the post of R.S,M.When the strength was 46 officers and 1,097 other ranks, the| | ABOVE: Col.Pratt speaking at the reunion dinner.Also at the head table are: Mayor Roy L.Campbell, Col.C.B.Price and Lt.Gen, Bernatchez.\u2019 LEFT: Lt.Gen, Bernatchez, Chief Justice W.B.Scott and Maj.Geng OC.B.Pri¢e chat in the mess before \u2018the reunion dinner.RIGH&': Capt.Lorne Thomson, | D.CM., John Lyons, president of Branch 14 of the Leglon and Col.Pratt converse before the reunion dinner, .\\ battalion boarded the liner \u201cAlau- nia\u201d at Quebec City on September 25, and arrived at Plymouth in mid-October following an uneventful trans-Atlantic crossing.SALISBURY PLAIN Then began the Regiment's ac- | quaintance with British mud, with special emphasis on the variety produced on Salisbury Plain.Training continued throughout the months of November, December and January on the Plain and the 14th crossed the Channel to France in February aboard the \u201cAustralind,\u201d a captured German cargo and cattle steamer.EC PAGE THRRR \u2014 0 On February 24 \u2014 exactly sig | months after the battalion 2 left Montreal \u2014 arrangements were made for.several platoons to undergo instruction in the front line, near Armentieres.Early in April, the Regiment - was moved to Ypres and withstood thelr first German attaocl \u201c on April 22 following a fierce ar tillery bämbardment.During the \u2018eneuing days, the battalion was sybjected to fierce enemy shelling and was forced to give ground.In this action, the qualities of a remarkable young soldier, Sergeant Dick Worrall, were noted, Warrall brought the regin.ent back to Montreal three years later as Commanding Officer, with the rank of lieutenant colonel.Late in Aphil, the R.M.R.was withdrawn behind the Yser Canal for rest, but they were back in the front line facing the Pilkem-\u2014 St.Julien ridge when on May 2, the Germans launched a gas attack on their left.The Battalion was saved from the gas only by a sudden wind shift.YPRES During the second battle for, ) Ypres, Capt.Scrimger showed the\u2019 \u2018later was awarded the Victoria Cross.When the Brigade Headquarters was blown to pieces and the ammunion dump set afire, he refused to abandon the wounded men he was tending.-Despite the continual bombardment, he stayed with them and helped evacuate the wounded when the shelling subsided, =~ \u2019 With the withdrawal of the Canadian Division from the Ypres Salient, the 14th Battalion had an opportunity to recuperate, rest and refit.In the battie, the R.M.R.had lost 69 officers and men killed and 150 wounded.On May 25th, commissions were granted .to CSM C.B Price and Sgt.Dick Worrall, .The Regimental History records the Battalion did little but march through the European Countryside during May, 1915, until it went into the trenches again at Le Touret for the battle of Festubert, Then followed- a seemingly-un- ending series of line duties and reliefs at Bethune, Beauvry, Neuf Berquin, Outersteene, Ploegsteert and Kortopyp on the Messines front.Then it was back to the Ypres Salient and later the Somme.The last took a terrible toll of members of the R.M.R., with 360 NCO\u2019s and men killed, wounded o# missing.VIMY RIDGE The early days of April, found the 14th Battalion preparing for the attack on Vimy Ridge.The attack began April 9 with an are tillery barrage and it met with _ (Continued on Page 5) 1917 | \u2018outstanding heroism for which hg ren ~v Co Ree ran a ver ar Dmg ed gnmeuee os 0 AT a 0 ET ta ads asus Su team TE Sergei as ra NES LES ee TAME TEESE EE re mr Er ARS Cadets of Lower Canada Tn Are Attached To RMR.-.Lower Canada College was was a Cadet Corps.The first cadet founded on its present site in |instructor was Captain G.Thomas Notre Dame de Grace in 1909.|and close to the headmaster\u2019s of- From the beginning its founded, |fice a visitor to the school can Dr.Fosbery, saw to it that there |see an early photograph of Cap- + CONGRATULATIONS To The R.M.R.rr\" THR EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1964 - tain Thomas and the cadet officers of the year 1915: - Here are their names: Cadet Major K.G.Blackader, a future Brigadier who commanded one of the two Canadian brigddes that took part in the first assault wave on D day 1944, and now senior partner of the firm of Macdonald, Currie and Ce.- Cadet Captain D.W.Ambridge, now President of Abitibi Power and Paper Co., a prominent leader in Canadian industrial life.Cadet Lieut.Brooke Claxton, now Minister of National Defence in the present Federal Government.\u2018 .Cadet Lieut.J.H.Molson, well \u2018known member of a public spiritéd family that has meant so much in the life of the city of Montreal.In 1921, Captain S.C.Cutbush\u2019 took over command of the Cadet Corps.Captain Cutbush who had been a physical training instructor in the Coldstream Guards at Alder- shot \u2018came out to Royal Military College in 1912.On retirement from RMC he joined the staff of Lower Canada College and soon earned a fine reputation for the Cadet Corps, in military work and physical training.During Captain Cutbush\u2019s time the Corps won the Governor-General's Trophy for the best Cadet Corps in Canada six times in ten years, and obtained A.F.ROSS + Nite: HU.9-2220 fifteenth place and an Honourable - Mention in competition for the : = Imperial Challenge Shield with the Schools of the Empire.In 1940 Major Cutbush took leave of absence to.supervise physical training in Quebec Command but returned to the school in the fail-of 1942.He retired in 1946 and is now living in Vancouver.\u2018The present chief imstructor is Captain H.F.Gibb: and evidence that he is maintaining the high standards set by Major Cutbush \u2014_\u2014 ean be seen in awards of a Strath, conga trophy for military the corps in the last two year The Corps has a present strengty of 186.It is affiliated witp the Royal Montreal Regiment t which it has contributed a number of outstanding officers, among érill te ; 4 i o | | them, Lieut.Col.J.A.Calder wh, § commanded the regiment in Eng.(Continued on Page 15) DES 1981 Centre Street A Compliments\u201d of | FIFTH AVE.FLORIST TS mee.ÿ à \u2018WEDDING BOUQUETS [ .® FUNERAL DESIGNS '® FLOWERS BY WIRE ~~ GL.5011 i BUDD & DYER Ltd.* AUTOMOBILES * MOTORCYCLES Compliments of THE MONTREAL CITY & DISTRICT SAVINGS BANK Established 1846 The only Savings Bank in Montreal MORGAN'S proudly salutes the famous Royal Montreal Regiment 0 onifs 4th anniversary._ \u201c ° _ _ ._ .LL HENRY MORGAN & CO.LIMITED + ; RW You Are Sure of Quality at Morgan's \u2014 Cail PL.6261 = 3 A mr So 1 there, A stubl rian its À move six à wou ran wou fully holdi sum Af for of turne Ypres Thé in thé Hill be to again the si Thé memq but 4 11 da Briga assau wit} allied to Ler St.Lä As 14th; on Ge vrelle duce:t | 01 1 20 7 ue iy.Lo.Co .\u201c \u2019 Ser cu Yu EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1954 = re, Rios PIVE -8 | COL.PRICE AT ANNUAL DINN A Brief History .