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behind Petite ??? - Followed immediately by an explosion & a cloud of smoke- It is believed that a bomb depot was hit. Estimated return for Canada's grain crop is $485, 000,000 Canada has received war orders approximately $450, 000, 000 Pitch dark, rainy night. Grand place filled with a drenched dog-tired British regiment-Sprawled on the cobblestones, cursing horribly & grousing after the good old fashion. Reminds me of that night in May after that nightmare of a forced march from Ypres when I dropped fast asleep in mud on the same pave.