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Arm Lads Brigade holds anniversary tea and drills
The Arm Lads Brigade met Wednesday marching from the Armory to Mr Hodgers then to Farmer’s Arm and back to host a tea for over 200, supplied by lady friends. A shooting gallery used a 22 rifle to hit a clay pipe. several succeeded. Sergt Pierce Pond was absent due to sickness. Lieut Wm Waterman and Capt E White noted. A concert Thursday night drew good attendance despite bad weather. Capt Waterman and Capt Tilly prepare for voyages. News includes shipments to Osmondville and St John’s, herring catches, and new stores after last fall’s storms. Frank Weir built three punts and a 3 ft tray skiff for Capt Tanes.
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Arm
John Hodgers
Farmer's Arm
Geo. Gilletts
Sam
Sergi Pierce Pond
Pond
Wm Waterman
E. White
Prank Weir
Tanes
Frank