(Continued from page, 3) stubborn\u2019 resistance from Bavarian troops.The Battalion reached its first objective; reformed and moved ahead again.In the 14th, six officers were killed and three wounded.Casualties in the other ranks included 92 killed and \u2018173 wounded.The Battalion carried fully its share of the burden of holding the ridge throughout the summer of 1917.After participating in the battle for Hill 70, the high ground north of Lens, the 14th Battalion re- \"turned for the third time to the Ypres Salient.PASSCHENDAELE The Canadians had taken Vimy in the spring of '17 and had taken Hill 70.\" Now, they were going to be told to take Passchendaele.And again the 14th Battalion was on the spot.The Canadians did the job in a | memorable attack on November 6, but suffered 16,000 casualties in 11 days.The battalions of the 3rd Brigade were not used on the assault.With Passchendaele ridge in allied hands, the 14th was moved to Lens again and spent the winter there, passing the Christmas in St.Lawrence Camp.As Spring of \u201818 arrived, the 14th carried out a series of raids on German trenches in the Ga- vrelle sector.These were to produce the Regiment\u2019s second Victoria Cross of the War.One of the raiding parties was led by Lieutenant G.B.McKean who earlier had won the Military Medal.The Gérmans in the trench designated as his offective set up an effective block and would not be dislodged.Finally, Lt.McKean told his men to stand off.Then, with revolver in one hand, he ran at the German block and dived over it head-first.He shot the German leader after knocking him to the ground\u2019 while the men of his group swarmed over the barricade.Throughout the sprint and early summer of 1918, it was training and more training for the 14th Battalion.But they were back in action again for the battle of Amiens in August.> Late that month, when French divisions took over the front at Amiens, the Canadians were shifted secretly to Arras to act as the spearhead of an attack on the Hindenburg lifie.And.then in the fall of the year came the 14th\u2019s crossing of Canada Du Nord.November 1st found the Battalion in billets at Fenain, and they still were there when word was received that the Armistice had been signed.Two days later the 14th embarked on a march that was to take them into Germany.po The Regiment marched 82 kilometers between November 8 and December 8 when they crossed tha rhine at the head of the 1st Canadian Division.They had moved from Fenain by way of La Sentinelle, Elouges, Quaregnon, Neuf- ville, then to the Rhine, and finally on to Cologne.On January 4, 1919, the Battalion paraded at Unter Eschhach where H.R.H.Prince Arthur of Connaught presented the King\u2019s and Regimental Colors.The Colors had been brought from England by Capt.G.V.Whitehead and Capt.H.G.Brewer \u2014 both destined to be Commanding Officers of the regiment.The Regiment said good-bye to Germany March 5, 1919 when it entrained -for Le Havre and crossed the Channel to England.Two weeks later, His Majesty the King held an investiture at Buckingham Palace and received officers of the Regiment who had won awards in the field.The Atlanti¢ crossing started April.10 and was peaceful.The liner \u201cCarmania\u201d docked at Halifax eight days later and the R.M.R.was back on Canadian soil.When the Regiment reached Montreal, it marched from Place Viger station with bayonets fixed and colors flying to the High School Barracks where Lt.Col.Worrall bade his command farewell.-Over 6,200 men passed through the ranks of the 14th Battalion during the war and 1,192 were killed in action or as a result of illness contracted on service.Another 3,277 were wounded.After demobilization, negotiations were begun for amalgamation with the Westmount Rifles and in 1920 when the Canadian Militia was reorganized, the combined, 14th battalion and West- mount Rifles were given a place on the list under the title \u201cThe Royal Montreal Regiment.\u201d , Major C.B.Price DSO, DCM., accepted command, In 1920, the Regiment suffered a great loss when Lt.Col.Worrall died of pneumonia.Meanwhile, plans were being made to affiliate the Regiment with a unit of the Imperial Army and \u2018it was felt the Prince of Wales\u2019 .own, the old 14th Foot of the British Army, would be appropriate.The early 20's saw other prolonged negotiations; this time for an armoury.The city of West- mount leased to the R.M.R.Armoury Association for 99 years at a rental of $1 a year the land on which our armoury now stands.Simultaneously the Sun Life Assurance Co.loaned the Association $143,000, the government agreeing to pay to the Armoury Association, as rent for the completed building, enough to pay the interest on the Sun Life loan, plus an amount for sinking fund purposes.The Association agreed to raise $37,000 \u2014 the difference te- ABOVE: Gen.C.B, Price speaking at the reunion dinner.At the head table also are Lt.Gen.Bernatchez, Lt.Col.Gault Mc- Combe, Brig.G.V.Whitehead.LEFT: Capt.the Reverend J.Harwood-Jones M.A., B.D., chaplain of the regiment chats with Map.the Reverend Frank Lee, padre during the First World War.RIGHT: 2 Lt.Harry Etheridge chats with AOD Monast about their days in the air, before they transferred to arnty life.\u2018tween the loan and the.estimated cost of the building.The first sod was turned June 1, 1925 and on December 28, the building was férmally opened by Defense Minister E.M.Macdonald.The building commemorates those men of the Regiment who, died in France during World War I.During the years after 1925, the Regiment maintained a high level of training, although there was only limited public interest in the military.On November 8, 1936, Lt.Col.G.V.Whitehead ended almost 20 years of continuous service in the Regiment when he handed over the Command to Maj.J.E.Slessor, ED.MACHINE GUNS During the year, the Department of National Defense ruled the Royal Montreal Regiment, an infantry unit since its formation in 1914, should become a machine- gun battalion to be known in future as \u201cThe Royal Montreal Regiment (MG).\u201d So began training in a new: field under instructors from the permanent force.In 1937, Company Sergeant Ma- Jor J.A.Mitchell represented the Regiment in the Coronation (lon- tingent of Canada in England.SEPT.1, 1939 As the international situation became tense in the summer of 1939, plans were made for motil- ization of the Regiment again.And the first entry in the Vvar Diary of the Regiment is dated September 1, 1939.Recruiting and training went ahead rapidly on the field beside the armoury, and the overseas bat- (Continued on Page 7) sg.LEZ A nea ae won eras + os.rr aint + I Free 4 WE v2 om iin Tp pie Aart din ST ra eS fot ir PAGE SIX \u2014 5 St.Catherine Street Armory\u201d; Is Monument To Perseverance Churchill's, quotation \u201cBlood; | sweat and tears\u201d, came from Brig.\"heart-ache that went into.the THE EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, raipay, NOVEMBER 26, 1954 {Ga V.Whitehead ina recent.dis- {cision of the hard work and planning and; ;construction of the Royal Montr al \u2018Regiment Au oury in 1925,\u201d \u2018Reviewing the.financial arrangements which nfade the Armoury possible, the.