12 to 14 feet in width.

We got an enthusiastic reception from the officers and men of the Mac/Pap Battalion, as it is nicknamed. Just then a change ‘in commanders was taking place. Captain Merri« man, an exceedingly popular officer was moving up to the Head- quarters Staff of the Brigade. Captain Rollin J. Dart sucz ceeded him in command of the battalion. He arrived while I was there and I had the pleasure of meeting him. “Greetings and best wishes to the Canadian People” he wrote in my auto« graph book. Joe Dallet, Political Commissar of the battalion sent his greetings at thesame time: “Salud to the People’s Front of Canada from one who has the greatest respect for its great advances and for its splendid representatives in Spain.”

A meeting was held that night at which about 250 men were in attendance. C Harry Rushton, Political Commissar of the Third Company, was the chairman. I spoke to the men for a short time giving them news from Canada and conveying to them greetings from our Committee and from all Canadian friends. ‘ sMany of the boys had heard me speak in Canada.

They came after "the meeting to shake hands and chat a bit. I -

was kept busy trying to answer questions. “How’s Comrade so and so?” “Hows the C.I.O.?” and on and on.

A special reception was held by the Third Company after the public meeting. Harry Rushton was master of ceremonies and with great skill he directed a program performed by the boys of the Company. It was a great’ delight to meet these fine young soldiers from Canada.

One could not help feeling that none have ever gone from Canada in such a representative capacity, who have shed more glory upon our country than have these brave and high’ ly developed young Canadians who are now fighting in Spain to throwaba-ck the poison of fascism from the world.

g group of singers at this reception concert should be given some special mention. This group was composed of

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