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The men were greatly touched as they opened the cases and found the cigarettes
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bearing the school children’s greetings to the men of the 14 Army.
Most of the gift cigarettes had come from village schools, and had been subscribed
for my members of the Overseas League.
None of them bore addresses, but they were distributed as far as possible among
men from the same area

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Fri 9 Feb
THE BOYS OF H.M.S. GARTH EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION
Mr. E.C. Peggs of Wokingham’ has received the following appreciative letter from
a member of the crew of H.M.S. Garth which sums up their general impression of
Wokingham’s hospitality. We hear that some critical and incorrect statements have
been publicly made, about the so-called unsatisfactory provisions for entertainment
for the crew. We have no doubts that the following will dispel any further false
impression.
(The full report of the presentation of the Nazi Ensign, appeared in our last issue).

Dear Mr. Peggs,
This is just a short note to thank you for your hospitality and kindness to our boys on
Friday, when we were at Wokingham. Everyone enjoyed themselves “top-hole” and
we hope to renew our acquaintance with you very soon.
The boys who were left on board were very sorry they could not be with us, after we
had told them how well every one of you looked after us.
Curiously enough, I came across this photograph today, and am enclosing it to you
in the hope that your boy may be in it.
May I thank you once again and assure you that we will not forget the kindness of
the Wokingham people to us.
Yours most gratefully,
JAMES YACOMINE, AB
9 Mess H.M.S. Garth,
c/o G.P.O., London.

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Fri 16 Feb
SALVATION ARMY
Recently a Sunday evening service at the Salvation Army Hall was conducted by
Sgt. Lindguist, of Chicago, a member of the U.S.A. Forces, who is also a candidate
for the Ministry, at the conclusion of hostilities.
An announcement was made that a party of Americans who had formed themselves
into an Evangelical Group under the leadership of Lt. Colonel Hill (Chaplain) would
be visiting the Wokingham Corps on Sunday evening February 18th for a service.

BAPTIST CHAPEL
The service at the Baptist Chapel on Sunday evening, February 11th, was conducted
by members of H.M. Forces. A solo was sung by Pte. Stanley Wymen, the scripture
readings being read by L/Cpl. F. Barton. The singing was lead by a special choir of
members of the Forces who sang a hymn in place of the usual anthem. An address
was given by the Rev. F.E. Thomas.

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