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W. C. HAYES, LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. cgjppjjijQ. NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______. Jan. Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later The Confirmation on March 20th at 3 p.m. in than January 20th, to the editor, cobnwell Charlbury Parish Church will be taken by the Right Reverend Bishop Corfe, who is taking the RECTORY, CHIPPING NORTON. Confirmations in Oxfordshire this spring—our 5 All business communications to bo addressed to own Bishop taking those in Berkshire. the Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., CmmKO We have to thank the Rev. A. Cary-Elwes for Norton. a course of addresses on the three Wednesdays in Advent. Deanery Notes. The War.—On November 16th, Private W. J. Souch was killed in action. Mr. and Mrs. W. Souch, of Chilson, have now lost both their sons, CHARLBURY. as Corporal A. H. Souch fell in action on April 28th, 1917. Our deepest sympathy is with them. Baptisms.—November 25th, Wilfred Edwin, On November 27th Arthur Adams, of the Grena son of Edwin and Elizabeth Mary Huckin ; Alfred dier Guards, was killed in action. He was one Henry, son of Herbert Dring and Elizabeth of a Confirmation class of six boys at Chilson n Miriam Maudie Boddington. 1909, three of whom have died in the w’ar. Hn Marriage.—December 20th, Rowland Foster, was a fine straightforward man. Wm. Hum of the Army Service Corps, and Ida Giles, of phries, son of our police sergeant at Charlbury, Charlbury. has had a marvellous escape: after being wounded by a shell and buried for four nights and Foreign Missions.—The offertory on Advent five days. He is slowly recovering. Sunday amounted to £5 17s. 3d. In addition to this Miss Jeans forwarded to S.P.G. £2 5s. from the Women’s branch. On December 20th, our * * Missionary Guild is having a Sale of Work, and a Lantern Lecture by Rev. H. F. Donaldson-Selby CHADL1NGTON. on the Church in South Africa. In the state ment published of all parishes and their contri Burials.—November 21st, Ellen Timms, aged butions to Foreign Missions in 1916, our amount 78-—December 4th, Charlotte Louisa Holloway, is £27 4s. 2d. Let us hope that we shall steadily aged 16. improve. The Rural Deanery as a whole ad We offer our congratulations to Lieut.-Colonel vanced £50 on the year before, viz., £307 instead and Mrs. Schofield on the birth of a daughter. of £257. Jessie Empson is to be congratulated on her Charlbury Council School.—The head teacher success in getting a second class in the Diocesan of infants, Mrs. Hood, is leaving, after 12 years' Examination in Religious Knowledge First Stage, excellent work, on promotion. She has lately held in December. been an energetic teacher in our Sunday School. Miss Giles (or, as we should now say, Mrs. Fos S.P.G.—A cheque for £4 10s. has been sent to ter) takes her place after 12 years’ faithful work. this Society’s General Fund from offertories at celebrations of the Holy Communion on Saints’ Mrs. Cary-Elwes is to take charge of a detach Days and Thursdays. ment of the Girl Guides, who are to meet in the Vicarage Room. Soldiers’ Comforts Fund.—The Working Party has done good work. They have collected £4 On December 4th the Clergy of the Rural Deanery met at Charlbury Vicarage, 16 being 10s. 9d. at their parties, and £3 13s. has been received in donations, and £19 9s. 8d. has been present. We sent an address and a present to Rev. W. Collingwood Carter, with our best received from the Treasurer. Eighty-six shirts wishes. and 82 pairs of socks have been made, and also five woollen scarves and 80 treasure bags. The service at Shipton on December 14th when the Bishop instituted Canon Oldfield, was a Thirty-four parcels have been sent to our memorable occasion. The Bishop spoke most gallant fellows overseas; also letter and P.O. for umdly of both the former and the new vicar, and 1/6 to obtain a smoke. Nothing that we can do ot the significance of the service. here at home is too much in return for the heroic service and sacrifice they have made for us. Jan. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. mother. He states that Corpl. Rathbone was 1918.—We would wish all in Chadlington a killed in action on November 25th. He speaks prosperous New Year. May a rightful and just of him as an excellent soldier, and one who will peace soon dawn over this world of strife I be very much missed. Confirmation.—Will any who wish to be con We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the firmed let their clergyman know as soon as pos parents and friends of these brave soldier boys. sible? Any boys or girls over fourteen are quite On account of the scarcity of paper, we have at liberty to attend the classes. been told by the publishers of the Deanery that the cost of the Magazine in future will be 1/6 * * * per year, but since this notification has been sent out other arrangements have been made for the MILTON-with-Lyneham and Bruern. month of January, and till then we can take no Baptism.—On November 3Otb, Ernest Arthur further steps. We should be glad to learn, how infant son of Charles Claude and Mary Saran ever, the names of those who would wish to con Ricketts, of Bruern Grange Cottages. tinue the Magazine if the price goes up to 1/6 from the printers, and another 3d. must be added We are glad to learn that the effort made to secure Christmas presents for our soldier boys to this to cover expenses of carriage, bad debts, has been most successful. Of course, this was &c., for our parish. foregone conclusion, because we all love to think We should like to see all the news from the that by this means we can do something to make various parishes in the Deanery, as failing this our boys realise that, though absent from us, they some have already signified their intention of dis are never forgotten. continuing the Magazine. On Sunday last we had the smallest congrega- The Schools broke up for the Christmas holi tions that ever gathered in Milton Church 1 days on Thursday, December 20th. A Concert should think, The weather was certainly most given by the school children is to be held on the winterly, and we can quite realise that it would evening of Thursday in aid of the Christmas be a sufficient excuse for keeping at home. The Presents to Soldiers Fund, and we hear that a Vicar had to tramp to Lyneh:T ~—ham in the afternoon, bumper house is already assured from the tickets and the roads were quite unfit, especially for sold. women to walk on. We hope it will be a long ♦ ♦ * time before we experience such a day. We are glad to be able to say that our Heating SPELSBURY. Apparatus in the Church is now complete, and we hope it will prove successful. To provide fuel The Autumn Gathering of the Deanery Guild in these times is no small task, but we must of Church Bellringers, held at Chipping Norton, have a fair amount of heat if we expect our people was attended by the Vicar and two members of to come to church. our belfry. The gathering was a representative one, and considering the war, was well attended. We regret to announce that Mrs. Bridges, of It is pleasing to be able to record of our own belfry The Terrace, has just heard of the death of her that in spite of reduced numbers owing to mili son, Private George Thomas Bridges, Oxford and tary service, can still muster six, one for each Bucks Light Infantry. He died on May 2nd, bell; thanks to the help of former members re 1916, whilst a prisoner in the hands of the Turks. turning to take the place of absent ones. Their He was taken prisoner at Rut, and died at •» handling of the bells tell us how well they learnt place called Sham-a-narm. Mrs. Bridges has the art in years gone by. made frequent enquiries for him since the time that she knew he was taken prisoner, but could If we may judge from the number of Pledge gain no information respecting him till this week, Cards taken we may deem that Spelsbury is de although 18 months have elapsed since his death. termined to do its part in connection with Sir Had he been alive on the 2nd of December, 1918, Arthur Yapp’s appeal for food economy. he would have been a soldier for eleven years. Economy is a matter of first importance if we Another record of death whilst in action has are to carry on the war to a successful issue. just been received by Mrs. Rathbone, that of the Another successful year’s working of our Coal death of her son, Corpl. Harold Rathbone, 18076. Club has been brought to a close by the distri The officer commanding his Company has written bution of nine cwt. of coal to each of the fifty a most kindly and sympathetic letter to his members. We have again to thank those kind Jan. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. entlemen who have hauled these coals for us RAMSDEN. f e of cost. For the information of new-comers to*3 the parish who may wish to join the club, We congratulate Miss Flossie M. Townsend, the pupil teacher on our school staff, on gaining allow me to state that the New Club year com a first class in the final stage at the recent Dio mences with the first Monday in January. Pay ments of 1/- are made on that day and on each cesan Scripture Examination. first Monday in the ensuing month at the Vicar Entertainments and Concerts have been ar age between the hours of eleven and twelve. ranged to raise money for a Comforts Fund for Church Collections, November 23rd to Decem Soldiers on foreign service. A Whist Drive and ber 16th— a dance have already been well patronised, the £ s. d. former arranged by Miss Harriss and the school Sick and Needy ...... 0 4 7 staff, the latter by Messrs. Howse, Ford, and Church Expenses ... 1 12 0 Buckingham. * * * Confirmation.—Instruction Classes in_prepara- tion for this holy rite are being held. The Con- Monday, CHASTLETON. firmation will be held at Northleigh on March 11th, at 3 o’clock. Money was collected to send a Christmas gift Christmas Gifts.—By the kindness of Mrs. to all those from Chastleton serving in the Army’ Lister valuable gifts of coal and tea have been and Navy. Remembrance and the stimulus to made to several people in the village. endurance and courage could not be better con veyed than through the sentiments that cluster The Church Choir.—For some months past we around Christmas. have been able to have all four parts sustained, and thus our praises have been much better School News.—The Christmas Holidays com moulded together. We are thankful for all the menced on December 21st. School resumes interest that is being taken to make our congre Monday, December 31st. The school children gational singing fuller and more real. gave 7/6 to the “ Overseas Club.” The children collected and sent away one sack of horse chest Church Attendance.— With many other nuts for munitions. parishes we deeply mourn the fact that our churches are not filled with eager worshippers. The Offertories on December 9th were given to The life of man on earth is intended for the sole the Bishop of Oxford’s Fund. purpose of enabling him to get to know God and The Christmas Day Services were well attended to learn the Life of God in his own daily work and and the number of communicants was up to the living. One would think that public worship average. The Church was very prettily and should be found to be one of the best means of tastefully decorated. sustaining and strengthening this atmosphere of thought. But, alas, it is not so. God help us! The War.—We much regret to state that W. Luckett has been seriously wounded at the Front. * * * He is suffering from a wound in the chest. The latest report he is going on well. CHIPPING NORTON. E. Pike has been wounded in the foot and now The Day of National Prayer.—January 6th in hospital in London. We hope they will soon (Sunday) is appointed for a day of National be well and strong. We feel much sympathv Prayer. Let us make every effort to keep it. for their friends. J Sunday School Prize Giving.—This event is The members of the Coal and Clothing Club fixed for Thursday, January 17th, at 6 o’clock, in have this year contributed £18. Thanks to the the Town Hall. We hope all the parents and generosity of the donors £9 15s. has been added, friends of the children may make an effort to this (with the bank interest) will provide a bonus attend and encourage the children by their of os. to each member of the Clothing Club, and presence. ^‘11 supp y 14 cwt. of coal to each member of the Coal Club Several of the farmers have a-ain Over Norton Sunday School.—The Prizegiving to them a dCtaKfc °Ur best for this School will be held in the Mission Room to them and the donors. at Over Norton on Wednesday, January 9th, at 5.30 p.m. * *
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W. C. HAYES. LTD.. PIUNTEJiS. CHIPPING NORUVK. * February. 2 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Margery Willetts, Laurence Busby, Harold. Lord, Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than February 20'li, to the editor, cornwell, Frank Hughes. beotouy, chirring Norton. The Vicar distributed the prizes and thanked U All business communications to bo addressed to the teachers for their valuable assistancea„------— in the the Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. work of the Sunday School. Deanery Notes. LENT. Lent comes early this year, Ash Wednesday falling on February 13th. A well kept Lent CHIPPING NORTON. would help more t*.than______anything,, - o else to the Vicar__Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. strengthening of the foundation of Englands Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. spiritual life—and it isto the spiritualpi ritual that in Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. Mr. A. J. Bolwell, the end we must depend if England is to be of for Chipping Norton. real service to the world in this the world s Major Daly, for Over Norton. greatest crisis. Let us then each do what we can Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton (pro tom). by some definite plan of discipline and of in creased prayer and devotion to use this coming Baptism.—January 6th, James Edwin, son of Lent for the deepening of our own spiritual life James Henry and Laura Maria Jarvis. By doing this we help ourselves and others more than we know. Let us be ready for a good start Marriage.— January 10th, Charles Ernest on Ash Wednesday. We shall have our special Timins and Minnie Lowe.—January 23rd, Percy Lenten Service on Thursdays at 7 p-m., beginning Bunney and Catherino Veronica Stayt. Thursday, February 21st. The preacher on the Burials.—January 3rd, Jane Gardner, aged 78 first three Thursdays will be Rev. J. Donaldson- years.—January 9th, Elizabeth Lowe, aged 70 Selby, curate-in-charge of Chadlington. years. Ash Wednesday, February 13th.—Holy Com Girl Guides.—On Thursday, January 3rd, the munion at 8, Matins 11.15, Evensong and Com Church Company of Girl Guides, gave two very minution service 7.30. excellent concerts in the Town Hall. Both were very well patronized, and great praise is due to Mission Room in Common.—Special Service on Miss Griflin and Miss Lockyer, who were able Tuesdays at 7 ; beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 19. assisted by Miss Mott and Miss Minchin. Miss The Late Mr. Albert Brassey.—We have to M. Burden ably performed the duties of accom record with very deep regret the death of Mr. panist. All the items were well and excellently Albert Brassey, which took place suddenly on rendered. The Vicar, at the end of each per Monday, January 7th. The news caused wide formance, thanked the Lieutenants and Patrol spread sorrow, and his death is indeed a loss to Leaders for the able way they had trained the the whole parish and far beyond it. Guides. A sum of £28 was realized by the con A Memorial Service was held in the Parish certs, and included donations received by the Church at 2 p.m. on January 10th (the actual ( aptain, Miss Lockwood, to the amount of £ I time of the funeral at Heythrop) and was attended 2s. 6d. by a large and representative congregation— Sunday School Treat.—The Sunday School many personal friends being present from a dis scholars were given a very excellent treat in the tance. Town Hall on Friday, January 18th, and the fol A full account of the service has been published lowing is a list of those who received prizes for in the local papers, together with the Vicar’s regular attendance: — address, and we will only say here that it was a BOYS.—Sydney Jones, George Rice, Geore- most impressive service from start to finish, the 1 eates, William Shutt, Lance Hod-kins Ken same hymns being used as at the funeral. We neth Giles, Jack Candy, Francis Lord. offer cur deepest sympathy to the family in their Violet Withers, Rose Withers, Mar- great sorrow and loss—a sorrow and loss which garet Hodgkins, Emma 1’eates, Minnie Peatcs we can assure them is shared by all classes in the Florence Goodman, Margery Giles, Vera Good- parish. man, Olive Withers. Foreign Missions.—We are glad to be able to record another increase in the amount sent up for INFANTS.— Elsie GoodmanGoodman, Lily Gibbs Thomas Nobbs, George Townley, Job Townley,’ Foreign Missions of nearly £3 on last year. The total is £23 Ils. 7d. made up in the following February. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 5
