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GRIM BATTLE IN THE TWILIGHT. Canadian Courage Under Rain of Bullets. Desperate Assault Upon a Veritable Death-Trap. British Headquarters, France, June 26. It was in the Festubert area that the Canadians had the glory of winning their first trenches from the enemy, and it was in the fighting in this district they gave fresh proof of the wonderful powers of courage and endurance which they showed so splendidly during the famous attack at Ypres in April. The story of how they held on to their trenches on that occasion in face of clouds of poisonous vapour that where wafted from the German lines, and how by their magnificent bearing at this critical moment they were instrumental in saving the flank of our line is still fresh in the minds not only of their fellow-countrymen, but also of every member of the British Empire. Not even in that terrible experience did they, however, show more lasting courage, coupled with irresistible dash, than they did during the attacks they made from their trenches Festubert. Such was the nature of the fused and complicated were the various movements carried out that it is impossible to give any connected account of the operations since May 9 without entering into military details, the publication of which at present is impossible for obvious reasons. A few incidents of the fighting will suffice to show the desperate nature of the engagements and the coolness and hardihood displayed by all officers and men alike. Fight for an Orchard Among the points captured by the Canadians was a certain orchard which was held by the enemy in great strength. The taking of this position was characterised[sic] by wonderful endurance under very heavy machine gun fire. No 1 Coy