The Intelligencer September 18, 1917 (page 2)

“Under the auspices of the Ladies’ Patriotic Societies of this city a public meeting was held in the city hall last evening, the object of which was to hear an address delivered by Dr. Helen McMurchy, of Toronto, relative to the food problem, which is at present intensely interesting to housewives. There was a fair attendance of ladies, but the gentlemen were conspicuous by their absence.

The address of Dr. McMurchy was excellent and full of information. …  Owing to so many million men being in uniform their work for the time being has been withdrawn from the pursuits of production and their services are lost in that direction; but they require to be fed, and must be fed. …

We are at the present time particularly asked not to waste. Unconsciously millions of dollars’ worth of food is wasted annually in Canada. Had we not better revise our plans for the table? …  Dr. McMurchy stated that fish was a splendid food and we could live upon it without eating meat. But we are not asked to do this, but simply to save one-quarter of the meat, and we can surely do it.

We should be willing to do this for those who are fighting for us, for it is for them we are asked to make this little sacrifice. Men there are sacrificing their all for us. This war is a war to end war, and we must assist to win this great cause. (Applause)”

The Intelligencer September 18, 1917 (page 3)

“The Canadian Red Cross Society, Belleville Cheese Board District Branch, Report for September. Letters have been received acknowledging shipments from the following:

Lady Perley, Chairman, the Canadian War Contingent Association: ‘I have to acknowledge with the grateful thanks of the Association two consignments from the Belleville Cheese Board District Branch C. R. C. S. which have just come to hand.’ …

Headquarters Belgian Relief. ‘The box containing six quilts and three pillows forwarded by the Belleville Cheese Board District Branch C. R. C. S. arrived yesterday.’ …

French wounded Emergency Fund, London, Eng. ‘Two such splendid boxes arrived to-day from the Belleville Cheese Board Association. …  Will you please express the very sincere thanks of this Committee for the assistance rendered us for the continuance of our work both in the Hospitals and amongst the civilian population.’ ”

The Intelligencer September 18, 1917 (page 4)

“Eat More Fish. Canada produces plenty of fish and should have a plentiful supply for home consumption. …  Tell people to ask their dealer for fresh fish. Ask him why he does not get fresh salt water fish. By arrangement through the Food Controller special fish cars have been provided to bring Atlantic fish to Central Canada to sell at fair prices so that people may be encouraged to eat more fish and save beef and bacon. …

Fish is especially suitable for people of the cities at indoor or sedentary occupations. Fish restores nervous energy, and is especially suitable for brain workers. Fish costs 10 to 20 cents a pound retail, whereas beef costs about 30 cents a pound and bacon 45. Eat more fish and save beef and bacon.”

The Intelligencer September 18, 1917 (page 5)

“Comrades in Service! In years to come you will recall with Pride the day you signed the Food Service Pledge. For it is your Dedication to War Service.

Be a Comrade. Dedicate yourself and your family to War Service. Display the window card.

Sign and Live Up to the Food Service Pledge.”

The Intelligencer September 18, 1917 (page 7)

“Accidentally Wounded. Mr. A. H. Holway, residing at 165 Church street in this city, on Sunday received the following telegram which relates to his son: Ottawa, Sept. 15^th. Sincerely regret to inform you that 113301 Pte. Cecil Holway, infantry, officially reported admitted to South Field Ambulance Depot, September 8^th, 1917, self inflicted. Will send further particulars when received. Director of Records.

Pte. Holway enlisted with the 8^th C.M.R. and left with that battalion from Kingston.”

 

The Intelligencer September 17, 1917 (page 2)

“Ottawa. An order-in-Council providing for the issue of war badges by the Canadian Government to members of the Canadian Forces who have been honorably discharged, or who have been rejected as medically unfit, was tabled in the Commons. …

The first class consists of members of the C.E.F. who have seen active service at the front, and in case of officers, have been honorably retired, or in the case of N.C.O.’s and men, have been honorably discharged, or been returned to or retained in Canada on duty.

The second class consists of officers or men who have been honorably discharged on account of old age, wounds or sickness, which would render them permanently unfit for further military service.

The third class consists of members of the C.E.F. not included in the preceding classes, who have been honorably retired on account of old age, wounds or sickness.