way:—Missionary Boxes, £7 17s.; Offertories thorough appreciation of Mrs. Abraham’s gei:ner- and Meeting in Town Hall (less 14/6 expenses), osity. £10 19s. Id.; Working Party, £4 10s.; Offertory Soldiers’ Christmas Parcels.—A number of very at Over Norton, £1. It was divided as follows: appreciative letters have been received from our S.P.G., £17 Ils. 7d.; U.M.C.A., £2 10s.; C.M.S. gallant fellows. One and all thank the good peo £3; Bombay Diocesan Association, 10s.; Ex ple of Chadlington for their kind thoughts and penses of Town Hall Meeting, 14s. 6d.—viz., useful presents. 7s. 6d. Town Hall and 7/- speakers’ travelling Confirmation.—The Confirmation will be held expenses. The following is the list of Missionary' on March 20th at Charlbury. The classes arc at Boxes in the order in which they were received: Fri- Miss Pryor 10/7, Sister Lily Cork 2/G, Mrs. 6.15 on Thursdays for boys, and 6 p.m. on George £1 9s. 94d., Mrs. Nichols 6/-, Mrs. Arkell days for girls. 8/4, Miss Salmon 10/7, Mrs. Webb 6/2, Mrs. Belgian Refugees.—It is very satisfactory to Tilling 1/11, Mrs. Burbidge 9/-, Mrs. Felthouse find that Chadlington's efforts were greatly 2/74, Mrs. Wooliams 3/101, Miss Florence Moss valued. Mr. Wever very kindly sent 10s. to the 4/4J, Mrs. Pearson 7/8, Mrs. Bolwell 4/3, Miss Sick and Poor Fund and 10s. to the Soldiers* Bird 2/92, Mrs. Barlow 2/8, Mrs. Toy 13/61, Comforts. Mrs. Charlton 8/2, Miss Stephan 2/114, Mrs. A. Day of National Prayer.—There were good con Woodward 1/11, G.F.S. Box, 6/114, Mrs. gregations on January 6th and a very fair num Townsend 2/54, Mrs. Padbury 1/5, Mr. C. E. ber of Communicants. The offertory was given Drew 4/41, Miss J. Smith 2/74. to the Red Cross Society, a most worthy cause, All will join us in deep sympathy to Mr. and and amounted to £6 13s. 2d. Mrs. H. W. Clarke of Over Norton, in the death of Presentation. — Lieut.-Colonel Schofield has their youngest son, from wounds received in kindly presented on the day of the baptism of his action on December 29. daughter a very handsome Bible in place of the C.E.M.S.—Our congratulations to Mr. M. K. old one which had become somewhat dilapidated. Pearson on his paper on the new Education Bill. Our next meeting is on February 6, at 8.30. * * *
* * * CHARLBURY. CHADLINGTON. Marriage. — January 10th, Ernest Lambell Moxey and Elizabeth Bedman, both of Charlbury Holy Baptism.—November 22nd, Betty Kath leen, daughter of William Edward and Louise Burials.—December 31st, Marguerite Berna Harvey.—January 3rd, William Arthur, son of Bella Christian, aged 30 years; January 2nd, Ernest Arthur and Clarice Maria Harvey.— Emily Lay, aged 33 years; January 12tb, Thomas January 10th, Katherine Patricia, daughter of Parsons, aged 68 years. Frederick William and Winifred Maud Schofield. The relatives of Mrs. Lay desire to express Christmas Day.—The Church had been taste their best thanks to their neighbours for all the fully decorated with flowers, holly, and a number kindness shown during her illness. of nice plants had been kindly lent. The Cele On Christmas Day all the services were well brations were at 7, 7.45, and midday, and were attended, and the offertories amounted to £10 3s. well attended. There were sixty-four communi 7d. of which £5, given at the early Communion, cants. The choir ably rendered a very suitable was sent to the Church Army Huts at the front. Carol, “ Breath o’er a world of strife.” On January Gth, the day of intercession for the Infants’ School.—On December 28th Mrs. war, there were 98 Communicants, and the offer Abraham very kindly provided war-time tea and tories for the Red Cross amounted to £13 4s. Id. a magnificent Christmas tree for the little ones. Throughout the day the Church was attended by The look of pleasure and expectation on the good numbers of our people, and the whole day' children’s faces when the tree in all its brightness was found to be comforting and inspiriting. of nice presents was displayed to their view baf Foreign Missions.—The result of the Children’s fles description. Airs. Abraham, Mrs. Fred Missionary Guild Sale of Work (“ King’s Mcssen- ' Abraham, Miss Hopwood, Miss J. Empson, and gers ”) on December 20tb, was that we forwarded Mrs. Stud were indefatigable in giving away the £8 10s. to S.l’.G. Altogether in Advent, 1917, presents. The hearty cheers testified to the we sent £17 Ils. 2d. for Foreign Missions. February. 4 Cllll’l’ING NORTON DEANEltY jtAGAZlNE.
Considering the numerous contributions in the We were much pleased both with the services last few weeks, our people have given very well and collections. indeed. Those subscribers to the “ Deanery Magazine ” The Confirmation at Charlbury Church on Mar. who have not already paid their subscription for the past year are requested kindly to do so with 20th, at 3 p.m., is intended ns a cconvenient------i centre for neighbouring parishes. out delay. Miss Dora Lee kindly came from L.eafield on * * * January 3rd, and gave us a lecture with lantern slides on the war. DAYLESFORD. The Rev. A. Cary-Elwes has volunteered to Christmas passed off quietly, as is fitting in go as a Chaplain to the Forces. So has the Rec these anxious times, but it has a happiness of its tor of Chastleton. own which nothing external can dispel, however dark and depressing. The congregations were * * * good, and the Church wore its accustomed dress of evergreens which seems to become it more CHASTLETON. than any other, adornment. The collections on Sunday, January 6th, was a special day of that day were for the blinded soldiers, and a sum National Prayer and Thanksgiving. The offer of £6 10s. was sent to Sir Arthur Pearson as the tories were given to the joint committee of the result of the day’s effort, We miss the carols Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the British which used to form such a fittinga and acceptable 1? d Cross Society, to be applied by them to the feature of the day in happier times, but with relief of the sick and wounded men on the various a choir so depleted by the inexorable demands battle-fronts. The sum of £8 19s. was collected of the war it is no longer posible to attempt them. in church and this, together with £1 Is. which The remaining members of the choir, though few, came, in later, enabled us to send BIO. nobly sustain their part at all times, and are to be Society for the Propogation of the Gospel.— commended for their earnest efforts under diffi During the past year several families and the Day cult conditions. School kindly took boxes from the above society. The first Sunday of the New Year—the Feast Tile boxes were opened on the second Sunday in of the Epiphany—was observed as the day of January and produced £2 Is. lOd. The Day National Intercession and Thanksgiving in con School box contained 13s. 2d. nection with the war, and the special forms of The Secretary (Mrs. Willett) will be glad to service appointed by authority were duly used at supply boxes. all services. The congregations, though some what larger than usual, might easily have been * * * larger still, considering the importance and solemnity of the occasion. The collections were CORNWELL. for the Red Cross Society, and the satisfactory Baptism.—Sunday, January G, the Epiphany, amount of £10 was forwarded to London as our Charles John Bartlett. contribution to this noble and all-important work. Christmas and New Year.—Our Christmas and We are glad also to be able to report that a New Year services were well attended. The larger sum than for many years past, viz., £10 offertories on Christmas Day amounted to £3 9s., 4s. fid. has been forwarded to the headquarters .were presented, ar in former years, as an of the S.P.G. as the contribution from the parish o..enng to our kind and efficient organist, Mrs for the year 1917. The boxes again played an George Bowles. | important part in this satisfactory result, realis The Feast of the Epiphany was observed, in ing a total of £4 13s., which, with amount col obedience to the King’s desire, as a day of special lected in Church, £5 Ils. 6d., makes up the total prayer and thanksgiving in connection with the mentioned above. Our best thanks are given to war. We had an excellent congregation both all holders of boxes for their successful efforts in morning and evening. In the morning the Kind’s the past, and our best wishes for their continued proclamation was read in place of a sermon success in the future. We are pleased to say that 1 here were a good number of communicants, all the boxes have been re-issued, and that two lhe offertories were for the Red Cross Fund and fresh holders have kindly' come forward to take amounted to £4 12s. 8Jd„ which sum has been the places of two who have left the parish. forwarded to the Treasurer, Lord Lansdowne. A tea and small Christinas tree were provided 6 February. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.
DAYLESFORD, Continued!. FIFIELD and IDBURY. On Christmas Day the Holy Communion was for the children on the day after Christmas Day celebrated at Fifield at 8 a.m., and at Idbury at at the Rectory. It was but a small affair as com 7 a.m. Matins was said at Idbury at 11 a.m , pared with the Christmas trees of former years, and Evensong at Fifield at 2.30 p.m. At Fifield but we hope and believe that it caused enjoyment there were a satisfactory number of communi and pleasure to those for whom it was designed. cants. We are given to understand that there is a pros On the Epiphany there was a Carol Service at pect of a shortage of candles, which, since we arc 6 p.m. at Fifield, which was well attended. The compelled to light the Church with candles, may sum of 15s. lid. was collected for the National very possibly cause us serious inconvenience. Institute for the Blind, and was handed to Miss Unfortunately the Church is naturally so dark Phillips to forward; £2 12s. was collected for the that even if we adopted afternoon instead of even Oxford Diocesan Fund on December 16th, and ing services, candles would still be required. We 17s. 3d. for the Red Cross Society on January must hope for the best, and meanwhile be as 6th, when Intercession in connection with the economical as possible. war were added to the services for the Festival of the Epiphany. * * * The total amount sent to the Oxford Diocesan Fund, including the Church collection and private ENSTONE. donations was £4 2s. We heartily congratulate Air. Matthews on his This parish has its share in the loss sustained marriage,, and are happy to welcome Airs. by the death of Mr. Albert Braesey. Matthews, who is by no means a stranger to He set us all an excellent example, especially in iFifield. On Alonday, January 14th, they were the simple straightforward discharge of the duty ’welcomed on their arrival at Shipton Station by of the moment. His real kindness of heart and 1the V.T.C. in uniform, and by the ringing of the unassuming manner added distinction to his bells of Shipton Church. When they reached never-failing liberality. This is an age of decora Fifield the Church bells were rung, and a salute tions in which he had no share. However, all will was played by the Scout buglers. regard his going hence as promotion for good Marriage.— Matthews — Flood-Jackson. — works in the service of God and man. The honour January 9th, at St. Andrew’s Church, Andreas, of the blessing for the " man that considereth the Isle of Alan, by the Venerable Archdeacon of poor and needy ” is undoubtedly his. Alan, assisted by the Rev. Norman Rutter, ALA., We also regret the death, in hospital from Frederick William Powell Alatthews, of Fifield, pneumonia, of Lieuf-Col. II. W. Dillon, son of the to Lucy Emblin (Ruby), elder daughter of Capt. late Lieut.-Col. II. Dillon, of Enstone House, and and Airs. Flood-Jackson, of Andreas, Isle of Alan. nephew of the Rev. Frank Dillon, formerly Vicar of Enstone. This gallant and distinguished officer * * * was with the Oxfordshire Regiment in the retreat FINSTOCK AND FAWLER. from Mons, and had seen considerable service since that historic event. During Lent there will be a special service on the Thursday evenings at 7 o'clock, commencing The Spelsbury Concert Party most kindly gave a very successful entertainment at Enstone on on February 21st, at which the Vicar hopes to January 10, on behalf of the St. Dunstan’s Insti have special preachers. tute for the Blind. Mr. Edward Bolton is to be At a Vestry Alceting held at the Schools on congratulated on sending .£6 9s., the whole of the Thursday, December 27th, 1917—after due notice money realised by the sale of tickets. The Vicar■ of the same having been posted on the Church had accepted Mr. Bolton’s kind invitation to preside door on the previous Sunday—Air. Aiderton pro but excused himself on account of the funeral that posed and Air. Doutbwaite seconded that “ ap day at Heythrop. We are all much obliged to the plication for a Faculty for placing in the Church Vicar of Spelsbury, Mrs. Tanner, the members of two ’ Romosse ’ stoves and erecting an inner porch Mr. Bolton’s family, the children and others who at the west cud. should be made.’’ The proposi Hgave„,v their...... ^.helpr ...in .....such...... aJ.V.. good.1 cause.cause...... Enstone . tion...... was...... carried— unanimously. The Vicar is glad happily does not share in this charity, and we hope to say that...... the------Faculty will be granted in1 due will. not ..have need. - course. FRoughly ” speaking’ £50 will be required CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. February. 