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It will be seen from this, that a considerable amount has been accomplished in the
area, although so far, the work has been carried out systematically without publicity.
The question of protection from gas is being fully explained, through Head
Wardens, and all Head Wardens have been issued with the Home Office specification
of a trench for protection against splinters and blast. The further question of
communal shelters, in such places as Earley and Woodley, is also having due
consideration.

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Sat 4 Feb
METHODIST OVERSEAS MISSIONS
The recent overseas missions, auxiliary services realised a total of £53 4s. 7d.

LANTERN LECTURES
Two lantern lectures on the subject of Constantinople were given by the Rev.
A.G.G. Thurlow, in the Church House, on Thursday last week. The rector, the Rev. G.
Kenworthy, was chairman in the afternoon, while the Hon. Mrs. Corfield presided in
the evening.

THE RITZ
Ginger Rogers and James Stewart give a fine performance in “Vivacious Lady,”
showing today (Saturday). “The Marines Are Here,” featuring Gordon Oliver is in
support. Hailed as one of the most spectacular films ever made, “In Old Chicago” is
showing for the first three days next week. Thousands of pounds were spent in the
making of this film, which tells the story of Chicago in the ‘sixties. Those taking part
include Alice Faye, Tyrone Power and Don Ameche. “Hey! Hey! USA,” the principal
film for the latter part of the week, features Will Hay in another entertaining picture.
“Under Suspicion,” featuring Jack Holt, is the supporting picture.

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Sat 11 Feb
WOKINGHAM CLUB ANNUAL DINNER
Protection of the Townspeople
FLOURISHING POSITION REVEALED
That the Wokingham Club has been earmarked to play an important part in the
protection of the townspeople during the crisis and should an emergency arise it
would be utilised to serve more purposes than it did at present, was stated by Ald.
A.E. Priest, at the Wokingham Club annual dinner, which was held at the club on
Tuesday evening. Attached to the Wokingham Club is the Howard Palmer Bowling
Club and the dinner served a double purpose in that it was the annual gathering of the
bowling section.
In proposing the toast of “The President,” Dr. H.F. Curl expressed how much the
members of the club appreciated what their president, Mr. H.R.H. Palmer, did for the
club. He added that the members fully appreciated the president’s benevolence
towards them and they all enjoyed the amenities of the club.
Dr. Curl said they would remember, when the club was in a poor financial state, that
the daughters and wives of members had come forward to help them and they had
offered the ladies their old green. He wondered if it could be possible for the ladies to
be allowed occasionally to play once or twice a week on one or two rinks of the clubs’
greens.
Responding, Mr. Palmer said he felt greatly privileged to be president of the club.
He felt proud to be connected with an organisation which was in such a flourishing

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