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P.S.A. - Pleasant Sunday Afternoon
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934 Private David Owen, 1st/5th King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). 5th May 1915, aged 22. Son of Alexander and Margaret Owen, of 26, Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster.
Drummer David Owen.
The second member of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood to fall in action is 934 Drummer David Owen. He was a bright young fellow, just 22 years, and was employed at Lune Works. His mother resides at 26, Long Marsh-lane, and from her household five have been serving. Col. Sergt. Alec Owen is at Sevenoaks; 1615 Bugler W. Owen, another son (wounded on April 13th), is in Sheringham Hospital; and Sergt. W. W. Owen is in the 4th Border Regiment in Burmah; and Pte. J. W. Taylor is also with the 5th King's Own. Mr. Owen has a brother and brother-in-law, and two cousins serving. Drummer David Owen had served with Territorials six years and was liked by everybody, especially the members of the band. According to letters received from the front, he was shot in both legs with shrapnel, and had his wounds dressed in the trench. He was advised to remain there till night, but he said "I'll try and get to the dressing station." When he did so the enemy turned a maxim gun on to him and he was killed instantly, being buried alongside of Sergt. Wallbank, who had been previously photographed with him at Sevenoaks.
(Lancaster Guardian, 15 May 1915)
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On Sunday the meeting was of a memoriam character, for two soldier brothers: Pte. J. Simpson, Davidson-street [see Centenary Congregational Church], and Drummer David Owen, Long Marsh-lane. Mr. T. Snowball presided, and mentioned that besides losing these two brothers on the battlefield, two other members had lost step-sons: Mr. Metcalfe, St. Thomas's School house (step-father of Pte. T. Bigland), and Mr. Birmingham, of Dorrington-road (step-father of Pte. Victor Keyworth). The son of a member, Mr. Collinson, Nun-street, had been wounded. The town had sacrificed bright young lives in checking the march of the Huns. Their motto "Fight the good fight," was selected for the encouragement of soldier brothers, who in this war were fighting for a holy cause. Pte. Owen was a brother of Pte. W. Owen, who has been wounded. - Miss Smallshaw sang in beautiful voice "Hold Thou my Hand" and "O rest in the Lord," and the hymns included two favourites of Pte. Simpson's, "There is a green hill" and "When I survey." Mr. H. Brown led the devotions.
A welcome was given to Ptes. W. Hodgson, A. Currie, G. Redhead, W. Curwen, and J. Guy from the 2/5 King's Own, Sevenoaks; and greetings were forwarded by Pte. C. Cooper from the Front.
(Lancaster Guardian, 15 May 1915)
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P.S.A. ROLL OF HONOUR.
Unveiling Ceremony.
The meeting of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood on Sunday had additional local interest, because of the fact that the Rev. J. A. Tait (president) unveiled a "Roll of Honour." This has been designed, executed, and generously presented to the P.S.A. Institute by Mr. Walter Shaw, Queen's-place, a member of the Committee. The Roll of Honour is headed by a portrait of King George V, surrounded by the flags of the Empire. The text is on an ornamental scroll, the supports on the left and right being broken by portraits of the President and Secretary respectively, while at the base the lettering is "P.S.A. men serving in the Forces." The names of 90 men are appended with their respective regiments. Of the number, four have been killed and 14 wounded, gassed, or invalided.
(Lancaster Guardian, 11 September 1915)
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On Sunday the gathering was presided over by Mr. J. S. Webster. The Rev. J. A. Tait based an impressive address on the 93rd Psalm, contrasting the condition of the Jews in the days of the Psalmist with that of Belgium, and reminding his hearers that God reigns, and that power does not necessarily lie with the big battalions. The Kaiser would have to acknowledge that his forces were useless when flung against God's power, which was that of holiness. - the Secretary announced letters from Pte. W. Bell, a member of the committee, serving in Egypt; Signaller Theo Kessell, 2/4th Border Regiment, Kamptee, C. India; Lance-Corpl. W. H. Hodgson and Pte. W. J. Downing, and Pte. A. Dowthwaite, King's Own in Kent. Sergt. Gardner, R.A.M.C.; Pte. Adams, 10th King's Own; and other brothers were present.
