Whichford and Ascott Web-
WHICHFORD
On Monday evening a meeting was held in schoolroom as an incentive to recruiting.
The Rector presided and among those present were Mr. A.B. Brassey, Mr Warne, Rev.
– Shebbeare, Rev. Higgins, Mr Warriner, Mr Golding, Mr N. Gibbs, Captain Haywood,
Mr. T Pritchard, Mr Jeffrey, Mr J Harvey, etc. The Rector opened the proceedings,
and was followed by Mr Brassey, who delivered an eloquent and able speech, tracing
the causes of the war, the ultimate results, and consequences. Mr Warne next delivered
an address exhorting young men to join the army. The Rev. – Shebbeare also made
a splendid speech, calling on the men of Whichford to unite in the defence of their
country. Next came Mr. William Bennett, an ex-
Those who volunteered had a hearty send-
On Tuesday morning the sixteen young fellows who volunteered for service with the
Army went to Warwick, where each successfully “passed the doctor.” They were given
a day’s respite and on Thursday morning went to Stourton where motor cars met them
for the journey to Warwick to commence real work. They had a real hearty send-
On the back of this picture is a note that the lorry belongs to Alf Harwood and the dog to Rob Harvey.