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were re-elected en bloc. The post of hon. treasurer, vacant by the removal of the Rev.
A.P. Carr, was left unfilled, the Club deciding to wait and to offer the post to the rev.
gentleman’s successor when he arrives. Mr. A.H. Jones was re-elected hon. secretary,
and was also elected captain, with Mr. R. Challis as vice-captain.
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Mr. H. Frith was chosen captain and Mr. E.T. Huckings sub-captain of the 2 XI.
On the proposition of Mr. J. Goddard, seconded by Mr. R. Challis, it was decided
that the Club’s first eleven enter the first division of the Reading and District Cricket
League. It was also decided to enter the second eleven in the second division of the
League. It was resolved to continue to rent the football ground for matches and
practice at £4 a year.
The Chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the hon. sec. This and a similar
vote to the outgoing officers brought a very successful meeting to a close.
The record of the Club for 1906 was a good one. The 1st XI played eleven league
matches, winning five and losing six. The team secured fourth place on the league
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table. The 2 XI played nine friendly games, winning five and losing four. Mr. J.
Webb secured a century playing in a league match on the home ground against
Reading Excelsior. He also headed the list of batting honours with 180 runs for seven
completed innings, an average of 22.8. Mr. E. Cousins was a good second, with 134
runs for eleven completed innings. Mr. Jones headed the bowlers with 17 wickets for
46 runs, Messrs. E. Cousins and J. Webb following close with 30 wickets for 112 and
21 for 94 respectively. The club recognised its indebtedness to Messrs. Mitchell, F.
and S. Berry, R. Challis, Sharp and Martin for various services rendered.

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Sat 9 Feb Reading Observer
FREE SOUP
The Mayoress, Mrs. W.T. Martin, is very kindly making and distributing twice
weekly some 25 gallons of well-made soup to a number of recipients who greatly
appreciate her generosity.

MINIATURE RIFLE RANGE
Yesterday Col. Arthur Walter opened and fired the first shot at the miniature rifle
range which has been provided at the expense of Mr. Cllr. Ellison. The Colonel was
present with the Mayor and Corporation, General Sir John Watson and several
military officers.

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Sat 16 Feb Reading Observer
THE NEW MINIATURE RIFLE RANGE
Mr. T.E. Ellison’s public spirit and patriotism with regard to shooting has led him to
build at his own expense a miniature rifle range, and the same was formally opened
on Friday afternoon in last week. The boys of St. Paul’s School cadet corps, which
body owes its formation to the keen interest of Mr. Ellison, were present as a guard of
honour. Mr. T.W. Hawkins was in command. The salute was given to General Sir
John Watson, V.C., G.C.B., and also to Col. A.F. Walter, upon their entrance. Each
gentleman showed a kindly interest in the guard and inspected them. Mr. Ellison
presented two of the lads, who had made excellent attendance at the drills, with a
splendid knife. The lads thus honoured were Samuel Green (Corporal) and Henry
Rowe.
The range occupies the site of the terrace room and ground in the rear. The existing
buildings have been adapted for the purpose by Messrs. Lewis and son, of
Wokingham. The old terrace room provides a commodious drill hall for the Cadet

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