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position. Referring to Dr. Curl’s suggestion, the president said that it would be dealt
with in the right quarter.
“The Visitors” was proposed by Mr. Davy, who coupled with his toast the names of
the Mayor of Wokingham and Mr. P.J. Drew (captain of the County Bowling
association). Any game was a safety valve, he said, and sport was something that
assisted people in their daily work. In sport one had to learn a sense of tolerance and
consideration, both of which was greatly needed in the world at the present day, he
concluded.
The Mayor (Cllr. J.E. Thorpe) suitably responded.
Touring Team’s Visit
Mr. J.F. Thomas (secretary of the County Bowling association) in proposing “The
Club,” said such a gathering indicated that the club must be in a very flourishing
position. He thanked the bowling section for allowing a county match to be played on
their greens last year and added that this year Berkshire would meet Hampshire on
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their greens on Saturday, September 9 . Mr. Thomas continued that they had added
Glamorgan and the Isle of Wight to their list of county matches this year. An
interesting tour of East Anglia had been arranged for the Berkshire county team and
this year for the first time a touring team would visit Berkshire. The touring team
would be Somerset, who would make their headquarters at Reading. In conclusion
Mr. Thomas thanked the Howard Palmer Bowling Club for all they had done in
forwarding bowls in the district.
The chairman of the club, Ald. A.E. Priest, said that all the facilities offered by the
club were being used to the fullest extent, but he wondered if the members fully
appreciated all the amenities they were allowed to enjoy. There could be no question
about the popularity of the club, their membership being 207. He considered the club
was a great asset to the town, and something they would be lost without. He wondered
how many of them realised how the club would be utilised to serve more purposes
than it did at the moment should a national emergency arise. During the crisis it had
been earmarked to play an important part in the protection of the townspeople. That
went to show the importance of central premises.
Trophies won during 1938, were presented by the president to the following:--Rink
competition winners, E. Child, S.A. Pither, C. Cox and F. Powell; runners up, A.W.
Smith, A.T. Ilott, J. Liddiard and A.W. Sherwood. Pairs competition winners, E.J.
Ward, and J.T. Perrier; runner-up, C.T. May. Novice competition winner, E.T.
Huckings; runner-up, W.C. Fullbrook. Billiards championship, P.W. Tanner; runner-
up, T.R. Symonds. Billiards handicap, P.W. Tanner; runner-up, E.J. Ward. Darts
handicap, M. Huckings.
WOKINGHAM CRICKET CLUB CRISIS
In Danger Of Being Wound Up
For about 120 years cricket has been played on the cricket ground on Wellington
Road, Wokingham. At the present time the club runs three elevens, and has a fixture
list which compares very well with any club in the county. Wokingham Cricket Week,
held in August each year, is one of the very few “Weeks” still running in this part of
the country. From time to time during the history of the club as with all cricket clubs,
crises have occurred, and those responsible for the management have been obliged to
make a decision as to whether the club should continue to function or not. Such a
crisis has now arisen, and such a decision has now to be made
At the beginning of the 1938 season Mr. G.C. Wilson, who has served as both
secretary and treasurer for 12 years, was obliged to resign owing to his leaving the
town. His place as hon. secretary was taken by Mr. H.R. Wells, but, unfortunately,

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