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the year. The more we depend on our own gardens and allotments the less demand
shall we make on shipping and transport and on the men who are employed in these
occupations. That is one way in which we can all “Dig for Victory.”

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Sat 13 Jan
PALMER SCHOOL (INFANTS) TREAT
Arranged and carried out by Miss A.M. Jones and many helpers, the annual treat to
the Palmer School Infants was given in the Infants School. Infants (evacuees) from St.
Agnes C. of E. School, Kennington, took part. The Rector, Mrs. Greenfield, Admiral
Eustace, the Hon. Mrs. Corfield (managers), the school staff and friends were also
present and assisted.

ALL SAINTS’ S.S. TREAT
Children of the Infants’ Department of All Saints’ Sunday School (including a
number of evacuees who have become attached to the department) were entertained
on Wednesday to the annual winter treat, the function taking place in the Town Hall.
The party numbered some 70 children, and Miss Lloyd and the teachers waited upon
them. A capital tea, a conjuring entertainment, singing and other items formed the
programme. The Rector, the Rev. O’Brian Hamilton were also present.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. HARRY DYER (SNR)
Mr. Harry Dyer passed away on Saturday at his home, 23, London Road,
Wokingham. He was 77 and leaves a widow (his second wife) and one son. The late
Mr. Dyer was well known as one of the town’s four honorary constables. He was
appointed to the position by Ald. P. Sale, then Mayor in 1920. Years ago he was a
keen gardener, taking many prizes at local shows. The funeral took place at All
Saints’ on Tuesday, the curate, the Rev. O’Brian Hamilton, officiating.
(list of mourners)

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Sat 27 Jan
PATIENTS ENTERTAINED
On Wednesday last week the patients of the Wokingham Public Assistance
Institution were entertained to a display of operatic and tap dancing, performed by
Miss Nina Kempson-Hanke and her pupils. Miss Nina Kempson-Hanke contributed to
the programme by pianoforte solos, which were applauded. Those taking part in the
programme were: Winnie Dennett, Joan Yapp, Marie Little, Pamela Cox, Joyce
Martin, Edna Rickard, Daphne Weekes, Doreen Hargraves, Betty Cooper, Sylvia
Nash, and Miss Nina Kempson-Hanke, accompanist.

MISS A.H. WALKER LECTURES ON BIRDS
The first of a series of three lantern lectures on English birds was given by Miss
A.H. Walker in the Town Hall, by permission, to some 160 invited evacuee children,
on Friday last week. The lecture met with great appreciation. Many of the slides were
made from photographs which Miss Walker had taken. Miss Walker, who is a keen
observer and expert ornithologist, described in very interesting manner the habitat,
habits and peculiarities of many of our English birds, which were shown on beautiful
coloured slides. The lecture closed with a capital gramophone record of the song of
the nightingale.

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