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Deep Into Hearts Of CKeering Ottawans ome ry liides Montg T1 Canada List Of Of To Capital Added A 4" 1 .7 1 -SfJ Ir J' I .1 Chiefs Conquests Clouded skies and the constant threat of rain failed to mar the roaring, swelling welcome extended to Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery when he came to pa, his first visit to Canada's Capital city yesterday afternoon. From the moment he stepoed sedately from his special train at Union Station and smiled a heart-winning greeting to Ottawa and its people, the renowned Empire Soldier was hailed from all sides and his gracious, almost courtly manner, caused the thousands who saw him to take him instantly to their hearts. t-' rkniz Mir vf til 1 'I? I 1 "SFl; I -5J i 'nb-L -L- fJ 4 In his brief but exceedingly ll tx 1 Photo By Neieton. 3 direct address on Parliament Hill Field Marshall Montgomery said: "I wouM like to take this opportunity of thanking you for the great reception which you have given me today in your Capital city. it Mayor Lewis Hands City's Keys To Distinguished Guest ail if Ditty Tugs At Heart Lord Montgomery Given Gilded Key To Ottawa Fulfils Long Desire "I have always wanted to come here and it Is a great thing to get here to Canada at last and to see in their own home the men the city; Gen.

H. D. G. Crerar, who commanded the First Canadian Army under Montgomery: Vice-Admiral H. E.

Reid. Chief of the Naval Staff, Air-Marshal Robert Leckie, Chief of the Air Staff. Other government, military and civic dignitaries moved in a long line past "Monty" who stood quietly, exchanging greetings and smiling broadly in a way that contradicted the grim mantle of Cromwell that many have placed upon himr Slight in stature, the Field Marshal appeared bronzed and fit. On the epaulets of his tunic were the insignae of his rank crossed swords and batons surrounded by a wreath. Eight rows of ribbons 4 1 I they were in no danger but that's i A IS With simple but colorful ceremony the freedom of the city, vmhnli7oH Vi aUlaH i Ivor lfcv 1 3- was presented to Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, by Mayor Stanley Lewis at a civic reception tendered the British Field Marshal at the Chateau yesterday.

Members of the Board of Control, the City Council, representa-th es of civic boards and the heads of civic departments were presented to Viscount Montgomery in the drawing room of the Chateau where they were in error for the ladies went right into the front lines and gave the men confidence and aided them greatly," he said. Viscount Montgomery on his arrival at the Chateau was greeted by Mayor Lewis who led him to where the civic guard of honor, city policemen and firemen who served in the last war, were lined up outside the drawing room doors. Viscount Montgomery inspected the guard and spoke briefly to vterans whose campaign ribbons attracted his notice. Inside the imposing drawing room, that has witnessed many receptions to visiting celebrities, members of the Board of Control. blazed on his left breast.

Representatives of all the major press associations and leading Canadian newspapers, together with more than a score of cameramen and a film unit of the National Film Board were on hand. Floodlights, flash bulbs, and decorations made a brilliant color scheme in the station. Uniforms who fought with me in the war. Wherever I went during the war there were always Canadians with me, except of course, in Africa. In all the assaults which I directed I never had any hesitation in putting Canadians in the forefront, in the place of honor, for whatever I asked them to do akvays was "Every place I have been in Canada I have seen veterans' organizations and they have been a great inspiration.

It is also a parade like tliis so many old soldiers. I have yet to see a parade in which there was not veterans who were fighting before I was born. There are many here today who were fighting before I was born." The Field Marshall also took the opportunity to laud the Canadian Legion on its splendid organization. "We have, of course a similar group in England with which I am well acquainted but Of Monty By n. Reginald Hardy A sentimental ditty, played cat the great bells of the carillon oa Parliament Hill.

Wednesday tugged at the heart-strings of a great soldier and the men who had ollowed him all the way from the burning sands of the African desert to the waters of the Rhine. The song was "Lily that' haunting melody that th "desert rats" stole from the enemy and translated into a marching song of their own. and the great soldier was Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein who arrived in the flag -draped Capital yesterday to pay tribute to the Canadians who had helped him win his battles. The occasion was one which provided an opportunity for the populace at large to pay tribute to -the man who led the British, forces to victory, but primarily it was 4 Heads Together Monty And Mayor Exchange Short Snorter Bills fru.i ii i in mmmmm a wn 11 m. jpi'i' iui 'HU" not organize better than we do," declared.

a veterans show. When "Monty" made his' way slowly through the ranks of the of aides and chiefs cf staff glittered with service medals and ribbons. Gold braid of naval chiefs adaed to the potpurri of color. Long lines of troops drawn from the Navy, Army and Air Force, stretched through the concourse of the Rideau street entrance of the station. As the official party passed along.

Field Marshal Montgomery eyed the troops, all veterans of World War II. Monty It Is Several times he stopped, and spoke to individual soldiers. "You were with me in Italy?" he querr led one veteran, spotting hii Italian campaign star. "Yes sir. Monty.

