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place, which is now in the pink of perfection. Bearwood at any time of the year is a
source of attraction, but never perhaps has Mr. Walter’s beautiful demesne looked
more charming than at the present time. Immense clumps of rhododendrons, of
various colours, are in full bloom, while other flowers too numerous to mention are
looking lovely, the rare and stately trees being most attractive. The kalmias (following
on the rhododendrons), the chief feature of the pleasure grounds, will be at their best
next week. As usual the realistic fernery, with its waterfall, &c., is very beautiful, and
has been greatly admired by numerous visitors. The condition of the lawns, grounds,
and gardens reflects the highest credit upon Mr. Tegg, the head gardener.

On Saturday evening the grounds of St. Paul’s Rectory were by kind permission of
the Re. J.T. Brown thrown open to the public. The Wokingham Town Band, under
Mr. W.J. Allen, was in attendance.

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Sat 27 June
Saturday last being the anniversary of the accession of her Majesty, flags floated
from the Town Hall and Drill Hall, and other places in the town.

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Sat 23 July
VOLUNTEER PARADE
The annual Church Parade of the Wokingham Company, Berks Volunteers, took
place on Sunday. Headed by the All Saints’ parish band, and accompanied by the
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Mayor (Mr. T. Heelas), the Corporation, and the 1 Wokingham Boys’ Brigade, the
Volunteers marched to the Parish Church, where an excellent sermon was preached by
the Rector of Wokingham. Capt. Walter was in command of the Company.

WOKINGHAM CYCLING CLUB
The members and friends of the Wokingham Cycling Club had a social tea at the
“George and Dragon,” Wargrave, on Wednesday. Lady friends and non-riding
members drove down in breaks, and the contingent on wheels numbered 18. Under
the able management of the Secretary, Mr. E.C. Ducrocq, and the Captain, Mr. J.
Seward, everything went off well.

Sat 9th Aug.
WOKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL
The House Numbering Committee presented its report and a discussion followed as
to the better plan of numbering houses consecutively and ignoring divisions into
terraces and villas &c., or numbering the various terraces, places &c., separately. It
was decided to invite the opinion of the Postmaster-in-charge (Mr. Lush) in the
matter.

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Sat 6 Sept
RE-OPENING OF THE BAPTIST CHAPEL
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The Milton Road Baptist Chapel, after being closed since June 15 for repairs, & c
was re-pened on Sunday last., when the Rev. J. Cave, the pastor, preached both
morning and evening. A public meeting was held in the chapel on Wednesday
evening, preceeded by a tea in the lecture room, to which about a 130 sat down. The
tea having been given, there was a profit on it amounting to £4. 2s. After tea an organ
recital was given by Mr. C.T. Dee, F.C.O., organist of All Saints’ Church, and was
much appreciated. The programme consisted of a march (Sinart), Vesper Bells

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