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Gregory, Rev. E. Sturges, Rev. A. and Mrs Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Cammell, Miss
Campbell, Rev. G.E. De Vitre, the Mayor of Wokingham, Ald. T.M. Wescott, & c.
The programme was one of the best of its kind provided in the town for some years,
and every item was efficiently executed. Mrs. Clare Wright’s fine voice was
modulated with great effect, her efforts being received with warm applause. Mr.
Eustace Ponsonby’s musical sketches caused great merriment, and it was generally
hoped that this would not be his last appearance in the town. Mr. Izard’s clever piano
solos gained well-earned and hearty recognition. Mr. H.G. Powell and Mr. E.H. Moss
in the comic element were also well received. Miss Daisy Churchman acted as
accompanist. Before the last piece the Chairman, in proposing a vote of thanks to the
ladies and gentlemen who had assisted, enlarged the efficiency of the Wokingham
Fire Brigade, and contended that the splendid gathering was an acknowledgment of
their worth and merit. The Captain (Mr. E. Ifould) thanked the Chairman and the
company for the hearty support they had rendered his Brigade. We are glad to say that
the entertainment will, financially, be a great success. The following was the full
programme:-
Piano and violin duet, “Reverie” Mrs. Wilkie and Miss Violet Murdoch,
Song, “The Messago” (Blumenthal) Mr. W. Bonny,
Song, “A Lover and his Lass” Mrs. Angel Smith,
Song (humorous) Mr. E.H. Moss,
Piano solo, “Andante and Rondo Capriccio Mr. Alfred E. Izard A.R.A.M.,
Song, “My Switzer Love” (Eckert), Mrs. Clare Wright R.A.M.,
Song, “The Star of Bethlehem” (S. Adams), Mr. S. Isom,
Song, “The Two Marionettes” Miss Gertrude Stead,
Cornet solo, “The Lost Chord,” Mr. Scott, 1st Vol. Batt. Royal Fusiliers,
Recitation (in character), “The C’rrect Card”-A racing Lyric, Mr. H.G. Powell,
Musical sketch Mr. Eustace Ponsonby,
Song, “A Bunch of Cowslips” (Wakefield), Mrs. Clare Wright,
Song, “My Sweetheart When a Boy” (Morgan), Mr. Bonny,
Piano solo “Rigoletto” (F. Liszt), Mr. A.E. Izard A.R.A.M.,
Recitation (humorous) Mr. R.H. Moss,
Song, “The Old and the Young Marie” (Cowen), Mr. Sydney Isom,
Song, “Two Spoons) (A.J. Caldicott), Miss Gertrude Stead,
Cornet solo, “When Other Lips” (Balfe) Mr. Scott,
Song “My Love has gone a Sailing” Mrs. Angel Smith,
“God Save the Queen.”
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Sat 15 Feb
WOKINGHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE
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The excellent entertainment given by the members of the Brigade on the 5 inst.
which was so well patronised has been the means of adding £17 to the Accidental
Insurance Fund. Unfortunately the Brigade has this week sustained a severe loss in the
sad death of Mr. Albert Burrett one of its youngest and most promising members. He
was 24 years of age.

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Sat 14 June
THE GARDENS AT BEARWOOD
Owing to the kindness of Mr. Walter, the public have again the privilege of
inspecting the beautiful gardens at Bearwood, and many persons have taken
advantage of the opportunity afforded of seeing some of the best-kept grounds in this
part of the country. The recent rains have added materially to the appearance of the

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