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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
4
The report notes renewed heavy fighting on the Somme as French and British forces push three miles of German trenches and gain several hundred yards. It says Entente forces consolidate advances while western front progress slows due to fortified German defenses and cautious tactics.
Brethren of Temple Lodge No 49 AF and AM and ladies gathered Tuesday to present Lieut J P Mackinnon with a Masonic ring and address. RW Bro Cairns performed the presentation as ice cream refreshments were served by Bro G F McKay. An enjoyable evening followed after the address to Mackinnon noting his overseas officer acceptance.
On August 15, 1915, Slat Battalion officers at Camp Hughes presented a farewell address to volunteers joining the draft. The letter, signed by Camp Hughes leaders including H. T. Trethewey and WM Macgregor, expresses friendship and Godspeed to the men bound for service in England and asks for protection and safe return to families.
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