Per Capita Gift Plan in British Columbia for Canadian Patriotic Fund
November 49, 1915 reports BC residents to pay 1.37 per capita for the Canadian Patriotic Fund up from 0.87. Collectors are appointed in Mission City and Hatiai district to gather monthly contributions to central fund at Victoria and Ottawa. District allocated 1000 dollars to meet the goal. Sir Charles Tupper’s death noted as a historic figure and supporter of Canada and the CPR.
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Canadian Patriotic Fund
Mission City
Hataii
District
Silverdale
Ferndale
Dewdney
Nicomen
Victoria
Ottawa
Dominion
Lowrey
Sir Charles Tupper
Canada
Packing of Parcels for Troops Urges Strong Packing
Public is urged to exercise every care in packing parcels for troops. Avoid thin boxes and single sheets of paper. Use strong double or wooden boxes, thick padding, and outer linen or canvas. Address both sender and recipient in ink. For Mediterranean forces pack very strongly and avoid perishables.
Canadian Boy Scouts to donate for new ambulance in France
An urgent appeal from the local Boy Scouts requests funds from Canadian members toward a new motor ambulance for front line service in France. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught, approves the appeal and a one thousand dollar contribution is pledged through Baden-Powell’s call.
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Boy Scouts
Puke of
Canda
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scouts of Canada
Canada
Robert Baden- Powell
Canadian General Council
Bass
Boy Scouts Fund Seeks Aid For Ambulance Across Empire
Colonel H S Brownrigg oversees a national drive led by the Boy Scouts Association to raise funds for a motor ambulance and recreation huts for soldiers in France. Scouts at home and overseas urged to work, donate one day’s pay, and send contributions to Colonel Brownrigg at 116 Victoria Street London.
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Couta
Terefore
Niles
Lien
Lon-don
Elea
Ers
Boys’ Brigade
France
M.C. A
Mercers' Company
Boy Scouts
Beneft
Boy Scouts Association
Victoria
St. London
Information Department of Canadian Red Cross in London
The Information Department of the Canadian Red Cross Society in London coordinates between wounded soldiers in hospital and their families in Canada. It handles up to 600 daily reports, dispatches news of arrivals from Dover and French ports, and drafts letters to relatives until soldiers can write themselves.
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Canadian Red Cross Society
London
Goldier In-Hospital
Dover
Sandwich
France
England
Canadian Red Cross
Lonon
Information Department
Canada
Col. Husetts
Red Cross War Work Pushes Aid to Frontline Soldiers
A letter outlines efforts to forward parcels to injured men in hospital. It notes stamped cards asking if more can be done and describes sending items soldiers request. Materials come from Red Cross branches across Canada, keeping supplies steady to sustain wartime relief.
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Red Cross
Canada
Lown
Dominion
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Abbotsford
Phibay
Amsulanga
Ors
Gilbert - Fianna
Anderson
British _Columbia
DOW
Vancouver
Gilbert
Dominion Blag
Hastings St.w. Cor
Cambie
The
J. H. Jones
Lasoe Eas
Matsqui-Sumas Board OF Trade
Chas. Hill-Toutt
S. A. Morley
B. C
Sanittary Ag
Wm, Roberts
Plumbing Shop
Old Creamery
the Royal Studio
Abbotsford Thy
B.C. i
A. McCallum
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