Class four consists of men who, prior to Aug. 10 offered themselves for active service and were rejected as and still are medically unfit. …  Penalties for misrepresentation, falsely wearing a badge, or illegally manufacturing them, are provided.”

The Intelligencer September 17, 1917 (page 3)

“Gunner Clarke Gassed. Mrs. Wm. Clark, College Street, received the following telegram from Ottawa yesterday: ‘Regret to inform you that 300324 Gunner Jack Clark, artillery, gassed Sept. 9, and admitted to No. 3 Ambulance Depot. Will send further particulars when received. Officers of Records.”

The Intelligencer September 17, 1917 (page 3)

“Memorial Service. At Christ Church yesterday morning a portion of the service was devoted to a memorial service for the late Pte. Bert Post, who recently died from wounds received in action in France. The service was of an impressive nature, and the rector, Rev. Dr. Blagrave, spoke feelingly and sympathetically of the bereaved family, two of whom have made the supreme sacrifice within a year. Mrs. Col. Campbell presided at the organ, and the Dead March in Saul was played as the congregation remained reverently in attendance. Many were in attendance at the service.”

The Intelligencer September 17, 1917 (page 3)

“Canada! Ypres, April 22-24, 1915. They Also Serve Who Sign and Live Up to The Food Service Pledge! Woman’s Auxiliary, Organization of Resources Committee, in Co-operation with The Hon. W. J. Hanna, Food Controller.”

The Intelligencer September 17, 1917 (page 4)

“The King’s Message to Canada. ‘I learn with the deepest gratification of the effective steps being taken in the Dominion of Canada towards providing those increased supplies of food which are absolutely essential to the defeat of the enemy’s devices and to a speedy and successful termination of the war. I have no doubt that the self-sacrifice displayed on the battlefields of France by my heroic troops will find its counterpart in the efforts of those who, at home in the Dominion, are devoting themselves to this work. All those thus loyally engaged contribute in important measure towards assuring victory.’—George R.I.”

 

The Intelligencer September 15, 1917 (page 1)

“War Menus. How to Save Wheat, Beef and Bacon for the Men at the Front. Issued from the office of the Food Controller for Canada.

Menu for Sunday. Breakfast: Fresh Fruit, Oatmeal Porridge, Toast, Marmalade, Tea or Coffee, Milk, Sugar. Dinner: Cold Roast Veal, Tomato Catsup, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread and Butter, Oatmeal Cookies, Jelly. Supper: Tomato Salad, Bread and Butter, Fruit in Season, Cake, Tea, Milk, Sugar.”

The Intelligencer September 15, 1917 (page 3)

“Supplies for Soldiers. The specifications governing the tenders for military supplies for the battery which will winter in Belleville, embrace a period of four months from October 1.”

The Intelligencer September 15, 1917 (page 3)

“Death of a Hero. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Danford of Farady [Faraday] Township were officially notified that their eldest son, Pte. Charles Danford, had been killed in action ‘somewhere in France’ on Aug. 15^th. He went overseas with the 155^th battalion from Belleville and was one of the heroes who helped take Vimy Ridge. He was operating a machine gun and was killed while bravely doing his duty.

During the battle of Vimy Ridge a comrade, Pte. Finton Brownell, was killed while operating this gun and Pte. Danford took his place and kept a constant fire into the German lines till the enemy was routed and the victory won.”

[Note: Private Fenton Brownell of Coe Hill, Ontario died on April 9, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 209 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

[Note: Private Charles William Danford died on August 15, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 225 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer September 15, 1917 (page 3)

“If You Hold A 4^th Class Engineer Certificate as issued by the Department of Marine or its English equivalent and are a British Subject you are probably eligible for one of the vacancies as Engine Room Artificer in the newly commissioned ships of the Canadian Naval Patrol. It is an effective way to place your qualifications at the service of your country during the War.”

