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John Paulin to FA Pauline, 1884

Transcription John Paulin to FA Pauline, 29 Nov 1884 – John was seven years old when he wrote this

 

Henley Lodge

November 29, 1884

My Dear Fred

Our festive season has come round again, and Mother will soon be making the spotted pudding don’t we wish you were here to help us eat it, we never are so happy there are so many away we must have patience, we have got through our Examination alright and now we are get ready for a concert. We are to have a cantata called “Britainnia and her daughters” It has been very dull since Bessie left us and we are sorry she had such a terrible journey it

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Was to late to start.

We do hope your coming home to see us next year it does seem such a time since you went away.  I hope you will not find me deaf and lame and with a bad thumb as this leaves me at present we unite in wishing you a happy Xmas and prosperous New Year

Your affectionate brother

Limping John

Love to all

 

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Sir Arthur Currie to FA Pauline, 1918

Transcription letter Sir Arthur Currie to FA Pauline, 18 April 1918

Headquarters, Canadian Corps

18th April 1918

My Dear Fred

I acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt today of your letter of 17th March.  You do not know how much I appreciated the opportunity of seeing you last summer, and in this connection I would like to thank you for your kind references to the corps on your return to Victoria.

With all British Columbians, I regret very much the death of our Prime Minister.  I did not know him intimately, but I knew enough of his character to realize that his loss is a severe blow to the Province. He was a man of high ideals, of unquestioned integrity, and I am sure would have accomplished a great deal of good had he been spared to the Province longer.  I hope the Honourable John Oliver gives satisfaction. He is entitled to a fair chance and loyal support.  As far as one can gather from the press, the path of our late Premier did not lie along a path of roses.  I know that he was honest in his intention to stamp out what is probably the greatest curse in Canadian politics, namely, patronage, but I can also appreciate the difficulties he encountered in his endeavour to do so.

Since writing your letter the great German offensive has begun, and so far the enemy has achieved a most pronounced success.  His advance has been much more rapid than anyone thought possible. There is a reason for it, and if the real reason is acknowledged and acted upon by those in authority there is still hope, yet if we continue to prefer camouflage and good form to the truth the very worst is likely to occur. One of the causes of the was the hypocrisy so prevalent in the world and one of the principal reasons of the Boche success at the present time is due to our refusal to see things as they really are.

As yet we have not been violently engaged, the Boche apparently preferring to try to turn our flanks than to come straight at us.  The latter is what we, of course, would like him to do though at the present time we are stretched out to an abnormal length. I do not know what our fat will be, but I have every confidence that the Canadian Corps will sell its life very, very dearly. The manner in which the additional one hundred thousand, which were to be provided by the Military Service Act, are coming along is a very great disappointment to us here. As I repeatedly warned those in authority last summer, the drafts are arriving too late, yet it seemed to some more desirable to play politics than to save their country from slowly bleeding to death.

I ask you to kindly remember me to Mr Whiteside and to Mr Nelson, and to any others of my friends there.  With many thanks for all your good wishes which I most cordially reciprocate.

I am, ever yours faithfully,

AW Currie

 

FA Pauline

940 Foul Bay Road

Victoria, British Columbia

PS – Perhaps you may be interested in the enclosed.

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SPECIAL ORDER

By Lieut-General Sir Arthur W Currie, KCB, KCMH

Commanding Canadian Corps

In an endeavour to reach an immediate decision the enemy has gathered all his forces and struck a might blow at the British Army.  Overwhelmed by sheer weight of numbers the British Divisiions in the line between the SCARPE and the OISE have fallen back fighting hard, steady and dismayed.

Measures have been taken successfully to meet this German onslaught.  The French have gathered a powerful army, commanded by a most able and trusted leader and this Army is now moving swiftly to our help. Fresh British Divisions are being thrown in.  The Canadians are soon to be engaged.  Our Motor Vehicle Machine Gun Brigade has already played a most gallant part and once again covered itself with glory.

