[Alex Blair (RIP)]

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Also, I must say the Rear Admiral is an absolute gem and a real hoot, after some trepidation at the thought of meeting such a high-ranking officer, and they can be rather stuffy its true; R. Ad. Bawtree proved to be the nicest guy you could wish to meet and a good larf.

Having dutifully made acquaintance with the various reps and organisers, he immediately excused himself and spent some time speaking with the smallest parade members of local Brownies and Scouts to put them at their ease. It was obvious they warmed to him immediately and were not fazed by the dress uniform and copious gold braid that goes with it.

Heart warming stuff.

You are right...
Colonial officers are diferent from the Imperial British officer corp..
Most of them have farm boy,small town, inter city and similiar common roots..They are just like the little guy ,except they rose to the top in the military..
While there is always some that think that they are little gods most of them are pretty small town ,decent people..
There is no royality in Canada...(As much as our Governor general and Mr.Governor general think they are)....
Money distinction ..yes..
Class...No......
JUST COLONIAL COMMON FOLK...