The Intelligencer September 15, 1917 (page 6)

“Tomorrow the Temperance Act will have been in force one year, and the advocates of the reform are well satisfied with the results. Premier Sir William Hearst is especially pleased with the way in which the people have observed the law. …  ‘Reports from all parts of the province indicate the success of the measure as well as the great benefits that are resulting from it. One very gratifying result of the act is the increased efficiency of the workers of this province in every branch of production. …

This is a good thing for the workers and for their families and for their employers as well, and is a great thing for the country at a time when all our energies are required to save the empire from destruction. In this way a patriotic purpose of the highest order has been served.’ ”

The Intelligencer September 15, 1917 (page 10)

“Once More Canada Must Stand in the Gap, Once More Must Hold the Lines of Communication.

Next week a Food Service Pledge and Window Card will be delivered to you. The Pledge is your Dedication to War Service—the Window Card is your Emblem of Honour.

Serve Our Heroes—Sign the Food Service Pledge.”

 

 

The Intelligencer September 13, 1917 (page 2)

“Supplies for Soldiers. Tenders have been called for supplies for the 73^rd Battery which will be stationed in Belleville this winter. The battery will leave Petawawa camp this month.”

The Intelligencer September 13, 1917 (page 2)

“Welcomed Home. Major Percy K. Ketcheson, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Ketcheson, of this city, who has been invalided home, arrived here yesterday afternoon by G. T. R. and was met at the station by a number of relatives and friends and escorted to the home of his parents.

Ald. Woodley, acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Ketcheson, was present, and on behalf of the citizens extended to the young hero a hearty welcome home.

Major Ketcheson had many exciting and interesting experiences on the firing line and was finally put out of action by a dose of German gas and wounds. After receiving medical treatment in English military hospitals, he was invalided home.”

[Note: It is reported in The Intelligencer on September 14, 1917, that Major Ketcheson was not gassed, but was wounded in the trenches.]

The Intelligencer September 13, 1917 (page 2)

“Save Food and Help To Win the War. The thrift campaign under the auspices of the Food Controller of Canada to conserve food and prevent waste in the interest of keeping the armies and allied countries supplied with food so that the war may not be lost through lack of necessary supplies, is now actively begun and members of Belleville patriotic societies will make a house to house canvass to enlist the active co-operation of all citizens.

Citizens who subscribe to the food service pledge are requested to display the ‘Win the War’ card prominently in a window where the public can see it. The Food Service Pledge is to be hung in the dining room.

The distribution of the pledge cards begins next Monday, Sept. 17^th in every city and town in Ontario. …  Each president or her representative is to be a captain of a number of workers from her society and will plan with the other captains of her own ward just what streets they will take.

All the captains are earnestly requested to attend a lecture or talk at the City Hall on Monday evening, when the subject will be very exhaustively dealt with by Dr. Helen McMurchy of Toronto. Dr. McMurchy is one of the members of the board in her own city along this same line of work, and her remarks will be of great help.

The clergy of the city are co-operating heartily along this line of thrift and food conservation and the subject will be mentioned in all the churches on Sunday, Sept. 16. It is to be hoped there will be a large attendance of the women of Belleville Monday evening to hear Dr. McMurchy, and citizens should read carefully all the references to food conservation in the local papers, so that those who are distributing the pledge cards will not have to give a long and detailed explanation with every card handed out.

Be ready to sign the card and return at once to the canvassers. We must learn to save time as well as food and money.”

The Intelligencer September 13, 1917 (page 3)

“Lifebuoy for the ‘Counter-attack.’ All day long he’s been standing the attacks of dirt, dust, grime, germs and microbes. Now for the counter-attack. Lifebuoy to the front! Its rich, creamy lather for skin, shampoo and bath—or for socks, shirts, handkerchiefs, etc., makes short work of ‘the enemy.’ Lifebuoy Health Soap.”

The Intelligencer September 13, 1917 (page 6)

“They Shall Not Pass. The Immortal Cry of Canada at the Second Battle of Ypres.

Thou Shalt Not Want. The Undying Pledge of Canada’s Mothers to Her Sons.

Sign and Live Up To Your Food Service Pledge.”

The Intelligencer September 13, 1917 (page 7)

“Letters from Overseas. From Chas. H. Brook. My Dear Mrs. MacColl:—I have just received the second trench box to-day, and have just finished distributing the contents. I had notification of its arrival some days ago, but was not in a position where I could look after it until to-day. I was anxious to get it because I knew just how welcome the parcels would be as the boys are in great need of socks, notepaper and tobacco, and the lucky ones whom I gave the parcels to are greatly pleased. …

I see several of the boys answering the cards which were enclosed, and they come to me to ask me if I know the address, which in most cases I do. The playing cards and scrap books will mean much to the boys, Mrs. MacColl, for there is often a little time when one longs for something to read.