\u2018regimental history mentions casually that the Army oury Association \u201cagreed; to raise $37,000,\u201d That sum hag not been collected, however, long after the Regiment, , It .is to the credit of a group of members of the: Regiment \u2014 Armoury.was being used by - the ' and during the war.plans, \u2018were | the west side of the Armoury\u2014gp + discussed for énlargement of the land owned by the Regimént.Al present building.The project call- though: this was approved by thy bp -ed for construction of a workshop Military District, the plang nevep WB and vehicle maintenance wing on| ~ (Continued on Page 7) A JACK ENGLAND now fast dwindling with the past sage of time \u2014 that goal \u201cwas achieved, by numerous social events, rummage sales and dances organized.by.the unit or by the, .untiring efforts of the Ladies\"| Committee.! C OMPLIM E .: The building, commemorating NTS OF - those who died in France, was formally opened on December 28, J] 1925 and became the first armoury {in Canada to be built on a \u201cgitf} -of land\u201d basis.The land was donated by the City of Westmount while the money for construction came in the form of a loan from the Sun Life Assurance Co., which the Federal government guaranteed by paying the Armoüry As-|.sociation annual rent.\u2019 and JOH H L \\ E When first conceived, the Arm- ) : oury was to have had an asphalt floor, but the plans were changed : .and a wooden floor laid in order to | {| that the main hall could be used \u201c for sporting and social activities.The extra expense was covered by more dances, sales and other events in which the Ladies\u2019 Com- 5 Managers of the mittee again played a worthy role.LI M IT E D ° The original plans called for ._\u2014 \".: panelling of the walls in Sergeants\u2019 _ = , and Officers\u2019 Messes, but this later Bank of Montreal \u2018 cost.rejected owing to the extra Parking of vehicles on the floor was no problem in those\u201d days, although.the door was made Jarge enough to admits them.The Regiment did not have vehicles on its .charge prior to World War II.The recent unpleasantness | brought new problems, however, WESTMOUNT BRANCHES We Join in Paying | TRIBUTE to the R.M.R.On the fortieth anniversary of the founding of this famous regiment, we join in paying tribute to the R.M.R.In Canada and abroad, the Royal Montreal Regiment has upheld \u2018the finest traditions of the Canadian Armed Services.With all of Canada, we are confident that in its future history the R.M.R.will continue to bring honours to its famous name .and to the country it serves so well.© IMPERIAL TOBACCO COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED - ; Manufacturers of Player's \"Mild\" Cigarettes co Co - TN ie crm em 5 - Compliments of BE THE EKAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1954 ABOVE: A view of the banquet hall with the head-table immediately opposite the camera, showing the flags and banners hung from the ceiling.LEFT: Brig.J.A.Calder E.D,, Maj.Gen.A.E.Walford and Lt.Gen.Bernatchez chat before the reunion dinner.1St.Catherine ce (Continued from page 6) were implemented by Ottawa.Because there was no living accommodation in the Armoury, the Regiment used Westmount Athletic Grounds for the housing of recruits in 1939 and the main büilding was Administrative Headquarters.Drill during this period was conducted in the park, in the Armoury and in the athletic grounds.Since the Armoury was opened, there have been no structural changes and it has proved to be an enduring tribute to our fallen comrades.When dedicating it, Hon.Capt.H.Laws, Chaplain of + x PAGE BEVEN \u2014 8 the Regiment, offered this prayer: \u201cAlmighty and Eternal God, King of Kings, Who has put it into the hearts of Thy Servants to erect -this building for the training of men who are to serve their King and Country, and to the memory of the gallant dead of this and sister regiments, who laid down their lives in the Great War, we dedicate this building to Thy service and to the service of our Empire.And we pray Thee that the men who now, and in time to come, train within these walls may be true to the high and noble ideals of those fallen comrades.\u201d \u2018DRAW WINNERS The three winners of the draw conducted April 3rd, 1954 to raise funds for the 40th Anniversary Observance were: 1st prize: ($300 Bonds), ticket number B-2681, R.Strother.2nd prize: ($200 Bonds), ticket number A-2176, D.McLean.3rd prize: ($100 Bond), ticket number A-992; J.Samulack.- * TOP: Scene as the regiment lined up to recelve the freedom of the city, one of the most impressive peacetime moments in RMR forty-year history, A Brief History .(Continued from page 5) talion \u2018left Montreal by train for Halifax on December 6 to begin the Regiment's second period of overseas service in defense of Canada./ The battalion disembarked at the Clyde and headed immediately for Aldershot.The high mark of those early days of training in England was a visit by His Majesty, King George VI on January 20, 1940.Then, it was back to training, training and more training.Early in May, the R.M.R.received the code Word \u201cJulius\u201d which set in motion a plan for Canadian troops to stand to in defense of Britain, Leaves were cancelled, but the tension eased, and the battalion returned to the work of preparing itself for the battle for Europe.Lt.Col.G.V.Whitehead resumed command of the battalion at this time, For most of 1940, the Regiment trained near Camberly under the mounting threat of German air- raids.Late in the year, the battalion moved to Sutton, Surrey.BANSTEAD DOWNS During the many months spent on Bansteads Downs, the men of the battalion were warmly received by the residents of Sutton.Training officers of the battalicn helped by the local Home Guard.Others took part in community activities.When the Banstead hospital was damaged by bombs, the R.M.R.supplied 50 men to help clear the debris.Such gestures were appreciated by the community at large.Early in 1941, a side trip was made to Brighton for a tour of coastal duty.As efficiency increased, so did the number of tactical exercises.