Looking back with pride on the unbroken record of your glorious achievements, asking you to realize that today the fate of the British Empire hangs in the balance, I place my trust in the Canadian Corps, knowing that where Canadians are engaged there can be no giving way.

Under the orders of your devoted officers in the coming battle you will advance or fall where you stand facing the enemy.

To those who will fall I say, “You will not die but step into immortality.  Your mothers will not lament your fate but will be proud to have borne such sons.  Your names will be revered forever and ever by your grateful country, and God will take you unto Himself.”

Canadians, in this fateful hour, I command you and I trust you to fight as you have ever fought with all your strength, will all your determination, with all your tranquil courage. On many a hard fought field of battle you have overcome this enemy.  With God’s help you shall achieve victory once more

 

AW Currie

Lieut-General

Commanding Canadian Corps,

27-3-18

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RW Hannington to FA Pauline, 1918

Transcription Letter Robert Wetmore Hannington to FA Paulin, 22 May 1918

 

Robert Wetmore Hannington, City Solicitor

Office of the City Solicitor

Victoria BC

22 May 1918

 

James Forman, Esq

Terrace Avenue,

Victoria, BC

FA Pauline, Esq

940 Foul Bay Road,

Victoria, BC

JJ Shallcross, Esq

925 Foul Bay Road

Victoria, BC

Dear Sirs,

I beg to advise you that Mr Justice Macdonald has this morning appointed you to be Local Improvement Commissioners under Section 21 of the “Victoria City Relief Act, 1918, No. 2”.  His Lordship, in announcing the appointments, took occasion to remark that the City is fortunate in possessing among its inhabitants three men who are so well qualified to perform the prescribed duties, and who are so public spirited as to be willing to perform them without remuneration.

I shall have the Oath of Office ready for administration whenever you call at my office, and as soon as the Commissioners are sworn I presume that they will elect their chairman and proceed to the exercise of their duties. The Council has provided for the necessary accommodation of the Commissioners a the City Hall.

Yours faithfull,

RW Hannington,

City Solicitor.

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Ernest Paulin obituary – 1912

The Province, 22 Nov 1912

Death of Mr Pauline

Well-known Victorian was ill in this city

Victoria – Nov 22 – the funeral of the late Ernest A Pauline took places this afternoon from the residence of Mr Goodwin on Yates street to Christ Church Cathedral.  Very Rev Dean Doull officiating.  Mr Pauline died at Jubilee Hospital Wednesday night.  He was forty-eight years of age and was born at Henley-on-Thames, England, but had lived in Victoria for eight years prior to his return to England about fifteen years ago.  He came out to this country again about ten weeks ago, first going to Bella Bella to visit a brother there in the hope of benefiting his health, later returning to Vancouver, where he entered the hospital.  A few days ago he was removed from there in the Jubilee Hospital, this city, where he died.

Mr Pauline was an accountant by occupation, and is survived by a widow and four children, the eldest of whom, a son, lives in Valparaiso.  He is also survived by his father and mother, Mr and Mrs Frederick Pauline, of Oak Bay; four brothers, FA Pauline, George Pauline, HW Pauline of this city, and John Pauline of Bella Bella, and several sisters, Mrs WF Goodwin, Mrs Charles F Gardiner, Mrs George Gardiner, Mrs DL Hickey, Mrs Short, and Mrs RH Williams, all of this province; and Mrs George Lapraik of Oaklands, California.

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Paulin – Clark Marriage, 1959

Daily Colonist, 12 July 1959

Paulin-Clark Rites

Couple Honeymoon on Oregon Coast

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was the scene of the wedding Friday evening, which united Elizabeth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alick Reginald Clark, 849 Pemberton Road, and Mr George Paulin, son of Mr and Mrs CW Paulin, Pembroke Street.

Dr JLW McLean officiated at the double-ring service.

After a wedding trip to the mainland and the Oregon coast, the couple will return to Victoria to live at 85 Sims Avenue.