(Lancaster Guardian, 18 March 1916)
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Lancaster Flying Man's First Trip.
George Redhead, of Main-street, Skerton, a mechanic in the Royal Flying Corps, writing to the Secretary of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood, of which he is a member, says: - "Since I last wrote we have had very few air raids, although early on we had them three days running. In the last raid one of the pilots here won the King's Military Cross for bringing one of the German machines down. We also the other week captured a German machine intact, the pilot mistaking one of our aerodromes for his own. I have also had the experience of a flight, which was full of sensations. The first time up you are apt to feel something come into your throat. I don't know whether you will call it fear or what. Nevertheless it is there. I don't think you could feel the experience without dying. Some things as the water chute and big wheel at Blackpool are nothing. The biggest surprise to me is how the pilots manage to find the different places they intend going to. The weather is grand. We had a little rain one day, but not much.
(Lancaster Guardian, 24 June 1916)
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Lancastrian at Amara.
Pte. J. Cowell, R.A.M.C., in the British General Hospital at Amara, Mesopotamia, writing to the Secretary of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood, says: - It was a pleasure to receive a "Messenger," and to know that although so far from home we are not forgotten. My thoughts often wander to the P.S.A., and I remember what splendid Sunday afternoons I have spent with you all. I was glad that the Guardian contained my voyage to Bombay. It was a very interesting journey, and rather exciting at times, and I think we were very lucky to get through without any mishaps. We stayed eight days at Bombay, and then we embarked on a hospital boat, "Varela," which conveyed us to Basra. During this voyage we had the misfortune to run into a fishing smack, which was utterly destroyed. We learned afterwards that there were 27 Arabs in the boat when the accident happened. Our crew saved 15, and two swam to our boat, so that 10 were drowned. Amongst the saved was a lad ten years of age. We stayed at Basra three days, and then we journeyed to Almarah, where we are stationed. Our food at the present time is much better than when we first arrived, but we have to put up with little inconveniences such as sleeping out on wooden boxes, with rats to keep us company; and the mosquitoes are rather troublesome at times, but on the whole we cannot grumble, as we are on active service.
- Pte. Cowell's parents reside in West-road, Lancaster.
(Lancaster Guardian, 24 June 1916)
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An open meeting was presided over on Sunday by Mr. T. E. Snowball, who referred to the death of the Chairman of the Visiting Committee, Mr. Wm. Arkwright. He had been associated with the Brotherhood since its commencement in November, 1893, and had been on the Committee since 1909, being a faithful and most active member of the Brotherhood and Church. - A vote of sympathy was passed with the widow and family.
Miss Doris Tomlinson sang excellently "The Better Land" and "God Send You Back."
The Rev. A. J. Viner, Oldham, gave an eloquent address on "The Christ Church and its ideals," telling the young people they were living in a great age when they could not be atheistic, agnostic or materialistic, because it was written in letters of blood on the pages of the world's history that ideals, sentiment, justice, and righteousness all counted, and it was recognised they exalted a nation. (Applause).
The Secretary announced greetings from Q.S.A. M. J. Walker, R.F.C., Pte. J. Baines, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, Pte. A. Pattinson, R.A.M.C., Pte. C. R. Sutton, Labour Battalion, Pte. R. B. Foster, K.O. Pte. R. Harmer, K.O., who was on the Dover Castle when she was torpedoed in the Mediterranean, and has since been discharged from the Army after serving on the Salonica front, was welcomed, and received a little gift at the hands of the Rev. A. J. Viner.
It was mentioned that Sir W. E. B. Priestley, M.P., and Mr. F. R. C. Storey had kindly sent cheques for £2 2s., and it would be possible to increase the value of the parcels of soldiers serving in France. For the Soldiers' Gift Fund, Mr. Jas. Row is giving his new lecture on "The Littlehale and Quernmore Valleys" in the Friends' Hall on Monday, Nov. 26th.
