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a Large Number More Anxious to Go—A Committee Wanted.The war situation is becoming interesting from a local point of view On last Saturday night last, Mayor Hardy, who had wired several times to the Provincial Secretary, Victoria, offering the services of a number of select men to join the British Columbia contingent, received a letter from Hon. C. A. Stm-lin stating that the offer of British Co-Columbia had not been accepted; but that information would be forwarded as soon as a detinite reply was received from Ottawa.On Monday two of our citizens left Nelson to join the Strathcona Horse, One of these was A. .1. M. Shaw, nephewof 0. .K Shaw. They were seen off by• •a number of friends, who wished them godspeed on their journey. This makes the third from Greenwood to join Mr. Harris, having enlisted in Winnipeg.The same day B. S. Moulton-Barrett received a telegraphic message fromanother Greenwood man. .1. Kdwards-Leckie from Sudburv stated that forty exceptional horsemen were rt*quitvd for the Strathcona Horse. Mr. I.eckie, while east, obtained a commission, lb; is a recruiting ollicer, ami one wellqual-ilied for the service, being a good horseman and a tirst. class shut. It is possible that Mr. I.eckie will bo in Greenwood to select some of the many applicants, who are now anxious to go to the front.K. II. Palmer a well known Greenwood citizen, A. W. O'Brien, tellur of the Bank • »f Montreal, and I). G. Grant, Iormerl\ of tin? Texas Bangers, left on Wednesday, and .1. W. Robinson on Thursda\ of this, week for Nelson. A large number of their friends assembled at the station In see them off.Among those from Kosslaiul to enlist i.^ a ion of the lion. G. 11. McIntosh, who from the first has taken the verv keenest and most patriotic intercut in the movement. I.. S. Moiilton-Barret has received seventeen applications in rcsponie to Major Buckie's telegram.In connection with the going away of our boys, a suggestion has been made that a meeting should he called at once and a committee formed for the purpose of recognizing their loyalty, and doing something substantial towards their assistance. So far few have apparently taken any interest in those who have gone to the front. We suggest that a meeting should be called at once and the matter taken into consideration.In regard to qualifications, Major Leckie says that the candidates will Input through their paces in regard to their horsemanship. The minimum qunlili-cationsin regard to physique are: Height6(1 inches; chest, 34 inches. The 40 men raised here will constitute a half squadron.
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Greenwood Miner
Greenwood, British Columbia, CA
Fri, Feb 09, 1900
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Catherine W.
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