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Appeal for Volunteers
He hoped that volunteers would come forward in preparation for emergency, and
referred to the necessity for all to take part in the preparation, as in the event of war.,
the younger men would be serving as soldiers, and it would be a relief to them to
know that those left at home would be able to deal with emergency.
The arrangements had to be made and the materials provided voluntarily, until
Government should take over and organise the national work.
It was announced that Miss A. Bland Hill is the administrative head of the
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organisation. Miss Grenside, assistant commandant, 28 Berks V.A.D, in the absence
of Miss Cornish (Commandant) has undertaken the training of the nursing dept. of the
hospitals, for which volunteers are invited as nurses. Miss Hessay, Welfare sister, will
undertake equipment and its collection, and Mr. F.S. Perkins, the transport.
There will be a demonstration of the working of the scheme later in the year.
Dr. Ward thanked Dr. Smith for his services. (Applause.)

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Sat 14 Nov
FIRE BRIGADE NEW ENGINE FUND
The amount received by the brigade for the New Engine Fund has reached £800.

CONCERT BY ST. SEBASTIAN’S BAND
As a result of the above concert a profit of £4 5s. 4d. has been handed to the
treasurer, towards the New Engine Fund.

FIRE BRIGADE BALL
The Fire Brigade annual ball was held in the Drill Hall on Monday. Patrons
numbered about 250. Several neighbouring brigades were represented. Fireman F.J.
Collins was hon. secretary. The hall was decorated in blue and yellow, the Fire
Brigade colours. Music was supplied by the Aces Band, and the catering was carried
out by Mr. Rands, of the Duke’s Head.

ILLNESS OF VISCOUNT MOUNTMORRES
Last week-end a bulletin was affixed to the church door of St. Paul’s with regard to
the illness of the Rector, the Rev. Viscount Mountmorres. The announcement ran:
“The Rector’s illness has taken a turn for the worse, and he is in a serious condition.
He is putting up a good resistance, and the doctors hope that he may pull through after
a long struggle.” Viscount Mountmorrees is in Greenlands, Reading. Viscount
Montmorres had a comfortable day on Thursday, and there was a slight improvement
in his condition. On enquiry yesterday, we were informed that his condition was
unchanged.

ARMISTICE DAY
The Mayor and Mayoress attended the Remembrance service at All Saints’,
Wokingham, on Armistice Day, and among the congregation was the children of the
Palmer School. The rector, who conducted the service, was assisted by the Rev.
A.G.G. Thurlow. The rector placed a wreath on the Roll of Honour in memory of the
fallen of the parish. There was also a service at the war memorial. The Rev. R.W.
Tuesday (curate) conducted a service in St. Paul’s Church. The sum of £165 10s. was
realised from the sale of poppies in Wokingham and Bear Wood on Armistice Day.
The collection was organised by Mr. A. Andrews, hon. secretary of the local branch
of the British Legion. The collectors numbered 74, and included the Mayoress. Mrs.

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