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LORD TWEEDSMUIR:-- (1875-19h0). John Buchan, Lord Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, C.H., P.C., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., D.C.L., LL.D., D. Litt., our literary Governor- General was born at Perth, Scotland, on Augut 26th., 1875, eldest son of Rev. John Buchan. In 1901 he was called to the Bar. From 1901-03, he was attached to the staff of the High Commissioner to South Africa. During WOrld war 1, he served as correspondent of the London Times in France. Later he originated the Ministry of Information under Prime Minister Lloyd George. From 1927-1935 he was Member of Parliament for the Scottish Universities. Appointed the fifteenth Governor-General of Canada in 1935 and created Baron Tweedsmuir, he arrived in Quebec November 2nd., 1935. He travelled widely throughout Canada during his term of office. Author of many biographies and historical works, Lord Tweedsmuir also wrote many novels - The 39 Steps, Greenmantle, The Three Hostages, etc. Memory Hold the Door was his biography and one of his last works. " He died February 11th., 1940, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Quebec. His library was bequeathed to Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario. SUSAN CHARLOTTE LADY TWEEDSMUIR. Like her distinguished husband, she was a writer deeply interested in literature. - A daughter of Hon. Norman Grosvenor, she was married to John Buchan in 1907. She has written many books and plays under the name of Susan Buchan. In Octbber, 1930, the University of Toronto conferred on her the honourary degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of her literary gifts and contributions. Lady Tweedsmuir was an ardent W. I. member in England and was made an honourary Life Member of F.W.I.O. She advocated that our organization across Canada compile histories of local communities and villages. Her eldest son was killed in action in world war ll. She returned to England following the death of Lord Tweedsmuir. vnm‘m -__..._, -V VH4.