I mean. sputtered the embarrassed but delighted vet. "Monty" smiled at the veteran's slip of the tongue, and remarked; "That's all right la'd. Monty It Is." At the entrance of the station, thunderous cheers came from the throats of hundreds of Ottawans veterans, to cnat wim mem. 10 note the decorations they wore, to pay personal tribute to many cf them true note of the cere- the City Council, the various boards and heads of departments were drawn up in a great semj-circle.

Following the presentation of the freedom of the city the civic elders were presented to the British warrior. Later tea was served to the guests and shortly after Viscount Montgomery took his leave. First City Key The key presented this afternoon was the first of a new series secured by the city on the suggestion of Con. G. W.

Goodwin who. following the visit of General Eisenhower, urged the Board of Control to present distinguished visitors with a tangible, and valuable, evidence of their visit to the Canadian capital. The key is of sterling silver overlaid with gold. It is six inches in length, and carries the coat of arms of the city. The key was housed in a beautiful mahogany cabinet carrying on it a gold gilt plate with the following inscrip- where, early in May, a similar I welcome was extended to his fel- low comrade-in-arms.

Viscount Alexander, Governor General of Canada. Tresents Key In presenting the key of the city Mayor Lewis said in welcome: "The citizens of Ottawa are pleased beyond measure to welcome you today, and I am happy indeed to greet you and to speak for them. "Time is not long enough and words are inadequate either to convey the gratitude we feel towards you. or to Indicate the honor in which you are held by us. In the darkest days of the war the name Montgomery spelled hope, the name Alamein signified courage and latsr they meant faith and assurance in final victory.

"Other authority will appreciate your superb military genius, Sir. your magnificent leadership, your great victories. For us, thousands of miles from the battle fronts, the unforgottcn and unforgettable consequence of your military policies and tactics is that they heartened and inspired us here. In faith and confidence in you ws at home took heart of grace and you stood to us for final victory. "On behalf of the citizens of Ottawa I ask you to accept this key.

We intend it to symbolize the Freedom of our City. It Is a token of our deepest rep ard and a pledge of sincere friendship." Thanks for Welcome "Everywhere I have gone in Canada I have received a warm welcome and it has proven both touching and inspiring." Viscount i si mnny was strucK. That note was a slightly nostalgic one. It awoke memories of days and nights shared on the battle fields and hills of distant lands, of the dragging weariness of sleepless nights and endless days, of postponments and disappointments of dreams of home. The veterans were drawn up in the traditional British hollow square, and as the Field Marshal, wearing for the first time his summer uniform, moved slowly through the ranks, perhaps fancied that in that vacant quadrangle was gathered another com "When I go back to England I shall take with me many lessons learned here in Canada and the tilings I have learned about the Canadian Legion will be among those lessons.

Lauds Women's Efforts "When one speaks of the war effort one tends to think only of the men. .1 think that the war effort made by the women was terrific absolutely. Many of those women followed their brothers overseas braving all the perils of the Atlantic and we could not have done without them. "Canadian women over there were always highly thought of and were always very smartly turned out. I personally have always associated your war effort with both men and women of Canada," he concluded.

Cheers Sweep Station As the Field Marshal made his appearance on the rear observation platform of his private car, a resounding cheer swept the station. Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent, acting Prime Minister, boarded the train to extend a formal welcome on behalf of the Dominion government.

The GGFG band broke Into the "General Salute" and the guard of honor, drawn from the crack tlon: "Presented to Field Marshal i the Viscount Montgomery of Ala-! mein. GCB. DSO. by the Citizens of the City of Ottawa, Aug. 28.

1946. pany of an unseen battalion the boys who did not come home. who surged and pressed forward behind guards and barriers, eager to glimpse the great Empire soldier. Good-natured shouts of "III ya Monty," mingled with the cheers as the Marshal waved and smiled at the assembled throng. From the Peace Tower, the carillon pealed patriotic airs including "See The Conquering Hero Comes" and "Lilt Marlene," a favorite with Monty.

Some of the crowd swarmed close in attempts to elap the Field Marshal on the back and shout, "Good old Monty," and it was only with some difficulty 4 Montgomery said in accepting the that RCMP constables extricated Mysterious Rocket Reported In Jutland COPENHAGEN, 23 AP Dispatches from Alborg in Northern Jutland today quoted residents of a small village in that area as saying a mysterious rocket had crashed and exploded Just outside the hamlet Wednesday night. One woman, the dispatches said, reported she was standing in her garden when the sky was lit by the yellowish glow from a strant missile which passed overhead. 4 i i Great Soldier Captures Hearts Of All On Hill In an unscheduled but tremendously popular move Field Marshal Montgomery captured the hearts of spectators on Parliament Hill Wednesday when during his inspection of the veterans drawn up on the Mall, the Marshal at the conclusion of his talks with the old soldiers moved to the barriers with a word to his entourage, and walked slowly around the entire area where thousands of Ottawans were massed behind the RCMP in their scarlet tunics. Saluting and smiling the great soldier accepted the plaudits of i ir I Royal Canadian Regiment snapped to the present. The Field Marshal shook hands cordially with Mr.