6 to complete the work, towards which there is now various items of the programme, and especially to Mrs. Mason and Miss Spratley for all the hard £23 10s. in hand. February 13th is Ash Wednesday, the first day work of practising and rehearsing, and for the of Lent. Once again the Church enters into the excellent arrangements in the schools. A special solemn season of Lent, that period of six weeks word of thanks is due, also, to Mr. Aiderton, who in which all loyal and faithful Church people look most kindly erected the stage, and to Jack Mason more closely and earnestly into their spiritual life, who scoured the country successfully selling and with the help of God’s grace review and re tickets. In all £6 14s. was taken. new and quicken their rules of Church worship The Vicar wishes to thank most sincerely Mr. and Communion and infuse a more living reality Aiderton, Mr. Douthwaite, and Mr. Bolton for into the inner life of the soul—the life Ind with so kindly undertaking to cart the coal for the Christ in God—but a life which manifests itself members of the Coal Club. He is truly grateful in countless ways, and makes religion play a reaJ for their generous assistance. and active part in the ordinary, every day life of Burial.—December 28th, 1917, Phyllis Holly- the Christian, influencing his thoughts, words and field, aged 37 years. deeds, and so moulding his character after the divine pattern of his Lord and Saviour Jesus * * * Christ. Again, Lent is the season of preparation for the Easter Communion, and the Vicar sin GREAT ROLLRIGHT. cerely hopes that every effort will be taken to The Christmas Day Services’ s were conducts! make use of, not only the ordinary Sunday ser by the Rev. Fawcett. In spite of the very coll vices, but also the special evening service on the weather over 40 were present at the Eucharist. Thursday of each week at 7 o’clock. Let us all The Church was tastefully decorated by a few try to make this Lent a more real season of re ladies of the parish. The collections for the day pentance and hope than any previous Lent, which amounted to £2 2s. were given to King putting our wholg hearts into the efforts we make. George’s Fund for Sailors and Soldiers. “ Stir up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the wills of Thy faithful people; that they plenteously The first Sunday in the New Year (the bringing forth the fruit of good works may of Epiphany) was observed as a day of special Thee be plenteously rewarded.” Let that be our thanksgiving and prayer in the Parish Church. Prayer, our motto and our hope for the Lent of The special form of service included appropriate 1918. Lessons, Psalms, Litany, and hymns was used. The collections at the services were given to the The services on Christmas Day were, on the Red Cross Society, and amounted to £3 6s. whole and considering how cold the Church was, well attended. The Carols after Evensong on The Church Missionary Society.—Our secre that day, as well as on the following Sunday, taries, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. F. Dormer, report were very nicely sung. Our grateful thanks are that the sum collected for the Society in our due to Mrs. Dawkins for so kindly sending flowers village during the past year was £6 3s. Many for the decorations, and also to Mr. and Mrs. thanks to box-holders for your help. Welton and Mrs. Harris for so beautifully Mrs. Dormer made a house to house collection decorating the font and pulpit. during November for Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, and On the first Sunday of the year—the Feast of through the generosity of the villagers received the Epiphany—in accordance with the Royal the magnificent sum of £5. Proclamation, special services of prayer and An appeal was sent out at Christmas by Mr. thanksgiving were held in the morning and even Dormer asking for help to Sir Arthur Pearson’s ts- lhere was a good attendance at each ser Fund for the children of our blinded soldiers and vice. The collections, which amounted to £1 sailors. Everyone seemed ready to give, and 10s., were sent to the Red Cross Society. £4 4s. Gd. was obtained. A concert was held in the schools on Wednes On the 9th of January Mrs. Gardner, the widow day and Thursday evenings, January 3rd and 4th of the late Rev. D. M. Gardner, rector of Great to raise funds for sending a small New Year’s
CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. February. S SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. On December 27th and 28th entertainments Baptism.—At All Saints’ Church, Churchill, were given in the schoolroom, consisting of on January 6th, Dorothy (born October 6th, music, followed by Mrs. Jarley’s Wax Works. 1917), daughter of Jesse Ihonias and Lilian The long programme was much appreciated on Mills’ sponsors, the parents and Ada Empson. both evenings bv crowded audiences. We are The Quarterly Meeting of the Churchill especially indebted to Mrs. F. Bolton for the Parochial Church Council was held at Haughton musical part of the entertainment and to those House on Monday, January 7th. The Church performers who came from a distance. The pro yard Committee reported that the grass had been ceeds, supplemented by some subscriptions, cut and the paths had been put in order. Mr. amounted to £12, which has been forwarded to and Mrs. Giles Edmonds were thanked for their St. Dunstan’s Home for Blind Sailors and Sol gift of a Brass Ewer for the Font. After en diers. quiries from the Police Authorities it is still It was with deep regret that we heard of the necessary for the Church clock to be kept from death through pneumonia on January 13th, at striking 'at night. It will still be necessary for Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Westmin the churchwardens to be obliged to spend £5 “ ster, of Lieut.-Colonel Henry Mountiford Dillon, year to keep this regulation. D.S.O., Oxford and Bucks L.I. He was known Mr. and Mrs. Jordan kindly gave the Day ani to us as a very gallant gentleman and we appre Sunday School children a tea and Christmas tree, ciated him as a friend. I with a present for each child, which was much He was laid to rest in Spelsbury Churchyard appreciated by the young folk. on January 17th with military honours, the large The Confirmation Classes are being held on concourse of parishioners and friends testifying Thursdays at 3.15 p.m. for girls, and on Satur to the esteem in which he was held. The funeral days at 6.30 p.m., for young men and boys, nt the service was followed bv a muffled peal from the Rectory. G. E. Tuson attended on January 16th at the bells.—R.I.P. Admiralty for his interview in view of his entry Extract from The Times newspaper: — into the Navy. There are 300 boys sitting in the Lieut.-Colonel Henry Mountiford Dillon, •_ ___ • mn examination in March for 100 places. D.S.O., Oxford and Bucks L.I., died on January 13 at the Alexandra Hospital, Mill * * * bank, of pneumonia. He was with his regi ment all through the retreat from Mons and at SPELSBURY. the battles of the Marne and the Aisne and the first battle of Ypres, where his gallant conduct Burials.—January 14th, Ann Elizabeth Titch- in charging the Prussian Guard won for him ener, aged 89 years', January 17th, Henry the D.S.O.“ He was in many subsequent Mountiford Dillon, aged 37 years. actions, in one of which he was severely The Christmas Festival, though, owing to the wounded. Colonel Dillon, who was born in war, not accompanied by many old-time customs, 1881, was" <>□ theLIXV second OUIIsou ...of the lateXOUV JLU1CV.~Lieut.-Col. . did not detract from the joy and peace of our H. P. C. Dillon, R.E., and a cousin of Viscount Church services, indeed there is ground to believe Dillon. He entered the Regular Army in 1900, that their absence arid the reason for their ab obtaining his commission in the Oxford and sence gave our services a deeper note—please Bucks L.I. During the South African War, God this may be so. At all events the services 1900, he served in the Mediterranean and was were well attended and thirty persons made their awarded the medal, and between 1905 and 1913 Communion during the Christmas Octave. The he was employed with the West African 8 a.m. Choral Eucharist on Christmas Day "’as Frontier Force, and saw active service in Ni especially happy and we t''"thank”]' the bell-ringersbell rir. geria in 1906, receiving the medal with clasp. for calling us to it by a bright peal from the belTs. Church collections, December 23rd, 1917, to The Feast of the Epiphany, with its special January 19th, 1918:—- thanksgivings and intercessions for the nation £ s. d. was well attended, and we trust that all who Sick and Needy ...... 0 5 0 shared in it have dedicated themselves afresh to British Red Cross ... 1 8 5 the great task before us and that our prayers for Waifs and Strays ... 1 6 0 a jusSt and lasting peace may find speedy realisa Church Bell Ringers tion. 0 13 10 Church Expenses ... 0 19 0 No. 420. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery jYCagazme.
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full eight pages of local matter. The price for Total ... £124 10 0 the present will be either Ijd. per copy or Id. provided a payment of 1/3 per month is made by JULIUS D. PAYNE, Hural Dean. the Parish to cover additional expenditure. * « R.P.B. CHIPPING NORTON. Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkcll, M.A., Surrogate. Deanery Sunday School Association.—We hope Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. to manage one meeting this year at Chipping Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. Norton. So far, July 13th is fixed upon, and, if Mr. A. J. Bolwcll, possible, the Rev. H. C. R. Cunnynghame, Vicar for Chipping Norton. Major Daly, for Over Norton. of S. John’s, Dundee, will explain the plan of the Sexton and Clerk—H, H. Langton (pro tem). Scotch Episcopal Church, by which all its Sunday Schools can be examined on the same day, and CHIPPING NORTON CHURCH COMPANY prizes awarded to really praiseworthy scholars in OF GIRL GUIDES. the various schools. Balance Sheet. Concert, January 3rd, 1918. OXFORD DIOCESAN FUND. Proceeds. 1 £ s. d. RURAL DEANERY OF CHIPPING NORTON. Contributions .... 3 15 0 It has been found that, owing to war needs, Tickets and door there should be an advance of 15 per cent, on the 20 5 1 apportionment of all Parishes in the Diocese for £24 0 1 1918. This has been agreed to by all the repre sentatives. The following is the table of amounts Expenses. £ s. d. as agreed on for our Parishes, with this new 3d1 Tax on tickets 3 2 4 in the £ added At a meeting of 1G of the clergy Town Hall he!d in December, we agreed to do our best to 1 0 0 Hayes, Limited 0 19 meet this amount; and our representatives did 5 Lewis & Son for scenery, &<: 4 0 (> not wish to be called together for a further Incidentals ...... meeting ; inasmuch as the original basis is agreed 0 19 10 Balance and this addition is universal throughout the 13 18 0 diocese: — £24 0 1
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Whist Drive and Dance, Febritary 7th, 1918. in our ordinary thoughts if we cannot pause in our work. Good Friday—free from work—will Proceeds. £ s. d. be a Holy Day not a holi-day; our own, to give to Contributions .. 1 7 0 Him who on this day gave Himself for us. Thus, Sale of Tickets 2 14 6 and thus only, through the Cross of Good Friday Taken at door 8 2 44 can we pass in spirit to that rush of hope and joy each Easter Day brings to every soul, who in £12 3 104 Holy Week has " watched ” with Christ. This year of all others we need the bright hopes of Expenses. £ s', d. Easter for the “ life of the world to come. ” Total Expenses 5 2 6 Balance 7 1 4J Lent List of Services. £12 3 104 Parish Church, Thursdays nt 7, beginning Feb.21. The above is a correct account of the Receipts Thursday, Feb. 21st, 28th, and March 7th.— of concert and whist drive. With money already Preacher, Rev. H. F. Donaldson-Selby; sub in hand the debt on the C.N.C. Co. of Girl ject, “ Faith as exemplified in 11th chapter Guides has now been cleared.—G. A. Griffin, of Hebrews. ” M. Lockyer, Lieuts., C.N.C. Co. Girl Guides. Thursday, March 14th.—Preacher, Rev. W. E. Holy Week.—This month brings us Holy Blathwayt, Rector of Dyrham. Week, beginning on Sunday, March 24th (Palm Thursday, March 21st.—Preacher, Rev. E. J. F. Sunday). Holy Week—the most important week Johnson, Rector of Sarsden. of all the year, of any year, even of this year which promises to be the most important and Parish Church, Sunday evenings.—Preacher, the critical year in the world’s history. Just because Vicar; subject, “The Christ.” these days are so critical it is the solemn duty of Feb. 17th.—“ What think ye of Christ?" all who can to mark each day of Holy Week by a Feb. 24th.—“As Son of Mary.” visit to God’s House, and thus make that prepara March 3rd.—“ As Son of David.” tion, thus make that stillness in our souls, which March 10th.—“ As Son of Man.” alone will enable us on Good Friday to catch the March 17th.—“ As Son of God.” message from the Cross. The Death and Passion of the Eternal Son of God is an eternal fact, and Over Norton Mission Room, Sunday evenings.— just because it is eternal it can reach us to-day, Preacher, Rev. E. L. Weight. and Christians by the power of the Eternal Spirit Feb. 17th.—" All sorts and conditions of men.” can bring it into their midst with all its cleansing, Feb. 24th.—“ Such as do stand.” healing, and redeeming power. Surely our poor, March 3rd.—” The Weak-Hearted.” sad, war-stricken world needs its cleansing, heal March 10th.—“ The Fallen.” ing, redeeming power as never before. Let us March 17th.—" Finally.” by the way we keep Holy Week be one of those who Mission Room on Common, Tuesdays at 7. have a share in bringing it to our country’ this year of all others. Oh 1 that our country, by a deep Tuesdays and Thursdays (after Matins).—” A penitence, could get right beneath the Cross this Chaplet of Prayer.” coming Good Friday, and by the merits and death of our Lord and through faith in His blood “ ob Holy Week Services. tain remission of our sins as a nation and all Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.— other benefits of His passion.” Ten minutes’ service on the way to work, At any rate let each of us do our best and (as 5.30 a.m. (see special card); Holy Communion, our Bishop says) ” feel the penitence our country ought to feel—and first of all for our own sins.” 8; Matins, 10.30; Children’s Service, 5.30; A glance at the list of services for Holy Week Evensong and short address, 7.30. shows there is opportunity for all. The very Good Friday.—Litany, 8; Matins and Ante-Com busiest of us can surely come to the early morn munion, with Sermon, 10.30; Three Hours’ ing ten minutes’ cervice at 5.30 a.m. We are Service, 12—3; Evensong with Sermon, 6; meant to come in our working clothes. There is Lantern Service in Town Hall, 8. (The a one minute sermon with one thought for the Venerable the Archdeacon of Oxford will give day. This surely will help us to make a "pause” the address at the Three Hours’ Service). March 4 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.
