The Beaver, Vol. 1, No. 05, February, 1921Hudson's Bay Company
History
The Beaver, Vol. 1, No. 05, February, 1921
Hudson's Bay Company
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[Illustration: _Photograph taken August 1st, 1914, at H.B.C. Athletic
Grounds, Calgary. First men of the store to enlist at the outbreak of
war, in Tenth Battalion._
Back Row--A. B. Dowty. S. Atwell. H. Bennet.
J. Gough. F. H. Davies.
D. Morris.
H. BENNET, has now returned to Calgary.
S. ATWELL, killed at St. Julien, April 22nd, 1915.
A. B. DOWTY, wounded and gassed at St. Julien, April 24th,
1915, now back in the store.
F. H. DAVIES, wounded at craters, St. Elois, June 6th, 1916,
obtained commission and was killed at Mount St. Eloi, Vimy
Ridge.
J. GOUGH, gassed at St. Julien, April 22nd, 1915, now at
Victoria, B.C.
D. MORRIS, with tenth battalion till September 15th,
transferred to headquarters, 3rd Echelon; now at Newtown N.
Wales.]
Why Not a Hudson's Bay Bonspiel Week?
IS it possible for the stores or other departments in the Company's
service to hold a Bonspiel, say in the last week of February, choosing
some central point, Calgary, for instance. Curling has many fans
amongst Hudson's Bay men and some crack rinks could be assembled.
Could it not be arranged under the auspices of the H.B.A.A.A. and
become a yearly event? As the rinks consist of four men only, could
they not be spared during the Bonspiel period?
It would undoubtedly arouse much interest and enthusiasm in the Company
and is good publicity too. _Sweep hard, you curlers, and let's have
some suggestions._
As a starter, Calgary issues a challenge to any rink in the
Service.--_Calgary H.B.A.A.A._
A Noteworthy Event
BABY STODDART was the first arrival in Calgary in 1921. Roy Stoddart of
the carpet department is the proud father of the fine son, who arrived
at 7 a.m. New Year's morning, and is the recipient of many useful gifts
presented by the Calgary _Herald_ and city merchants.
Random Shots
MISS PATTON, our hosiery buyer, says: "Window space, like hosiery, gets
most attention when properly filled."
MR. HERRING, in men's furnishing department, says: "No wonder we can't
buy a cigar for five cents--look where the price of vegetables is."
MR. McKERNAN says: "Speaking of women having more sense than men--did
you ever notice that when the baby gets big enough to walk, father
wants to give away the baby carriage, but mother puts it up in the
garret?"
GEORGE GAULD expects to compete in the skating carnival, 1922. The new
figures that George cuts while on the ice are somewhat sensational!
"STOP THE PRESS" FLASH.--Bud Fisher will wear that beautiful new tie on
Easter Sunday. Bud always goes to Church "Easter Sunday."
MRS. F. WALLIS, of the audit office, left the Store last month after
four years' service. On behalf of the staff with which she has been
associated, Miss I. Dunlop presented her with a beautiful cut glass
salad bowl.
MRS. M. MOODIE, of the office staff, is on a three months' visit to
Ireland. From letters received, she seems to be having a wonderful
time.
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