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Berkshire Hospital—surely a tedious and arduous task, but a labour of love. As time
went on the committee realised it would take a long time to accomplish what they had
set themselves to do. So other efforts followed, until last year the balance of the
£1,000 was secured. His list contained 637 names, with contributions ranging from a
farthing upwards. There were very few people in Wokingham who had not in one or
another way contributed. Those who did not, he would venture to say, were a little bit
sorry for themselves that afternoon.
To the Wokingham Carnival Committee they owed a deep debt of gratitude; also to
Mr. Lyons the Royal Berkshire Hospital secretary, with his unfailing kindness and
help upon all possible occasions. (Applause). His help and encouragement had been a
wonderful inspiration all through.
THE PRESENTATION.
Mr. Priest then handed the tablet to the Mayor, and asked Mr. Benyon’s acceptance
of the endowment of the Wokingham bed. He added: “We know Wokingham will
remember this day for many years to come, and we hope and trust that the success of
our efforts may result in bringing relief to many a sufferer, and that those who use our
bed may, by God’s blessing, be restored to health and strength again.”
The Mayor then handed the tablet to Mr. Benyon.
The tablet consists of solid oak, 24 ins. By 15 ins., bearing in white lettering, with
the arms of Wokingham to the left of the inscription, “Wokingham Hospital
Committee Bed, 1933.”
Speech from Mr. Benyon during which Mr. Priest was made an honorary life
governor of the hospital.
(more speeches.)
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Arrangements announced that Canon Long would dedicate the bed on Sunday 4
March.

MISS ROSEMARY VILLIERS
Daughter of Lieut.-Col. C.H. Villiers and Lady Victoria Villiers, of Folly Court,
Wokingham. Her engagement to Mr. Archibald Adam Gordon Black, son of Mr.
Adam Black, was recently announced.

Rosemary Villiers

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Sat 10 March
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT
A capital concert, arranged by Miss D.E. Jerman, L.R.A.M., was given on behalf of
the funds of the Baptist Sunday School summer treat.

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