Easter Eve.—Matins and Ante-Communion, February 10th, Michael Dudley, eon of Leslie 10.30; Evensong, 6. Reginald and Eileen Unice King (private). Easter Day.—Holy Communion, 6, 7, and 8; Burials.—January 31st, Ernest Jackson, aged Matins and Holy Comumnion, 11; Children’s (81 years.-—February 16th, Mary Ann Robins Service, 2.45 ; Evensong, 6. The Prayer Book Mayo,; aged 67 years. savs_ “ every Parishioner shall communicate at least three times in the year, of which Easter to be one.” .* * * Over Norton.—Good Friday, Evensong, 6; Eas ter Day, Evensong, 6. CHADLINGTON. Third Sunday in month.—Holy Communion (choral), 9 a.m. Marriage.—February 11th, Francis Campbell ' This arrangement, judging from the attendance iCollett, Ulo+.e H.A.C.,I-T A O. andnnrl EvelineT?.„nlinp Vinnie Roberts. 1 on Sunday, Feb. 17th, may turn out of real help to many. There were nearly 80 Communicants, Funeral.—February 1st, Diana Willis, aged 78. which is a great advance on the average number Jumble Sale.—A Jumble SaleIts 1Uin aidIUU UJ.of paropuiu- : at 8 a.m. on this Sunday. At any rate let us chial( organisations was held on
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CHARLBURY. | Miss Phyllis Lines, cousin of the bride; and Miss Betty Massey, a friend. The bridegroom was Baptism.—February 10th, William, son of attended by his brother, Pte. William Luckett, Charles and Anne Wearing. of the Coldstream Guards (wounded at Cambria), Burial.—January 23rd, Rosa Sturdy, aged 69. who acted as best man. The Confirmation on Wednesday, March 20th, On the entrance of the bride, the hymn “ The at Charlbury, will be at 2.30 p.m. instead of 3 voice that breathed o'er Eden ” was sung by p.m., so as to allow the candidates from Milton the choir, and at the close of the service the to catch the 4.14 train. We shall have a good “ Wedding March ” was rendered by the number of candidates. organist (Mr. Walter Newman). A merry peal was rung on the church bells while the register We are all very sorry to hear of the illness of was being signed. There were a large number the Vicar of Ascot-under-Wychwood, who has of relatives and friends among the congregation, the regard and affection of his parishioners and including Mrs. and Miss V. Richardson, and his neighbours. Meanwhile his duty is being Miss Jane Walford, Chastleton House. taken by the Rev. A. Cary-Elwes. The happy couple later left for London, where Lent, 1918.—The Vicar of Finstock is preach the honeymoon was spent, the bell ringers mak- ing a course of sermons at Charlbury on Wednes ing joyous peals on the hand-bells. Mr. and day evenings, February 20th, and 27th, March Mrs. Richardson kindly lent a motor car to take 6th and 13th. The Vicar of Spelsbury preached them to Moreton Station. to us on Sunday evening, February 24th. The presents were numerous and useful. C.E.M.S.—Our Men’s Society met on Febru Sapper Luckett is one of five brothers serving ary 11th. We are reading together the 1st Epistle in the great war; one brother, Ernest, was killed of St. John. Mr. T. F. Higgins gave a careful in France last year. outline of the 3rd Chapter, several interesting A wedding was solemnised on Tuesday, Feb. points being discussed. 5th, the bridegroom being Mr. Charles Henry Church Lads' Brigade.—The Company drills Unwin, of Glympton, near Woodstock, and the regularly each week, with an average attendance bride Mrs. Massey. The Rev. R. P. Burnett of 20, under the training of Mr. T. F. Higgins. conducted the service. The Company has been going steadily for over 15 Chastleton School Children have collected 15s. years, under several good officers in succession. for “ Sir A. Pearson’s Fund ” for the blind. * * * * * * CHASTLETON. CORNWELL. In the absence of the Rector, the Rev. R. P. Lent.—We trust all the people who can pos Burnett, Rector of Cornwell, has kindly con sibly do so will make a point of attending our sented to take a service on Thursday evening, Lenten and Holy Week Services. During the at 6.30 each week throughout Lent. It is to be latter there will be service twice daily, at 11 a.m. hoped the congregation will make every effort to and 6 p.m., with a short address at the Evening attend as many of these services as possible. Service. A very pretty wedding took place on Tuesday, On Easter Day there will be two celebrations February 12th, between Sapper Walter Luckett, of the Holy Communion, at 8 a.m. and after the of the Canadian Forces in France, third son of morning service, " and note that every Mr. and Mrs. Luckett, Chastleton Hill, and Miss parishioner shall communicate at the least three Dorothy Clarke, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. times in the year, of which Easter to be one.” Clarke, Chastleton. Let us all “ Watch and pray,” so that we may The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. receive much blessing this Easter, and remember R. P. Burnett. the old promise “ Those who seek Me early shall The bride, who was given away by her father, find Me.” wore a white silk dress with wreath and veil, The offertories on Easter Day will be for and a spray of orange blossom worn by Mrs. Church expenses, as in past years, and we shall Walter Carson on her marriage. She carried a have special need of such this year, so ” let bouquet of white narcissi and carnations. She none appear before the Lord empty.” was attended by four small bridesmaids, Miss The Church Organ.—Our organ, which is Marjorie and Phyllis Clarke, sisters of the bride; getting very old, has been out of repair for some March 6 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. time. We have arranged for it to be put in order Friday, “Not forsaking the assembling of our and overhauled, and trust it may yet last for some selves together, as the manner of some is ”; and years to come. A very kind friend has most also, in accordance with the Rubric in the Prayer kindly promised to meet the expense, for which Book, that every confirmed parishioner will re ceive the Holy Communion on Easter Sunday. we are very grateful. The Rector, who has been helping at Chastleton There was a short organ recital after Evensong lately, has recently had three weddings there; he on Sunday, February 3rd, at which Mr. Allen is also taking a week-day Lenten Service there on most kindly came from Charlbury and sang two Thursday evenings during the absence of the songs. We are most grateful to him for his kind- Rector of Chastleton on munition work. He is ness. A collection on behalf of the Heating Ap- glad to be able to help. paratus Fund was made after the recital, and realised 8s. * * * « * DAYLESFORD. FIFIELD and IDBURY. A meeting on “ National War Aims ” was held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening, January On February 11th an excellent entertainment 29th. The chair was taken by C. E. B. Young, was given in Idbury Schoolroom by the Scouts Esq., and the meeting, which was very well at and their friends. With a full programme, which tended, was addressed by Mr. Paton, from the began with a pianoforte solo by Miss M. Parsloe, Central Committee in London. His remarks, who also sang two songs. Mrs. Isaac and Miss which were well received, were supplemented by Phillips sang a duet, and songs were given by an excellent speech from the Chairman, who quite Miss C. Davis and Mr. Green, with a violin solo carried his audience away by his lucid and elo by Mrs. Green, a recitation “ Plome for the quent exposition of the Nation’s War Aims, and Holidays’’ by Mr. P. Green and a dualogue mus thave convinced all his hearers of their justice “ Mrs. Snortum asks for sugar ” by Mrs. Green and reasonableness. A successful meeting was and Miss C. Davis. The schoolgirls contributed brought to a close by the singing of the National two pretty action songs, “ The Flower Girls,” by Anthem. K. Arthurs, C. Field, A. Bond, and R. Bradley, Lent is once more with us, and by the time and “ Goodnight Mr. Moon,” by L. Townsend, these words are read, will be well advanced. May N. Green, B. Oakley, I. Davis, L. Paxford, P. it be used well and profitably by one and all. The Green, E. Bradley, and R. Haynes; also usual Wednesday evening service is being held, “ National Dances,” by R. Bradley, A. Bond, and we hope that the attendance throughout P. Green, and C. Field, representing England, may be as good as it was on the evening of Ash Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Last, but not Wednesday. least, was the part taken by the Scouts them selves. This consisted of a song, “ Keep the * * * home fires burning ”; a recitation, “ Look Out,” by E. Field; a song, “ Good-bye-ee," by F. FINSTOCK and FAWLER. Davis; a most amusing dualogue, very well acted Holy Week. Monday*, Tuesday, Wednesday, by R. Davis and F. Davis; and “ The Mangel and Thursday: 7 a.m., Holy Communion; 11 Wurzel,” by Scouts F. Davis, R. Davis, H. a.m., Matins; 7 p.m., Evensong and Reading. Davis, E. Field, A. Evans, and A. Bond, dressed as “ Pierrots,” who gave a variety of songs and Good Friday.—8 a.m., Ante-Communion ; 10.30 amusing jokes. After the concert a very a.m., Matins and Litany; 7 p.m., Evenson*' and Address. pleasant evening was concluded with dancing, and many thanks are due to Miss Philips, Scout Easter Sunday.—7 a.m. and 8 a.m Holy master, for organsing it. Communion; 11 a.m., Matins, Holy Communion Sergeant H. Rogers, 2nd Hampshire Regiment, and Sermon; 6 p.m., Evensong and Sermon. son-in-law of Mr. Bishop, of New Cottage, Easter Monday.—8 a.m., Holy Communion. Fifield, was awarded the Military Medal on Easter Tuesday.—8 a.m., Holy Communion. January 12. He has served for nine years in The Vicar hopes that as many of the parish Africa, Mauritius and India, and was one of the ioners as possible will endeavour to attend the 27th Division who landed at the Dardanelles on 2-It's April, 1915, and was also in the Battle of services during Holy Week, especially on Good Viiny Ridge. He has been twice wounded. He March CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 7
is now in hospital, sick, We wish him a speedy We would remind our readers of the rubric in recovery. the Prayer Bool; regarding Holy Communion at Marriage.—On January 5th, 1917, at St.John’s blaster, which is as follows:—"And note, that Church, Paramatta, Dora, eldest daughter of every Parishioner shall communicate at the least Ji.mcs A. Penson, of Wcntworthville, N.S.W. three times in the year, of which Easter to be one." There will accordingly be three celebra (formerly of Idbury) to Roy Henry, only son of Fred Harpur, Neutral Bay, Sydney, N.S.W. tions of the Holy Communion on Easter Day, viz., at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and after Morning Prayer, Died of Wounds in Palestine.—On 4th Novem which ought to make it possible for all com ber, 1917, Maurice Penson, son of James A. municants to come. Penson, and Mary, his wife. * * * * * * SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. HOOK NORTON. Obituary.—November 18th, 1917, at the 24th Number of communicants from January 25th Stationary Hospital, Egypt, of gunshot wounds to February 24th—87. in mouth and knee, Trooper Maurice James Pen- Collections during the same period: — son, of the 12th Australian Light Florse Regi £ s. d. ment, third son of James A. Penson (late of Id Poor Fund ...... 1 5 4A bury and Churchill) aged 20 years and 10 months. Restoration Fund...... 1 5 61 Burials.—December 28th, 1917, Thomas Dues- Church Expenses...... 1 4 ter, aged 82 years.—February 7th, 1918, Sarah Offertory Fund...... 0 16 8 Ann Peachey, aged 54 years.—February 19th, Lighting Fund ...... 0 13 6 1918, Jane Pantin (late of Churchill) aged G8 Sunday School ...... 0 8 3 years. Choir Fund ...... 0 12 li Red Cross Hospital at Banbury 0 12 9 Girl Guides.—A special service was held in Churchill Church on Saturday, February 2nd, Mine Sweepers’ Fund...... 0 14 BA when the Rector gave a short address to 36 girl During Lent this year we are having a series guides. Staff-Captain Davies, from Stratford- of Lantern Services in theth: south::uth. aislea::l, of the on-Avon attended by Captain Jordan, and Lieut. Church, with the permission of the Bishop, on Edmonds, accompanied the troop. An inspec Fridays at 7 p.m., with collections on the succes tion was afterwards made in the Reading Room sive Friday evenings for various objects in con- for: (a) Tidiness of dress; (b) the Guide Law; ' nection with the war ,as follows: — (c) Knots; (d) the Union Jack. The prize was (1) The Red Cross Hospital at Banbury. awarded to Annie Betteridge. Tea and rations (2) The Mine Sweepers’ Fund. wore eaten by the visitors and girls. (3) S. Dunstan’s Homes for Blinded Soldiers. (4) The Church Army Recreation Huts. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild.—Mrs. John (5) Lord Roberts’s Workshops for Disabled son has received the following acknowledgment Soldiers. for the receipt of another consignment of opera (6) Prisoners of War. tion socks, amounting altogether to 72 pairs, also (7) The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. for many " swabs ’’ worked by the school chil Our very best thanks are due to Mr. Harry dren, from the Hon. Lady Lawley, hon. secre Tamock for operating the lantern so kindly and tary:— efficiently. Friary Court, St. James’ Palace, The Confirmation is to take place on Friday,„, 8th February, 1918. March 22nd, at 8 p.m., and the prayers of the Dear Madam,— Church are asked on behalf of the candidates. 1 am commanded by the Queen to convey Good Friday falls on March 29th. The Choir to you the expression of her best thanks for is practising selections from Staine’s beautiful your contribution to her Guild. music called the “ Crucifixion,” which will Yours Faithfully, bo sung at the evening service. We trust that ANNIE LAWLEY, the day will be reverently observed by all those Mrs. Johnson— Hon. Sec. who have oui' Lord's Passion in devout remem for the women of the village, brance. and the schoolchildren. CHOPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. March 8 SPELSBURY. Alteration of Postal Address.—Much delay is still caused in the receipt of letters, both local Burial.—February 18th, Caroline Knight, aged and outside, by correspondents addressing letters 78 years. to this parish through Chipping Norton. Would Church Collections, January 21st to February our kind friends please note that letters come 19th.—Sick and Needy, 4/8; Church Expenses, quicker to us, by Kingham, Oxford. £1 19s. 5d. * * * The following will be the special preachers at Evensong on Sundays in March: — 4th Sunday in Lent—Rev. T. P. Field. SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD. 5th Sunday in Lent.—Rev.H.F.Donaldson-Selby Burials.—January 19th, Anno Savidge, aged 6th Sunday in Lent.—Rev. W. J. Palmer. 93.