Enchanting gown of silk organza was worn by the attractive bride.  It was fashioned with fitted bodice complemented by softly draped sleeves and a sabrina neckline outlined with Chantilly lace.  A tiara of seed pearls and rhinestones held her veil of illusion trimmed with lace.  She wore as jewelry, a pearl necklace and earrings, gift of the groom.  Her cascade bouquet was of white and pink roses centred with a sprig f white heather, sent by friends in Scotland.

Preceding the bride up the aisle was her sister, Miss Margaret Clark, maid of honour, and her small cousin, Miss Susan Clark, as flower girl. A ballerina length dress of frosty white nylon organdy over net and turquoise taffeta was worn by the maid of honour.  Tiny turquoise daisies dotted the pretty frock, and a cummerbund was tied at the back in a butterfly bow. Her hair bandeau was of pink and white carnations, as was her bouquet.  Little baskets of flowers embroidered the dainty white organdy frock worn by Susan.

Best man was Bud Brice and ushers were Don Hamilton and Bob Caldwell.

Receiving guests at a reception in Holyrood House, mother of the bride wore a two-piece dress of beige-toned lace.  A clever pink lace and taffeta dress was worn by the groom’s mother.

Bride’s uncle, Albert E Clark, proposed the toast.

For her going-away outfit, the new Mrs Paulin donned a sheath-style dress and matching coat in beige tone worsted fabric. Her hat and gloves were mint green and she had a corsage of white carnations.

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George Frederick Paulin, obituary, 1968

Times Colonist, 23 July 1968

Travel Transport Pioneer Dies

George Frederick Paulin, a Victoria native son associated for many years with travel and transport in the Pacific Northwest, died Monday in Veteran’s Hospital.  He was 72.

Retired for three years, he was president of downtown Victoria travel agency George Paulin Ltd, and former president of Black Ball Ferries Ltd, before it became BC Ferries.

He had been in the travel business in Victoria since 1940.

Born in March 1896, Mr Paulin left the Boys Central School in 1911 to work.  At the outbreak of the First World War he joined the army and served overseas with the Canadian Field Artillery.

Between the wars he formed the Vancouver Island Rapid Transit Company, which he later sold to another trucking company.  He later went into the securities and shipping businesses.

ON HARBOR COMMITTEE

He took over agencies for the Northern Pacific Railway and Black Ball Ferries in 1940.

During the Second World War he served with the 5th BC Coast Regiment, RCA and in 1943 was promoted to lieutenant-colonel.

Mr Paulin was a member of the Union Club and for many years headed the harbour development committee of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  He was elected president of the BC Tourist Association in 1961, and served as a Rector’s Warden at Holy Trinity Church, Patricia Bay.

He is survived by his wife, Muriel, at their Deep Cove home, one brother CW Paulin, and a number of nephews and nieces.

Funeral will be held Thursday at 2pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the Rev Canon FC Vaughan-Birch officiating.  Other arrangements by Sands Chapel of Roses funeral home in Sidney are pending.

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Mr Paulin, Churchwarden, Henley-on-Thames,

Jackson’s Oxford Journal, 3 April 1875

Henley-on-Thames

Vestry meeting – On Tuesday the annual vestry meeting was held in the Town Hall, the Rector occupying the chair. After reading the minutes of the last year’s meeting, the churchwardens’ accounts for the past year were adopted, subject to the examination of the auditors.  Mr Watts observed that the directions of the will of the donor of Smith’s charity, respecting its distribution, had been departed from, and complained that some of the funds had been expended in beautifying and decorating the chancel of the church.  The Rector thought the charity had been properly dealt with, and as regarded the way in which the money had been expended, he was of opinion that he and the Churchwardens had a right to deal with it as they liked. After a few further observations the matter dropped. Mr O. Simmons, of Northfield End, was appointed Rector’s Warden, and Mr C Lucey and Mr Paulin, the late warden, were nominated for the office of parish warden.  A poll was demanded by Mr Lucey, and the following was the result: Paulin 211; Lucey 92.

