date of this photo and anything on the purpose of the gathering

[Mhillbilly]

the photo is of my great grandfather Rowland B White with a group of men, he is holding the sign, and to my mind appears to be a junior member of the gathering, particularly the front row.    The sign is not visible on the original and my attempts to enhance have improved the photo but not the sign.  I have other photos of my great granddad and this compares with his appearance circa 1909. So could be plus or minus a few years. By 1919 he definitely looks older.  The picture maybe SW London Clapham or Earsfield if prior to 1905 and or North Finchley if after 1905.  He was a butcher by trade during this time.
Any assistance appreciated.
I have posted an enhanced a copy of the photo taken of the original which is held by my aunt and was inherited from her father the son of the Rowland B White but nothing is visible of the sign

[sarah]

Hello Mhillbilly,

There was no image attached to your posting, if you reply you can try again

Regards

Sarah

[Mhillbilly]

photo attached

[jim1]

Still no photo.
It needs to under 500Kb. & give it a unique name.

[Mhillbilly]

definitely under 500k but it keeps saying the file exists, so renamed and

[Rhododendron]

Three of the men have badges on their jackets.  Wonder if that is a clue to what the group are involved in??

[philipsearching]

Three of the men have badges on their jackets.  Wonder if that is a clue to what the group are involved in??

If the photo is after 1914 the three might possibly be wearing the "silver war badge".

The shape of the placard is odd - it wouldn't be suitable for long words or sentences.

My feeling is it could depict either a trade organisation or a church group.

(despite the resemblance of the man seated second from left, it is NOT a photo of Vladimir Putin and KGB comrades  )

[Mike in Cumbria]

AGM of the moustache society.

[jim1]

AGM of the moustache society.

The clean shaven chap at the back must be a deserter.
OK datewise 1908-12ish.
There were lots of clubs & societies in existence at the time.
It may be occupation related or recreational.