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At the opening of the annual meeting of the Wokingham Cricket Club on
Wednesday, members stood in silence in memory of the late Mr. Charles Witham, an
active member of the club. Mr. H.C. Hurlock (hon. treasurer) reported that at the end
of the year there was a balance of £92. From the playing point of view, the hon.
secretary said the year had been satisfactory. He congratulated Mr. T. Gibbs, who
topped the batting averages, and Mr. C. Woollhead, who headed the bowling
averages. The Cricket Club played 56 matches winning 34, losing 28 and drawing 4,
seven being abandoned through rain. The following officers were re-elected:
President, Mr. L.D. Sears; hon. secretary, Mr. E.S. Beeton; hon. treasurer, Mr. H.C.
Hurlock, Mr. J.W. Soper was elected captain with Mr. C. Woollheas as vice-captain.
Mr. S. Collins was elected captain of the Wednesday eleven and Mr. W. Martin match
secretary.

THE WOKINGHAM CLUB
The Wokingham Club now faces a brighter future. This was stated at the annual
meeting held in the club on Friday last week. The president, Mr. R.H. R. Palmer, who
presided and paid tribute to all who had contributed to the past year’s success. It was,
he said, the best year for a considerable time. Mr. A. Ilott, presenting the chairman’s
report, said he hoped greater advantage would be taken of the club’s Bowling Green,
which is now one of the finest in the country. A new social committee would be
formed, which he thought would be able to improve the many amenities. The two
billiards tables were the finest in the district, and two exhibitions had been given
during the year. The first was in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, and
raised nearly £40. Mr. Ilott thanked the secretary, Mr. W.H. Bunch, for the work he
had done in this connection. Mr. R.H.R. Palmer was unanimously elected president,
and said he would be able to serve the club for many more years. The retiring officials
and executive committee were re-elected with the addition of Mr. W. Brimblecombe.
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Sat 19 April.

YOUTH WEEK AT WOKINGHAM
To prove that youth clubs are not merely places where young people meet to dance
and listen to modern music, the Wokingham and District Advisory Youth Committee
have sponsored a “Youth Week” which began with a concert on Tuesday, and will
end on Sunday with a special youth service in the Town Hall.
During the week exhibits of working models, painting and needlework have been
shown in shop windows in the town and their high standard reflects the great amount
of time that the members of the various youth clubs have devoted to them.
The first of several events to take place in the Town Hall, Wokingham was a youth
concert on Tuesday night, attended by the Mayor and Mayoress (Cllr. And Mrs. W.J.
Willey), representatives of twelve clubs staged an impromptu show which provided
ninety minutes of good entertainment. There were faults, and at times the continuity
was ragged, but there were failings which would have been eliminated by rehearsals.
The programme was well-balanced with variety to suit every taste. One of the best
performances was by the youngest artiste, 11-years-old Jean Ayres, who gave two
piano solos. Another young performer, Cicely Wilkins, gave an excellent rendering of
“Christopher Robin is saying his prayers,” with actions to suit the words. A feature of
the concert was the playing by the blind pianist, Terry Warner, of a waltz, as yet
unnamed, especially written for him by his music teacher. John Petersen, of St.
Sebastian’s Band, gave a cornet solo, and a quartet from the same band contributed an
item. Other performances included songs by Frances Brent and Joan Manders, and a

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