J. Spears (drummer) 118 Davenport Road Toronto

48th Penny Postcards, Band Schedule-1914 March 4

– Cards

to John Spears (drummer)

118 Davenport Rd.

Toronto

1.

Armouries 4th March 1914

Dear Sir,

The Pipe Band will parade in the Armouries at 8 p.m. Friday 6th March to take part in a concert in aid of recruiting. Dress drill order & greatcoats. The CO desires as large a turn out as possible on this occasion, all friends are cordially invited to be present.

Yours respectfully,

Jas R, Fraser, PM

48th Highlanders

2. 18th Sept 1914

Dear Sir,

Parade tonight at 8 p.m. Dress Trews & white shell or if you have none plain clothing.

Bring all the articles of uniform in your charge for return to stores tonight, except G. Coat & tunic.

Jas. R. Fraser P.M.

48th Highrs

Urgent (mid August)

Dear Spears,

Please return uniform at once as its urgently required to fit our regiment., to go parade Friday night. But expect to play regiment away on Saturday at 12-30 p.m.

Jas. R. Fraser Pipe Major

48th Highlanders

Note: On 29 August, in driving rain, the 15th Battalion marched to Union Station to be transferred to Val Cartier Quebec and then overseas with the 1st Canadian Contingent.

Associated place
University Armouries, Toronto
Associated event
Penny Postcards
Associated name(s)
J. Spears (Drummer) 1914
Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 49 Storage
Classification
Cards, Event related

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