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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
3
A British appeal urges donations of two dollars to fund food and clothing for British prisoners of war in Germany. The Khaki Magazine, linked to Imperial House London, operates a neutral parcel system and distributes aid via the magazine and Allied networks to POWs and wounded abroad.
The note lists high profile figures including the Duke of Wellington and Sir Ro Baden Powell urging subscriptions to the Khaki Prisoners Fund. Readers are asked to send their contributions to Royal Bank of Canada offices and mark the envelope accordingly. Subscriptions will be acknowledged in the paper and English magazines and newspapers.
The message lists church activities including an evening service at 7 p.m. from Methellet Harel and appointments from Mairheth Schoolhouse at 7 p.m. in Maple Valley Malley. Presbyterian Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening service at 7 p.m. Pastor Hee PF Fisher leading.
Tenders called for a reforestation project to restore power supply during completion. The tank mast will be constructed to hold water when finished. For details contact DS Hutchew, Fey, Mayor. tenders due May 19 to Arthur Jas Hoberteon.
The municipality orders all road allowances cleared of stones and fences before June 15. After that date the council may remove obstructions and charge adjoining lands. Anyone placing fences stones or machinery on road allowances after the deadline will be prosecuted. By order of the Council RH Bleckmore Heeve Arthur Jas K Robertem. Sec Treas 46-20
Community items from nearby towns include arrests and visits, birthdays, contests, church meetings, and local commerce. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs Hugh Morreen receiving a courtesy toy, a Saskatchewan heritage contest in Masbetoon May 1-3, and a Methetist Church auxiliary meeting May 17. A local optometrist notes patient letters of appreciation, and Knox Church hosts a ten cent tea May 22 from 3 to 6 PM.
A Maple Valley letter to the Father in Heaven pleads for guidance during combat and aims to end war with heavenly laws of neighborly love. The writer seeks strength to conquer without glorying in battle and asks divine aid to bring justice to nations and end the horror of war.
A trustess convention planned for June 21 2200 will be the first of its kind in Seskatchewan with strong attendance expected. Mr Craig guests at the event and Dr H G Crew visited Ottawa then returned.
On Saturday the seventh of March the manager of the Seekat organization presented a plan for proposed reforms. Local officials attended the meeting and discussed potential changes to leadership and operations.
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