\u201cMaple,\u201d \u201cDog,\u201d \u201cSpring,\u201d \u201cValley II,\u201d \u201cHare,\u201d \u201cBenito,\u201d \u201cBrenda,\u201d came apd went in quick succession.They were climaxed by \u201cBumper,\u201d in the fall of 1941 \u2014 the largest military manoeuvers ever seen in England up to that time.Armistice Day, that year, found the Regiment back in Sutton, but only for a short period.The Regiment headed for Pet- worth early in 1942, and then to a machine-gun concentration area in Wales in July for a three-week intensive training period.1943 found the R.M.R.facing the prospect of re-organization, and January 11 it was announced the \u2018Regiment would become a Reconnaissance Regiment under Command of Headquarters, 1st Canadian Army.The subsequent new training and re-organization was difficult and was coupled with a change of command, Major T.C.Lewis took over from Lt.Col.J.A, Calder who was promoted and posted.The nev year's honors list of 1944 brought good news.Regimental Sergeant Major J.A Mitchell was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.But March brought a devastat- .ing blow Lt.Col.Lewis was informed that the Regiment was to be disbanded \u2014 but not even an Army order could keep a good regiment down.Although members were dispersed to other units, the Royal Montreal regiment was changed again before the end of the month to Army Headquajters Defense Company, taking over from the Lorne Scots, With the change in status, the R.M.R.moved into what could be called the higher society of military life.Generals were commonplace at Army headquarters, and even field marshals were frequent visitors along with other foreign dignitaries.The advance party of the company crossed the channel June 17 and during the next six weeks was stationed at the heart of operations during one of the most critical periods of the war.The main body of the company stayed in Surrey during this time and {Continued on Page 9) = LT.secteur es nets CESR ES Ph ET Po +i ra mr Le) ; een te ml Lo mm ne ems as =.od ÿ id 2g nS [ES 0 ge Le i hr 2-4 mt amère à PAGE FIGHT \u2014S Billiards Success The Montreal Regiment has had a team in the Montreal | Garrison Sergeants\u2019 Billiard Association for more than 20 years, .with considerable success.\u2019 .The 1952-53 season was memorable with our \u201cA\u201d team composed of Jack Green, Jimmy Isaacs, Les Pottinger, Johnny McCullough, George Bonnamer and Bill Leonard emerging the winners.This team remained intact and took second place during 1958-54.- The \u201cB\u201d team\u2014the also rans of the previous year\u2014took up \u201cthe challenge and Joe Tetreault with George Crompton, Art.Lapierre, George Brewer, Jack White and Tommy Fesmer forged ahead to hit top place.This squad became the first \u201cB\u201d team to win the League Championship.This victory also gave - them the William Brewer Cup for the leading in ther division.- ~ 600D LUCK! To The R.M.R.VENDOME GARAGE: JERRY LABRIE, Manager General Repairs - Storage - Towing Service DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE > 5100 Western Avenue ELwood 7345 \u2014 ESS {HR EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1954 Greetings From West Yorks Are Received By R.M.R.GREETINGS FROM THE : WEST YORKS The West Yorkshire Regt.the R.M.R.\u2019s affiliated regiment in the Imperial Army, has sent con- the R.M.R.on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.Maj.D.R.-W.Webber writes: \u201cWe hope that fhe R.M.R.may go from strength to strength and that its affiliation with the West Yorks will remain so strong a tle that it will always be an example of the goodwill and friendliness which links our two nations.\u201d He reported that the West Yorks publication \u201cCa.Ira\u201d would , Publish-details- of the \u2018Imperial Army \u2014 The West York- gratulations and \u2018best wishes to.ar RMR.Reunion celebrations.- THE WEST YORKS \u2018The affiliated regiment in the shire Regiment \u2014 has a history that is second to none for gallantry and devoted service to King and country in many parte of the Empire and Commonwealth, The spirit that carried the Regiment to victory in the Peninsula, at Waterloo, the Crimes, India and South Africa still exists today.\u2018 _ \u2018The regiment dates its origin from the troublous days of 1685, when it was raised at Canterbury by Sir Edward Hales, a Kentish baronet and well-known loyalist.After many changes in title and country associations, the Regiment finally became closely, identified with the West of Yorkshire and its permanent home became \u201cthe cathedral city of York.It was originally raised for service under King James II to meet the danger of the Monmouth in 1771 when it embarkea for .the \"Somme; La Boiselle;.Longue.1 ; EE Rebellion and it was among the first to transfer allegisnce' ç Willjam of Orange when he Jandeq at Torbay.\u2018The West Yorks first saw ve vice on this side of the Atlant, Canada, For two years, the Regi.4 ment was engaged in a campaign against the Carribees on the Ye.land of St.Vincent.It was in Virginia at the time of the revolt of the North-American Colonies, \u201cCa Ira,\u201d the famous quickstep of the regiment date, back to 1780.The 19th century took the regiment to all parts of the globe: the Continent, the West Indie the Low Countries.Waterloo, India, the Mediterranean, Crime, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Gira).tar and finally to South Africa, The First \u2018World War found the West York in the \u201cthick of the fighting; Néuve Chapelle; Loos; val; Gallipoli; Thiepval; Arrag the Battle> of Cambrai; and Mon: tagne de Bligny., \u2014 extends THÉVROYALBANK-OF ; \u2018 > | \u2018 .= = CANADA \u201d Congratulations Long May Your Colours Fly ELMHURST DAIRY LIMITED MONTREAL, QUE.A DIVISION OF DOMINION DAIRIES LIMITED dé dd A COMPLIMENTS OF Barnes Investigation Bureau LIMITED dustrial \u2014 Commercial Plants \u2014 Uniformed luards and Watchmen supervised by Patrol Cars ; equi ped with Mobile Telephone.Secret Service Undercover Agents Complete Investigation Coverage Charles Barnes, President Former Chief of Montreal City Police A.9161 Mobile JL-4 2647 204 NOTRE-DAME STREET WEST Montreal 24 Hour Service hearty congratulations to the Royal Montreal 1 on the occasion of its - 7 5 1 -, , So Tew of Kegiment | 404 Anniversarg PE Ypres .Festubert .Vimy .the Leopold \u201c Canal .are names that con still \"move the heart more than with a.frumpet\" .- As they are recalled anew at Re-union time, \u201cve are proud and happy to join in paying - tribute to the Royal Montreal Regiment and - its distinguished services to our community and country through forty years of peace and war.Molson \u2019 / 4/7 TOP: the came Tr A Brie (Contin fretted, but] Normandy a period Army Head In Septer J.Malone.took two G first taken platoon.TH pany carpit corts and \u2018£ ried the Bäd real Reg Word wi was to with the=f RMR.fis War II 26 vv A5 i -\" \u201c.\u201c tof » \u2014_ Lo, .en .TOP: À Brief History .(Continued from page 7) retted, but finally it, too, reached Normandy late in July.So began & period of hectic activity.at Army Headquarters.In September, Lance-cofporal G.J.Malone of the advance party took two German prisoners \u2014 the first taken by any member of the platoon.That month, too, the company carried out a series of escorts and patrols and finally carried the badge of the Royal Montreal Regiment into action.Word was received that the unit was to be attached for a time with the Regina Rifles; and the RMR.first saw action in World War II near Cape Gris Nez \u2014 ?44 v- A group of 1914-1918 originals caught by the camera at the reunion dinner.CENTR.within sight of the cliffs of Dover.: So \"OALAIS Men of the RMR.participated in the freeing of Calais, but were unahie to stop long enough to join in the rejoicing.They were moved almost immediately to Hey Brugge, near the Franco-Belgian border, they joined the Regina Rifles in the attack on the Leopold Canal, The purpose of the canal attack was.to seize a bridge-head to cnable engineers to throw a bridge across, heavy enough to carry armour.Enemy positions were well dug in and stiff opposition was expected.Captain R.Schwob was in oom- mand of the compsgny during: the attack which.was preceeded by: flame-throvwérs which deluged : The reunion cludes, front row.