For Norm Cromie - 7 October 1939 - Do you remember this: -

[Mark W. Tonner]

Hi Norm;

Found this when I was looking for something else, the caption reads:

"48th Highlanders march from the University Avenue Armouries to the CNE training camp"

Dated October 7, 1939, source: City of Toronto Archives.

Cheers

[Norm Cromie (RIP)]

Mark:
Shortly after this march we received the horrifying news, which was like a dagger through the heart for any kilt loving Highlander. All WW1 uniforms will be exchanged for the new battle dress. Needless to say, several chaps could not handle this news and went AOL several days. Of course the powers to be of the regiment didn't buy this and they were delt with accordingly. I guess I didn'y buy their story either. I was quite happy to endorse the new battle dress as I found the possibility of some meandering hands seeking to answer that ancient question, regarding the proper undergarment dress for a good Scotsman.
May I repeat that age old story I know you have heard many many times.
A young Highlander while attending a dinner by the womans auxillary of the regiment was approached by a middle aged member, she coyly inquired what is worn under the kilt? The young soldier with great indignation said, listen lady, nothing is worn under my kilt, everything is working just fine.

Hey Norm ... you're alive! Saints preserve us all

I liked your story about the Highlander and everythings workin' fine ...

Carman

[servicepub (RIP)]

The definitive answer to the age old question; What is worn under the kilt?
- Hose and brogues!