-—January 29th, Elizabeth Mallis, aged 69. For many years a commendable effort has been I made to keep our churchyard in such order as In Easter week a Parochial Church Meeting I will be held to elect the Lay Representative on befits God’s Acre. The time will soon be with us the Ruri-decanal Conference for the ensuing three to turn to work again. The number of subscri years, and to form a Parochial Church Council. bers to the Churchyard Fund are few, surely All persons, of either sex, who are above 21 years there are many who would like to help. Could of age, arc resident in the parish, have been bap not every householder give at least 1/- a year, tized and confirmed and are admissible to Holy and many a greater sum, without hardship to Communion, and do not belong to any other themselves? The Vicar will gladly receive sub religious body, and have signed the qualifying scriptions however small. The mowing machines declaration, are entitled to attend and vote; also belonging to the Churchyard have done their any such persons although not residing in the work and new ones are needed. This means ex parish if they are regular attendants at the pense. Labour is difficult to obtain and costly Church services and have applied to be entered too. But much can be done by voluntary effort. on the electoral roll of the parish. Voluntary help however needs organisation and The Vicar, Churchwardens, and Lay Repre direction. Your Vicar proposes that any persons sentatives will be ex-officio members of the Coun (men, women or elder children) willing to assist cil. For the remaining members (the number to should meet him in the Churchyard on Wednes be decided at the meeting) it would be well that day evenings at 6 o'clock, commencing on April the bellringers, male and female, and the choir 3rd. Would those possessing shears or clippers should have their representatives on the Council. kindly7 bring them with them. All members of the Council must be Communi cants. The duties of the Council will be : — (1) Generally to assist tire Vicar in the initia tion and development in the parish of all departments of parochial church work, and in the extension of the Church at home and abroad. (2) To arrange in conjunction with the Vicar and Churchwardens the parochial church budget; to select the objects for which special collections shall be made during the year; and to further the parochial contribu tions for Home and Foreign Missions. (3) To make in every year a general report to the Parochial Church Meeting. In order that the roll of electors°may be made up the Vicar will be grateful for volunteers who will take round the Forms of Declaration to all who are qualified to get them signed
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The Viear has appointed Miss Griffin as Cap Three Meetings.—There will be three meetings tain, and the Company is most fortunate in hav this Easter, of which the dates and hours will be ing anyone so able and experienced to guide the duly announced, viz., the Annual “ Easter Company. Miss Griffin has lost no time in get Vestry," the Annual “ Parish Meeting,” and the ting to work and the following have most kindly Niennial Meeting to elect our parish lay repre consented Co help her as her lieutenants—Miss sentatives at the Buri-decanal Conference. All Burbidge, Miss Cooper, Miss Minchin, Miss Mor Church people, male and females, of the age of rison, Miss Padbury. We arc. still retaining the 21 years and upwards, who nrc Communicants, most valuable help of Mrs. Sanders, and with have a vote at the last. Mr. George Fawdey and Miss Lockyer as tin- energetic captain of the Mr. W. II. Stowe are the present representatives. Brownies we can look forward to a successful season. Church Organ.—Mr. Ludwig, of Banbury, was busy all day on Monday, 18th of March, attending * * * to the organ, which he found very out of order. He has patched it up for the present, and is pre paring an estimate for putting it in a really good CHARI-BURY. condition, but we fear it is likely to prove a heavy one. When it is received we shall have to con Burials.— February 20tli, Elizabeth Stimson, sider what can be done in the matter. aged 85 years.—March 2nd. John Pantin. aged 79 years.—March 5th, Frederick James Bowcll, Weddings.—Our hearty congratulations to the aged 5 years. , f Bev. W. A. Partridge, who is to be married on the 2nd of April, and to his intended bride, Miss John Pantin had been constant in attendance Violet Lockhart. May every blessing rest in at Church for many years, and we shall miss him. them, and may they be spared to each other for many long years to come. We hope to give an account of the Confirmation in the next .Magazine. We have had a large There is to be a wedding at Cornwell on Easter number of candidates most regular at classes for Day (if the bridegroom can get leave) between nine weeks of preparation. 'Evelvn Cooper and a sailor now on active service on H.M.S. “...... Forward," Able “ Seaman------Charles Holy Week, 1918.—The Vicar of Spelsbury has Shepherd, To them also we wish every liappi- kindly promised to give the address at the “Three ness. Hours' Service ’’ on Good Friday. * * ♦ Charlbury Girl Guides.—Mrs. Cary-Elwes has formed good detachment. The members were formally admitted by Mrs. Hall, of Cornwell, on DAYLESFORD. Thursday, March 14th, and the detachment at There has been nothing of special interest to tended Church on Sunday morning, March 17th. record since the appearance of the last number of The Hector of Great Bollright, the Bev. P. the “ Deanery ” Magazine. Morgan Watkins, M.A.. is to be inducted by the Now that the Bill for the establishment of a Archdeacon at a service in the Church at 0.15 Bishopric of Coventry has passed through Parlia p.m. on Wednesday, April 3rd. ment, it will not be very long before the present Diocese of Worcester is divided, and a Bishop of * * * Coventry appointed. It seems likely that, when this takes place, some rectification of existing CORNWELL. frontiers will have to be made, and there is a probability that the Parish of Daylcsford will be Holy Week and Easter.—We are approaching taken out of the Diocese of Worcester altogether this Holy Season, and trust it may be a time of and put into the Diocese of Oxford, to which it peace and comfort. We hope all who can will would seem more naturally to belong. While make a point of attending the services which will some of us might regret this severance of old ties be twice daily, at 11 and 0, with a short address on personal and sentimental grounds, we must at the same time allow that on grounds of eonveni- at the latter. May Easter joy be ours, and may | ence; especially as regards meetings and coh- wc all be early to meet the Biscn Christ that | fcrences on Church matters, it would have its blessed morn. 1 4 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. April advantages. But nothing is at present decided, The Magazine news has to be sent to the and we shall no doubt hear more as regards the printers by the 20th of the month for the future, scheme before any decision is come to. in order that it may be published by the 1st of the ensuing month. Nothing of any special The Wednesday Evening Lenten Services have parochial interest has happened since our last been fairly well attended, but there is, we regret issue. The Confirmation, Holy Week, Good to see, a falling off in the number of those who Friday and Easter are all in the future, so we attend the Intercession Services in connection cannot say anything about them until our next with the war. Surely, as the war continues, the issue, beyond what has been said already. It will need for our prayers on behalf of those who are be noted that owing to the scarcity of paper and ,dving and doing so very much for us becomes the difficulty of printing at the present time, we greater and more urgent rather than less, and we have to choose whether we are to pay lid. instead do not well to relax our efforts Ind let down our of Id. for the Magazine, or as a Parish provide hands. a monthly payment of 1/3 to cover additional expenditure. The Rector has chosen the latter ♦ * * alternative, so that subscribers will get the Maga zine at the old price, and he has undertaken, pending any future arrangements which may be FINSTOCK AND FAWLER. suggested or made, to be responsible for this pay ment. Baptisms.—March 3rd, Dorothy Violet, daugh ter of R. J. and T. D. Barnard.—March 3rd, We regret to announce the death of Miss Mary Kathleen Ida, daughter of F. T. and T. Hitchcox. Jane Phipps, for many years a regular attendant March 17th, George Charles William, son of at Church, and at one time a Sunday school teacher. Miss Brookes, who lived for many G. and L. J. Boulter. years with Mrs. Luckett at the Villa, has also A Rummage Sale will be held in the Schools on lately passed away, and her kindly presence will Wednesday, the 10th inst., the proceeds to be be missed by very many. In James Hayward, given to the Charlbury and Finstock District also the parish will miss a man of great upright Nursing Association,Association. The doors will be open at ness and strength of character. We would desire o3 p.m. to subscribers only, who will be admitted to offer our sincere sympathy to the relatives of by ticket. At 3.30 p.m. the sale will be open to all these old friends. all. ■ Entrance fee 3d. * * * We hope to have an Organ Recital on one of the week days ot Whit Week, at which a collection SALFORD. will be made on behalf of the Church Heating Baptism.—March 3rd, Myrtle Phylis Loraine Fund. daughter of William and Ellen Wallington. * * * Should there he some, who from unavoidable circumstances were unable to make their Easter. Day Communion, it is hoped they will make a HOOK NORTON. point of carrying out the Master’s living com mand as early as possible. On the second Sunday Number of Communicants from February 25th of the month we have altered the time of Holy to March 17th, 41. Communion from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Rector frequently hears from Private A. Collections during the same period: _ Cross, and is very glad to find he is well and en £ d. joying the beautiful scenery of Italy. St. Dunstan’s Home for Blinded Soldiers 1 7 31 * * ♦ Church Expenses 0 17 °4 Church Army Recreation Huts7. 0 12 6 Offertory Fund ...... 0 16 10 SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. Lighting Fund ...... 0 10 Lord Roberts’s Workshops 0-4 Marriage.—January 26th, 1918, at Old St. for Paul’s, Woodstock, Ontario, by the Rev. R. Disabled Soldiers 0 16 1U Nursing Association . Shaw, George Norman Griffin (late of Churchill), 1 1 5 to Annie Houlston.
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The following were confirmed at Charlbury beautifully situated on the Bunks of the Thames, Church on March 20th by Bishop Corfe: — near to Kcw Gardens. Janies B. Anson, George Belcher, James H. Byles, Horace J. Cullum, J. T. Henry Clemons, The following have paid for tlic Magazine Reginald W. Clemons, Albert T. Dore, Arthur (1917) Mrs. Dav, Mrs. Edgington, Mrs. Hovcrd Handley, Raymond T. Hicks, Frank F. Howard, (1916-17) Mr. Liner (1917-18) Mrs. Shadbolt (1916-17) Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. C. Ridley, Mrs. J. Algernon C. Millin, Henry J. Timms, Henry Lambert, Mrs. Insall. (1918) Mr. Clarke, Mrs. G. Watkins, Frederick C. Wearing, Harry Webb, Findley, Mrs. Millin, Nurse Empson, Mrs. Harold Wilks (also at Allen House School, Hook Heath, Woking, on the 16th of March, George E. Wiggall, Mrs. Cave, Mr. H. Williams, Mrs. » Blake, Mrs. Valentine, the Earl of Ducie, Mrs. Tuson); Annie E. Betteridge, Elsie R. Pearce, Ruby M. Ridley. Mace, Mr. Brecknell. CHURCHILL AND SARSDEN BELGIAN As a precaution against the infection of measles which have appeared in the neighbourhood, our REFUGEES ACCOUNT. schools were closed for three weeks. We trust BALANCE SHEET. that by this means we may escape. Receipts. £ s. d. Subscriptions 09 3 9 By the time that the Magazine is in print, we 31 18 8 shall have passed Easter with its many services, Art Union Draws Donations 2 8 7 also the Vestry Meeting, and the general meeting Work done by Belgians 15 1 11 of parishioners to hear the report of the work 0 11 10 done during the year by the Church Parochial Bank Interest Sundries 1 7 1 Committee. The Rector much regrets the loss 4 110 of Mr. Giles Edmonds as his churchwarden. He Furniture Sold has appointed Mr. Frederick Martin, of Rhynehill, .€124 13 8 to take his place. Other vacancies on the Paro chial Council will have been filled up. According Expenditure. £ s. d. to the Bishop’s wish the names of the qualified Furnishing, Clothes, and Coal ... 45 4 81 electors have been placed in the Church porch. Weekly Allowances 64 10 0 The total number at Churchill is 141, of whom 66 Mons, Vallee—travelling 2 10 9 are men and 75 are women. At Sarsden the total Bonus on work done 4 19 0 number is 44, of whom 16 are men and 28 are Nursing Association 1 3 2 women. As the Parish of Sarsden is small it was Sundries—Couscheir 1 11 1U decided that two meetings only should be held in Balance sent to Mons 4 14 0 the year, as at present there is but very little business to transact. £124 13 8 The number of boys and girls and infants on the Audited and found correct, books of our day schools is as follows: — (Signed) JAS. M. BLAIR. Day School. 1863. 1877. 1917. W. HENRY ANSON. Boys 53 39 52 30th January, 1918. Girls 83 50 Infants (1881) 36 39 ** * The miicetings of the Mothers’ Union and Mothers’ Meetings have been well attended SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD. throughout the winter months. The last meeting was held on March 20th. Baptism.—March 17th, Frank Thomas Yeat- The Bishop will hold his visitation on May 30th man. at 12 noon at Banbury. Burial.—March 15th, John Townsend, aged 80 years. Miss Aline Johnson has been appointed the resident V.A.D. Nurse at the Syon Bed Cross Confirmations...... —March...... 20th, at Charlbury, Hospital, which is a part of Syon House, one of Ethel Amy Feaver, Hose Raymond, Gladys Irene the seats of the Duke of Northumberland, and Dodge, Lily Pikesley, and Ellen Windle. 6 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. April I Field, H. F. Donaldson-Selby, who have so kindly SPELSBURY. preached to us on Sunday evenings in Lent. We Spelsbury subscribers to the Deanery Magazine are also looking forward to a similar kindness on no doubt read the remarks of the Editor in the Palm Sunday from the Vicar of Enstone. March issue, regarding the future price of the Magazine. The plan your Vicar has adopted for The Rev. J. D. Pavnc, R.D., has also very Spelsbury is to continue the charge of Id. to sub kindly undertaken to conduct a Meditation on scribers as in the past and to guarantee the 1/3 Good Friday from 2—3 p.m. per month to the publisher. He, however, trusts We are very grateful to Mr. T. Davis, of Cliarl- that readers will contribute an extra 3d. per year bury, for coming over and assisting us at our to meet this charge. Sixty subscribers (that is Choir Practices, and for playing the organ at our number) giving 3d. each will provide 15/-, many of our services. just the amount required. We shall agree, I think, that the having the whole local matter Church Collections, February 20th to March once more is well worth this extra cost. 20th.— Church Expenses ... £2 ds. 2d. Lenten Preachers.—We owe a deep debt of Sick and Needy ... 4s. 2d. , gratitude to the Revs. J. D. Payne, R.D., T. P.
