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commenced at 2.30, and suitable prizes were given for the various races. Dancing
commenced at four o’clock, an efficient quadrille band being in attendance. Bro. J.
Taylor acted as M.C. Fruit and fancy good stalls were provided, as well as a steam
circus, swings, shooting galleries, cocoanuts &c. Prizes were distributed by Ald.
Wescott. Refreshments were provided by Mr. Partridge of the “Roebuck.”

MILITARY
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On Monday a squadron of the 9 Lancers passed through the town on their way to
Aldershot, under the command of Col. MacKenzie consisting of 97 men and 100
horses. The men were entertained at Matthews Green by Mrs. Nicholson. The
Wokingham Town Band played a selection of dance music. The grounds were open to
the public, and a large company assembled.
Another squadron visited the town on Wednesday. The troopers were entertained to
tea in the rooms at the rear of the Working Men’s Club, Peach-street.

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Sat 1 Sept
CRICKET
A match was played on the Wokingham ground on Saturday, between Wokingham
and Yately. The following was the score—Wokingham 109; Yately 103.

THE WOKINGHAM CLUB
On Wednesday a Fancy Fair and Jumble Sale were held at “The Holt” (by
permission of Mr D. Heelas) in aid of the Wokingham Club.
The proceedings commenced at 2.30 with a Jumble Sale, and very quickly the large
assortment of articles displayed were bought by eager purchasers. A Clown Cricket
match followed, and caused much merriment. Flat, sack and obstacle races produced
keen competition. A large marquee was at various times filled with an appreciative
audience, and capital concerts and variety entertainments were given by well-known
local amateurs and others. Members of the Aldershot Gymnastic Staff (prize winners
at the Royal Military Tournament gave a display in the grounds. Their feats being
loudly applauded. The Wokingham Volunteer Fire Brigade went through a series of
drills, fire calls, &c. The grounds at dusk were tastefully illuminated, and dancing
freely indulged in. Mr. C.H. Martin’s string band played a selection of music in the
evening.
The energetic committee and their friends are to be congratulated on providing such
a capital and varied programme of amusements. Where all did their best it would be
invidious to mention names, but exception may be made in the case of Mr. Arthur T.
Heelas, the energetic Hon. Secretary. There was a large attendance of visitors both in
the afternoon and evening.

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Sat 8 Sept
TOWN COUNCIL
At the monthly meeting on Thursday the Mayor stated that the Local Government
Board had received a deputation respecting the extension of the time (20 years) for the
repayment of the loan for the purchase of the Gas Works and that the board had
promised to consider the matter carefully.

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Sat 15 Sept
WOKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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