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Joseph Stratton, M.A., Oxon, who was the Master of Lucas Hospital from 1889 to
1917. She was the daughter of Mr. St. John Welles Lucas, M.R.C.S., and a direct
descendant of Henry Lucas, who founded the Lucas Hospital in 1663. A woman of
many talents, Mrs. Stratton was noted for her painting, wood carving and modelling.
A small scale model of the Henry Lucas Hospital now rests in the Town Hall,
Wokingham.

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Sat 4 March
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
Old-time dancing was continued in St. Paul’s Parish Room on Wednesday.

R.A. BALL
Approximately 200 dancers attended the ball held by the Wokingham branch of the
Royal Artillery Association at the Drill Hall, Wokingham, on Saturday. Music was
supplied by the Casino Players, and Mr. F. Clemas acted as M.C.

BASEBALL CLUB
As part of their training programme, the Monarchs Baseball Club (Wokingham) saw
a two-hours instructional film show at the British Legion Hall, Wokingham, on
Sunday. Mr. G. Moffitt, captain and hon. Secretary, was the organiser. The baseball
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season opens on April 2 .

CAGE BIRD SOCIETY
Wokingham Cage Bird Society held their first afternoon pairs show on Saturday,
when 53 pairs were exhibited at Church House. The cup for the best pair in the show
was won by Mr. F.W. Bryant, and the medal for runner-up by Mr. W. Woodward.
Specials were awarded as follows: Best champion canary pair, Mr. Bryant; best
novice canary pair, Mr. E.S. Boocock; best budgerigar pair, Mrs. Goldsetzer; best
British pair, Mr. J.W.L. Barker; best ladies’ exhibit, Mrs. Pither; best juvenile exhibit,
Master Bryant.
Other prize winners were: Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. North, Messrs. Adey, Joyce, Ayers
and Viner.

EX-SERVICE MENS’ CLUB
A successful year, with a “paid-up” membership of 190 and a further 30 members
on the books, was reported at the annual meeting of the Wokingham Ex-Service
Men’s Club, held in the Legion Hall, Wokingham, on Friday week. Cllr. W.J. Willey
presided. In his address, the chairman paid tribute to officials of the club, mentioning
in particular the hon. Secretary (Mr. A. Andrews), who was recently presented with
armchairs in appreciation of his work. Submitting the accounts for the year Mr.
Dinham said they had made a profit of £80 in 1949, after allowing for depreciation of
furniture and fittings. In his report, the hon. secretary (Mr. A. Andrews) said although
the club had been running for more than a year the attendance had not been what was
anticipated in view of the membership. Cllr. Willey was re-elected chairman, Mr.
Payne, treasurer, and Mr. Andrews, secretary. The retiring members of the general
committee were re-elected en bloc, with the addition of M. Edwards, P. Fenwick, A.
Knapp and A. Button.

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Sat 27 May
RATIONING OF PETROL ENDS

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