– Menu
48th Highlanders of Canada 15th Canadian Battalion
Dinner at the Holborn Restaurant, Kingsway
Wednesday, 28th November 1917
Menu: Huitres au Citron, Creme Raphael, Turbot Bouilli sauce Hollandaise, Chapon roti au Cresson, Salads, Macaroni au Gratin, Peche Melba, Croute au Chester, Dessert, Cafe
Autographs of 15th Battalion officers on reverse.
McLaren’s Promotions or appointments form shows that officers of the battalion attended the Senior Officers School at Aldershot from October 4, 1917 to December 15, 1917. The Holborn Restaurant was at the southwest corner of Kingsway and High Holborn, where today stands a glass office building, at 133 Kingsway, London WC2B 6NH, United Kingdom. The restaurant stood from 1874-1954. Further reading with various images here: http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/EmbassyTheatreHolborn.htm#restaurant
The Hulborn Restaurant, Kingsway is listed as being in Toronto in the “Associated Place” box. I believe this is incorrect. McLaren’s Promotions or appointments form shows he attended the Senior Officers School at Aldershot from October 4, 1917 to December 15, 1917. It is more likely the restaurant is the Hulborn Restaurant in London, at the corner of High Holborn and Kingsway.
Thank you for the correction. Updates made.