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Forces, at which it is proposed to provide forms of recreation and amusement. The
first of these evenings will be held tonight (Friday).
Other proposals, the details of which have, as yet, not been settled, are football and
tennis, and golf at the East Berks. Club. We hope to be able to publish further
information on the scheme shortly.

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CHESS SET FOR THE MAYOR
The Mayor has received a chess set almost entirely of paper, from scholars of St.
Paul’s School, Wokingham. He went to the school breaking-up party to present the
prizes to the older children. When he had finished, one of the older boys went up to
him, and, on behalf of the boys of the school, gave him this chess set. The Mayoress
handed each child a present from the Christmas tree.

AMERICANS TO USE TOWN HALL
The Town Hall is now free for the use of American troops. At a meeting of
representatives of all organisations in the town. It was agreed that the Americans
should have the use of the large hall on Friday evenings. A committee was formed
and Dr. E.F. Smith was elected secretary to provide entertainment for the troops. It is
also hoped that the Americans will have the use of the hall on Wednesdays, but this
has not yet been decided.
On Thursday evening a dance was arranged for them in the Town Hall by the
committee of the Home Guard.

CHRISTMAS AT GLEBELANDS
Comedians, who once amused the audiences of music halls and theatres, again came
into their own over Christmas when they entertained their fellow members of
“Glebelands”—the beautiful rest and convalescent home of the Cinema Trade
Industry. This was only part of the Christmas programme arranged by the manager,
Capt. C.J. Marshall. On Christmas Day, Sunday and Monday, films were shown, and
on Christmas Eve, Wokingham Youth Centre carol singers led by Ald. F.J. Barrett,
J.P., visited Glebelands, and gave a selection of carols, sings and hand-bell ringing.
Many stars, including Anna Neagle sent Christmas telegrams. One turkey, given by
Major Stanley Bates, managing director of Odeon Theatre Ltd. Weighed 35 lbs.

FUNERAL OF MISS M. ELLISON
The funeral of Miss Mary Blanche Ellison of “The Elms,” Wokingham, who died
on Wednesday last week, took place at St. Paul’s on Wednesday. The service was
taken by the Rev. P.J. Hepburne Scot (Rector), the Rev. G. Kenworthy (All Saints’)
and the Rev. <r. Carlin and the Rev. G. Ellison, R.N.V.R.
Miss Ellison who leaves a sister, Miss M.I. Ellison, had lived in Wokingham since
1888. She was a great benefactor to the town and was respected by all with whom she
came in contact.
(List of mourners)

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