This Day in History: 1917-05-13

The Home Guard is drilling three times a week under the direction of Captain Ellis and Lts. Murphy and Fairservice. Between 80 to 100 men are enrolled. They are making good progress in military drill and did well on parade today – Sunday. The group has rifles and most have khaki uniforms. The agricultural department has taken over a large plot in Cragmere for growing beans. The boy Scouts are distributing bags for the collection of paper, rags, cardboard and magazines. They have bought a baler and will share the proceeds equally with the Red Cross. (Bristow)