\u201d thence to Cliet vwrhere |\u2019 -) - Eu a THE EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1954 \"ALWAYS FAIR WEATH committee.which in- enenty positions with fire.The first platoon that tried to cross the canal was caught by machine gun fire and mat of the tersonnel were casualties, However, platoons 2 and 3 made the crossing safely, only to come under fire from pill-boxes and posts on the flanks.\u201cDuring the ensuing fight, casualties were heavy and for a while the position of the company was critical, At one time, the company strength had been whittled down to Capt.Schwob, Sergeant Lorne Thomson snd\u2019 11 men.\"Lt.Col.Mathewsdfi \u2018of the Regina Rifles commended men of the RMR.on their \u201cgreat courage and gplendid fighting ability\u201d following the canal attack.The Company's known casualty toll has bd pa Ex fi A Ass been tentatively set at s'x dead, 35 wounded and 21 missing.set.Thomson was awarded the D.C.M., for his outstanding work during the canal crossing and Capt.Schwob was awarded the Miitary Cross.Private Stanley M.Enair was awarded, the Military Medal.\u2018Late 1944 found the Company back at Army Headquarters, while the additional duty of guarding high-ranking German prisoners.General Bisenhower visited the H.Q.in November and inspected an honor guard of the R.M.R.Around this time, the armored car troop spent a month at the front with the Manitoba Dragoons, near Rosendaal, but the tour of duty was relatively uneventful, \u2019 + During the German offensive in, the Ardennes, Army Headquarters was on the alert, and\u2018tenslon was acute.No direct threat materialized, however, and the stand; down order was issued.The spring.of 1945 found the R.M.R.moving with the headquarters,.first to Tilburg, then Grave, and finally to Delden.The war Was drawing to a close and the surrender terms became effective at midnight May 8.Meanwhile, the: transformation of the R.M.R.from a comp.ny back to a battalion again was slowly carried out and the armored car troop became the only element of the Regiment to serve on the soil of Germany.In July 1945, the 1st Canadian Army Headquarters Battalion R.M.R., was relieved by the Canadian Grenadier Guards at Apel- doorn and moved to Amersfdort to become part of the 1st Brigade.New colors were presented to the Regiment by General.Crerar July 10, 1945.Plans for the presentation of new colors, donated by the City of Westmount, had been inaugurated in 1038, but the colors reached Canada from London too late to be presented before the Regiment went overseas with the 1st Canadian Contingent.The Battalion returned to Emg- land in September and embarked for Canada September 15.A welcome ceremony was arranged in Westmount Park by the 2nd (reserve) battalion, where grandstands had been erected.The colors were turned over by the overseas battalion to the 2nd bat- \u2018talion and the order \u201cDismiss\u201d ended early Six years of service fOr the overseas battalion.In November, 1945.shortly after the return of The First Battalion, Lt.-Col.Hugh Graham Brewer, 'MC who had done The Regiment extraordinary service handed over to Lt.-Col.Richard Pierson, MC.As second in Command he had Major B.A.H, Smith who had been one of the PSMs to go over with the First Bn in 1939 and who eventually had gone to Italy with the PLDG.During the period 1945-47 under the command of Col.Peirson, the Regiment found ita.feet, \u2018many es PAGE NINE \u2014 8 ER\u201d wartime members coming and going and finally everyone shaking down.together for \u2018vigorous training.In November 1947, Col.Peirson handed over the command to Lt.- Col.Schwob those tenure of office was marked by the formation of a detached company at Ste.Anne de Belleyue under Major A, C.Hincks, a former Black Watch NCO and Officer of the 1st Cdn Paratroop Bn.This Company, D Coy, was to suffer many diffi- .culties in finding a permanent home before the Department of National Defence rented the Red Cross Lodge, enabling D Coy to settle down in peace and comfort.An important addition to the Battalion Strength was Major Don MacRae who returned to serve as Regimental Musketry Instructor.Under his care the Regiment's .overall interest in and standards of shooting have been consistently high.CC By April of 1951, Col.Schwob rfelt that in view of his approaching marriage a successor should be found.The feñior Offirers\u2019 Advisory Ctee decided to\u2019 invite Major J.P.C.Macpherson, MC, Brigade :Major of the 9th Cdn Inf Bde to take over the command.Major Macpherson was a former Ottawa resident who had served through the 1939/45 War with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, Recent years saw a constant flow of applications for Long Service Decorations and Medals.Outstanding among the number\u2019 was Captain Thomas E.Jacks:.n, ED, the Director of Music, who enjoyed the distinction of attaining the Efficiency Decoration on top of the Efficiency Medal which he already held, marking thirty-two years of continuous service.The retirement of Armorer Serjeunt Eddy Pilcher who had served the Westmount Rifles and the Royal Montreal Regiment for thirty-nine years was marked by several presentations and a march past by .The Regimént on his last parade.In 1951 The Old Colors were permanently laid to rest in St.Mathias Church.During the period just reviewed The Regiment has been fairly healthy.The interest in soldiering inculcated in the younger men has been marked by the large number who have transferred from the RMR to the Active Regiments.Unique Newspaper Published By R.MR.In World War lI \u201cIntercom\u201d the Newspaper of the Royal Montreal Regiment in - World War II \u2014 had a brief, but distinguished career.It first was published in June, 1944 and the final issue was dated July, 1945.Although hampered by the provisions of censorship, \u201cIntercom\u201d set a high standard of reporting that was maintained in all issues.R.C.Featherstonehaugh, the Regimental Historian, paid high tribute to the publication when he wrote: \u201cIt would be impossible in this book to follow the fortunes .of even a small percentage of the R.M.R.personnel who served with other formations World War, but for \u201cIntercom.