Reading Standard Etc 03-1915

WAR WEDDING.
LIEUTENANT ROGERS - MISS JANIE PIKE.
One of the prettiest weddings so far celebrated in this district was that on Saturday of Lieut. C. E. B. Rogers, 7th Batt. Royal Berkshire Regiment, and Miss Janie Pike, of St. Clair, Reading. The ceremony was at St. James' Church, Reading, and there was a large assembly of friends, for both the bride and bridegroom belong to families well known and esteemed.
THE FEEDING DEPARTMENT.
The drawbacks of campaigning are reduced as far as is possible by a very efficient system of kitchen apparatus, so that a halt can be quickly followed by a warm and sustaining meal. The field kitchen shown in our picture has removable ovens, which permit 100 meals of soup, joints and vegetables to be expeditiously served. Wood and refuse found on the field provide most of the fuel, and very little coal is needed. Clothes are dried on the rack which surmounts the stove.
EARLEY'S NEW RIFLE RANGES.
The men of Earley and district who are unable to join the Army are determined to do what they can to serve their country in case of invasion, and with this object they have formed a Volunteer Defence Force in which drilling and shooting are assiduously practised. The Force owes its success largely to the enthusiastic efforts and generous financial support of Mr. J. Rushbrooke (hon. treasurer and chairman of committee) and to the energy of Mr. C. S. Webb (hon. secretary), but had it not been for the liberal donations of Mr. S. B. Joel and his lease of ground at a nominal rent, the provision of a shooting range would not so easily have been accomplished. Situated in the Recreation Field, adjoining the Parish Church, The ranges - one, enclosed, of 25 yards, and the other, open, of 200 yards - are as good as any of their kind in the country. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. T. Honey, private secretary to Mr. Joel, who was unable to be present, and the speakers included Mr. Rushbrooke (who presided), and Mr. Ernest Gardner, M. P.
SOME OF THE SUBSCRIBERS.
INSPECTION.
FUNERAL OF Mr. "ROBIN” SARGEANT.
A wide circle mourns the death of Mr. Robert Sergeant, sixth son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sergeant, of "Thanet Dene", Wokingham. He was in training with the Royal Garrison Artillery, which he joined only three months ago, when he fell a victim to the dreaded "spotted fever." Only twenty-three, he had been employed in his father's office, and had also worked as a surveyor in Canada. His genial disposition made "Robin" as he was known to his friends, generally popular in Wokingham, and he was a keen player of football, cricket and billiards. His visit with his three brothers, also in khaki, to the Institution on Christmas Day, when they sang the National Anthem in the wards, is affectionately recalled by the inmates. The funeral at Easthampstead Parish Church was an impressive ceremony and was witnessed by a large crowd. The gun carriage conveying the body was followed by two of his brothers, Donald (R.G.A.) and William (Royal Flying Corps). Second Lieutenant Sale, Corpl. V. Taylor and men of the R.G.A. Three volleys were fired over the grave and "The Last Post" was sounded.
THE PORTRAIT INSET IS THAT OF THE DECEASED.
SOLDIERS ALL.
"Tommy" (home from the Front, to disaffected Workman); WHAT'LD YOU THINK O' ME, MATE, IF I STRUCK FOR EXTRA PAY IN THE MIDDLE OF AN ACTION? WELL, THAT'S WHAT YOU'VE BEEN DOING."
Scenes from the War Zone.
THE THINGS THAT MATTER.
Mr. Lloyd George, in referring to the question of the strike amongst men engaged on Government work, referred to the serious nature of the state in any break in the constant supply of all essentials. The story of the shelling of the forts of the Dardanelles and the artillery duels proceeding at the front day by day discloses the enormous drain on all things that matter in this great war. Our picture shows the things that matter - hoisting projectiles for the 13.5 guns.
SUPPLIES FOR THE LINE.
Our soldiers have a very natural affection for the transport that brings supplies. It is, we may safely say, one of the most popular institutions incidental to the conduct of the war. In our picture a British transport is shown coming in to camp behind the firing line. The photo was taken - well, "on the Continent."
BALING OUT THE TRENCHES.
Spring cleaning is a delight not limited to the "stay at homes." As the warmer weather draws near our soldiers find it wise to submit their trenches to the operation, and our picture shows them baling out some of the water and sludge with long-handled ladles and pumps in preparation for the spring.