The following item is from the 19 August 1944 issue of the Western Star Newspaper, Corner Brook, Newfoundland under the heading "Codroy Valley": "The 15th of August passed by rather uneventfully. However, many sadly recalled the big celebrations it occasioned in days gone by, and would like to see it return to its former festivity." Would anyone know what particular celebrations are being referred to here? (Napoleon's birthday was/is celebrated in some parts of the world on 15 August, but would that have been the case in Newfoundland?) Note that Newfoundland was not a part of Canada at that time. Thanks. Rj