\u201d The newspaper was under the direction of Lt.Col.H.G.Brewer, M.C., the Commanding Officer of the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion.The stated motive for it-was \u201cto provide a medium of intercommunication through which all members of the Regiment and particularly the men of the widely dispersed First Battalion could keep in touch with one another.In the final issue, Lt.Col.Brewer paid tribute to those who shared in \u2018the work of the newspaper.They were Maj.William Bonnar, Lt.Col.J.BH.Slessor, Pte.8.A.Wheeler, Alex Macdonald, Sgt.D.C.Thornton and Miss Mary Barr.Others who gave (Continued on Page 10) : in.the Second « SMS dis = 5: an, > ry Sagem.A\" PAGE TEN \u2014§ .ES _ Mayor Pays Tribute The Royal Montreal Regiment has been \u2018a source of gresit pride for all residents of Westmount since its inception in 1914, and I am sure that its place in the hearts of all of us is secure.The Regiment has a tradition that is second to none and its service in the defence of Canada has reflected credit upon the City of Westmount.City Council, past and present, have had elose association with the Royal Montreal Regiment, thereby sharing In its achievements, and whenever possible have given any assistance in their power in furthering its alms and purposes.The Royal Montreal Regiment Re-union Committee Is to be congratulated for the very positive way it is endeavouring to make its 40th anniversary a memorable occasion.On behalf of the City Council and citizens of Westmount, I extend to the Regiment my sincere best wishes on this occasion and for the future.Mayor ROY CAMPBELL.| treely- of their time were Lt.- A.| photographs, cartoons, and poetry GREETINGS and to those STILL SERVING IN CANADA'S DEFENCE BARCLAY'S TRUST CO.OF CANADA BARCLAY'S BANK (CANADA) .MONTREAL .TORONTO VANCOUVER 1 41 and reported faithfully the activities of all branches of the regi- | THE EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER A6, 1954 Unique Newspaper (Continued from page 9), W.Dancey, Sgt.Max Blond, Mrs: A.W.D.Swan, S/Sgt.A, Moodle, Capt.W.Keyton, Sgt.Roberge and Sgt.R.McLaughlin.The cost of producing more \u2018than 3,000 copies each month dur- borne by Mr.J.W.McConnell, an honorary member of the Officers\u2019 Mess.The postal bills were paid by members of the 2nd Battalion.\" During the period of publication \u201cIntercom\u201d printed news, letters, all of high caliber and of interest to all members of the Regiment.Lt.Col.Brewer contributed a lengthy story of the life of Dick Worrall that was published in two installments.An \u201ceditorial paid very high tribute to Lt.Col~Tom Lewis following his death, \u2019 - .It described Col.Lewis \"as a \u201ccommanding officer with a high sense of responsibility to his two regiments .But the.strength of the.Regiment&l newspaper was the free exchange of information about men who were serving in many parts, of the world that was found in the hundreds of.letters published.\u201cIntercom\u2019\u201d followed the fortunes of all R.M.R.members whether they found themselves, ment.THE PROGRAM The program for the Re-union week-end was a good one.All messes were open in the evening of Friday, Nov.11 and full facilities were offered.On Saturday, the Armoury was open all day, and a Stag Dinner was held in the evening.big day.There was a service at Westmount Cenotaph in the afternoon, and afterwards the regiment paraded before the Westmount City Hall where the Commanding Ee Aimar] \u2014_\u2014 ing the period of publication was | untimely i BRADNER FR COMPANY GW.BRADNER 4945 Sherbrooke Street West.or ,.Sunday, Armistice Day was a ond Good Wishes to The R.M.R.- - WALLY WARD SERVICE STATION Corner Western, and Claremont ATLAS TIRES, Amperial ESSO Products BATTERIES and ACCESSORIES TOWING SERVICE - : x EL.0174 es E.PAGET ; Mount Royal Branch C.A.D.CARTER St.James Branch Congratulations to the On their J.PRIESTMAN Mount Royal Branch J.RICE St James Branch The Sun Life counsellor in your community is a man: of experience and integrity.Behind him are the resources of Canada's leading life company: with a public service record of nearly 90 years.UNiversity 6-6411 + Royal Montreal Regiment 40th Anniversary * SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE * G.M: SMEALL Mount Royal Branch MONTREAL ._- tre Sy rom Meyer RS \u201cThe RMR.Is A Really Marvellous Régiment ES ETS ~ + uv wo ma one the was Do of ca tracte were event The also them.of att made shows work \u201clive\u201d Jittle's consid We.well ¢ For the la comps blem.water o.\u20ac.recove Je Mitch the for _ ging the Reunion a 0.C.congratulated them.But the By Eddy - Renouf Co well, it is all.over! than\u2019 00d: ness.A lot of hard work but well | .worth the effort.Congratulations, boys.of.committee and all who.servid.o on the sub- committees! .Major Paul Barre dia a good job as chairman and was -able te conti'ol the \u201cpeppy\u201d boys.The officers and sergeants detailed for duty at the Armoury id a good M and saved .the _Committee a few heddachest .wk Poor Old Bill who viewed the dinner frem his trench with hot lips did not see the Sunday ceremoby, but received the customary covering of .the Union Jack as he \u201cfaded away.\u201d Whe was the diner who cont sunied two chicken dinners at the price of one?But \u2018the boys who did \u2018the work behind the scenes for so many nighis had to pay for one Chicken dinner.However the two free drinks helped to\u2019 wash down the bird.Doug Linton did a very fine ob of catering for the.dinner.tracted for 650 meals and 645 were served\u2014including the double event! The boys in char ge, of the liquids also did.a good job, and to see them shifting çases from one point of attack to some other \u2018\u2018trench\u201d made onlookers perspire.After a Con- | alt - - .- .the second war; (Quinn), and the third by an out-of-town veteran (Waud).Good representation! Every veteran wore a red;beret- ®| ana thus made quite a show.The boys were really smart.The \u2018ceremonies at .the Cenotaph \u2018and-atsthe City Hall were quite impressive.Attendance of detachments from memory of those who \u201cfell\u201d in the second great war was a \"good one.show such as this it takes hard work sorting \u2018the \u201cdead\u201d from the \u201clive\u201d! If the boys did take up a\u2019 little too much space at times \u2014 consider: the wonderful job done.| We think the \u2018estaminets\u2019 were well controlied.* % + For affairs such as the Reunion the lack of running water in the company rooms create quite à problem.Trying to wash glasses in ice water was really trying, and the O.C.glasses cut a hand but has recovered! Jack McBride, Vic Sergeant, Jim Mitchell, and others did a real job of decoration; no wonder the G.+ dancers also showed decorative art.The Terry matches were very useful after the toast to \u201cthe Queen.\u201d Longfellows! Some of the boys complained that not sufficient publicity had been given to the Reunion\u2014but nearly all newspapers had large advertisments.And they cost money.The radio publicity end was well controlled and effective.Congratulations, Jim Stiebel and your assistants.Five original officers of the 14th Bn.attended the dinner, and the boys from Toronto also gave tone to the show.So the dinner was a great SUCCESS.But what of the ceremon- les on Sunday ?