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Sexton’s getting out of bed twice in the night, but did not hear him complain. In the
morning he was awoke about six o’clock by his companion, who told him his
bedfellow was dead; this so alarmed him, that he immediately jumped up and ran
down the stairs in his shirt. A surgeon being sent for, examined the body, and gave it
as his opinion that Sexton died of a rupture of a blood vessel in the heart.—Verdict
accordingly.

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Mon 18 Oct
On Friday, Sir Francis Burdett honoured the Alderman and Corporation of the town
of Wokingham, with his company at a dinner at the Alderman’s (Mr. Crabtree)
residence, Waterloo Lodge, where great hospitality was shown, and the evening spent
with the greatest conviviality. Many excellent songs were sung and loyal toasts given.

The Philanthropic Society of this town, ever alive to the wants of the sick and
indigent took a benefit at the Circus of Messrs. Cooke and Bridges last evening, in aid
of the funds of their laudable institution, when the company closed their Equestrian
Performances, and left this town for Windsor, where we trust they will meet with that
liberal encouragement they so justly merit. And we assure the public too much praise
cannot be bestowed on them for their liberality in coming forward on two occasions to
assist two valuable institutions during their short stay here.

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Mon 31 Jan
Our young Roscius has, this week, been performing at the Town-hall, Wokingham,
to crowded and fashionable audiences. His astonishing talents display new beauties on
every repetition, and we are happy to find his exertions are completely crowned with
success. Tuesday and Wednesday next, he will perform at Wellingford. Stoves are
fixed in the Town-hall, and every preparation made to accommodate the company.
The Moveable Theatre attracts great notice. The scenery is new and it is altogether
very magnificent, and does great credit both to the mechanist and artist.
One swallow certainly does not make a summer, for we are informed by a
gentleman of veracity, that he observed one flying in the streets of this town this
morning.

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Mon 28 March
The Right Hon. Lord Braybrooke has accepted the office of High Steward of
Wokingham.

A handsome piece of plate was lately presented to Mr. Robt. Eatwell of
Wokingham, by the inhabitants of that town, in testimony of their approbation of his
conduct as surveyor of the roads.

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Mon 11 April
On Wednesday last, Paul Holton Esq. Was elected Alderman and Chief Magistrate
of Wokingham, for the year ensuing, being the sixth time of his election to that office;
and the same day, Robert Palmer, esq. the sole and respected Member for this County,
honoured the Corporation of Wokingham with his company to dinner, at Waterloo
Lodge, the residence of Mr. Crabtree, the late Alderman. The evening was spent in the
greatest harmony and conviviality.

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