BX November 16, 1914 

Thinking Of Those At Home – Active Service Volunteers Send Money to Help Feed Hungry Children
 
That the Brantford boys who volunteered for active service and are already in England on their way to the front have not forgotten those they have left behind, any more than they have been forgotten by those at home, is shown by a letter received this morning by The Expositor. Enclosed with the letter was a £1 note to be devoted to relief work, particularly among the poor children of Brantford. This will be turned over to the Social Service League and will undoubtedly be put to good use.

The letter follows:

November 2, 1914

From a few of the boys of the 4th Batt., 1st Brigade,
G. Company, Bustard Camp,
Salisbury Plain, Eng.

To the Editor of The Expositor,

Sir,

While journeying in the train from Devonport on our way to camp on Thursday, Oct. 22, a few of us held a smoker and while we thought of many things we still kept a small place in our thoughts for the folks in Brantford, hoping and wishing that they might be all well. In order to stimulate such a thought we resolved to send our mite to aid the cause of the hungry children, whom we fear will be numerous in Brantford during the winter, as a result of which resolve we ask you to accept on their behalf the enclosed small amount. We, the undersigned herewith send our very best wishes for the future of the children, the needy and all who may be in trouble. With kindest thoughts in our minds we remain,

Pte. John Hawke, Lance-Corp. T. Elliott, Pte. David Ross, Pte. Thos. Podd, Pte. George Mockford, Pte. Chas Stodden