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received at the Wokingham Post Office is largely on the increase, the three daily
deliveries are the same as they were when there were not nearly so many inhabitants-
27 years ago.
The resolution was seconded and unanimously carried, the Mayor undertaking to
write to the Member for the Division (Mr. Ernest Gardner) regarding the matter.

A NEW ROAD HORSE BRUSH
Mr. Evans moved that a new road horse brush be purchased, and that the Surveyor
be instructed to have it used as often as necessary to remove mud, or rubbish from the
roads and streets in the borough, and to hire extra horsepower if required at any time.
Mr. White seconded, and the Mayor remarked that the initial cost would be about
£40, and the upkeep about £60 a year.
Others having supported the motion, it was unanimously carried.

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ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH BELLS
The following are the inscriptions found on the six old bells of All Saints’ Church,
Wokingham:-
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Treble: T. Mears, London; fecit 1814. 2 : S.K., 1704. 3 : S.K., 1703 (tracings of
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oak leaves and acorn). 4 : T. Mears, London: fecit 1814. 5 :S.K., John Hawes,
Robert Hunt, C.W., 1704 (figure of a man). Tenor: Samuel Knight made this, pele;
John Hawes, Robert Hunt, C.W., 1703. This bell also bears tracings of oak leaves and
acorns.
It has been decided to re-cast No. 2 and 3 bells, which are out of tune, to quarter
turn the other four, and to add two new trebles. The whole peal will be re-hung on a
wrought iron frame on steel girders with a new floor between the bells. The work has
been entrusted to Messrs. Webb and Bennett, and the cost is £328 17s. The
contractors assure the completion of the work by next Easter-day.

EMMBROOK
Mr. Peters, of Bill Hill, has generously given a portable Iron Room to be placed at
the disposal of the Rector and churchwardens of St. Paul’s and to be used for the
benefit of the members of the Emmbrook Men’s Club. This will enable the members
to have a separate room for reading.
The Emmbrook Sunday School children were entertained to tea in the Mission
Room on Wednesday evening. The Rev. H.M. Walter presided, and prizes were
distributed by Mrs. Henry Walter. After tea the children were entertained with a
magic lantern, kindly provided by Mr. T. E. Ellison.

THE UNEMPLOYED
A large body of unemployed men from London marched through the town on
Tuesday afternoon, begging en route.

SOCIAL DANCE
A successful dance was held in the Town Hall on Monday night, when nearly 100
persons were present. The dance was arranged by Mrs. Bromley, Mrs. Buckmaster,
and Mrs. Chambers. Breach’s band supplied the music, and Mr. W. Chambers
managed the refreshments. Messrs. Liseaman, Chambers and Craig acted as M.C.’s.

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