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depend on you and other children. It is Goodwill that brings Peace in its train and that
is what we should all strive for.”
Following three lusty cheers for the Mayor, called by the rector, the children sang
very nice, “Land of Hope and Glory,” accompanied by the band, conducted by Mr.
Yould. Marching via Denmark Street and Langborough Road to Langborough they
presented a sight seldom seen in Wokingham. Sports of all kinds took place in the
afternoon, and amusements, including Punch and Judy, roundabouts, joy wheel, etc.,
were well patronised. Tea had been arranged for half-past four to which 1,510
children sat down. Considerable enjoyment was given by members of the fire brigade
and friends, dressed as clowns, who paraded the ground and held concerts. Although
the weather looked very threatening at times it fortunately kept fine and the children
spent a day they will never forget.
To make such arrangements and provide tea for so many at such short notice speaks
well for the committee and their work, and great praise is due to one and all for all
their efforts. A very attractive souvenir programme, with the whole of the celebration
arrangements was on sale. Langborough has seldom held such crowds as those of
Wednesday evening, and to the music of the Town Band hundreds of people indulged
in dancing.
Numerous side shows proved a great attraction, and the children above all, will have
good cause to remember Peace Celebration Day and the arrangements made for their
enjoyment.
Peace Medals
All the children have been presented with medals to commemorate the peace. Other
children from three to five and those who have left school in 1919 are also to receive a
medal. The medals are of large size and carry a figure of Peace, with dove above, and
on either side a sailor and soldier, with ship and gun in background, “Victory and
Peace” is the wording beneath. On the obverse is a laurel wreath. The medal is of a
white metal.
Open-Air Concert
The peace celebrations concluded with a capital open-air concert in the Market
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Place on Thursday evening, July 23 arranged by Mr. Cathrow Martin. Mr. R. Brant
accompanied, and songs were given by Mr. Will Hives and Mr. Sid Callaghan, of
Reading, and dances by Miss Edna Martin and her pupils. Others contributing to the
programme were the Jazz Band, Mr. L. Falkman (violin, from the Vaudville,
Reading), Mrs. Plumridge, Mrs. White, Messrs. G. H. Breach, H. G. Powell (some
fine recitations), J. Wilson, D. Goddard, E. Brant (flute solo and banjo solo), G. W.
Lay, W. S. Medcalf, J. Taylor and R. Turner. The Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, and Mr.
A. T. Heelas were present during the evening, and the collection realised £10.
Peace Masquerade Ball
A capital masquerade ball was held on Thursday in last week in the Drill Hall.
Music was supplied by Miss M. Webb (piano), Mr. Hale (violin) and Mr. C. Ayers
(bass). Admiral Eustace and Mr. A. T. Heelas acted as judges. There was a very fine
parade of fancy dress dancers.

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Sat 20 Sept
Notification has just been received from the military authorities by Mr & Mrs
Treacher of The Lodge, Embrook House, late of Keep Hatch, Wokingham that their
son, the late Driver Frank Treacher, R.F.A. who died a prisoner of war is buried in the
prisoner of war cemetery at Baghdad, Asia Minor 20 miles NN.W. of Aleppo.

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