Clark's Harbour, NS |
This blog contains the diary entries of Henry Harris "Harry" Murray, who enlisted with the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) on September 29, 1915. Harry kept a daily record of his activities as a member of its renowned band from January 1 to March 22, 1916, and subsequently served overseas for the war's duration.
Saturday, 5 March 2016
Sunday, March 5, 1916
Left Shelburn [sic] this a.m. at 8.30 arrived in Barrington Passage 10 o’clock. Took ferry for Clark’s Harbour[,] arriving at 12 o’clock. Played for recruiting meeting in church afternoon also for services in eveing [sic] at which Dr. Cutten & Col. B. [Borden] both spoke. Stayed at Mr. Nickerson’s here. Young Adams [possibly Company Sgt. Major Thomas G., 222722, Brookfield, DSM Cambrai] bo [sic—born?] in this town. Fine thro [sic] day but much colder in eveing [sic]. Attal [?] got lost here.
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