... OR OF THE TAN:S EFT. IN LENGTH. film of “ The Battle ¢f the Somme.” Showing at Laurencekirk. THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY Sth, 6th, 7th April Each Evening at 7 and 9. Special Afternoon Performance on SATURDAY, at 3 o’clock. had to be ...

... in France—where he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Loosand he was given a field commission during the Battle of the Somme. Discharged with the rank of Captain in 1918, he joined the Indian Army, and served briefly in the Middie East, also ...

... TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY) and TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), THE FIRM OF GIRDLESTON. By A. CoNan Dov Lr. MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY. Battle of the Somme. Five Reels. THURSDAY. SONS OF SATAN. PRICES OF ADMISSION (Including Cinema Tax)— 2id, 4d, 7d, and Is. SATURDAY MATINEE ...

... fighting has not yet finished.” “The artillery action continues.” *“The great battle on the Somme continues.” “The battle is taking its course.” . . . That the battle of the Somme is taking its course is no doubt, in a certain sense, more ...

... Alberta, Canada. Mary is married in Edinburgk, and Majory resides in Banchory. . Their third son, Charles, fell at the battle of the Somme in June, 1916, They have twenty grandechildren and three greatgrandchildren. They have already been the recipients of ...

... to come through the severe battles of the Marne and Ypree without being wounded. He received rapid promotion, and was several times mentioned in dispatches for bravery in the field. He was wounded in the battle of the Somme last year, and spent his leave ...

... HIGH QUALITIES OF THE BRITISH SOLDIER. I venture to say that until the world’s most wonderful film, “The Battle of the Somme,” was taken no civilian in this country had anv conception of the high qualities of the British soldier. We have in all former ...

... can compare with the northern fronib, to even more remarkable than the superiority established in the same part the battle of the Somme. It is clear that upon this superiority the Jtalian successes have been largely based.—H. Belloc, “Land and Water.” ...

... POSITION (FROM THE PRESS BUREAU.I To sec how much have gained, in the wav tactical position, the first thm months of the Battle of the Somme, one must look the map of area much larger the battlefield itself. Most of us have had our eyes fixed the mile ™nß ...

... Sandy was never to receive his sword, nor Bob the reward for gallantry for which he was recommended. He died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. His death, except to his family, was of small consequence. He was only a number in that vast total of more ...

... manipulated the cinematograph, gave the performance gratis in aid of the funds of the branch. Two pictures were shown, “The Battle of the Somme ™ (7 reels) and the comedy ‘“ Hop to It (2 reels). Major Kerr, Invery House, president of the branch, presided, and ...

... retreat from Mons. He was present at the historic battles of the Marne and the Aisne, and took part in the fighting in the neighbourhood of Ypres. In July last year he was wounded in the battle of the Somme, and after spending a few months in hospital he ...