Witley Camp Eng.
March 11th 1917
Letter of Congratulations
To Mr. & Mrs. O. J. MacNeil of Millville, Kings Co.
At a meeting held by the members of the
“Old Seven”, in Canada Hut, Aylesford Avenue
on the 11th day of March 1917 AD the following
resolution was unanimously passed.
Whereas happy tidings have reached
us of the birth of a son and heir
to our most esteemed friend Mr. (Expts.) O.J.
MacNeil and his wife.
Resolved that we the undersigned
hereby tender our most hearty congratulations.
Further resolved that we jointly
share the joys of the new found
treasure: trusting that fortune may
be pleased to shine upon him, that he
may grow up to manhood to be a
credit to his parents, a pillar to the
providence and a builder to our “Great
and Glorious Empire.”
Be it further resolved that a copy
of resolution be spread on the minutes
of this meeting and another forwarded
for publication in the “Berwick Register.”
Sgt. H.N. MacNeil
Cpl. J. Hudgins
Cpl. W. Gunn
L/Cpl. MacDonald
Pte. A. Morrison
M. Hudgins