The Intelligencer January 9, 1915 (page 1)

“It is hoped there will be a hearty response at the Sunday Schools throughout the city to-morrow. Let the one hundred bags of flour be subscribed for in full, and, as much over as possible. Those who received envelopes last Sunday, should return them with the enclosed donation, to the Superintendent of their Sunday School. Keep the suffering Belgians in mind and see that the individual schools make a creditable showing.”

The Intelligencer January 6, 1915 (page 1)

“The tenders for supplies for the Militia coming to Belleville have been extended until Saturday, January 16th, 1915. The extension is due to the efforts of Mr. E. Guss Porter, K.C., the popular Member for West Hastings.”

The Intelligencer January 6, 1915 (page 3)

“Donations For Boys at Front. In the list below where it states donations it means that the articles were given entire; otherwise the wool has been provided and the knitting done by the persons stated.

Sir Mackenzie Bowell donated three pairs of socks. Mrs. A.I. Bird knitted beautiful scarf; donated suit of underwear. Mrs. Wilmot donated $3.00. Miss Fraleck donated 2 cholera belts, 1 scarf and wristlets; also knitted large scarf. Miss Holden, donated $1.00. Mrs. Crossley donated 3 scarfs, 3 pairs wristlets; part of the knitting done by her mother, aged 84. Rev. A.L. Geen donated $1.00. J. V. Doyle donated 2 dozen court plasters. Mrs. Robinson donated men’s underwear.”

[Note: a “cholera belt” or “health belt” was a strip of flannel cloth or knitted wool about 6 feet long by 6 inches wide that was wrapped around the abdomen under a shirt for warmth and supposed protection against cholera or dysentery; “court plasters” were pieces of cloth coated with adhesive to cover small cuts.]

The Intelligencer January 4, 1915 (page 3)

“A box of hospital supplies and comforts for the boys is being shipped Tuesday afternoon to St. Johns, N.B., to sail on the 8th to Col. Bridges, Surgeon, who is the head of the next hospital to be established right away at the front. Mrs. Bowell would be pleased to send with the other things donations sent in by 12 o’clock noon on Tuesday.

When the boys come out of the trenches there is a scarcity of underwear, according to the nurses’ letters to their friends here in Belleville. They also need batting, butter cloth, etc. Anything in small or large proportion will be gratefully received at 161 Albert street. One thing the nurses say they are short of, is bandages.”

The Intelligencer January 2, 1915 (page 1)

“By a suggestion from Mr. D.V. Sinclair in his address at the Sunday School gathering in Bridge street church on New Years’ Day, that one hundred bags of flour be sent to the Belgian sufferers from Belleville’s Sunday Schools, the superintendents met after the meeting and voted unanimously to place envelopes in the various churches to-morrow, to be returned on Sunday, January tenth, with the donations enclosed. …  Let the response be liberal.”

The Intelligencer December 31, 1914 (page 1)

“Final Meeting of City Council for Year 1914. Col. Marsh, commanding officer of the regiment, addressed the Council. The regiment had responded to the two calls for volunteers and they had already gone to the front. …  Recruiting for the third contingent was now necessary and the expense was great. For the third contingent it would be necessary to go outside of the city to procure recruits and the expense would be considerable. … Capt. A.P. Allen said that …  We can only secure men by scouring the country and this meant expense, and there are no funds in the regimental treasury to meet it. …  A motion prevailed that the sum of $200 be granted to the 15th Regiment for the purpose of assisting in the mobilisation of the third contingent.”

The Intelligencer December 28, 1914 (page 2)

“Volunteers Wanted for Third Contingent. Same qualifications are required as for First and Second Contingents; also same pay is allowed. Apply to any Officer of the 15th Regiment or at the Armories which will be open every evening. By Order W.H. Hudson Captain & Adjutant, 15th Regiment.”

 

The Intelligencer December 26, 1914 (page 7)

“Lieut. Dick Ponton cables that the parcels and letters for the boys reached camp on the 24th; great rejoicing. Lieut. Ponton had the honor of dining with the Mayor of Salisbury City yesterday, being on guard duty there for the week.”

The Intelligencer December 26, 1914 (page 7)

“Christmas in Belleville. The day was quiet on the whole, the city apparently centering its interest in home life. Family reunions, services in Bridge St., St. Thomas, St. Michael’s churches covered mainly the doings of the day. There appeared to be contentment in a modest form, imbibing the spirit of thankfulness for gifts received.”

The Intelligencer December 24, 1914 (page 8)

“The Ritchie Store Will Remain Open Tonight Until 9.30 …  Yule-Tide Greetings To All …  A Large Shipment of British Made Serges. Another instance of “Britannia Rules The Waves.” Business as usual with England and with English shipping is evidenced by the fact that we have just received a large consignment of BRITISH SERGES in Black and Navy.”

The Intelligencer December 17, 1914 (page 7)

“Some six weeks ago the Quinte Chapter of the Daughters of the Empire asked the citizens to donate clothing and money to the Belgian relief, which was responded to liberally. Word has been received that the contributions have reached their destination.

Appeals for more help have also been received for estimations show that it will take $1,000,000.00 monthly to supply just bare necessities for the unfortunate people of Belgium. The ladies of the Quinte Chapter have decided to undertake sending to the proper authorities all money and clothing (new and worn clothing in good condition for men, women and children) sent to them for that purpose.”

The Intelligencer December 10, 1914 (page 1)

“The request of the officers of the 49th Regiment was taken up and considered. Mr. Vermilyea, after referring to the regiment and the good work it had done and was doing for the county and the country, made the following motion: That $1,000 be granted for regimental purposes to the 49th Regiment for mobilization and other legitimate expenses in connection with the regiment …  The motion was unanimously carried.”