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performers. Mr. Andrews and Mr. A. Andrews, jun., were most capable M.C.s.
Refreshments on a bounteous scale were provided.
“The King,” proposed by Mr. Andrews, was musically honoured, after which he
gave “Their Visitors,” expressing satisfaction that the Corporation was represented.
Alderman Priest, not for the first time, being present. Some 29 years ago the laundry
was started and had shown a steady increase year by rear. He paid a tribute to the
staff, some of whom had been with them 20 years, two starting on leaving school.
With an average increase of £130 yearly, last year showed the biggest increase £560.
(Applause.) For that result they were very grateful indeed to their staff, all of whom
he thanked for their very loyal service.
Alderman Priest, responding, expressed regret that the Mayor (Dr. Curl) was unable
to be present. Alderman Priest said he was not surprised at the employees serving a
long time, and added: “Happy feeling between employer and employed makes a
happy land.” (Hear, hear.) He thanked Mr. and Mrs. Andrews for their hospitality
(applause)—and wished them and all the staff the best of good luck.
The rev. R.F. Guyton in a witty speech associated himself with the remarks of the
Deputy-Mayor. There was truth in the old saying, “Cleanliness is next to godliness,”
and while he himself would do his utmost to promote the latter in Wokingham, he felt
sure of the co-operation of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews in their section.
Mr George Bowers, on behalf of the staff, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Andrews and their
family, for whom three hearty cheers were given.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrews briefly responded.

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Sat 23 Feb
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CARAVAN
On Wednesday, a visit was made to Wokingham by Miss Eva Hasell, in the interests
of the Western Canada Sunday School Caravan Fund. In the afternoon, by invitation
of Mrs. Moseley, Miss Hasell M.B.E., spoke at a drawing room meeting at Clare
Court, the Rev. G. Kenworthy in the chair, a generous response being made to her
appeal, while in the evening she gave a lantern lecture on, “By Caravan and Camera
in Canada.”

REMARKABLE FEAT BY A YOUNG LADY
On Sunday afternoon Miss Doris Mewes accompanied the steeplejack who is
employed upon the chimney of Messrs. Lawrence’s brickyard, to the top of the shaft,
a height of 140 ft. The ladder is erected perpendicular to the ground, and Miss Mewes
accomplished both climb and descent unaided. She did not once lose her nerve, and, at
the summit, had “a good look round” at the beautiful landscape. With the exception of
aching muscles due to strain, Miss Mewes has felt no ill-effects for her adventure.
Capt W.B. Martin, C.O. Wokingham Fire Brigade, witnessed her achievement.

THE CARNIVAL
The hon. secretary informs us that arrangements are proceeding satisfactorily, and
the help promised augurs well for the future. Inquiries have been received from Fair
proprietors, and doubtless, shortly, a Fair will be booked. It is hoped, with the
permission from the borough council, to affix to the Town Hall a notice case giving
details of the arrangements. All matters pertaining to the carnival must be first placed
before, and approved by, the carnival executive committee, and after the next
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meeting, which will be held on the 1 March, many more details will be available for
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