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BISHOP WELLS' FLAG | BISHOP WELLS' FLAG | ||
Today he told how the flag was the property of Bishop George A. Wells, Chaplain of the fleet and at that time an army padre with the honorary rank of major. He noted that Bishop Wells is also a member of the party shown with Gen. Currie. Bishop Wells was a visitor to Victoria last week. | Today he told how the flag was the property of Bishop George A. Wells, Chaplain of the fleet and at that time an army padre with the honorary rank of major. He noted that Bishop Wells is also a member of the party shown with Gen. Currie. Bishop Wells was a visitor to Victoria last week. | ||
− | "What you don't see in the picture," said Capt. Crease, " | + | "What you don't see in the picture," said Capt. Crease, "i the German steamer that was passing under the bridge at the time flying the Kaiser's standard. Or the little German boy who stood with a group of civilians crying 'Long Live the Kaiser'." |
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FIXED BAYONETS | FIXED BAYONETS | ||
"There was no hitch and only two arrests of civilians. General Sir Henry Burstall, 2nd Division commander made a good impression. Troops looked wonderfully smart and well disciplined after their long march of 30 days to the Rhine. They marched well and had a fine bearing. All fighting troops had bayonets fixed. The effect on the Germans was as intended. There was roughness shown to civilians but they were compelled to show respect to colour and officers. It seems the town had suffered a good deal from retreating German and Austrian troops." | "There was no hitch and only two arrests of civilians. General Sir Henry Burstall, 2nd Division commander made a good impression. Troops looked wonderfully smart and well disciplined after their long march of 30 days to the Rhine. They marched well and had a fine bearing. All fighting troops had bayonets fixed. The effect on the Germans was as intended. There was roughness shown to civilians but they were compelled to show respect to colour and officers. It seems the town had suffered a good deal from retreating German and Austrian troops." | ||
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