Lord Algernon Percy presided at a meeting of the Warwickshire War Relief Committee held at the Shire Hall, Warwick, on Thursday. There was a good attendance, including the Countess of Denbigh, Lord Leigh, Lady Ilkeston, and Sir Michael Lakin.

The honorary treasurer reported that £10,197 had been promised to the county relief fund in support of the National Fund, and £7,975 had been actually received. £250 of this for special purposes in Warwickshire. It was decided to send £7,725 to the Prince of Wales’ Fund as a first instalment.

It was decided to write to the honorary secretaries of all the local committees urging that all possible steps should be taken to collect for the fund, and it was also resolved that local committees should apply to the county committee for funds for the relief of distress.

Banbury Guardian, September 1914

Militarism is in the air, and it entirely filled the programme at this theatre during the first three evening of this week. Pathé’s Gazette dealt with naval and military subjects in a vivid manner, and was greatly appreciated by a large audience. A six thousand feet film, “The British Army,” was the leading feature, and a remarkably interesting one it was. The picture ran for two hours, and our brave defenders were shown in all the varied aspects of military life from the raw recruit, to the intelligent and highly equipped soldier. A part of the film had been taken at Aldershot by the authority of the Army Council. The mechanism of quick-firing guns was shown, as was a ceremonial parade of the Royal Artillery, and the same regiment in action. Aeroplanes were to be seen working over the troops, brilliant cavalry charges were thrown on the screen, and warfare was exhibited in its many phases. The pictures were all through an excellent series, and were highly instructive, as well as conveying much that was interesting. The exhibition of the film was most opportune, and the management showed much foresight in securing it. The audience on Monday night gave it the heartiest of receptions. It is a Gaumont film and did the firm every credit. For the remainder of the week there will be a military spirit in the programme, for “Twixt War and the Girl” heads the bill, a thrilling three thousand feet film.

Miss Perry, Bitham House, Avon Dassett, writes: Seeing the serious attack on the signalman at Northchurch, it has occurred to me that, if the Government would allow it, ladies might give or lend during the period of the war, to the signalman nearest to their particular district, a revolver (of good make) for use in such a case.

The Times, 2 September 1914

Banbury Guardian, 17 September 1914