100 Years Ago: Cartoon for Canadian Patriotic Fund, Two New Recruits, Patriotic Tea Held, Letter from Overseas, Notice of Patriotic Meeting

The Intelligencer January 23, 1917 (page 1)

“Canadian Patriotic Fund. Those Who Can’t Go Should At Least Help to Pay.”

The Intelligencer January 23, 1917 (page 2)

“Two Bright Recruits. Cecil and James Reid, sons of a patriotic farmer residing in the Second Concession of Thurlow, signed up with the 254th Battalion yesterday, and this morning, spic-and-span in becoming uniforms, visited the editorial sanctum of The Intelligencer, to shake hands with the editor. They are bright, active young men, with the natural bearing of gentlemen, and will make creditable additions to the battalion.”

The Intelligencer January 23, 1917 (page 2)

“The Rose Pink Knitting Circle held a most successful tea Thursday afternoon, in the Y.M.C.A. parlors. The parlors were prettily decorated with the colors of the Circle. The table-cover, donated by Mrs. J. G. Galloway, was drawn for, Mrs. W. S. Clarke holding the lucky number.

The Circle heartily thank all those who assisted in making the tea a success. Miss Stork, Mrs. Duff, Miss MacDonnell and Miss Fleming for solos, and their accompanists, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Wagner and Miss Potter; also the orchestra of the 254th Battalion for their selections, which delighted all present. The receipts for the benefit of the Red Cross, totalled nearly $125.”

The Intelligencer January 23, 1917 (page 7)

“From Corp. G. A. Perry. Somewhere in France, Dec. 30, 16. Mrs. G. A. Perry, 6 Moira St. east, Belleville. Dearest Wife—Just a line to say I am still living and well in the Trenches for Xmas. Also expect to be in again for New Years. We boys do wish we had more men so we could get a pass and a rest, which we need badly. Last time in the trenches we stood six days in mud up to our knees. The men in the trenches are tired of the war, but still it will take a terribly long time to drive them out. …  I have Scottie Hall of Belleville with me, second on my machine gun, also Stan. Martin from home. Tell Richie Ketcheson I have not received his letter yet. I lost my mail when I was in the hospital in this country. …  I remain your loving husband, Corpl. G. A. Perry, M. G. S., 54 Canadians, France.”

The Intelligencer January 23, 1917 (page 7)

“Patriotic Meeting and Band Concert By The 235th Battalion, in the City Hall, Wednesday January 24th. At 8 p. m. A returned sailor of the Grand Fleet will be one of the speakers.”