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An entry in the Parish magazine November 1902 states under the section of the Church Lads' Brigade, "In connection with this subject, the Vicar would like to say that the Red Rose
Coffee House
is now under the management of Mrs Collins. A few alterations in prices are made , by desire of Lady Pearce, on whom the upkeep of the place, and the maintenance of the Sergeant-Instructor entirely falls, entailing, it will readily be believed, a heavy outlay.
The old Club Room, having been condemned as "dangerous" has, by Sir William Pearce's order, been pulled down. This has made it necessary for another room to be found: and the Vicar
is glad to say that, by the kindness of Miss Clements and the generosity of Lady Pearce, the old "Assembly Room" has been taken; and the lads will have a snug clubroom for the winter months. The Vicar proposes, with
Lady Pearce's entire approval, to make use of this room for extended work among the lads of teh town; Mr Brine and Mr King (Curates) will both co-operate with him in this project; and it is hoped that now something
may be done for the improvement and amusement of this hitherto rather neglected portion of our community. Details of the arrangements will be posted later at the Coffee House.
The advertisement for a "Permanent Lodger" (soon changed to "Permanent Boarder") appeared every month from November 1902 until at least December 1903.
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