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70,652. The need for eggs is very urgent. Gifts of eggs, also money to buy them, are
gladly welcomed by Mrs. Dunne.

DEATH OF SERGT. NASH
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Sergt. Nash, of Waterloo Road, is reported killed in action on September 14 . In a
letter to the widow an officer writes: “I assure you I feel this loss in my platoon. He
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was loved and respected by all men under him, and on the 14 he had fought bravely,
and principally through his efforts we were able to gain our objective. When we were
about to enjoy a well-earned halt he fell in battle. I am confident it will comfort you to
know your dear one died a noble death, fighting to the very last. On behalf of my
company commander, and every man of our company, I assure you of our deep,
heartfelt sympathy in this the hour of your trial and sorrow.

DEATH OF COL. NICHOLSON, D.S.O.
Deep regret is felt at the death of Lieut.-Colonel Hills Nicholson, who has been
killed in action in France. The deceased officer was the eldest son of the late Mr. A.J.
Nicholson and Mrs. Nicholson of Chetwood, and was one of four brothers who are
serving or have served with the forces. Two of them—Captain Bruce Nicholson and
Lieutenant Victor Nicholson—have also given their lives in the service of their
country. Colonel Nicholson possesses a full record of military service receiving his
commission in August, 1900, when he was attached to the Royal Fusiliers. He took
part in the South African War and received the King’s and Queen’s Medals with five
bars. He afterwards saw two separate terms of service in India, followed by two years
in the Mauritius. He was adjutant to Volunteers in India at the outbreak of the present
war, and was ordered home in 1915, proceeding at once to France. He was given the
command of a battalion—the East Surreys and afterwards transferred to the command
of a battalion of his old regiment—the Royal Fusiliers. The distinguished officer, who
was home on leave a month ago, was presented by the King with the D.S.O., at
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Buckingham Palace, on September 4 .

CHURCH HOUSE, AUXILIARY HOSPITAL, WOKINGHAM
Regular gifts have been received during the past month from the following: Dairy
produce, Mrs. Anderdon Weston, Mrs. Lomax, Mrs. Howard Palmer, Mrs. Wescott,:
vegetables, Marquis of Downshire, Mr. V. Allfrey, Mr. Craig, Mr. Howard Palmer,
Captain J. Ogilvy Dalgleish, Mrs. Patheral, Mrs. Paley, Mrs. Leveson Gower; cakes,
Miss Ellison; Mr. Mercer, Mr. Palmer.
While thanking the above mentioned most heartily for their very generous support,
we wish also to express our thanks to the numerous other kind friends who have
brought us gifts of jam, honey, cakes, fruit, etc. We are very grateful for their kind
support, which has been the greatest help to us.—F. Mylne, Commandant, V.A.D.,
Berks, 28.

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Sat 16 Nov
TOWN HALL WORKING PARTY
The sale of work in the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday was a great
success. There were many attractive stalls, including provision and household
requisites (the Mayoress) soldiers’ comforts and pin cushions (Mrs. Hammond), fancy
and plain articles (Miss M. Ellison), glass and china (Mrs. Barry), “B” stall, bags,
boxes, etc. (Miss Blandy), weighing machine and competitions (Miss A.K. Walker
and Miss V. Robinson), bran pie (Grosvenor House School), recitations etc. (Miss

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