(Lancaster Guardian, 24 November 1917)
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At the meeting on Sunday, the Rev. W. Price gave a stirring address on "The sympathy of Jesus," in which he showed how Christ always considered the poor and the hungry, and asked what Christ would think of the profiteers who were holding back supplies so as to maintain high prices to-day?
Miss M. Beach sang sweetly "Into Thy hands," and God bless our soldiers."
The Secretary (Mr. Snowball), who presided, read a letter from a Canadian brother, ex-Pte. James Cowell, Montreal, in which he said "I have not forgotten what our brotherhood does for its members at Christmas who may be in misfortune, or at the front. I always think 'Do to others what you would like yourself.' I was remembered when in hospital in 1915, after being wounded, and I think it only duty now, as I am in good work and enjoying good health, to subscribe to the Comfort Fund for the boys. So me and my wife send five dollars, hoping you receive the same in time for the boys in France. Since I came back to Canada a little more than a year ago, I lost a brother, killed in action. Another has gone to the trenches. I think Lancaster has a fine record of Lancaster Canadians who have taken part in this great war, and nearly everyone has made the supreme sacrifice." - The kindness of Brother Cowell had been acknowledged. (Applause.) - Further greetings were announced from Pte. W. Whitbread, R.A.M.C., Macedonia, Sapper C. Cooper, Sapper H. Helme, Sapper A. Douthwaite, R.E., Pte. A. Baines, Pte. T. B. Gemson, Pte. G. Hinde, Pte. G. Hill, Pte. R. Jones, K.O., Pte. R. Swain, A.S.C., Gunner C. Pye, R.G.A., Lance-[Corpl. H. Simpson, M.P., Pte. K. Webster, A.O.C., Corpl. J. W. Iveson, R.F. Gifts were handed to Corpl. G. Redhead, R.F.C., Pte. J. Lennon, Pte. Adams, K.O.
(Lancaster Guardian, 1 December 1917)
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934 Private David Owen, 1st/5th King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). 5th May 1915, aged 22. Son of Alexander and Margaret Owen, of 26, Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster.
Drummer David Owen.
The second member of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood to fall in action is 934 Drummer David Owen. He was a bright young fellow, just 22 years, and was employed at Lune Works. His mother resides at 26, Long Marsh-lane, and from her household five have been serving. Col. Sergt. Alec Owen is at Sevenoaks; 1615 Bugler W. Owen, another son (wounded on April 13th), is in Sheringham Hospital; and Sergt. W. W. Owen is in the 4th Border Regiment in Burmah; and Pte. J. W. Taylor is also with the 5th King's Own. Mr. Owen has a brother and brother-in-law, and two cousins serving. Drummer David Owen had served with Territorials six years and was liked by everybody, especially the members of the band. According to letters received from the front, he was shot in both legs with shrapnel, and had his wounds dressed in the trench. He was advised to remain there till night, but he said "I'll try and get to the dressing station." When he did so the enemy turned a maxim gun on to him and he was killed instantly, being buried alongside of Sergt. Wallbank, who had been previously photographed with him at Sevenoaks.
(Lancaster Guardian, 15 May 1915)
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On Sunday the meeting was of a memoriam character, for two soldier brothers: Pte. J. Simpson, Davidson-street [see Centenary Congregational Church], and Drummer David Owen, Long Marsh-lane. Mr. T. Snowball presided, and mentioned that besides losing these two brothers on the battlefield, two other members had lost step-sons: Mr. Metcalfe, St. Thomas's School house (step-father of Pte. T. Bigland), and Mr. Birmingham, of Dorrington-road (step-father of Pte. Victor Keyworth). The son of a member, Mr. Collinson, Nun-street, had been wounded. The town had sacrificed bright young lives in checking the march of the Huns. Their motto "Fight the good fight," was selected for the encouragement of soldier brothers, who in this war were fighting for a holy cause. Pte. Owen was a brother of Pte. W. Owen, who has been wounded. - Miss Smallshaw sang in beautiful voice "Hold Thou my Hand" and "O rest in the Lord," and the hymns included two favourites of Pte. Simpson's, "There is a green hill" and "When I survey." Mr. H. Brown led the devotions.
