The Intelligencer May 14, 1917 (page 1)
“The Parish Church of St. Thomas was filled to its extreme capacity, at the eleven o’clock service yesterday morning, when the Colors of the 155th Battalion, C.E.F., were presented and deposited for safe-keeping in that Church. Lieut.-Col. A. P. Allen, O.C. of the 254th Batt., C.E.F., supported by ten other officers of his regiment, formed the escort. …
Opening Hymn.—Onward Christian Soldiers. … Then shall the Commanding Officer present the colors to the Rector of the Church, saying as follows: Reverend Sir:—On behalf of the Officers and Men of the 155th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Forces, I ask you to accept the charge of the Colors of the Battalion for safekeeping in your Church.
Then shall the Rector reply: We do willingly receive from your hands the Colors of the 155th Battalion for safekeeping in our Church, and do pledge ourselves to preserve and guard them with all due care as a most honorable and solemn charge for such time as they shall remain entrusted to our safe-keeping. …
Capt. The Rev. Canon Dawe was invited by Archdeacon Beamish to deliver the address. Capt. Dawe is on leave from the front where he has lost two of his sons killed in action and two others are still there. He spoke very impressively and feelingly of the war and our need for self-sacrifice and earnest labor in greater production and greater saving.”
The Intelligencer May 14, 1917 (page 5)
“Made Supreme Sacrifice. At the service at St. Thomas’ Church yesterday morning the Rector Ven. Archdeacon Beamish, made special mention of the late Major Kenneth Campbell, who on April 28th made the supreme sacrifice somewhere in France. The late Major, when a youth, was a member of St. Thomas Church.”
[Note: Major Kenneth Leon Taylor Campbell died on April 28, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 212 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]
The Intelligencer May 14, 1917 (page 5)
“Discarded Uniform. A parcel this morning was picked up from a lawn on Moira street, and when opened was found to contain a khaki tunic and a soldier’s cap. Written on the paper which wrapped the article, was a request that they be taken back to the guard room of the barracks on Pinnacle street, occupied by the 254th Battalion. Upon the inside of the tunic was the number of the enlister to whom it had been issued. The matter was reported to the military authorities, who took charge of the articles found.”
The Intelligencer May 14, 1917 (page 5)
“John A. Rickett Wounded. Ottawa, Ont., May 12, 1917. Mrs. Agnes Rickett, 106 Mill St., Belleville. Sincerely regret to inform you that 637104 Pte. John Albert Rickett, infantry, officially reported admitted to fourth Stationary Hospital, Argues, May 4th, 1917, gunshot wound right arm, slight. Will send further particulars when received. Record Office.
John Chamberlain. Ottawa, Ont., May 12, 1917. John Byron Chamberlain, 14 Wickett Street, Belleville, Ont. Sincerely regret to inform you that 636896 Pte. John Chamberlain infantry, officially reported admitted to fourth Stationary Hospital, Arques, May 4, 1917. Slightly wounded scalp. Will send further particulars when received. Record Office.
Everett Smith. Ottawa, May 12. Mrs. Emma Smith, 27 Mill Street, Belleville. Sincerely regret to inform you 636759 Everett Smith, infantry, officially reported admitted to Twenty-Two General Hospital, Camiers, May 4th, 1917. Gunshot wound right arm, slight. Will send further particulars when received. Officer in Charge of Records.
The above was a motor driver with Col. Adams, who enlisted with the 155th. He resided on Mill street, this city.”
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