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Barclays Bank or the hon. secretary, Mr. C.W. Rawlings, 23, Market Place,
Wokingham.

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Sat 3 Oct
THE FIRE BRIGADE: NEW ENGINE FUND
The Duke of Connaught, High Steward of Wokingham, has sent a substantial
cheque to the Fire Brigade New Engine Fund. The total subscriptions to date reach
£360; £1,000 is aimed at.

ALARMING EXPERIENCE OF WELL-KNOWN TEACHER
At 10.10 p.m. on Friday last week, during a heavy thunderstorm, an alarming
experience was shared by residents of Oxford Road. No. 93, occupied by Miss Cole, a
member of the teaching staff of Wescott Road School, and her sister, received the full
force of the electric current, which literally split the chimney stack in twain sending
showers of bricks flying. Between one and two hundred tiles were displaced from the
roof, and the grate in one of the upper rooms was hurled into the room. A mantel
clock was turned face upwards without further displacement. Beyond shock, the
residents escaped unhurt. Mr. Green, a near neighbour, handling his bicycle at the
time of the flash, received a severe shock, which prevented him from going as he
intended to the R.M.N.S. at Bear Wood as usual.

PRESENTATION TO EX-SUPT. BUTLER
At a parade of the Wokingham Police Division, at Wokingham, on Wednesday, Ex-
Supt. Butler was presented with a chiming oak grandmother clock, subscribed for by
the officers and men of the Wokingham Division. Inspector Bennett, the senior
inspector, in making the presentation, spoke in high praise of Supt. Butler, who, he
said, had always been most helpful to everyone, always ready to advise, and never lost
his temper. The hoped Mr. Butler would be spared many years to hear the clock
chime, and enjoy good health and the rest he had earned. They were all gratified to
know that he was restored to health after his serious illness. Ex-Supt. Butler, in reply,
thanked the officers and men for their gift. He said he was proud to have been their
superintendent, and at the same time to have gained their esteem. He was glad to be
with them once again, and wished them all good luck in their future police careers.

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Sat 17 October
“BRING AND BUY” SALE
At High Close on Wednesday, the Hon. Mrs. Corfield held a “bring and buy” sale,
in aid of the Deanery Moral Welfare Board. A large quantity of produce changed
owners and a substantial sum (including the sale of tea tickets) is expected. The
attendance included the Rural Dean, Canon Anderson.

NEW FIRE ENGINE
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On October 24 Wokingham residents are making a big drive to realise a large sum
towards the purchase of a new fire engine. On that date a flag day is being held. The
Dennis engine, “Swift,” which has given yeoman service in the extensive area since
1914, is being replaced by a modern vehicle. The sum of £1,000 is needed for the new
engine and accessories.

PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR RAIDS
Wokingham Scheme Indicated

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