From the News

Dated:

The six young men of Riverfield who volunteered to overseas service in the 87th Fusiliers, left on Tuesday for St. John's via Montréal. A large number of well-wishers gave them a royal sent off at Howick station. Previous to their leaving they were bankrupted by Rev. and Mrs. Woods at the manse, together with the five other young men who volunteered. Another delightful occasion for the boys took place on Saturday night, when Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Orr tendered them, and several of their friends, a banquet. During the evening Rev. S. A. Woods presented a knapsack bible bound in khaki, to each of the boys, as a gift from the Riverfield congregation. These 6 boys belonged to the Sunday school class and their teacher, Mr. James McKell, addressed them. His speech was full of tenderness and wise counsel. He counselled them to face the great tasks before them soberly and with the fear of God in their hearts.