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FORDYCE, Alec

1974-0163

Film

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1939

Amateur footage of the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars training for the visit of the King and Queen to Montreal, May 18, 1939. A glimpse of the actual event is finally included, but the practice rides of the mounted escort constitute the main part of the film. Noteworthy sequences include: troopers at the Montreal Armoury cooling-off the horses after practice rides; the Mayor of Montreal, Camillien Houde "sitting-in" for the King during rehearsal in the special touring car; other vintage automobiles, including a Lincoln, carrying dignitaries; Montreal streets and landmarks, such as Sherbrooke and Côte St. Antoine Streets and Windsor Station. Personalities include: Escort Commander Captain Alec M. Fordyce; Colonel Van den Berg, Principal Staff Officer at Military District Headquarters; Brigadier General J.B. White, Honourary Colonel of the Regiment; and a brief glimpse of the royal couple, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. <10mn>

Silent

Libre

V1 8305-0061

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