I must tell you that I felt very proud of Belleville and the girls of the St. Julien Chapter, when I was giving the parcels out, for their work is greatly appreciated, I assure you, and I have not seen in France any evidence of greater work being done by any other society or chapter of its kind, than that of the St. Julien, and I feel very proud of the Chapter and the city. …

We have been very busy the past couple of months and are looking forward to a little rest soon. Again thanking you on behalf of the boys, for the kind work of the chapter. I am Very sincerely, Chas. H. Brook.”

The Intelligencer September 12, 1917 (page 1)

“Exemption Tribunals Who Will Act Here. His Honor Judge Deroche has permitted the publication of his letter to the Department of Justice in regard to his appointments under the Military Service Act. The letter is as follows: Judge’s Chambers, Belleville, Sept. 11, 1917. E. L. Newcombe, Deputy Minister of Justice:

Dear Sir:—The names of those I propose to act on local tribunals for Hastings County under the Military Service Act are as follows:

Belleville—His Honor Judge Wills, Belleville. Trenton—T. A. O’Rourke, Police Magistrate, Trenton. Deseronto—Henry R. Bedford, Police Magistrate, Deseronto. Marmora—Thos. A. Laycock, Reeve Marmora and Lake Township, Marmora. Stirling—George A. Thrasher, barrister, Stirling. Madoc—William Cross, barrister, Madoc. Tweed—Philip K. Newton, druggist, Tweed. Bancroft—George L. Jarman, Police Magistrate, Bancroft.

I have not yet obtained the consent of all. If I find it is impossible for any of them to act will reserve the right to appoint a substitute. As soon as I hear from all I will wire you confirming these appointments or naming any substitutes.

I have personally not mentioned myself so I may be used to hear appeals if thought wise. Very Sincerely, G. E. Deroche, County Judge.”

The Intelligencer September 12, 1917 (page 1)

“Coal Dealers Warned Not to Increase Prices. Ottawa. C. A. Magrath, Canadian Fuel Controller, has issued a warning to coal dealers that they are not to increase prices, now that winter is approaching, without first making representations to him. …

‘I wish to appeal particularly to the dealers in our towns and cities where large quantities of coal are handled in small lots, to deal in a generous manner with the small users of coal, and add as little as possible to the heavy burdens they are now carrying. On the other hand the housekeeper should co-operate in laying in his supply as soon as possible.’ ”

The Intelligencer September 12, 1917 (page 2)

“Sergt. Hyland Not Wounded. Mrs. Hyland, of this city, a few days ago received a telegram from the Director of Records, which conveyed the intelligence that her husband, Sergt. T. E. Hyland had been wounded. This, it appears was an error, as the following telegram explains:

Ottawa, Sept. 12^th. Mrs. Ellen Hyland, 162 Coleman St., Belleville. Referring to my telegram September 4^th, reporting 219510 Sergt. Thos. Edward Hyland, infantry, wounded, cable from England states report now cancelled. Director of Records.

Mrs. Hyland also received a letter from her husband this morning written on August 17, and he had just come out of the trenches, and he was reported wounded August 16^th. In his letter he said while waiting to go to England for his commission, he had been promoted Company Sergeant Major.”

The Intelligencer September 12, 1917 (page 2)

“Doubly Bereaved. The family of Mr. Daniel Post in this city, will receive the heartfelt sympathy of all citizens in the double bereavement which has overtaken them within a year, owing to the war. On September 13^th, 1916, Private William Post was killed, and to-day a message was received here that a brother, Private Bert Post, died at Moore’s Hospital, England, as the result of wounds received in action on June 3^rd, 1916.

The brave young hero had been in the hospital for some months. He enlisted and went overseas in October, 1915 with the 8^th C.M.R. of Kingston. The brother, who was killed was also a member of the same corps.”

