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- 1916 (Creation)
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Postcard, 9 x 14 cm
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Reginald Chave was born in Woodstock, Ontario. In 1912, he married Bernice Scowcroft, a music teacher whose family lived at 738 Discovery St. in Victoria. Reginald and his father, William J. Chave, were grocers. From about 1915 to the early 1920s they had a grocery store, Wm. J. Chave & Son, at the corner of Douglas Street and Boleskine Road. Reginald and Bernice Chave lived nearby in a house on Saanich Road. They had two children, Cyril and Muriel. Bernice Chave died in Vancouver in 1948. Reginald died in Vancouver in 1957. Their daughter Muriel married William Townsend in 194- and had 3 children: Miriam Bowles (nee Townsend), Julie, and Devon.
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Donated in 2016.
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Publisher: L V and Cie (No. Ac. 5).
Location: Undetermined.
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- English
- French
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Notation on reverse: "1.18.16 / I have to stand by my bed, and with a pillow for my desk, to avoid stooping, which makes me dizzy - Am better & have been out once at night - to theatre with friends, and a "movie." The weather is muggy & rainy which I like better than the cold - I had a little American soldier in the Legion Etrangere to dine with me last night at the "Supper". He had a good appetite & we enjoyed the evening - a good many Americans are fighting in France. Had a letter from [G___] from Kisime - said nothing of war. I sent him some notes a while ago but they went down on the "Persia". Everyone afraid of the Censor - Paris is very full of people - streets crowded as in old times - not very many in Khaki - rather uniforms - & the nights are very dark. No fear of zeppelins - I will be glad to go home - as soon as well enough - My best love to you & yours, as ever Lillie [H] [Carter]". Left: "I send Punch & Life every week - [my] chambers books yesterday." Right: "So glad you are so happy. No more than you deserve."