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Alma Russell Letters

Letters of British Columbia men on active service with Canadian and British Expeditionary Forces, 1914-1918. Learn more.

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BC Archives MS-1901

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We have much pleasure in being able to inform our readers that Col. J. H. McGregor, in command of two Highland pipers, has retaken from the enemy the champagne cellars at Rheims. They will personally convey all that the despoiling Germans have left to a safe and suitable place. J. H., on being asked about the destruction of the famous cathedral, remarked that it was no proper place for a cathedral anyway.

Menu

Hague Olives Kiau Chow Celery Submarine Oysters (Wouldn't that tickle your periscope?) Sturdee Soup (This is not the South Atlantic variety) Fillet of Sole, Belgian Sauce Bryan Cutlets, Green Grapes--No Juice

Suburban Notes.--John Davidson reports from New Westminster that the Fraser River is still running and hopes in time to equal the record of some members of our Board of Management.

Roast Turkey, Cossack Dressing Potatoes a la Tipperary Flanders Asparagus

London (via Greece).--Since the Cossacks have entered Turkey there has been listed for auction one harem in good working order, the proceeds to be devoted to the fund for starving surveyors.

French Salad Shrapnel Pudding, Tommy Sauce Petrograd Caviare Jellicoe with Whipped Cream (He's the man to whip anything that floats)

Canada's Overseas Forces Fight Empire's Enemies

BC Archives, MS-1901 Box 1 File 9 / RUSSELL, Alma M., 1873 - 1964. Victoria; librarian. / Selected letter to Captain J. Herrick McGregor, and a B.C.L.S. dinner menu, 1915.

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