[Note: Lance Corporal William Post died on September 11, 1916. He is commemorated on Page 149 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

[Note: Private Bert Nelson Post died on September 9, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 310 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer September 12, 1917 (page 7)

“Cheaper Coal Possible. To the Editor of The Intelligencer. Dear Sir:—In The Intelligencer yesterday you say that ‘coal is being sold for ten dollars a ton in Belleville.’

This morning the writer was shown first-class egg coal that was delivered to a consumer here less than three weeks ago for $8.75 per ton. This was not sold by a local dealer, but was brought here in a car lot. My informant bought ten tons and it was represented as being Scranton coal, and I may say that I have the utmost confidence in the information imparted to me as I am well acquainted with the purchaser from whom I obtained the information.

It looks to me as if the time has now arrived for our coal committee, appointed by the Council, to get busy. Yours, Economy. Sept. 12, 1917.”

The Intelligencer September 11, 1917 (page 2)

“Distribution of Pledge Cards. A meeting of the Executive of the Women’s Auxiliary of Resources Committee and Presidents of all Womens’ Societies of this city was held in the City Hall on Friday, Sept. 7.

After the report of the meeting held in Toronto the previous week was read by the Chairman, Miss Falkiner, the matter of distributing the Pledge Cards sent by the Government was taken up; after some discussion the plan adopted was to divide the city by wards and each society to take a certain number of cards to divide between the members for distribution. The Executive would be glad if a representative of every society would call at the Library between 3 and 4 o’clock any day this week as the canvass of the city must begin Sept. 17^th.

There will be some one in charge to give out the cards and give any details as regards the proper distribution of the same. The representatives of the different societies who were present gave their reports and all signified their wish to help in this Win-the-War movement and make the thrift and economy campaign in Belleville a success.”

The Intelligencer September 11, 1917 (page 2)

“Height Limit Reduced. Camp Borden. The standard of height for the artillery has been changed. For heavy and siege artillery, gunners will now be taken from 5 feet 7 inches, and drivers from 5 feet 4 inches. For horse and field artillery the standard will be, gunners 5 feet 6 inches, drivers 5 feet 2 inches.”

The Intelligencer September 11, 1917 (page 6)

“Vision Your Sons, Mothers of Canada! Picture them at breakfast, the meal that must bring them the bodily sustenance to carry them through the strain of another day. Then think of what might happen if, one morning, there was no breakfast—no food to be had, and the word went down the lines that Canada had failed them.

Canada must send to Her Own, and to the Allies Fighting Forces, more wheat, more beef, more bacon, and more of such other foods as are non-perishable and easily exported.

All we ask of you is, that instead of buying so much white flour (if you do your own baking) you vary your baking by using one-third oatmeal, corn, barley or rye flour. Or, if you buy your bread, that you order a certain proportion of brown bread each day.

Second, instead of using as much beef and bacon as formerly, you vary your family’s diet, by substituting for beef and bacon such equally nutritious foods as fish, peas, lentils, potatoes, nuts, bananas, etc.

Third, and this is most important—positively prevent the waste of a single ounce of food in your household.

Sign the Food Service Pledge.”

The Intelligencer September 11, 1917 (page 7)

“Corp. Willerton Recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Willerton, 115 North Front Street, have received a letter from their son, Corp. Herbert Willerton, who was wounded on August 18, in the face, knee, and side with shrapnel, and is in a base hospital in France.

Corporal Willerton writes a very cheery letter, and says he is very comfortable, and well cared for in the hospital. He writes of strenuous times in the firing line, and hard and continuous fighting. The shell which gave him ‘Blighty’ also wounded four other Belleville soldiers who were with him firing from the trench parapet.”

The Intelligencer September 10, 1917 (page 2)

“Mentioned in Despatches. Among those ‘mentioned in despatches’ for gallant conduct, and especially valuable services to the Empire, were the following members of Forestry battalions from Belleville: Lt.-Col. B. R. Hepburn, M.P., Major D. B. Campbell, Lieut. A. S. Fleming. The latter is a son of Capt. Fleming of the Fishery Department residing at Belleville.”

The Intelligencer September 10, 1917 (page 2)

“Former Bellevillian Wounded. Flight-Lieut. George E. Howard of the R. N. A. S. was wounded in the leg on Monday last. It is presumed that he received the wound while flying in France. The Lieut. went overseas with the University Training Company at the end of January. He is a graduate of the University, this year. Howard, who is twenty-one years of age, is the son of Mrs. E. T. Howard of 3 Vermont Avenue, Toronto.