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NORTON DEANEltY MAGAZINE. May CHIPPING 2 the following kindly, assisted Mrs. Arkell:— Deanery Notes. Altar: Mrs. G. Mace. Font: Mrs. K. Petti pl H All business communications to bo addressed to Mrs. 11. Pettipher. Pulpit: Mrs. Webb, the the Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Mish. s Webb. Choir Stalls: Miss Cooper, Miss Lockyer. Creation Windows:* Mrs. Norton. Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later Donelly, Miss Burbidge. Windows: Mrs, than May 20 h, to the editor, cornwell, Arkell, Mrs. Felt ho use, Miss S. Arkell, Miss RECTORY, CHIPPING NORTON. L. Daly, Master Arkell. The following kindly sent flowers as well as those who CHIPPING NORTON. decorated: Mrs. Chamberlayne, Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. A. E. Mace, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. Percy Saunders, M.iss Pryor, and Miss Gladys Clinrdiwnnions— Mr. Austin Webb. (Irafton. Mr. A. J. Bolwell, Women’s Bible Class.—A Women’s Bible Class lor Chipping Norton. has been started, and Mrs. Arkell is kindly taking Major Daly, for Over Norion. it. It is open to all women in the parish. The Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton (pro tern). Class meets on alternate Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Holy Week and Easter.—We can thankfully in the Church Hoorn. It is hoped that at the end record another real advance in a well kept Holy of the year a social will he held for the members, We.-k this year, 'i’he Summer 'rime coming in when small mementoes will be given to those who o.i Palm Sunday saw those of us who attended have made the best attendances. th • 5.30 n.m. services really getting up at -I a.m.. but in spite of this the average attendance at these Easter Vestry.—The annual Vestry Meeting services was between 10 and 50 each morning. was held in the Church Boom on Wednesday. Th • evening s. rvic.es were also well attended April 3rd at 7.30, the Vicar presiding. The fol th'-oughout, and we are very grateful to the Arch- lowing were also present: Messrs. A. J. Bolwell, d.*nc..n of Oxford for giving the address on the T. 11. Burbidge. A. G. Felthouse, A. F. Gear. Thursday evening and for taking the Three Hours .1. George. J. Hartwell. G Harrison, J. R. Hill. service on Good Friday. The Town Hall was F King. H Langton. S. Lewis. W. I. Mann, F. rgaia this year well filled for the Lantern Service Pink. A. Webb, C. Wilkins, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. 'ar,8 p.m. The Archdeacon’s addresses were A:k 11. Mrs. Burbidge. Sister Lily Cork, Mrs. most helpful and deeply appreciated, and during (’ox. Miss (’ox. Mrs. Calcutt. Mrs Heath, Mrs. the last half of the Three Hours’ Service, a large 11:11. Mr< Howes. Mrs. Hitehcox. Mrs. King, congregation was present. Who of us will ever M rs. Pours hi. Mrs Pink. Miss Pryor, Mrs. Toilet, forget Holy Week this year—for the ordinary M rs. Webb, Mrs. Wilkins. Mrs. Woodward. awful solemnity of this sacred week was intensi 'file final presentation of the churchwarden s fied by the knowledge that those days and hours accounts. Ac.. was postpom d until Friday. May would always be looked back upon by future 3rd t > all w the result of the Free Will Offering generations as Holy Ground in the history of our Scheme being known. Mr. A. Webb and Mr. A. country, in the world’s history. Holy Ground J. Bolwell w re unanimously re-appointed because our fellow countrymen and brave allies churchwardens for Chipping Norton, and Major were laying down their lives by thousands lor the Daly was unanimously re-appointed for ()v«,r- freedom of the world for which Christ died. And N< rton. in the Power of the Sacred Passion our hearts, . The following wire unanimously -elected with thousands of other English hearts, watched I sidesmen ; Messrs. M. 1\. Pearson, I-'. W. Kina and prayed for England’s brave sons. A. F. Gear, A. G. Fclthouse, \V. I. Mann. W • Easter Day, with its glorious Resurrection, Hone 1 lamblet. and its certainty of the triumph of right over wrong The Vicar made special reference to the loss .irought- comfort to many a heart, and a very large the sidesmen had sustained in the death of Mr number of communicants attended one or other Morrison, and an expression of sympathy with of the celebrations. ln addition to those an- th? family was silently carried. ’’■’’int-Pd last month wo luul another celebration Mr. Langton was re-appointed to the duties of at. .30 n.m., and in all there were this Easter III Clerk and Sexton under tip? same conditions. w.\o tcok part in this highest act of Christian The Vestry adjourned until May 3rd at 8 p.m- worship ou t'Il>e _ greatest festival of all the year. , ,...... Tile Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting.—This niect- -^•1 was very tastefully decorated, and ing„ was held’ ’’ in the" Church’------1. ------Rooms on April 3rd May CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 3 at 8 p.m. immediately after the Vestry Aleeting. ML.Miss ...Mmid MMM-Master 1M_M.Packer,, ML..Miss Pryer,IL.,,., Ml™Miss Pearce,4 vmvv, A representative gathering assembled, including Airs. Robinson, Airs. Rowell, Airs. Saunders, Aliss all those present at the Vestry Aleeting. The■ Sturman.P‘ Miss,r‘ ~ Shrimpton,c" -1 “ Miss Taylor, Miss" and Vicar presided. The following were electedI Master Tov, -Mr. ('. Wilkins. Mrs. 11. C. Wilkins, Parochial Lay Representatives to the Ruri-■ Mrs. Webb. decanal Conference: Messrs. T. H. Burbidge, A. Missionary Association.—Our Association met J. Felthouse, J. George, A. F. Gear, J. R. Hill. on April 4, nearly all the members being present. J. Hartwell, George Harrison, A. Jones, F. AV. This being the first meeting in the quarter, King. IL Killcrhy, AV. I. Alann. A. C. Neale, Al. we had a special speaker in the person of Rev. K. Pearson, T. II. Pettiphor,. F. Pink, A. E. Hankin-Turvin, whose most interesting and gra Saunders, T. II. Stanborough, AV. Toy, C. phic address on his work in West Africa was much AVilkins, and C. II. AVest appreciated. Why do not more join the Associa A short discussion followed on Hie subject of the subject of tion forming a Parochial Church Council, and it was decided to adjourn the discussion of this matter Confirmation.—Through an oversight-, the name until the next meeting in the hope the war might of Frances Ruth Wallington was left out in the then he over. list of those confirmed on March 21st. Rogation Sunday (May 5th).—AVcather per Easter Offering.—The Easter offering amounted mitting we hope to hold an open-air service at ot 2118 10s. (id. and the Vicar most sincerely 3 p.m. on t he Common. A special form of service thanks all those who contributed to it. will be used, asking God’s blessing on the crops. Rummage Sale.—The Annual Rummage Salo ■ The importance, of Rogationtide this year, with on behalf of the Church Room will be held on its special prayers lor God’s blessings on the fruits Saturday, June 1st, at 3 pan. in the Church Rot m. of the earth., cannot he over-estimated. In our deep sympathy unto Mr. and Mrs. Ascension Day (May 9th).—The following will Fisher in the death of their daughter, all will be the services: Holy Communion, 5 a.m., 6.30 .join us. a.m., and 8 a.m.; Alattins, 11.15 a.m. ; Evensong Ernest Frank Baylis, Arthur Thomas Withers, 7 p.m.
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CHARLBURY. CORNWELL. Baptisms.—March 31st (Easter Day), Jack Easter.—Easter passed peacefully and quietly Joseph, son of Frank and Agnes Ellen Wiggins; this year at Cornwell. The Church was beauti- Rosa Harriet, daughter of Frederick Charles and fully'decorated, and the services well attended. Gertrude Sturdy. The offertories on Easter Day amounted to £2 5s., Burials.—March 28th, Daisy Emily Mason, and were, as in past years, devoted to the ex aged 16 years. March 30th, William Mace, aged penses of the Church. 77 years. April 11th, Wiliam Mann, aged 70 The Sunday after Easter the Hector was un years. April 18th, Maria Johnson, aged 60 years. avoidably absent, the first time for many years, The Confirmation on March 20th was a and the Morning Service was most kindly taken memorable day. Altogether there were 118 can by the Rev. A. W. Callis, Rector of Salford. didates—50 were from our own parish. With Three Meetings.—The three meetings of which Bishop Corfe there were eight robed clergy; with notice had been given, had to bo postponed till their candidates from Finstock, Spelsbury, Ship Saturday evening, 20th of April, owing to the ton, Sarsden, Enstonc, Milton and Stonesfield. Rector’s absence. They were duly held that On Easter Day we had a large number of com evening and were well attended. municants, and generally a comforting and inspir ing Festival. The Vestry Alecting was held at C p.m., the At the Easter Vestry, the accounts for the year Rector presiding. Colonel Hall and Mr. George showed offertories for Church Expenses and Bowles were re-appointed Churchwardens, the Parochial Objects £122 12s. Id. Other Offertories latter for the 41st time. The Churchwardens’ Accounts were presented and passed, and it was of ail kinds, including Diocesan Fund, Radcliffe unanimously decided to raise a Special Fund for Infirmary, Church Army Huts, Red Cross at the repair of the Church Organ, which for some the Front, £10G 18s. Od.; total, £229 10s. Id. time past has been seriously out of order. Colonel At the Parochial Church Meeting, at which 16 Hall most kindly undertook to pay half the re were present, nine Lay Representatives were ap quired sum, which is estimated at about .-£13 or pointed. At the Vestry our Churchwardens and £14, provided the other half was subscribed by Sidesmen received our best thanks, and were re appointed. the Parish. On April 10th the Vicar attended the gathering At the Annual Parish Meeting, which followed, of Archdeacons and Rural Deans, at which the Colonel Hall and Mr. George Fawdry were unani Bishop gave us subjects for the Ruri-decanal mously re-elected. Chapter and for the Conference. The probable Overseers for the Ensuing Year.—At the third dates arc Wednesday, May 22nd for the Chapter meeting for the election of two representatives at of Clergy at Cbarlbury, at 2.30 p.m. The Ruri- the Ruri-decanal Conference, Messrs. George decanal Conference of Clergy and Laity will be Fawdry and W. H. Stowe were unanimously re nt Chipping Norton on Thursday, June 13th at elected for the next three years. 2.30 p.m. if generally convenient. Death of Captain E. L. Burnett-—The Rector The Bishop’s Visitation of Clergy and Church has suffered a very sad loss by the unexpected wardens is at Oxford on Monday, May 27th. death of his beloved brother, Captain Burnett, of The subjects before all these Conferences are of Clevedon, Somerset. Captain Burnett had been vital interest to Church and nation; and really out of health for some months, but nothing serious useful work is being done by Committees who are was anticipated. dealing with these needs. The actual cause of his death was “ acute Church Lads’ Brigade.—Our Company, num bronchitis,” and he passed peacefully away at 11 bering 22, had a most enjoyable day at Ditchley o'clock on Thursday morning, the 4th of April. on Easter Monday; and we owe our best thanks’ He was laid to rest the following Tuesday in the to Viscount and Viscountess Dillon. beautiful Churchyard at Clevedon, so well-known The War.—So far we have learned that among by Tennyson’s lines in ".The Memoriam,” which the missing are Arthur Timms, and Alfred exactly describe the present event: Bridle, of Cornbury Park; among the wounded, “ We laid him by the pleasant shore Charles Claydon and Harry Shayler; and in bos And in the hearing of the waves. pital, Alfred Thornett, whose condition is serious There twice a day the Severn fills The Rev. G. S. Payne, Rector of Delamere, has And the salt sea water rushes by joined as a Chaplain to the Forces for the period And hushes half the babbling Wye J of the war for active service. And makes a silence in the hills.” May 6 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Captain Burnett was well known and beloved EN STONE. in Cornwell, where lie had spent some months Baptised.—February 24th, Thomas Edward, each year for seventeen years past. He was son of Edwin and Jane. Watts.—March 3rd. formerly in the King's Own Yorkshire Light In Daphne Florence, daughter of Frederick and fantry, served some years in India, was engaged Florence Emily Woodford.—March 10th. Wini in the Afghan War, took part in the taking of fred Gladys, daughter of Edgar- Victor and Annie Ali-Musjid and Lord Roberts’ famous march to Hunt.—March 17th, Molly, daughter of Frederick Khandaha.—It. 1.1’. George and May Staples.—April 7th, John, * * * son of George and Emily Sheffield. Marriage.—March 30th, Ellis Harry Thornett DAYLESFORD. and May Annie Cross. Easter came to us this year in the midst of Burials.—March 30t-li. John George Chamber great anxiety with regard to the situation at the lain. aged 69 years.