\u201cThe parade of veterans was the big \u201cthing\u201d.The Legion formed the leading Company with its President, Johfi Lyons, in charge.Then three more companies under the command of Paul Barre.One company was commanded by a first war veteran, (Renouf) the second by a veteran of Reserve Army Wife (Reprinted from Intercom, April, 1945.) One night every week by herself she will spend, While he\u2019s off to the Army, to work on a Bren: For other nights \u201csick friends\u201d and special affairs Will add to her grief and deepen her despair.But the ultimate blow, when all hope will be sunk, Will be when he tells her, \u201cI'm Then many\u2019s the lecture he'll have to attend, All with à beginning, but often no end AE But her greatest of thrills, and her richest reward Will be seeing him rigged with full feathers and sword,\u201d Present arms to the patience, too deep for the pen, Of all women devoted to Reserve Army, men.- - À cheer for their wisdom and good nature great \u2018Which keeps them contented, In spite of their fate.: Be gratious, my brothers, be good to your wives, \u2018= But stick to the Army\u2014in spite of their cries.ui.\u2018President of the Legion and the - | but was excused as he did his duty the R.C.M.P., the Navy, the Engineers, the Air Force, and the Lower Canada Forces.gave colour to the affair.But of course the Regiment took the show with their new blue uniforms, white - belts, and red berets.Swords were in order and added brilliance to the scene.The gifts of the swords from former officers must have gratified the c.o., By the way, the C.O, has quite a word of command, so has the 2 i/c.The Adjutant was smart as all Adjutant\u2019s should be.The R.S.M.was efficient as usual and C.S.M.Jim Mitchell directed operations and put us all in our proper places, without using strong language! ) The ceremonies were rather long and cold feet resulted; the young cadets must have been half frozen but we all helped to make a very good show.The luncheon at the Victoria Hall by the City.of Westmount must have been good, for the Chairman of the Reunion Com- mitte were late on parade at the Armoury.No charge.- John.Coupland was also Mate at Church, * * LO The suggestion that Paul Barre place a wreath at the foot of .the new panel in the Armoury to the an N.C.0: punk.\u201d \u2014 > TRE BAS, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER - -26, 1954 | Sidelights On The 1954 And.having a recrijit (Hawthorne) open the Book of Remembrance a very fine gesture.Apparently this ceremony is performed each day at the headquarters of our affiliated regiment, the West Yorks.And our good friend, Majar F.Edward'Nevin of the West Yorks, who attended our \u201caffairs\u201d remarked: \u201cWell done, R.M:R., active and Veterans.It was a grand show!\u201d ; We hope that the old fellow from PAGE ELEVEN «= » RMR.i Reunion St.\"Anne's Hospital did not \u2018get saluting base in grand style.info too much trouble for overstaying his pass Saturday night.And it was nice to have \u201cone of our.own\u201d read the testimonial from the.City of Westmount to the Regiment.Andy Swan did a good job.* L # Bit the - \u201cpiece -de- resistance\u201d was the March Past on Sherbrooke Street.With both our bands in good fettle the boys went past the TOP: Brig.G.Victor Whitehead E.D.; Lt.Gen.Berpatchez; Col.CO.J.Pratt; Maj.Gen.O.B.Price; Mayor R.L.Campbell, Dent Harrison, D.8.Penton and Lt, Col.Gault McCombe D.S.0., _ CENTRE: Col.W.H.Draper, Lt.Col.C.F.-C, Porteous M.C,, Lt.Col.T.Gault McCombe D.8.0, Quite & number of copies \u201cof the Regimental History of 1939 45 are available at $4 per copy.Paul Barre and the other members of the Reunion Committee wish to thank all the veterans: who turned oùt and made such a brils Mant show at the Cenotaph and the ceremony at the City Hall .But always in our thoughts Were our former comrades who did not return home.Capt.R de V.Terroux, Lt.Col.Emile Ranger, all officers of the original 14th BaBttalion and _ Map.Géen._C.B.Price, LOWER: Gen.Price greets Brig.J.A, Calder ; HD, Bill Comstock of Chicago, J.Johnson of Vancouver, and Bob Loveland of Toronto.- at \"ét Lhe a THR EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1864 \u2014 TOP: Brig.G.Victor Whitehead E.D., unveiling -the new plaque which has been added to the original on the.north wall of the armoury.RIGHT: Major Paul Barre, ED., chairman of the Reunion Committee, places a wreath at the foot of the plaque.: RIGHT: Publicity chairman Jim Steibel looks at the wording on the addition to the plague in the armoury.RMR.OTS.(Continued from page 14) ed the most capable officer material at the time.When he had done so, Capt.Calder addressed the group and told them of the shortage.He called for seven volunteers, in the rank of private for immediate promotion to P.S.M.to go overseas in a few days\u2019 time.With the exception of one man who was ineligible, all volunteered.The appointment felt to T.T.Arnold, N, P.Mills, J.G.Rolph, K.P: Pyper, G.A.T.Williams, B.A.H.Smith and D.R.Hunter.D.Broôkfield \u2014 though not included in the seven to whom appointments were given \u2014 retired from \u201cPOTS\u201d and enljsted in the regiment for overseas service.and mourners tendered their respectful farewell.\u201d Lt.Col-Worrall was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery.MATRA CRIME Dai UT A CC 0 1 - PAGE SEVENTEEN \u2014 @ NCE\u201d GOOD SHOW SALES, LIMITED EUROPEAN CARS \u2018WLI.4019 Sumy RM.R Congratulations And Best Wishes On Your 40th ANNIVERSARY BRITISH & CONTINENTAL MOTOR SERVICE ON ALL BRITISH AND - 4232 St.Catherine Street W.Congratulations and Best - Wishes + ut v 0\" $ HEE i Es = - Good Shooting\u201d Outfit By Maj.DONALD MacRAE The Royal Montreal .Regiment 2 a TEE di RE: iad mes A Lael is 2 regi ag BTR teen aret \u20ac {i ASR EIGHTEENY \u2014 8 oe : * .te So~ -.RMR Has Always Been always has been\u2019a good \u201cshooting regiment\u201d right back to its early CONGRATULATIONS - on your - 40th ANNIVERSARY \u201cDORAY ELECTRIC LTD.154 Victoria Square UN.6-8984 CONGRATULATIONS RMR days.RCI oo \u201cIn the early 1920\", a team was entered in the provincial and:do- miilon coiipetitions with very considerable success.Under the astute guidance of Lt: Arthur (Pop) Handcock, DCM, a team consisting of Sgt.Alex Parnell, CSM Bert Lownan, Lt, H.W.» Wood, RQMS A.W.Seaman and Lt.M.LeMieux were good enough to take trophies: \u2018at the Provincial Matches® against \u201cvery: strong teams from the: Vics, Hn-\u2019 gineers and others.2000 The Regimental Matches in by very fine shooting by Cql.- \u2018brothers, Major Jimmy Green; 'Major Vic Whitehéad and many others.New shots were attracted to the Regiment and by 1930 the unit was \u2018\u2018tops\u201d, both outdoor ard indoor.In 1928, the team at the P.Q.R.A.Matches took four out of five main trophies and in.the indoor league took the B.S.A, Cup T -M.D.4 Infantry Association Cup |] for the district championship.In\u2019 fact, they were undefeated for sthirty-three consecutive extending over a period of three years.