St. Laurent and waved in friendly fashion to news photographers whose flashbulbs flared brilliantly throughout the arrival ceremony. With the Acting Prime Minister and Charles Foulkes, chief of the Canadian General Staff, Viscount Montgomery moved through the rigid lines of the RCR, examining with a professional eye the turnout of the fifty flip. Froxii time to time he stopped along the ranks to chat with battle-tested veterans who served under his command in Sicily. Photo By Newton.

El Alamein Hero In Official Car Passes Through jCrowds the crowd who were delighted at freedom of the city. Field Marshal Montgomery paid high tribute to the Canadian soldier. "The Canadian soldier did most of the fighting under my command and I never hesitated to place them in the van, the place of honor. I have the very highest regard for their fighting qualities, so much so. that I did not hesitate in placing them in the forefront of major attacks.

They were in the forefront at Sicily, in Italy, and later in Normandy. They were in the bitter fighting at Ortona. "I have always associated the Canadians with the Scheldt estuary," Viscount Montgomery said in glowing tribute to. the Canadian soldiers and added that the advance into Germany after that engagement marked the beginning of the end for the Germans. In thanking the city for the reception accorded him the great British soldier said it was the same throughout Canada as at Ottawa and he did rot accept it merely as a tribute to himself but rather to the British soldiers, who with the Canadians and the other troops of the Commonwealth, played so outstanding a part in defeating the enemy.

Women Did Big Share He did not forget the ladies and said that it should be remembered that the women's effort was at 4 Ways to Buy Diamonds Watches Silverware Jewellery In accordance with. W.P.T.B. regulations France and Italy. His keen blue his thoughtfulness in giving the general public an opportunity to secure a close up of their famous visitor. Then as the Marshal came back to his open car at the end of the ceremonies he turned deliberately and stood at the salute smiling down at a group of a score or so young lads who had clustered close to the car with their cameras in hand seeking to photograph the victorious empire leader.

One elderly lady broke through the crowd and reached out her hand to the Marshal and with a smile he took it Just before his car moved away. Ottawans were delighted at his friendliness. His popularity increased with every moment of his stay on the Hill. 181 Sparks St. eyes checked equipment, uruiorms boots he missed nothing.

And when the inspection was over the officer in charge of the RCR's heard words of praise from Britain's Chief of the Imperial General Staff. The distinguished visitor advanced to the station concourse where he was greeted by more hearty cheers. Moving along the official red carpet, the Field Marshal was introduced to Hon. Douglas Abbott, Minister of National Defence. Next came Hon.

Colin Gibson, Minister for Air: Sir Alexander Clutterbuck British High Commissioner; Maj. Gen. E. G. Weeks adjutment General; Maj.

Gen. Chris. Vokes. Mayor Stanley Lewis, representing the smiling warrior from the crowd. Together with Mr.

St. Laurent and Gen. Crerar, the Field Marshal climbed into a waiting automobile and escorted by motorcycles, moved toward Parliament Hill. Driving slowly along Wellington street, "Monty" with his characteristic salute, acknowledged the cheers of local citizens who lined the route of procession. The lawns of Parliament Hill presented a holiday appearance, with many adults and children waving their greetings.

Flags and banners were unfurled as the motorcade halted before the Peace Tower. Stepping forward to meet the Field Marshal was Maj C. B. Price, Dominion president of the Canadian Legion. In a brief ceremony, other dignitaries including" heads of various Canadian veterans organizations were presented.

Escorted by Major General Price, Viscount Montgomery inspected a Veterans Guard of Honor. Then he moved to the main body of Veterans assembled on the Hill, chatting and renewing acquaintances with those who had fought with him in the early dark years of the Second World War. Turning, almost reluctantly from the vets, the Field Marshal took his place on the special platform upon which the official party was seated. General Crerar, Canada's well-beloved former army commander stepped forward and with a few brief words, introduced Viscount Montgomery to the assembly. He referred to the service of Canadian troops with the Field Marshal and recalled the cordial association he had enjoyed with Field Marshal Montgomery during the campaigns in France, Holland and Germany.

With the cheers of the crowd ringing in the air, Field Marshal Montgomery replied with one of his usual, brief but dramatic speeches. As Viscount Montgomery concluded his remarks, Gen. Crerar arose and led the thousands of veterans and spectators in three rousing cheers that echoed and re-echoed across the Hill. Then, in an impressive scene. least; 50 per cent of that of the 1 -Svtf.

1111 Photo' By Newton. War Chief Looks Natural Among His Generals men who they followed into the very battle lines. The part played by the nurses in caring for the wounded in the advanced stations also won commendation from him. "When the wounded man saw a woman with them they thought Your needs may be Quickly filled if you use a Citizen Classified Ad. Tel.

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The Veterans parade formed up and moved off for the march past. Field Marshal Montgomery took the salute. OTTAWA MONTREAL TORONTO Photo By Newton. Boer Wr Vet Brig. Gen.

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