—April 11th, John Henry front, but the festival was well observed, and Harrison, aged 52 years. brought its message of comfort and hope, more Thanks to the Vicar of Spelsbury for taking the. than°ever needed in these days. The services .service and preaching here on Palm Sunday were well attended on the whole, though the evening. number of communicants was smaller than for Please remember that Hie first Sunday in May many years past, which is largely to be accounted will be Rogation Sunday, and the three following for by the fact of our decreased population owing days Rogation Days. to tlie war. The decorations, though not so In the April Magazine one is glad to road of elaborate as in some former years, were not un what the “ gospel of giving " meant to the Swine worthy of the occasion, and were tastefully carried herd of Stow-in-Lindsey (not Stow-on-llie-Wold). out by Mrs. Clark, Miss Ring, Miss M. Webley, The glorious minster that bis generosity helped and Mr. White, who are deserving of all thanks to build lias been described, by no mean authority, and praise for their successful efforts. as the most prceioUs architectural possession of il- The Easter Vestry Meeting was held on Thurs the British Isles. Quite recently it was admired day, April 4th, when Mr. E. A. Edginton was by our King and Queen who, in the midst of a elected Churchwarden in succession to Mr. busy day. found time therein to join the inter Charles Sargent, who had so worthily filled that cessions led by the successor of St. Hugh. office for more than twenty years, but who has It was quite a pleasure to meet Bishop Corfe now left the parish. We are confident that Mr. again at Charlbury and Chipping Norton, and Edginton will prove himself a worthy successor present 29 candidates for confirmation, including to Mr. Sargent in this important office. The 17 lads. Ono. other candidate was presented on Church Accounts for the past year were presented the Vicar's behalf at Kidlington. Not one of our and passed. There was a balance of nearly t4 manv hamlets was without a candidate. In con with which to commence the year, which, how versation after one of the Confirmations, the good ever, was more apparent than real since there bishop told me how that in Corea they had to were one or two outstanding liabilities which translate “ years of discretion " by two Chinese would more than absorb this amount. Mr. words that signify “ the opening of the bud ' 7 oung, however, with his usual generosity, has " the dawning of the intelligence." . relieved us of all anxiety in the matter, and with We have cause to remember this Easter Day hi a very handsome donation to the Church Ex many ways with great thankfulness, and not least penses Fund, has left us with a substantialI the- evident desire to encourage tin- newly eon- balance in hand after the payment of all claims. firmed. The services were as usual, and well We desire to express our most grateful thanks to attended ; and this fourth year of warfare made him for his generous kindness. At a Parish the. message of Easter more welcome than ever. Meeting held at the conclusion of the Vestry The usual willing helpers kindly attended to the Meeting, Mr. Edginton was appointed overseer decorations, that included beautiful plants sent for the parish for the ensuing year. by Lady Dillon. Unfortunatly Easter Day was Mr. Mayo's hist Baptism.—On Sunday, March 31st (Easter Sunday at the organ. We are grateful to him Day), Olive Kathleen, daughter of Ralph and Edith Bayliss. for his work, since Mr. Thornett had to leave his schoolmaster's work in June, 1916, for the army. May CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 7
The churchwardens and sidesmen were re- in choir and belfry, and in anything that he could appointed at the Easter Vestry held on Saturday lend a hand or voice. evening in Easter week. The accounts were pre The events of the preceding week and sym sented and found correct, with a balance on the pathy with the mourners added considerably to right side. The Easter offering was again at the the congregations in church on Sunday, April Vicar s request retained by the churchwardens 14th. specially in the evening. Days of anxiety towards defraying the heavy cost of lighting and and sorrow would be well nigh unbearable but lor heating the church. The quantity and quality of the consolation and strength that our Lord gives the ollcringjjn response to his appeal, gave much in and through His Church. pleasure to the Vicar on his 21st Easter Day in A mu 11 led peal was rung after Evensong on Enstone Church. April 14th. The Parochial Church Meeting was held at the The above-recorded baptisms were according conclusion of the business of the Easter Vestry to Prayer Hook order—the first at Matins, tliu when fhe churchwarden^ and sidesmen, together others at Evensong. No-one objected or found with Mr. Fred Hawtin, were appointed to repre the order inconvenient. We have always pointed sent- Enstone at the Kuri-decanal Conference. out that any or every Sunday may be a “Christen- For some time weddings here have been rare ing Sunday.’’ events. The above-named bridegroom, a dis charged soldier, was most honourably badged for * * * s rvice and wounds. It is a great grief to record the death of John GREAT ROLLRIGHT. Harrison, owing to pneumonia. He was unlike The Day Schoo! was re-opened on Easter anyone cis?, and will be much missed. He was Tuesday after being closed six weeks for measles. sea cely able to remember the time when he did We understand the attendance is now improving. not sing in our choir. He was fond of music and The senior boys have been very busy lately in the singing and possessed a fine voice; always true. School gardens. Choirmen and boys sang at his burial to show their sympathy and regard. Induction of New Rector.— The Rev. P. Another cause of great grief and sorrow is the Morgan Watkins, ALA., of Brasenose College, death of Alfred Hawtin from wounds received in Oxford, was inducted on April 3rd, at 6.15 p.m., tin- service of his country. He was in the Oxford by the Archdeacon of Oxford, assisted by the shire Yeomanry, and eagerly responded to the call Rural Dean. .There was a large congregation to on August 5th, 1914. One of his officers has witness the ceremony, including the Principal written as follows : - of Brasenose, who presented the new Rector, and 5/4 18. the Vicars of Hook Norton and Swerford. For In the Field. the last seven months the Rector has been taking » B.E.F. the place of one of the clergy at the Parish Church My great friend, Sergeant A. Hawtin, was of Alton, Hants., who was in Egypt as Chaplain rather badly wounded on the 2/4/18 while to the Forces. lending bis squadron over the top in a counter Easter Services.—The Easter Services at the attack. He performed his duty that day like Parish Church were, well attended, and there h • always was a real born soldier. 1 shall miss were a large number of communicants at the him more than any fellow that I have ever had early service. The decorations were kindly to do with, as he was in my troop for about 24 undertaken by the ladies of the parish. years, and was my right-hand man. Another kind officer, wounded in the same, Vestry Meeting.—The Easter Vestry Meeting business, called on Alfred’s parents on April 19th was held on Monday, April 8th, at 6 p.m., in the and addqd his testimony to the bravery and ability Schoolroom. 'fhe Churchwardens presented the of the soldier. Alfred was doing more than accounts, showing a balance of £11 14s. 1 lid. in sergeant’s work, and bad be lived bis services hand. Mr. J. Hughes was re-appointed as w uld undoubtedly have been rewarded with dis Hector’s warden—an office which he has now tinction. held for 32 years. Mr. W. Harvey was elected Alfred is the second son of our respected Parish as people’s warden. A vote of thanks to Mr. ( l.-rk to give his life for bis country. Like all bis Hughes for presiding at the organ during the past family, he had served our Church from boyhood year was proposed and carried. May ■ 8 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. The Churchill Charity money was distributed SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. on Easter Monday by Mr. W. Matthews and the Sunday School.—After unavoidable delay the Rector; and the Sarsden Poor’s money by Mr. Earl of Ducie’s prizes were distributed to the Blair. Sunday School on Sunday 14th April. The Education.—Local Success.—We are glad to Rector spoke a few kindly words to the children. congratulate Miss Margorie H. Treweeke; first Four of the school girls—Doris Widdows, Dela for having passed in December last the Oxford Beck, Edith Anson, and Freda Ferriman—have Junior Local Examination (2nd Class Honours, written letters to Private James Canning, a in place of merit 3rd in England). Also, for prisoner of war in Turkey. having gained in March, an Intermediate County After more than thirteen years of loyal and Scholarship, tenable for two years from next Sep faithful service in Churchill Choir, Andrew W. tember, and which may be extended should the Anson has left to join the Army, and is now in scholar continue to shew progress in her studies. the Civil Service Rifles in training at Wimbledon Annie Harris, writing from “Sweet Briar” Camp. Cottage, Dr. Barnado’s Homes, to her late foster- The ordinary income of the C.M.S. received mother, Mrs. Cooper, says:—“ You will be sur last year amounted to .£404,640. This is a prised to bear that the Prayer Book I had for my record. Totals of C.M.S. Boxes collected be last prize (given by Lord Ducie for the Sunday tween July, 1915, to March, 1918, in Sarsden- School) lias saved my brother’s life. I gave it to cum-Churchill:— No. 1, 12s. Od. ; 2, 8s. Id.; him when he came to see me. He took it to 3, 17s. Id.; 4, 15s. 5d.; 5, 13s. 9d. ; 0, 14s. 2d. ; France with him in his pocket. A bullet went 7, 13s. 2d.; 8, £1 3s. 5d. ; 9, 7s. Ud. ; 10, £1 i through it, but did not touch him.’’ 2s. 6d. ; 11, 18s. 8d.; 13, £8 10s. lid.; 14, Queen Mary’s Needlework CGuild — 14s. 2d.; 15, 5s. 7d.; 16, £2 13s. Od.; 17, £1 as follows:— 0s. 6d.; 18, 18s.-; 19, 12s. Id.; 20, £1 15s. lOd.; Dawson (bon. secretary) writes Dear Mrs. Johnson,—All your lovely__ _ v things 21, £1 5s. 4d.; 22, 13s. lOd.; 23, 10s.; 24, £2 have arrived safely, and I am commanded■ by‘ tin‘he 2s. 4d ; 25, 17s. Id. ; 26, Ils. 2d. ; 27, 13s. 7d. ; Queen to tell you and all those who have so total, £31 14s. Id. kindly worked these most useful things, how The many Church services connected with the grateful Her Majesty is, and bow much she ap remembrance of our Lord’s sufferings and death preciates your help. Do tell all your workers and Resurrection were duly observed, and the that we have sent them off at once, and they are attendance on Good Friday and Easter Day were all just the things we want. Our special require- considered by visitors to be above the average.' ments now are socks and operation stockings, but The Vestry Meeting was held on Easter Monday all the things sent are most useful.—Yours very in the evening, when the church accounts were truly, Aimee Dawsox.” audited and passed. The Rector having thanked * the Churchwardens and Sidesmen and all the * * members of the Church Parochial Council for SALFORD. the good work that had been carried out during the past year, referred to the regrettable illness Burial.—April 2nd, Caroline Rose, aged 8’2 years of Mr. Giles Edmonds, who lias felt that be The following were confirmed at ChippinR cannot continue the office of Rector's warden, Norton, Match 21st, by Bishop Corfe.—Job'1 finder these circumstances the Rector appointed Bonen Edwards Ilerbrand Russell, Rose Gertrude - Mr. Frederick Thomas Martin, of Rhynehill, as Irvine, Agnes Mabel Baylis, and Lilian Ma.' his warden, and Mr. Hugh Jordan was elected Soueh. May they earnestly seek for and obtain Parish Warden in place of Air. W. H. Peachey,’ | the blessings to be derived from this Holy rile, who wished to resign. Messrs. Treweeke, I and be regular in carrying out the Lord's com 1'erriman, and Peachey were appointed sidesmen. mand. “This do in remembrance of Me." At the general meeting of qualified electors, Mr. The Annual Vestry Meeting was held at the 1> . T. Mnitin was appointed parish representa Rectory, April 5tl>, the Rector presiding. Mr. ('■ tive E. Taylor was thanked for his passed services, The Sarsden Vestry was held on Easter Tues and unanimously re-elected. day, when Mr Blair was re-elected Churchwarden With the kind subscriptions of friends both and parish representative. The Parochial Church outside as well as in the parish, the Church Council was held, and the committee were ap accounts showed a satisfactory balance of a foW pointed as last year. shillings, details will be published later. *
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4> ^tor t^c ^Parishes of CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONK. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT, CHARI,BURY k SHORTHAMPTON. FIFIELD Sc IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. MILTON i LYN EH AM. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL kSAlLSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Sc LANGLEY. JCORN WELL GREAT ROLLRIGHT. spelsbury: k DAYLE3FORD.
June. CKhENDaR. 1918.
1 S S. Nicomede, P.M. 2 ist Sunday after Trinity. 8 £ 4 T 5 w S. Boniface, B.M. 6 Th F 8 S 9 2nd Sunday after Trinity. 10 £ II Tu S. Barnabus, A.M. 12 \v 18 Th 14 F 15 S 16 jrd Sunday after Trinity. 17 S Alban, M. 18 Tu 19 W 20 Th Translation of S. Edward, K.M. 21 F 22 S 23 ^th Sunday after Trinity. 24 £ Nativity of S. John Baptist. 25 Tu 26 W 27 Th 28 F 29 S S. Peter, A.M. 30 $ ^th Sunday after Trinity.
