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one for boys and one for girls. Mr. R. Herring and Mr. Foy gave boxes of oranges,
while dolls were dressed by several ladies. A large number of the friends and
supporters of the school were present, and ladies assisted in distributing the gifts.
Hearty cheers were given to Captain Gregorie, the kind correspondent of the school;
the Master, the teachers, and others. Buns and oranges were distributed amongst the
children before leaving.

THE CLUB–ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the members of the Club was held in the Club House on
Friday evening, Mr. Howard Palmer, president, occupying the chair. The minutes of
the last annual meeting were read and adopted. The secretary presented the balance
sheet and statement of accounts, which showed the Club to be in a satisfactory
position. The president, treasurer, secretary, librarian and auditors were re-elected.
Nine names were nominated for seven places on the committee, and election
followed. Votes of thanks terminated the meeting.

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Sat 7 Nov. Reading Observer
At the Diversity Club on Tuesday evening the Rev F.R. Sheehan gave a thoughtful
paper on ”The Modern Novel,” which was followed by an interesting discussion. Mr.
P. Sale presided.

LECTURE
At the usual meeting of the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association on
Wednesday evening, Mr. E.J. Taylor of Bracknell, gave an interesting lecture,
entitled, “The romance of the electric Telegraph.” There was a large attendance.

GUN ACCIDENT
Charles Henry Simmonds, a little boy of three, living in King-street, Wokingham,
was taken on Sunday to the Royal Berks Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound in
the leg. It appears that the lad was walking with his father who was carrying a loaded
gun. Quite unexpectedly the gun went off. Favourable progress is being made.

THE FAIR
On Monday and Tuesday, the annual pleasure fair was held in a meadow off the
London-road. The number of stalls, etc., seemed to be considerably above the
average. The fair was extensively patronised, and the scholars of the elementary
schools received a half-holiday on Tuesday afternoon. On Sunday an open-air service
was held in the fair ground by the workers of All Saints’ Parish. The Rev. E.W.
Moberley gave an address, and the singing was led by the All Saints’ Band.

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DANIEL HEELAS
Daniel Heelas died on Sunday aged 80.

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