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during the war and are now identified with the work of the clinic under Lady Cayley,
forming a guard of honour at the entrance hall.
When the Marchioness of Downshire, who was accompanied by the Marquis,
arrived she was received by the Mayor of Wokingham (Alderman M. Blake). As
mayor of the borough and chairman of the Orthopaedic Committee, he had, he said,
great pleasure in expressing to the Marchioness of Downshire their thanks for her
acceptance of the invitation to open the building. It was but further evidence of her
kindly interest in the borough of Wokingham.
The Mayor then presented her Ladyship with the key with which she opened the
building.
A second ceremony was held within the building, when the Marchioness of
Downshire presided and was supported by the Mayor and Admiral J.B. Eustace. Also
present were many dignitaries and speeches followed.
Lady Downshire was presented with a bouquet of carnations by little Miss Burkett
who was a patient of the clinic.

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Sat 18 Aug
TOWN HALL
We noticed a few weeks ago the efforts made for the purpose of erecting a new clock
on the turret of our Town Hall. After the committee had decided upon accepting the
tender of Mr Tucker of London for the erection of the clock and the funds necessary
had been generously contributed by the inhabitants and their friends a strong desire
was expressed by many of them that the new clock should strike the quarter hours.
The estimate has consequently been amended by the addition of the necessary works
to carry out what certainly appears to be a great improvement on the original and this
includes three bells which are considered requisite. It will alter the amount to £100
and has been collected. We trust that all intending subscribers will at once forward
their donations.
FIRE BRIGADE LONG SERVICE
A presentation was made to two chief officers of the Wokingham Fire Brigade each
receiving a silver bar, denoting five years’ service. This makes the fifth of these bars
gained by Captain F. Caiger he having now put in 46 years of service, having joined
in 1877. He is the only one of the original brigade now actively serving. Lieut. A.
Goswell received his third silver bar and has put in 35 years’ service.

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Sat 10 Nov
SUNDAY MUSIC
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The concert given in the Drill Hall on Sunday by the band of the 4 Batt. Royal
Berkshire Regt. (T) was greatly appreciated by a large audience.

EMMBROOK RACING PIGEON CLUB
The recent show of the above club held at The Thatched Cottage Inn, Embrook,
proved very successful. The promoters extend many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hexman
for their assistance. There were three classes, and the awards were as under:--Class I.
(members): 1, Mr. A. Goble; 2 and res., Mr. F.W. Miles; 3. Mr. J.C. Cloke. The prizes
in Class 1, were given by Mr. MacPherson. Class II. (members only): 1, Mr. A. Goble
(and special prize given by Mr. Barker for best bird in the show); 2. Mr. V. Challis; 3.
Mr. C. Hambleton; res., Mr. H. Smale. Class III (open to competitors within 1½ miles
of Embrook); and res., Capt. Hawkes; 2. Mr. F. Trinder; 3. Mr. P. Palmer. Mr. F.W.
Miles of Matthews Green, is the secretary and treasurer of the club.

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