Victoria to Vimy The First World War Collections at the University of Victoria Libraries

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Creator:
Westman, Florence M.
Description:
Page includes 4 photographs depicting soldiers and soldiers and women ice skating and a printed sheet announcement for "Camp Amusement Carnival at Britannia on June 24th.". Captions include: Sappers Laurie & Coulthard; School of Practical Science, Toronto Varsity '19; Sapper J. Norval; Sap. Junkins; left Ottawa June 1916.
Subjects:
World War, 1914-1918; Westman, Florence M.; World War, 1914-1918--War work
Date:
1916
Collection:
Florence M. Westman collection
Location(s):
Ontario--Ottawa
Transcript:
[start page] A CONVERSATION Bertha: "Of course, you're going to the C.A.C?" Edith: Don't know, what is it?" Bertha: The CAMP AMUSEMENT CARNIVAL at BRITANNIA on JUNE 24TH" Edith: "I wish poor Harry was here to take me" Bertha: "Where is Harry now?" Edith: "In camp, quite a long way from the nearest town." Bertha: "then by all means help him by going to the C.A.C. The entire proceeds are going towards Organized Amusements for our Soldiers in Military Camps throughout Canada. Come with our crowd at 2 o'clock, and stay till the end. There'll be a Special Car Service" Edith: "I certainly will. The dear lads need all the diversions they can get. Harry says in his laste letter....." You can imagine the rest. BE SURE AND FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF BERTHA AND EDITH Popular Concerts, Band Programmes, Special Motion Pictures and Dancing, Khaki Minstrels, Al Fresco Teas, all provided by the talent and good nature of Ottawa. JUNE 24TH AFTERNOON AND EVENING. [end page]
People Depicted:
Laurie; Coulthard; Junkins; Norval, J.