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Sat 4 July
The holiday on Coronation Day was kept here on Monday last when we were glad
to see the shops all closed, and early in the morning numerous pleasure parties might
be seen wending their way in various directions, all bent on enjoying their annual
summer day’s holiday. Many availed themselves of the excursion train to the seaside,
a large party went to the fete at Whiteknights, some to the Crystal Palace, while others
followed out their various ideas of pleasure in fishing parties, cricket matches, and
other sources of amusement.
All returned home very tired, but very happy, and we have little doubt much the
better for the enjoyment of the fresh air and the beautiful weather, to apply themselves
with renewed energy to their business avocations, so rarely interrupted in so pleasant
a manner.

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Sat 5 Sept
TREAT TO WORKMEN
On Tuesday last the men employed by Mr Allaway, builder of Wokingham, had
their usual excursion. The place chosen this year was the Crystal Palace on account of
the Great Temperance Fete which took place on that day, most of the men being
teetotallers.
Everything went off successfully and the men were well satisfied with their day out.

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Sat 19 Sept
TOWN HALL
The Town Hall is now being thoroughly repaired and decorated by Mr Frith of this
town and when completed will no doubt present a very nice appearance. The interior
has not yet been renovated since the building was first completed.

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Sat. 24 October
SANGER’S CIRCUS
This immense company paid a visit to this town last Saturday where their parade
through the principal streets excited much interest and admiration. The camels and
elephants were especially attractive. There were two performances during the day;
that in the morning was pretty well patronised and in the evening the tent was
thronged.
The performances were excellent throughout and the feats of the equestrians and
acrobats, and the Arab troupe were particularly astonishing.

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Sat 31 Oct
WINDSOR FOREST TURNPIKE
This Trust will expire tomorrow (Sunday) at twelve o’clock at which hour the gates
will be thrown open, and no further tolls taken, and as soon as practicable, the toll
houses, side bars, and other property of the trustees will be sold and cleared away.
The future repair of the road will fall on the various parishes through which it passes.

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Sat 7 Nov
PENNY READINGS
The Wokingham Working Men’s Club have determined during next week to resume
the Penny Readings. The committee have also arranged to hold a tea meeting at a
moderate charge.

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