Flight Lieut. Howard was well known in Belleville, where with his mother he resided for some time. He was a graduate of the High School here, and had many friends.”

The Intelligencer September 10, 1917 (page 4)

“Wrigley’s. To Somebody Somewhere at the Front— Every day boxes from home are going to the boys in the trenches. And of the things they get, a great prize is Wrigley’s—the Gum with Lasting Flavour.

It takes the place of food and drink in case of need—which is often. It keeps spirits up—gives vigour and vim. A packet in the pocket lasts a long time. The Flavour Lasts!”

The Intelligencer September 10, 1917 (page 6)

“Canadian War Contingent Association. The following cable has been received from Mr. J. G. Colmer, Honorary Secretary of the Canadian War Contingent Association, London, Eng. ‘Should welcome regular supplies Canadian smoking, and chewing tobacco. Remember we have large number of men to look after.’

Any contributions of tobacco or money to purchase same will be gratefully received by the Belleville Branch of C.W.C.A., 62 West Bridge St. Phone 600. Miss Eve Panter, Ass’t. Sec. for further information.”

The Intelligencer September 8, 1917 (page 1)

“Return With Their Wives. London. The Canadian Associated Press understands that arrangements are pending for the return to Canada together of soldiers unfit for further service and their wives. Many men have married since their arrival in England. Some of their wives have never been in Canada.

Women under present conditions are only permitted to sail at infrequent intervals. Men awaiting return to Canada at Buxton have applied for permission to remain there till their wives are able to sail simultaneously.”

The Intelligencer September 8, 1917 (page 2)

“Red Cross Tag Day. A bevy of bright and beautiful lassies lined the principal streets today garbed in the attractive uniforms of Red Cross nurses and accepted donations to buy comforts and hospital supplies for the Canadian soldiers overseas. It was ‘Tag Day’ under the auspices of St. Julien Chapter, Daughters of the Empire, and many coins and bills were dropped in the boxes carried by the collectors.

The response was generous and the donations large and small were given with that eager cheerfulness, which is so significant of the desire and determination of Canadians to do everything possible for the comfort and happiness of the soldiers and help to win the greatest struggle for freedom the world has ever passed through.”

The Intelligencer September 8, 1917 (page 5)

“Soldiers’ Pay. A new order has been issued from Ottawa which will be of great interest to the returned soldiers of the city and district. It means that there will be no more scandals about pay being held up through the over-use of red tape. There will be money at the end of every two weeks for every returned soldier even though his documents have not come to Canada. …

The authorities here have been acting on an order that no money should be paid until the last pay certificate for the man concerned has arrived. This, due to the enormous amount of work at the War Office, has been delayed in some cases for months and months.

During these months the men have had to walk the streets of the city without any prospect of securing pocket money until the papers arrive showing the total amount to which the country is indebted to them. The order covers this by stating that every man may be given a small allowance at the end of every two weeks pending the arrival of the last pay certificate. These few dollars are then taken off the balance due to the man when the documents arrive and the total to date is balanced up.”

The Intelligencer September 7, 1917 (page 2)

“Made Supreme Sacrifice. In to-days casualty list appears the names of six Hastings County boys who have made the supreme sacrifice. All enlisted and went overseas with the 155^th Battalion from this city.

Among the number is Private C. A. Shaw of Tweed, who was at one time connected with the Trenton Electric and Water Company of this city. His father, the late Mr. John Shaw, was at one time Reeve of Tweed Village.”

[Note: Private Charles Arol Shaw died on August 15, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 324 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]

The Intelligencer September 7, 1917 (page 2)

“Successful Garden Party. Under the auspices of the Canadian War Contingent Association a garden party and at-home was held yesterday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. G. W. McCarthy, corner of William and Bridge streets. The object, a most laudible one, was to provide Christmas comforts for the soldiers overseas, and a neat sum was realized.

The grounds and home was tastefully and appropriately decorated for the occasion. There were during the afternoon and evening many in attendance. Home made cooking was a feature, and the articles of food were readily disposed of. Suitable music was provided, and all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mrs. McCarthy and her daughter, Miss Evelyn were ideal hostesses.”

