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LADIES’ BOWLING
Great interest was shown at the Ladies’ Bowling Club, Wokingham, on Wednesday
afternoon, when competitions were held in aid of Spitfire Funds. The sum of £7 was
raised. Members subscribed towards the many prizes and, in addition, gifts were
received from Mrs Bennett, Mr. Beard and Mr. Exton. Flowers were given by Mrs.
Townsend. The president, Mrs. Thorpe, distributed the prizes. The winners were: Mrs.
Sears and Miss Goodchild, score 29; Mrs. Fry and Mrs. Butcher, 27; Miss Pither and
Mrs Townsend, 16; Mrs. Boyd and Miss Scragg, 14; Mrs. Farr and Mrs Goodchild,
13.

IN HOSPITAL
Mr. and Mrs. William Sear, of 14, Barkham Road, Wokingham, have received
information that their eldest son, William Sear, Yeoman of Signals, is in hospital. He
is progressing favourably and hopes to be home soon. Mr. Sear, who is 28, is a well-
known native of Wokingham. Joining the Navy as a lad of 16 years, he commenced as
a signaller at 18, and has done many years of foreign service. He did 13 trips to
Dunkirk at the evacuation. He was on H.M.S. Esk (destroyer) when she was sunk,
receiving injuries to his knee and back. Presumably he was blown into the water and
later picked up. He had the misfortune of losing all his possessions, including the
cigarette case presented to his mother on his behalf, by the Mayor at Wokingham
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Town Hall on August 14 this year.

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Fri 27 Sept.
THE BLACK-OUT
Guidance for Householders
It is absolutely essential that the black-out should be 100 per cent' efficient at all
times. The lengthening of the hours of darkness into the evening increases the danger
of light being revealed.
Householders must discipline themselves to take no risks with their lights. The chief
rules are:-

(1) See that blinds and curtains fit properly,

(2) Blacken the edges of any windows where there is an insufficient overlap of blinds
or curtains,

(3) If the window is open, see that curtains cannot blow open in a sudden gust of
wind,

(4) On particularly dark evenings do not expose lights even if it is not legally black-
out time,

(5) Remove electric light bulbs or gas mantles from any room which has no efficient
black-out,

(6) Always put out your hall or kitchen light when opening the front or back door,

(7) If you are awakened during the night do not switch on your bedroom light until
you are sure your curtains have not blown open; it is better not to use the bedside
switch which you might turn on as a habit.

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