At work on Keith Road.
To choir practice at 8:30
The National Defense Guard holds its first drill.
Thursday 3 September 1914 – fine
At work on Keith Road Schools.
Cardinal Della Chiesa is chosen as Pope & called Pope Benedict XV (15) & formerly Archbishop of Bologna.
Tuesday 1 September 1914 – fine
At work on Keith Road School
In evening to Reverend N.J. Thompson’s residence to give him assistance.
Home at 11:30 pm.
Monday 31 August 1914
Working on Keith Road School.
Friday 28 August 1914 – fair & warm
Working on Keith Road School.
British forces drive back 5 German Army Corps near Mons.
To choir practice at St. Clements in evening at 8:30 pm.
*The Battle of Mons- The first battle fought by the British army during WWI. The engagement began on Aug 23rd 1914 and the Germans held the town for the majority of the war. It was eventually retaken by Canadian troops near the end of the WWI.
Thursday 27 August – fine & warm
At work Keith Road School. I receive $7.00 for work done.
Mr. Hugh Neill calls in evening. Stays till 10 pm
Wednesday 26 August 1914 – fair & warm
The 6th Field Company
The Royal Engineers (6th), the Army Service & Medical Corps, the 6th Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifle Regiment leave at 5 pm for Valcartier. P. Quebec for the war after examination. Mr. Ed Hughes entrains with this contingent.
I work on Keith Road Schools during the day.
Tuesday 25 August 1914 – fine & warm
Working on Keith Road School. Receive letter from Mrs. Graham.
British troops are now engaged fighting the Germans at Namur Belgium & have heavy losses. The French also lose heavily. The Austrians lose 15,000 killed & 30,000 wounded in one battle.
At Neat’s during the evening.
Saturday 22 August 1914 – fine
To work on Keith Road School in morning. In afternoon I to Vancouver & met Hugh Neill at the Ferry Wharf. “We go to the C.P.R. Depot & see the 72nd Highland Regiment off to the war. (via Valcartier, Quebec) They left at 3:30 pm.” To Quirt’s & chat awhile. I leave Hugh at 5:30 pm & go to Theobald’s, where I have late dinner. Afterwards to Quirt’s (7:30 pm). Myrtle is not at home. I say good-bye to Mrs. & children & leave for Rex Theatre. Home to Lynn Valley at 10 pm.
*The 72nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, were part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during WWI. They were mobilized out of Vancouver, and fought in France and Flanders though the entirety of WWI.
Friday 21 August 1914 – dull
POPE PIUS X DIES
At work on Keith Road School
Honorable Mr Young Minister of Education opens the school.
In evening to choir practice
Presented bouquet of flowers to Mr. N.J Thompson
Home at 10:30 pm