A welcome was given to Ptes. W. Hodgson, A. Currie, G. Redhead, W. Curwen, and J. Guy from the 2/5 King's Own, Sevenoaks; and greetings were forwarded by Pte. C. Cooper from the Front.
(Lancaster Guardian, 15 May 1915)
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P.S.A. ROLL OF HONOUR.
Unveiling Ceremony.
The meeting of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood on Sunday had additional local interest, because of the fact that the Rev. J. A. Tait (president) unveiled a "Roll of Honour." This has been designed, executed, and generously presented to the P.S.A. Institute by Mr. Walter Shaw, Queen's-place, a member of the Committee. The Roll of Honour is headed by a portrait of King George V, surrounded by the flags of the Empire. The text is on an ornamental scroll, the supports on the left and right being broken by portraits of the President and Secretary respectively, while at the base the lettering is "P.S.A. men serving in the Forces." The names of 90 men are appended with their respective regiments. Of the number, four have been killed and 14 wounded, gassed, or invalided.
(Lancaster Guardian, 11 September 1915)
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On Sunday the gathering was presided over by Mr. J. S. Webster. The Rev. J. A. Tait based an impressive address on the 93rd Psalm, contrasting the condition of the Jews in the days of the Psalmist with that of Belgium, and reminding his hearers that God reigns, and that power does not necessarily lie with the big battalions. The Kaiser would have to acknowledge that his forces were useless when flung against God's power, which was that of holiness. - the Secretary announced letters from Pte. W. Bell, a member of the committee, serving in Egypt; Signaller Theo Kessell, 2/4th Border Regiment, Kamptee, C. India; Lance-Corpl. W. H. Hodgson and Pte. W. J. Downing, and Pte. A. Dowthwaite, King's Own in Kent. Sergt. Gardner, R.A.M.C.; Pte. Adams, 10th King's Own; and other brothers were present.
(Lancaster Guardian, 18 March 1916)
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Lancaster Flying Man's First Trip.
George Redhead, of Main-street, Skerton, a mechanic in the Royal Flying Corps, writing to the Secretary of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood, of which he is a member, says: - "Since I last wrote we have had very few air raids, although early on we had them three days running. In the last raid one of the pilots here won the King's Military Cross for bringing one of the German machines down. We also the other week captured a German machine intact, the pilot mistaking one of our aerodromes for his own. I have also had the experience of a flight, which was full of sensations. The first time up you are apt to feel something come into your throat. I don't know whether you will call it fear or what. Nevertheless it is there. I don't think you could feel the experience without dying. Some things as the water chute and big wheel at Blackpool are nothing. The biggest surprise to me is how the pilots manage to find the different places they intend going to. The weather is grand. We had a little rain one day, but not much.
(Lancaster Guardian, 24 June 1916)
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Lancastrian at Amara.
Pte. J. Cowell, R.A.M.C., in the British General Hospital at Amara, Mesopotamia, writing to the Secretary of the Centenary P.S.A. Brotherhood, says: - It was a pleasure to receive a "Messenger," and to know that although so far from home we are not forgotten. My thoughts often wander to the P.S.A., and I remember what splendid Sunday afternoons I have spent with you all. I was glad that the Guardian contained my voyage to Bombay. It was a very interesting journey, and rather exciting at times, and I think we were very lucky to get through without any mishaps. We stayed eight days at Bombay, and then we embarked on a hospital boat, "Varela," which conveyed us to Basra. During this voyage we had the misfortune to run into a fishing smack, which was utterly destroyed. We learned afterwards that there were 27 Arabs in the boat when the accident happened. Our crew saved 15, and two swam to our boat, so that 10 were drowned. Amongst the saved was a lad ten years of age. We stayed at Basra three days, and then we journeyed to Almarah, where we are stationed. Our food at the present time is much better than when we first arrived, but we have to put up with little inconveniences such as sleeping out on wooden boxes, with rats to keep us company; and the mosquitoes are rather troublesome at times, but on the whole we cannot grumble, as we are on active service.