- ; During the\u2019 early 1930's, the In-, termediate team won their section championship and the team shoot- Ing in the SMLE 22 seétibd \u201cWon that championship.During Mitchell, Ross Seaman, - *\u201cRoby\u201d Robinson, Morley Pope, Alf Pil- cher and the, late Bert Sergeant, the late Charlie Simpson, Charlie | | Leaman (who, held the Dominion Championship with the .22) ahd] many others came to the fore.The second Battalion during the war yearsshad manly great shots on its strength.Under the Musketry Officer, Fred Bull \u2014 a great shot himself \u2014 were Tommy Jam- eson, Stan Baines, Herb Bent, Herb Buckley and many others.After the war, shooting was at a very low ebb for a year or two, as Musketry Officer and immediately there was a revival.New shots were developed and with a seasoning of experienced hands like CSM's Baines Bent and Sgt.Rice, the Regiment's senior team was able to take the city champ- jonship.for Military teams.last year and lost out to the Sher- COMPLIMENTS OF McCAULEY REALTIES & CO.Real Estate Brokers brooke Regiment for the provincial title.On the .303 range, they won the occasional trophy, but stili have to strengthen considerably before being consistent winners, - Probably the.greatest service rifle shot who has passed through the ranks of the Royal Montreal Regiment was Sgt.Alex Parnell who shot for Canada at Bisley on ten occasions.His outstgnding \u2018performance there on his last year with the R2giment was in winning the Grand and All Comers Aggre- those \u2018days always were featured || Price, Major Brewer, the Weldon: + for the City Championship and the matches | that period, such fine shots as Jimoiy | but then Gilles Perodeau took over | 2 TRE' EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1954 \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Lo rs Er re \u2018gates in 1934.He.was an original Matt Penman of CGG's; the late member of the 14th Battalion.\u2018 Col.F.Utfon of the Queens York In\u20181928, CQMS \u201cBobby\u201d Steven- Rangers; and Major Jim Hoylden, son went to Bisley and in 1937, Lt.Who presently is with the \u201cWinni.Malcolm.LeMieux had the Honor Peg Light Infantry.oo of making the Canadian teams.At| Two members of the R.M.R.least three other former members| commanded the Canadian\" Bisley of \u2018the \u201cRegiment went.to .Bisley |Tean: Major General C.B.Price although rio} during their \u2018service in 1939 and Majér D: MacRae in with.this régiment.They are Set.2950.= \u201d \u201cCompliments of - \u2018 - .a.- - .\u2019, WESIMOUNT CAKE & PASTRY Avy A ~ .~ - \u2014 Select Pastries-\u2014 Cooksd Meats Wedding and Birthday Cakes Made: to: der » 4966 Sherbrooke Street West ~~ DE.5010 \u201c.(Near Claremont).- ., - We were happy to serve the R.M.R.\u2018overseas and we_are glad to extend | Best Wishes on the occasion of their = - 40th Anniversary.- oo RE ~ < WESTMOUNT Y.M.C.A.- \u201cer WE SALUTE YOU .Soldiers of The R.M.R.- J.PASCAL HARDWARE - ~ COMPANY Compliments of EDWIN C.RENOUF INSURANCE BROKER ® Fire ° Burglary ® Accident _ © Automobile, etc.Fltzroy 2581 a : i.| Congratulations _ To The R.M.R.- ART JANELLE B-A SERVICE STATION 0 .[PY STON me Lr Victoria and Western Avenues - / EL.0004 Lo * PS .\u201cIN THE DUGOUT [ ~ .A - : Le : - ao % TT Te ee \u201cHonours - n 1929, His Majesty the King approved the following World War I honors ; for the Royal Montreal Regiment.Those marked with an (¥) were selected to be borne on Colors and Appolat- \u201cments.(*) Ypres, 1915-1917 - (*) Passchendaele .Arras 1917-1918 (*) St, Julien (#) Drocourt-Queant Arlieux to (¥) Mount Sorrel (*) Canal du Nord Hill 70 ET Pozieres Gravenstafel (*) Amiens Andre Heights (¥) Festubert, 1915 ~~ * Hindenburg Line (¥) Vimy 1917 (*) Somme 1916 Pursüit to Mons.Scarpe 1917-1918 - Thiepval France and Flander 1915-1918; T7 = : 7 THR EXAMINER, wasnuoue, PRIDAY, NOVEMBER had 2854.= PAGE NINETEEN \u2014 § yr er \u2014 \u2014 .z passe .1 ; we = .\u2019 mc ent iy ».2er - .Coincidence Coincidences such as this can only happen In time of war.! In October, 1915, while the Royal Montreal Regiment was in the line near Kortepyp, 8 German plane fell into the lines.It was found the pilot had been killed and his observez severely wounded.\u201d Officers of the Regiment found the aircraft carried a Colt Machine Gun No.1449.This was a weapon the Battalion had lost during the second Battle of Ypres.After six months in enemy hands, the gun had dropped from the clouds inte the trenches of its origimal owners.The gum still is in the Regiment\u2019s possession.CENTRE: Sir Richard Turner, Maj.Gen.C.B.Price, Mayor Campbell, Mr.Justice Scott, Maj.Gen, A.E.Walford and Lt.Gen.Bernatchez, LOWER: Legion members march to the Cenotaph.LEFT: Mayor Roy L.Campbell of Westmount places a wreath at the Cenotaph on Sunday, marking the city\u2019s official Remembrance of those who fell in the TWO WORLD WARS and the Korea Conflict.* THANKS, FELLOWS We would like to utilize this small space to express our thanks to the many members of the Regiment who made this publication possible.We were seldom let down when we asked members to supply ideas or copy, provide prized photographs or pose for extra pictures.In many cases our \u201cassignments\u201d imposed an added burden on shoulders that already were slightly buckled.Our requests were granted, nonetheless, with considerable cooperation.on Congratulations To The R.M: R.o WESTMOUNT'S OWN REGIMENT .: - BEPCO CANADA LIMITED ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS 4018 St.Catherine Street West ; een NTE Compliments BILL DUNLOP Complete IMPERIAL ESSO Service WE.8556 4780 Sherbrooke Street West Tn IE is EE MT ET à x En D TETE SSI AUS Sn à 2e Congratulations To The R MR \"WESTMOUNT'S OWN\" REGIMENT\" Burroughes & Watts (Canada) Limited Manufacturers of Billiard Tables, Bowling Alleys and Supplies.230 Guizot Street West VE.6237 RT TA TET eat LAr Sn TREE -350 Victoria Avenue Congratulations R.M.R.May your future be as glorious as your past.WESTMOUNT MOVING 8 WAREHOUSING LIMITED PHIL MARTIN, Manager \u2018 © DE.3581 ppv 4 EX : = - ue \u2014__ yy en we rm Red ge 1 4 # BE \"4 i , al 1 Flt fr h 4 4 ta .PAGE TWENTY \u2014 8 THE EXAMINER, WESTMOUNT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1056 \u2014 aw | « N .: \u20ac \u2019 = .se + \u201d 3 - - 7 3 / .hoof r + _ La | \u201d - ne : - ' oo.wy \u2019 .; .Ls + 7 ; - » \\ ki > \u2018 oC - - : 2 = - es .CE co .= 1 Lu | 2\u2019 CL 207 \u2018 nes \u20ac » ; Cs CA | Wishes - - - = -=~t0O the i i a.fa, , ] .| \\ RS Cl Hoot \u2019 ! - - Loue \u2026 .we + \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 ROYAL MONTREAL - Regiment ) a < > - - .- - Ed 9 =~ ; - \u201c a } - \u2018 .- ° - - + \u2019 1 : - - .© C ey wr Th Ybitgonit +.Examiner - The Examiner, like the Royal Montreal Regiment, is alone in its field\u2014in Westmount.As one oldtimer to another .from editor to office boy we wish you the best of all successes for the longest of all futures.What more could anyone say?HHT ppm OT TT "]