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The Montreal Daily Star
Wednesday, February 21, 1900

Corporal Robert C. Goodfellow, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Killed in South Africa

Corporal Goodfellow, reported killed, was born in Kingston Ontario, just thirty-six years ago today, and was educated schools of that city. He became a railway clerk at an early age, and later entered the service of the Grand Trunk Railway as a conductor. At the time he joined “E” Company, of the first Canadian contingent, he was engaged in the dental business. His military career has been a long one, the deceased having been connected at one time or another with the R.R.C.I. The Victoria Rifles and the Royal Scots. At one time he took a short course at St. Johns Infantry School, entering as a Private and graduating as a Sergeant. On leaving this school he was appointed instructor of the Victoria Rifles in this city, a position he held for two years, when he resigned and joined the Scots, where he became Colour-Sergeant of No. 3 Company. For the past 3 or 4 years he has not been soldiering to any great extent, although he always took a keen interest in the corps which he had been connected. He was an expert shot and for many years was a member of the Dominion and Quebec Rifle Associations. His mother lives at 62a City Councillors Street. Corporal Goodfellow leaves a wife and two small children. A pathetic incident connected with his death was the receipt of the intelligence by his mother, on the anniversary of his birth. The news was communicated to her by a Star Reporter, and the scene which followed was heart rendering in the extreme. Two brothers of the deceased reside in the city.


Private Cecil H. Barry, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment,1st Canadian Contingent, Killed in South Africa

Private Cecil H. Barry, reported killed was only 19 years of age, but so well built and manly a young fellow that he might have been taken for an older man. He was born and educated in Montreal, and always took a deep interest in athletic sports. He was a member of the Britannia Football Club, and was an all-around athlete. He was employed with Messers. McIntyre, Son and Co., wholesale dry goods importers of Victoria Square and lived at 238 University Street. He was a perfect specimen of youthful manhood, a great favourate with is young companions, and a genial good fellow, whose loss will be deeply deplored.

He had not been attached to any volunteer company, but eagerly volunteered to go to the front when war broke out.

The following complimentary reference was made to the lat Mr. Barry in the last annual report of St. George's Young Men's Christian Association:

“One of the most active members of this committee, Mr. Cecil Barry has gon to the Transvaal, with the Canadian contingent. His splendid record of faithful work, in St. George's Y.M.C.A. and Sunday School makes us believe that he will be similarly faithful to Queen and country. He goes with the hearty prayers and good wishes of his fellow members of St. George's Y.M.C.A., who trust he may return safely, with much honour, to take up again the work that he has laid down at his call to duty.”

The name of Private C. H. Barry appears on a list of Canadians killed at Modder River. An hour after the news was received in Montreal his brother, Mr. John A. Barry, telegraphed Ottawa, pressing for leave to go to South Africa at his own expense to take the place of his brother in the ranks of the first contingent.

This shows the spirit in which Canada is receiving the terrible news which shocked the Dominion from the Atlantic to the Pacific today.

Mr. John A. Barry is a member of the firm Barry Brothers, wholesale milliners, 1811 Notre Dame Street. He is 29 years of age, and fro seven years was a member of No. 3 Company, Victoria Rifles of Canada. He is known as a first class shot, and if is allowed to go to South Africa may be counted on to give a good account of himself.

Mr. Barry did not make the announcement of his offer himself. It was made public in Ottawa, where a telegram he had sent to Colonel Starke, his old commanding officer, was read at the Dominion Rifle Association meeting. It aroused great enthusiasm.

“Yes” said Mr. Barry, when questioned about the matter by a representative of the Star, “I am anxious to go. That is all I have to say. I am ready at a moment's notice.”


Private Cecil Lester, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Killed in South Africa

Cecil Lester, reported killed, aged 23, was born in North Devon, England, his father being the Rev. Cecil Lester, vicar at present, of Bishop Nympton, England. He has been in Canada for several years back, and served three years with the regulars at “C” School, Toronto. For the past few years he has been a resident of Montreal, having been employed by a prominent lumber firm as a checker. He resided at No. 69 Mansfield Street. The deceased was highly connected in England, and was a graduate of Oxford University. He has two brothers in Australia, and some time ago it was his intention to go there to live. The war in South Africa, however caused him to change his plans.


Private Thomas Moore, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Wounded in South Africa

Thomas Moore, named among the wounded, is a son of Thomas Moore, Contractor of No. 241 Rivard Street. He was born at Grimsby, Linconshire, England, and is 20 years four months old. He came out to Canada with his parents when he was seven years old, and received his education here. He was learning his trade as a stone-cutter with Messrs. Whighton and Morrison, when the war broke out, and he promptly volunteered to serve in Canada's regiment, for South Africa. He had been a trooper in the Duke of York's Hussars, Montreal and was a fine, soldierly young man.


Private A. Percy Thomas, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Wounded in South Africa

A. Percy Thomas, reported wounded, is a son of Mr. A. P. Thomas, 53 Shutter Street, this city. He was born in Montreal, and was educated in the public schools here, afterwards becoming clerk in the employ of Messers. McIntyre and Company. Of late years he has been city traveler for S. Greenshields, Son and Company. He was a member of the Duke of York's Hussars.


Private Joseph F. Gorman, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Wounded in South Africa

Joseph F. Gorman, reported wounded, was 28 years of age, and a native of Tipperary, Ireland. He came out to this country when he was a small boy, and was educated in the schools of Montreal. He lived with his stepfather, John Wren, and two half-sisters at 146 Prince Street. He worked as packer, with the Sherwin, Williams Paint Company, corner of Genevieve and At. Antoine Streets. He took active interest in volunteer matters and was a member of the Montreal Field Battery. He was early in the list of volunteers for active service. His half-sisters, with whom the big brother was a great favorite, have has two letters from him since he left Montreal, telling them something of a soldiers life. He was popular with his companions and thought well of where he had been employed.


Private G. P. Robarts, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Wounded in South Africa

G. P. Robarts reported wounded, was born at Banbury, England, in 1876, but has lived for at least the last twelve months in Montreal, his address being 125 Rozel Street. He is a son of Charles Robarts, at present st Swindon, England, and was connected with the Duke of York's Hussars.


Private Allan C, Shaw, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Wounded in South Africa

Allan C. Shaw, reported wounded, was the eldest son of Robert N. Shaw, 38 McGill College avenue, this city. He was a member of the Third Victoria Rifles, and, with his brother, Norman, were among the first to join “E” Company of the first Canadian contingent.


Private W. McIver, “E” Company, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment, 1st Canadian Contingent, Wounded in South Africa

Private McIver was a member of the Royal Scots, and at the time of enlisting with the contingent was studying law in this city. He is a graduate of McGill University, and was Valedictorian for the class or '98. He comes of old Scottish stock, his parents residing at Ottawa.