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do this. Mr. Sale then called upon the Rev. R.G. Fairbairn, whom he looked upon as
“the Bishop of Nonconformists.”
The Rev. R.G. Fairbairn remarked that all were united in a common danger. The
Church never had as many enemies as at present. One of the reasons for a burial
ground of their own was that all could be buried side by side without distinction of
class or creed. God smiled at “consecrated” or “unconsecrated” ground; all ground
that He had made was sacred. They desired the consecration of God and no other.
They had gathered together to make an inspiration for the men and women of
tomorrow, so that they could lie where their children could see that they were not
ashamed of the religion they had followed.
The chairman said where their dead lay all felt to be something sacred. It was much
nicer to have a burial ground of their own and not the worst part of a public cemetery.
The piece of ground they were acquiring ran from Reading Road to Oxford Road. It
was proposed to lay out the upper portion for immediate use and let the lower part for
pasture land and extend when required. Trustees would be required, say 12—three
Wesleyan, three Baptist and six other residents. A deposit had been paid, and the
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balance would be required by March 25 1920. Over £100 had been promised. The
price included the timber, and the plot was nearly five acres.

Sat 28th Feb
THE FIRE BRIGADE
By way of a surprise return for his hospitality of a few weeks since, the Wokingham
Fire Brigade invited their C.O., Mr. F. Caiger, and his family to a social in the Town
Hall on Monday evening. The friends of the members were also present, and the party
numbered about 50.
Splendid lantern views shown by Engineer F. Knight and explained by Lieut.
Goswell illustrated the work of the brigade at various fires since 1877. These were
from photos taken by members. A whist drive filled a portion of the time, prizes being
won as under:-Gentlemen:1. Mr. C. Martin; 2. Mr. F. Dearlove; mystery, Mr. G.
Cope. Ladies: 1. Mr. D. Herring (who played as a lady); 2. Mrs. Sugden: mystery,
Mrs. Hawkins. Refreshments were provided.
The C.O., thanking his men for their hospitality, said he was proud to be here, but
still prouder was he to take them to Reading.

WOKINGHAM CRICKET CLUB
After a lapse of five years this old-established institution is being revived during the
coming season. The cricket field is receiving attention and a capital list of fixtures has
been arranged.

Sat 8th May
Duke of Connaught’s daughter died.

Sat 6th Nov
The General Purposes Committee recommended that the shell presented to the War
Savings Committee be placed in the corridor of the town hall, Alderman Hughes
having kindly offered to supply a base.

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Sat 18 Dec
PRESENTATION TO SUPT. GODDARD
Col. Poulton and the Special Constables

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