ORCHIDS TO THE
EDITORS

THE Christmas edition of the Garda Re-
view, oficial organ of the Garda Police,
Dublin, Eire, which arrived too late for
honourable mention in our January issue,
continues the high standard attained by
previous issues and is full of interesting
features. A reprint of an article, “The
White Devils Are Fools—Perhaps!” in the
July (1940) edition of THE SHOULDER
Strap, has this complimentary footnote:

“In THE SHOULDER Strap, official
journal of the British Columbia Police.
Issued twice a year. THE SHOULDER
Strap is an outstanding example of a
police journal that is at the same t'me
a magazine par excellence.”

Many thanks—Editor.

See ae
Laguna Beach, Cal.-

The Editor,
THE SHOULDER STRAP

THE SHOULDER Strap still stands up
gallantly and is full of interest. I question
if there is another magazine in Canada that
can equal it for reader interest.

Ree Eas

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Cranbrook, B. C.
Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
A most interesting edition. The best re-
ceived yet. I want six copies for my friends.
Herewith their subscriptions.
Waker:
Victoria, B. C.
The Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
Heartiest congratulations on Edition No.
7. Without a doubt the best issue of the
lot. Here’s wishing you every success.

NG:

Victoria, B. C.
Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
The new issue is a honey.

Rechlesie

Vancouver, B.C.
Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
Well, here again comes the excellent
SHOULDER STRAP. It’s nice to see this book
come in; good work, good printing, good
illustrations, good everything, and credit-
able to the B. C. Police, to you and all con-
nected with it. More power to your elbow,
and long may you reign.
Best wishes, most sincerely,

J. 8. M.

Victoria
Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
THE SHOULDER STRAP is certainly ring-
ing the bell here. I have heard many appre-
ciative comments on the latest edition.

Crake

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New Westminster, B.C.
Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
The issues are getting better all the tme,
and the public are asking where they can
obtain copies. Why not put them on sale
on newsstands here?
Sergeant Gallagher

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Vancouver, B.C.

Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP

In my estimation the last issue (No. 7)
of THE SHOULDER StraP is the best yet
published. And this for two reasons: The
first because, almost without exception, the
chief articles are very well written, the
authors having adopted a vivid and often
conversational style in presenting the vari-
ous police crime stories and their solution
and the bringing to trial of the criminals
by the Provincial Police. The second reason
is because in this issue there is so much
valuable historical material, as instaneed by
the articles of Robert Watson and Staff
Sergeant G. J. Duncan.

THE SHOULDER STRAP constitutes a fine
tribute to the splendid—and often un-
obtrusive—work of our British Columbia
Provincial Police.

Wishing the magazine continued success
Very sincerely yours,

NOEL ROBINSON.

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Vancouver, B. C.,
March 4, 1942
Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
Dear Sir:

I have been -reading, with a great deal
of interest, the fine Winter Edition of THE
SHOULDER STRAP. You are to be congratu-
lated on the general excellence of the maga-
zine and the wonderfully fascinating read-
ing matter contained therein. In addition to
giving a splendid insight into the sterling
character of that upstanding body of men,
the British Columbia Provincial Police, THE
SHOULDER STRAP reveals much that is in-
teresting in the early history of British
Columbia. Indian legends provide a fine
background for tales of daring and endur-
ance on the part of the police.

Wishing you and your co-workers every
success,

I am, yours sincerely,

Aw ERASER RE LD:

Edmonds, New Westminster

Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
This edition of THE SHOULDER STRAP
is the most outstanding since the inception
of the magazine. A most interesting num-
ber.

Sergt. Anderson

YOU can’t make a real success without
making real enemies.

Nelson, B. C.,
February 26, 1942

Editor, THE SHOULDER STRAP
Dear Sir:

With reference to your article “The
Long Trail to Home, Sweet Home,” in
THE SHOULDER STRAP, Summer Edition,
1941, in which you stated that nothing was —
heard of the Russian woman walking to |
Alaska, en route to Siberia, after she had |
reached Dawson. I have just read a book
entitled “Alaska Challenge,” by Bill and
Ruth Albee, a young married couple who
spent their honeymoon travelling from |
Seattle to Alaska—mainly on foot and by |
raft. They travelled the same route taken
by the Russian woman the year before,
and stayed with several people who had
met and helped Lillian Alling. Apparently
the dog she had with her died at Atlin.
She packed it, wrapped up like a baby,
and had stuffed the carcass to preserve it.
When the honeymooners arrived at Nome
the ma‘l carrier there (an ex-telegraph
operator) told them about the Russian
woman and stated that she had been in
Nome and had left again with her dog
on a hand cart headed for the Straits.
Apparently that was the last time anyone
had spoken to her or had seen her. An
Eskimo found her tracks at the edge of a
flooded river between Nome and Teller,
and she was presumably drowned. Men-
tion was made of Sgt. Service in the book
but he was described as a constable, prob: |
ably an error.

Hoping this will be of interest to you.

CONST. J. WARD (Radio Opr.)

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