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unconscious to the Royal Berkshire Hospital where it was found that he had sustained
an injured wrist, but his head injuries were not serious.

WHIST DRIVE AT GLEBELANDS
During the weekend an invitation whist drive was held at Glebelands. The prize-
winners were: Ladies, Mrs. Stokes, Miss A. Scragg, Mrs. R. Cook; Gents, Mr. J.
Wright, Mr. P. Thorne, Mr. Deans; also Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Raper, Mr. Exton and Mr.
R.A. McLaughlan. The prizes were distributed by Miss F.G. Munro, the matron. The
drive was arranged by Capt. F.G. Munro, and Mr. Wood Winstanley was M.C.

THE RITZ
“Just Like a Woman,” featuring John Lodge and Gertrude Michael, is showing
today (Saturday) at the Ritz Cinema, Wokingham. “Telephone Operator,” with Judith
Allen and Grant Withers, is the picture in support. Caesar Romero, cast as an
orchestra leader who, with his companion, Don Ameché, flies across the Atlantic,
stars in the musical, “Happy Landing,” showing for the early part of next week.
“Fugitive Lady,” with Evelyn Venable and Reed Hadley, is the supporting film.
Laughter will reign at the end of the week at the Ritz where “Merrily We Live” will
be screened as the principal film. The supporting film is “Change of Heart,” starring
Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen.

CARNIVAL DARTS TOURNAMENT
The Wokingham Carnival Darts Tournament, which will be held at the Drill Hall on
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Wednesday, November 16 , has attracted an entry of 33 teams, which represent 231
players. The entries are as follows: Four teams each from The Plough and the Redan;
three teams from The Rising Sun and the Red Lion; two teams each from The Victoria
Arms, The Duke’s Head, The Three Brewers, The Metropolitan, The White Horse,
The Dog and Duck and The Lord Raglan: whilst The Thatched Cottage, The
Territorial Club, The Crispin, The Queen’s Head and the Wokingham Cricket Club
have entered one team. The entry equals the previous record last year. The Victoria
Arms are the present holders of the Challenge Cup. The sum of £100 10s. 7d. has
been cleared from the past six events.

BAZAAR AT THE CONVENT
A sale of work etc. was held at the Convent, Easthamstead Road, on Saturday, in aid
of the funds of St. Martin’s Home, Sturges Road, for convalescent children from
London. The Rev. Mother and the Community of the Presentation made the
arrangements. The stalls included needlework, beautifully executed by the Sisters;
grocery, handicraft, general, sweets, vegetables, stamps. Teas were arranged for in the
various classrooms. A concert by the pupils formed a varied and attractive feature of
the afternoon. Songs were sung with sweet tone, balance and feeling, and “The Old
Woman in the Shoe” was a delightful sketch by the “transitionals” of the school. The
kindergarten percussion band, with their singers, gave a good account of themselves.
The dances, “Ballet from Coppelia” and “Blue Danube,” were admirably performed
by J. Plessis. The abridged play, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” was a realistic
and captivating performance. Father Conolly, at the close, thanked the Community for
their interest in the London children.

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