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ST. PAUL’S PAROCHIAL CHURCH FETE
There were varied attractions at St. Paul’s parochial Church Fete, held on
Wednesday at “Beches,” by permission of Mr. H. Pearson, and opened by Mrs.
Martin Sutton. Plays, handbell ringing, glee singing, etc., were all included.
The stall holders were as follows:-
Fancy stall: Mrs H. M. Walter and Mrs. Dunne. Helpers: Mrs. Henlé, Mrs. Edward
Heelas, Mrs. Haye, Mrs. Hewitt, Mrs. Wakelam, Miss Tatham, Miss Curl, Miss
Barry, Miss M. Ellison, Miss E. Barry, Miss B. Ellison, Miss Benson and Mrs. Noyes.
Sweet stall: Mrs. P.O. Watson. Helpers: Miss Cornish and Mrs. Warmsley.
Flower stall: Mrs. Frank Heelas. Helpers: Mrs. Teague, Mrs. Kimber, Miss Brant,
And Miss Heelas.
Basket stall: Mrs. And Miss Harwood.
Sixpenny stall: Mrs. W. Lee and Mrs. Yalden.
Bran tub: Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Martin.
Teas: Mrs. Mrs. Anslow, Miss Desbois and helpers.
Refreshment stall: The Lady Victoria Villiers. Helpers: Miss Villiers, Mrs. Barker,
Mrs. Garrett and Mr. Youdell.

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Sat 24 July
HEATHLANDS GARDENS OPEN
The privilege of visiting the beautiful gardens at Heathlands, Wokingham is again
extended to the people by Mrs. Howard Palmer, who announces that they will be open
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on six successive Wednesdays, commencing next week, on July 28 .

FUNERAL OF MRS. GEORGE HALL
On Sunday Mrs. Alice Charlotte Hall, widow of Mr. George Hall, of 78 Peach
Street, passed away after a short illness, aged 62 years. She was a daughter of the late
Mr. William Burrett, member of an old Wokingham family, and some 50 years ago
the well-known blacksmith, of Peach Street, Wokingham. The funeral took place on
Wednesday, the first portion of the service being conducted by the Rev. R. Martin
Harvey (pastor) at the Milton Road Baptist Church. The internment was in the free
Church Cemetery.
The mourners were Mr. Albert G. Hall (son), Miss Dorothy hall (daughter), Mrs.
A.E. Ayers, Mr. W. E. Hall, Mrs. A.G. Hall.

COUNCIL SCHOOL JOURNEY
On Saturday some sixty senior boys and girls of the Wescott Road Council School
enjoyed a trip to Oxford by char-a-banc, accompanied by Mr. E.E. Browne
(headmaster) and several of their teachers. A guide with a description of the journey
was handed to each scholar on starting. A very informing and well-filled day was
greatly enjoyed by all. The journey commenced at 9 a.m., being accomplished via
Reading, Pangbourne, Streatley, Wallingford and Dorchester. At the last named place
a halt was made for an inspection of the famous abbey, the party being conducted
round by the vicar’s wife. At Oxford the party divided into groups for an inspection of
the city, assembling again at 4.30 p.m. for tea. Leaving the Martyr’s Memorial at 6.30
p.m., the return journey was made by Nettlebed, Henley, Wargrave and Twyford.

GIRL GUIDES’ ENTERTAINMENT
By permission of the Misses Ellison, the local Girl Guides gave a delightful display
on the lawn of The Elms, Broad Street, on Tuesday. Mrs Allan, at the piano,

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