- Pte. Cowell's parents reside in West-road, Lancaster.
(Lancaster Guardian, 24 June 1916)
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An open meeting was presided over on Sunday by Mr. T. E. Snowball, who referred to the death of the Chairman of the Visiting Committee, Mr. Wm. Arkwright. He had been associated with the Brotherhood since its commencement in November, 1893, and had been on the Committee since 1909, being a faithful and most active member of the Brotherhood and Church. - A vote of sympathy was passed with the widow and family.
Miss Doris Tomlinson sang excellently "The Better Land" and "God Send You Back."
The Rev. A. J. Viner, Oldham, gave an eloquent address on "The Christ Church and its ideals," telling the young people they were living in a great age when they could not be atheistic, agnostic or materialistic, because it was written in letters of blood on the pages of the world's history that ideals, sentiment, justice, and righteousness all counted, and it was recognised they exalted a nation. (Applause).
The Secretary announced greetings from Q.S.A. M. J. Walker, R.F.C., Pte. J. Baines, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, Pte. A. Pattinson, R.A.M.C., Pte. C. R. Sutton, Labour Battalion, Pte. R. B. Foster, K.O. Pte. R. Harmer, K.O., who was on the Dover Castle when she was torpedoed in the Mediterranean, and has since been discharged from the Army after serving on the Salonica front, was welcomed, and received a little gift at the hands of the Rev. A. J. Viner.
It was mentioned that Sir W. E. B. Priestley, M.P., and Mr. F. R. C. Storey had kindly sent cheques for £2 2s., and it would be possible to increase the value of the parcels of soldiers serving in France. For the Soldiers' Gift Fund, Mr. Jas. Row is giving his new lecture on "The Littlehale and Quernmore Valleys" in the Friends' Hall on Monday, Nov. 26th.
(Lancaster Guardian, 24 November 1917)
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At the meeting on Sunday, the Rev. W. Price gave a stirring address on "The sympathy of Jesus," in which he showed how Christ always considered the poor and the hungry, and asked what Christ would think of the profiteers who were holding back supplies so as to maintain high prices to-day?
Miss M. Beach sang sweetly "Into Thy hands," and God bless our soldiers."
The Secretary (Mr. Snowball), who presided, read a letter from a Canadian brother, ex-Pte. James Cowell, Montreal, in which he said "I have not forgotten what our brotherhood does for its members at Christmas who may be in misfortune, or at the front. I always think 'Do to others what you would like yourself.' I was remembered when in hospital in 1915, after being wounded, and I think it only duty now, as I am in good work and enjoying good health, to subscribe to the Comfort Fund for the boys. So me and my wife send five dollars, hoping you receive the same in time for the boys in France. Since I came back to Canada a little more than a year ago, I lost a brother, killed in action. Another has gone to the trenches. I think Lancaster has a fine record of Lancaster Canadians who have taken part in this great war, and nearly everyone has made the supreme sacrifice." - The kindness of Brother Cowell had been acknowledged. (Applause.) - Further greetings were announced from Pte. W. Whitbread, R.A.M.C., Macedonia, Sapper C. Cooper, Sapper H. Helme, Sapper A. Douthwaite, R.E., Pte. A. Baines, Pte. T. B. Gemson, Pte. G. Hinde, Pte. G. Hill, Pte. R. Jones, K.O., Pte. R. Swain, A.S.C., Gunner C. Pye, R.G.A., Lance-[Corpl. H. Simpson, M.P., Pte. K. Webster, A.O.C., Corpl. J. W. Iveson, R.F. Gifts were handed to Corpl. G. Redhead, R.F.C., Pte. J. Lennon, Pte. Adams, K.O.
(Lancaster Guardian, 1 December 1917)