The Intelligencer September 7, 1917 (page 6)

“Enlist Your Kitchen in the War! ‘The kitchen must help as well as the workshop and the trenches’ Mr. Lloyd George has said it! What does he mean? He means you must know and practice real thrift—make every dollar you spend on food serve your family and your country. Banish those things which are wasteful and substitute real foods. Thrift Suggests Serving Cocoa.

Cowan’s Cocoa. ‘Perfection Brand.’ ”

The Intelligencer September 7, 1917 (page 8)

“Sergt. Hyland Wounded. Mrs. A. Hyland residing in this city, was to-day in receipt of the following telegram, which refers to her husband: Mrs. Allen Hyland, 162 Coleman St., Belleville, Ont. Sincerely regret to inform you 219510 Sergt. Thos. Edward Hyland, infantry, officially reported wounded August 16^th, 1917. Will send particulars when received. Director of Records.

Sergt. Hyland left here with the 80^th Battalion, and has been in active service at the front for some time. His numerous friends in the city will hope that his wounds are not of a serious nature.”

 

The Intelligencer September 5, 1917 (page 3)

“Frank Bristol writes from Somewhere in France to his sister, Miss Addie Bristol, Belleville. Dear Sister—Suppose you began to think I was never going to acknowledge the parcel you so kindly sent, but the truth is, we went into action the next day after I got it. …  Your parcel was fine, and I thank you very much. I have had several good feeds on those hot cakes; they just hit the spot for a change. …

We are sleeping in cellars now; partly on account of shells, and partly on account of the noise of the guns. …  I was out to the second division burying ground a short time ago, and this is only one of thousands through France and Belgium. They are only buried about fourteen inches apart. There is a wooden cross at their heads fixed up very nice, with their name and number of battalion they belong to, and where they are from in Canada. Always at the bottom are the letters, R.I.P. (rest in peace). The crosses are about two feet apart in long rows, several hundred yards, so you can imagine what it looks like.

They keep the grass well looked after in most cases, and a record is kept of the occupants. It sure looks like a shame to see the thousands of young men who have been slaughtered in this way. We are still having it pretty hot, and its liable to be worse before it is better.

We are in a very nice part of France at present, and it looks like a shame to see it torn up the way it is. …  This is about all I can think of to tell you this time, so good-bye and write soon. Your loving brother, Frank.”

The Intelligencer September 5, 1917 (page 6)

“The new Canadian National News Service which was inaugurated on Sunday marks a great forward movement for Canadian newspapers affiliated with the Canadian Press Limited of which The Intelligencer is a member, and will have the exclusive benefit of the new service for Belleville.

With the consummation of the new telegraph service readers of The Intelligencer will be served with a much wider range of telegraph news from all over Canada and the United States.”

The Intelligencer September 5, 1917 (page 7)

“Gifts Received by Soldiers. The following letter was received by Laura Cook, 286½ Coleman Street, in acknowledgment of soap sent by her along with articles sent from Queen Mary School: Somewhere in France, Aug. 13, 1917. Dear Friend:—Some little time ago I was handed a cake of soap and inside I found your address. Now as I have previously been asked by people at home if we really get the things that are sent I thought I would drop a few lines and acknowledge the receipt of the soap.

Of course, I am not allowed to tell you where I was when I got it, more than to say it was at the actual front. I am in the engineers and I was up the line when the soap came up with our rations. We all appreciated it very much.

I came out to France 18 months ago, and I certainly would not object to getting finished soon, and I guess there are many more like myself. …  I would be pleased to hear from you at any time, as it is pretty lonesome out here at times, especially when we are up the line working for 18 or 20 days at a time. A letter from Canada looks pretty good about then. Things are very different here than in Canada, but we are getting quite accustomed to the ways of the country by now. I was in Belgium first, but I like France better.

I am in the 3^rd Army Troop Company, Canadian Engineers, so if you put that on a letter and simply France, it will find me all right. Thanking you again for the soap. I am very sincerely, Spr. D. D. Healy.”

[Note: Laura Cook was born in July 1905 and would have been a twelve-year-old pupil at Queen Mary School when she received this letter.]