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John A Paulin to FA Paulin, 9 Sep 1913

John A Paulin to Frederick A Pauline, 9 Sep 1913

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JA Pauline Esq

Victoria BC

 

Bella Bella BC

Sept 9th 1913

 

Dear Fred

Yours of Aug 29th to hand and contents noted. Re Sealskins and my answer is to accept 18.00 per with as good grace as possible, and Ill be quite content, and try to do better next time.  I note what you say about Behring Sea Catch, and no doubt will tend to improve prices.  Capt Johnston is known as “Jacob” so you can inform the department of this fact, expect to use these licenses next week, and sure will remember to send for yours if necessary.

You’ll kindly have cheque for skin drawn in your favor and deduct charges also 1.15 1.25 owing to yourself and pay in the balance to Bank of Montreal Vancouver.

Im sorry that I did not see you a few days ago, but time was so limited.  Mr Lerser got about ¾ of am down, also an order about $550.00 which no doubt pleased him, when Freddie phoned you I was due at the Olster Wharf to meet Capt Park, and intended getting in touch with you later on, but my wishes did not mature.

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You’ll notice in using a straight few, so excuse any miss q’s.

Business Im glad to say is improving very much, and I look forward to a good fall + winter, the Indians are getting more than usually energetic, owing to a bad fishing season; they appear very eager to commence halibut fishing also Beaver + Martin trapping, and some hand-logging.  Im glad to say that some of the BB Indians fished at Smiths Inlet this year, and the cannery put up a record pack, the high gill net boat had 4300 at 12 ½ cents each

My trip to Vancouver was made for the purpose of bringing up a new 50 ft launch which Mr Robson late of S/S Venture and myself bought in July last, and it was to be ready to be taken over by us on Aug 15th but the party we bought off skinned out and had done nothing to the boat. On my arrival in Vancouver last week, I then placed her in the hands of Chappel Bros Coal Harbour, who promised to have her ready to sail to day the 9th and Mr Robson who is there will bring

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Her up with the assistance of a 35 HP Hercules Engine, also two men.  I trust all will be well, but bad weather is setting in quite early this year, price of fresh halibut should be good next month, and I sincerely hope it will, as unless it is so, its hard to keep the men fishing in bad weather.

The old folks at home will no doubt tell you that I got out that far, and found them ready to move, did not get a chance for a private talk as we were quite a party as usual.

By the way I left a cheque with Charlie Gardiner to be used partly in paying auto hire out of Freddie’s garage.  I hope this was attended to, you might find out please will you?

Well Fred, I’ve had a busy day in the store, also in my official capacity of registrar I married Miss Rosie Stewart to Harry Dumchit Jr who are now man + wife, ah, ah, what next.  Best wishes to all

Yours faithfully Jno

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Wallace Grinie to FA Pauline, 1930

Wallace Grinie to Frederick A Pauline, 15 Nov 1930

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Personal

69 Dofe’s Avenue

Strawberry Hill

Twickenham Middsx

15th Nov 1930

Dear Fred Pauline

To say that I am sorry to hear of your leaving your present position in London to return to BC but [illegible] my feeling – I am very very sorry indeed – I know partly of the reasons for the change but of one thing I am certain + that is that you are leaving a hard task for the next man to follow up if he is to continue

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To maintain the high degree of efficiency readily attained in the Agent General Office here in caring for the interests of Western Canada as a whole – and the Dominion.  I must thank you form the bottom of my heart for your encouragement + ever ready help in the efforts I have made + am making in London as a financial missionary for BC.  I shall try to see for next week but have been unwell lately again.  I hope Mrs Pauline is

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Well + all your family including your good + genial self. Perhaps for will be glad to lay down the reins of the office + take an easier time I don’t know but it is an honourable post + honourably + well have for filled it + many times have I heard that said of you for here. With every good + kind wish to you + yours + may God Bless you in your retirement.

I am your sincere old friend W Wallace Grinie

 

FA Pauline Esq

BC House London

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