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W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS, CHIPPING NORTON. 2 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.June Deanery Notes. Mr. Webb drew attention to the splendid way the subscriptions had been forthcoming to the <] All business communications to be addressed to Heating Apparatus Fund. the Publishers, \V. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Nobton. Parochial Church Fete.—It is now generally known that July 4th is the date fixed for this Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than ,Juno 20 h, to the editor, cohnwell, important event, and at a meting on May 13th, nEOTOBY, OIIIPPINO NORTON. it was arranged to have the following stalls: — General Stall, Refreshment and Provision Stall, Do Without Stall. The Church Girl Guides are also running a stall of their own, and the Girls’ CHIPPING NORTON. Friendly Society will have a stall under the same Vicar—R -V. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. conditions as last year. It is hoped to provide Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. tea with due regard to war conditions. The Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. Baby Show (so popular last year), will be re peated. We also hope to have a “ Treasure Mr. A. J. Bolwcll, Hunt ” (if it can be arranged), and with dancing for Chipping Norton. Major Daly, for Over Norton. and other amusements a very pleasant time Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton (pro tem). will be obtainable. A Grand Concert and Entertainment will be Easter Vestry.—The adjourned Easter Vestry held the following evening in the Oddfellows was held on May 3rd, the Vicar presiding. The Hall. following were also present, Rev. E. L. Weight, We shall be grateful for any gifts sent, either Messrs. A. J. Bolwcll, A. E. Gear, J. Hartwell, in kind or money. M. K. Pearson, A. Webb, C. Wilkins, and A. G. Woodward. Mr. Webb in presenting the Church Sidesmen.—Through an oversight the names wardens’ accounts, stated that there was a deficit •>f Messrs. A. C. Neale and C. Wilkins were of 421 19s. 10d., though it must be remembered ■mitted from the list of those unanimously re there were still one or two outs'and in "subscriptions elected sidesmen at the Easter Vestry Meeting It was, however, satisfactory to notice there was on April 3rd. a decided increase in the, offertories—nearly £5 Rogation Service.—The open-air Rogationtide on the offertories for Church Expenses, and between Service was duly held as announced last month £8 and £'.l increase on the Special Offertories. The Churchwardens had received £34 from the on Rogation Sunday, May 5th. The clergy and Freewill Offering Fund, as against £35 for choir assembled at the church at 2.30 and robed, last year. The Churchwardens' house-to-house and with some members of the congregation, Easter collections amounted to £-11, as against walked in procession to a spot selected on the £62 8s. lOd. of last year, and the difference here common, a Litany hymn being sung on the way. is chiefly to be attributed to the loss of sub The special form of service used was •• The Ely scribers, and in one or two cases reduction of open-air service for Rogationtide,” recommended subscriptions, and the one or two outstanding by the Bishop. subscriptions mentioned above. After due It was a pity the weather was so unsettled, examination, on the proposal of Mr. Hartwell, as it prevented many from joining those who seconded by Mr. Gear, the Churchwardens' came from all parts of the parish to take part Accounts, together with the Charity Accounts in this most striking service. were unanimously passed. Church Girl Guides.—We congratulate the On the proposal of Mr. A. Webb, seconded Officers, Guides and Brownies of our Church by Mr. Gear, Mr. A. G. Woodward was unani Company on their visit to Oxford on April 24th, mously elected a sidesman. in connection with Princess Mary’s visit to Sincere regrets at Mr. A. J. Wwilliams inspect the Women Land Workers. Our Com leaving the parish were unanimously expressed, pany, with other Oxfordshire Companies formed and it was proposed by Mr. Webb, seconded by a guard of honour for the Princess. Mr. Woodward that these should be recorded To quote the “ Oxfordshire Weekly News ": in the minutes. The Vicar spoke of Mr. It is gratifying to know that the Company were Woolliams’ keen interest in the Church and all complimented upon their smart apearance by the Church matters—his help would be much missed. Commissioner, and were included among the Companies chosen to inarch past the Princess." . . .. ■ . Juno CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 3
Ascension Day and Whit-Sunday.—We were The War.—Alfred Thornett died in hospital on glad to notice over 00 Communicants on Ascension April 19th. Day, and over 300 on Whit-Sunday. Albert Dix was killed in action on April 29th. S.P.C.K.—On Sunday evening, June 2nd, the Henry Dix is reported missing. sermon will be preached by the Rev. Summers, The relatives of all these have our best sym and the offertory given to this splendid society. pathy. There will be a meeting on behalf of this society Arthur Timms and Alfred Bridle are prisoners on the following Monday evening in the Church of war. Room at 7.30, when Mr. Summers will give an Lieut. H. G. Elkington has received the Mili address. tary Cross. Our best congratulations to him; and also to Lieut. Harvey, of Chadlington, M.C. Open-air Service.—On Sunday evening, June 9th, immediately after the evening service, there Appointment.—The Bishop of Oxford has ap will be an open-air service at Rock Hill. It will pointed the Rev. E. A. McConnell, M.A., to the begin about 7.30. A new war shrine will bo Rectory of Fifield with Jdbury. We now have dedicated. four clergy belonging to St. John’s College, Ox ford, in the Deanery, to balance the four of St. Killed In Action.—Another bravo man from our John’s, Cambridge. parish has laid down his life for his country in the person of Lance-Corporal W. Knight, who was killed instantaneously in France. Our deep sym * * * pathy to his wife, his father, and the family. Baptisms.—May 5th, Minnie Edith, daughter CHASTLETON. of Albert William and Edith Rebecca Dore; May The Rummage Sale at Chastleton House pro 12th, Hilda Mary, daughter of Frank and Annie duced £30 0s. 2d., and the distribution was as Waugh; Kathleen Rose, daughter of Sidney and follows:— Heythrop Nursing Fund, £12 10s.; Alice Thornton. Moreton Cottage Hospital, £5; Red Cross County Marriage.—May 18th, Harry Benjamin Hurst Fund, £10; Church Extension Association, £3 and Lily Beatrice Brain. 10s.; total, £31. Burials.—April 25th, Sarah Smith, aged 70 Last year (1917) wc had £6 placed in the bank. years; April 29th, Hilda Marion Wilkins, aged 29 It was distributed later in the year as follows: — years; May 1st, William Patrick, aged 83 years; Church Extension Fund, £4 ; Nursing Fund, £1; May -1th, George Blatter, aged 73 years. leaving a balance of £1, which lias been added to this year's rummage sale, making it £31. * * * Chastleton Day School.—In the Oxford Prize Scheme Needlework, the children gained three dHARLBURY. first prizes, two second prizes, four third prizes, Baptisms.—April 19th, Molly, daughter of and one commendation. Albert Henry and Florence Fanny Petter.—May The War.—David Skelcher has been badly 12th, Henry John, son of George Harold and Elsie gassed, and Joseph Whitington and Sidney Rose Hall. Luckett have each been wounded in the'legs. Burial.—May 9th, Lizzie Wafts, aged 55 years. We are glad to hear that they are progressing favourably. Bob Skelton has joined the R.W. Ascension Day.—This festival was well ob Regt. served. At Holy Communion at 6.30 a.m., and also nt 8, a good number were present; as also at * ♦ * the Evening Service, when our Church Lads’ Bri gade assembled. The offertory for the Church CORNWELL. Army Huts at the Front was £5. The Church Organ.—The sum of £7 has been Ruri-decanal Conference.— The Ruri-deeanal most kindly subscribed towards the repair of our Conference of Clergy and Laity will be at Chipping church organ, and as our,kind churchwarden, Norton on Thursday, June 13th, at 2.30 p.m. Colonel Hall, has promised a like sum, we have Day Schools.—On May IGth the Day Schools now sufficient to put the work in hand, which gave us an excellent Pageant of Empire on the we hope shortly to do. The Rector heartily Playing Close; and we had a collection for the thanks his parishioners for their kind and ready Prisoners of War Fund. response to his appeal, and also for their kind 4 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY AG AZINE. June I subscriptions to our Church Funds, which which except on the Tuesday, when he was alone in the amounted to £8, being £1 14s. more than last year. rain. However, we had to hear sometime after that on the Tuesday a certain good wife said to S.P.C.K.—We are expecting our kind friend her lord and master “ Surely the Vicar won’t be the Rev. E. C. Summers to pay us his usual visit such a yawnups as to come up here in all this at the beginning of June. He will address the rain, ’ ’ to which she had the reply ‘ ‘I’ll lay a penny children at the afternoon service on Sunday, the he’s there.” 2nd of June, at 3 p.m. We also hope to have a meeting at the Rectory on Tuesday, the 4th, at Major Villiers has sent a- Mons ribbon to Mrs. 3 p.m. We trust all who can do so will make a Hawtin, as her “ grallant son (Sergt. A. Hawtin) point of attending.—Holders of boxes, who have was entitled to it.” The letters received by his not already done so, are requested to send then: parents are a great comfort nnd will be treasured. in by that date. 27, Grosvenor Square, W.l. 22/4/18. We have xpleasure______... in .uowuuginserting tnethe followingfollowing Dear Mrs. Haw tin, lines in memory of one of our two Cornwell heroes, Major Villiers has been to see me to-day and Frederick Hill, who died on active serviceservino just told me of your son’s death, and I am writing at three years ago: — once to let you know how very deeply we sympa In ever-loving memory of our dear son, Fred. thise with you in your terrible loss. I did not Another year has passed, our hearts still sore, know your son till recently, being in the Oxford As time rolls on we miss him more ; Squadron myself, but he was with me in the Only those who have lost can tell trenches 3 weeks before the offensive began and The loss of one we loved so well. then I realised what an excellent sergeant he was. A light is from our household gone, We were expecting the attack then and he was the A voice we loved is stilled ; greatest help to me. He was very cheerful, won A place is vacant in our home derfully cool, and such a hard worker, and the Which never can be filled. effect of his example to the men under those cir cumstances is quite impossible to describe in writing. I remember telling Major Villiers after * * * wards what a tremendous help he had been to me. I hope these few lines will help you to realise how we all deplore his loss, and how we appre ENSTONE. ciate the good work he has done for the regiment. Again assuring you of our deepest sympathy, I Baptised.—April 25th, Annie Margaret, daugh remain, yours trulv, ter of Albert Edward and Annie Margaret Agnes H. A. FANE, Captain." Best Stevens.—April 28th, Elsie Brenda Capes, A letter from another officer described him as a daughter of Frederick William and Annie Maria | Reynolds. splendid fellow and an excellent sergeant. “ troop officer could have a better sergeant to go to Buried.—May 20th, battle with, whether it was trenches or open war 72 years. Charles Somerton, aged fare. He was absolutely fearless and yet very level-headed. The men in the troop had great A misprint in last month’s notes should be confidence in him.” rected. Mr. Tom Hawtin r— -- cor- And yet another .commanding in March >n Ruri-decanal Conference. Fredwas elected to the trenches, often declared Alf. to be the best ser who gave his life for his country. was his brother geant up there.
Rogationtide prayers were offered before the Arthur Smith, of Radford Mill, we regret to Evening Prayer in Church on the Monday in say, has been killed in France. His parents and Rogation week at Broadstone and Church Enstone brothers have the sympathy of us all. The first allotments, on Tuesday at Lidstone and Neat En of our men and lads to fall in the war was Arthur stone, and on Wednesday at Dit'chley and Clcve- Akers from Radford Mill. ley. At every place tlie Vicar had the thanks of Afflictions bring us the nearest wav to God those who gladly met him for the purpose and ~so said the saintly Bishop Wilson, who died in 1755. I I
Juno CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 5 FINSTOCK AND FAWLER. HOOK NORTON. Jumble Sale.—A very successful jumble sale Holy Baptism.—Alay 12th, William, son of was held in the Schools on Saturday afternoon, Edward Emery and Ada Alary Luckett. April 20th, in aid of the Charlbury and Finstock Number of Communicants from April 21st to District Nursing Association. The sum of £31 Alay 20th, 159. Is. 8d. was realised and handed over to the funds. Collections during same period: — Rally of Land Workers.—On Wednesday, April £ 8. d. 24th, a rally of land workers from all parts of the Offertory Fund 0 10 7} county was held.at Oxford. Three land workers Sunday School 0 5 114 attended from Finstock—Mrs. Rainbow, Miss .Choir Fund 0 10 14 Hence Knight, and Miss Alice Knowles. The Poor Fund ...... 0 12 9J- weather was bright and warm, and a most enjoy Restoration Fund 0 12 04 able day was spent. H.H.H. Princess Alary dis Church Expenses ...... 1 11 " tributed armlets, stripes, &e. to many of the Society for .promoting Chris workers. Those present from Finstock each re tian Knowledge 1 0 10 ceived an armlet from Her Royal Highness. Lighting Fund 0 12 8 * * * Oxford Diocesan Fund 2 7 9 Churchyard Fund.—We have received the fol GREAT ROLLRIGHT. lowing subscriptions towards tho Churchyard May Day.—The Children’s May Day Festival Fund, for which we beg to thank the donors: — was omitted this year, but on Thursday, Alay 2nd, Airs. T. Harris, 10s.; Miss Colcgrave, 2s. fid.; the scholars of the school, accompanied by their Airs. Colegrave, 5s.; Mr. Bull, 5s.; Mr. G. T. teachers, paraded the village. Patriotic songs Clarke, 2s. 6d.; the Hector, 10s. Any assistance, were sung, and Mr. W. Tompkins kindly lent his either in money or labour, towards keeping the horse and trolley, which was very prettily decor Churchyard in a seemly condition—that is, in a ated with Howers and flags by friends. Aliss manner befitting the honour of God and betoken Coling and Aliss Pearson dressed as Red Cross ing affectionate remembrance of the departed— Nurses, had collecting boxes, and by their per will be gladly welcomed. sistent efforts secured £5 for the Red Cross The Mothers' Union.—A meeting in connection Society. Alany thanks to all who took .part. with the Mothers’ Union took place on the lawn Children's Service.—A Children’s Service is at the Rectory on Tuesday, May 14th, and it is now held in Church every Sunday afternoon at to be hoped that in course of time we may have 2.30. These services are very well attended, and a strong branch of the Union here. The meeting any parents that like to come are always welcome. was addressed by Mrs. Woodward, who came from Aliss Rosie Pearson very kindly gives her services the headquarters of the Union in London, and nt the organ. The children contributed 4/8 on who gave us a most helpful and interesting ac Whit-Sunday, as their Whitsun Farthing offering count of the work and objects of the society. Tho to the Diocesan Fund. objects of tho Union are (1) to uphold the Sanc Aliss Hall, of Great Rollright Alanor, presented tity of Marriage, (2) to awaken in mothers of all a beautiful bouquet of orchids to Princess Alary at classes a sense of their great responsibility in tho the rally of women land workers at Oxford early in training of their boys and girls, and (3) to organise in every place a Band of Mothers who will unite Alay. in Prayer, and seek by their own example to lead The new Rector, Rev. Morgan Watkins, hopes their families in Purity and Holiness of life. to be able to take up his residence at the Rectory Membership is open to married women who are early in June. mothers, and also married women without chil The parish sent £G 3s. to the C.M.S. and dren. Unmarried women who are interested in £2 3s. fid. to the SP.G. for the last twelve the objects and work of the Mothers’ Union may month. The following contributors had S.P.G. also join as Associates. Only communicants can boxes:—Aliss A. Batts, 2/8; Aliss Edith Berry, be full members. All wishing to join must of 5/74; Mrs. W. Cooper, 4/7.J; Air. W. Harvey, course have been baptized, and in the case of 3/2^ Airs. Hughes, 9/10; Aliss A. Hope, 1/3; actual mothers must bring their children to Holy Miss F. Hope, 1/11; Airs. Gregory, 5/-; Great Baptism, if they have not already done so. All Rollright School, 4/2; Rectory Household, 5/2}; join in the first instance as probationers for three total, £2 3s. fid. months. 6 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Juno
Ascension Day.—Wo had a very beautiful ser stration of practical Christianity was given by vice at Evensong on Ascension Day, with a lovely occupying 100 boys from 10 o’clock in the morning anthem, "Lift up thine eyes," from Mendel of Whit-Monday till late in the afternoon, in the ssohn’s Elijah, and there were celebrations of the wholesome recreation of the American national Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. The game of “ base ball. ” The weather was brilliantly collections were for the Society' for Promoting fine, and all passed off very successfully. The Christian Knowledge, and amounted to £1 0s. boys had not a dull moment all day. The lOd. Churchill Girl Guides, under Airs. Jordan (the Whitsuntide. — At Whitsuntide we were captain), worked very well in preparing and favoured with most glorious weather, and the ser serving the tea and in other ways. vices were bright and hearty, and again we had a Red Cross Society.—Our parish joined heartily beautiful anthem, " If ye love Me, keep My com in this movement. The excellent concert pro mandments, and I will give you another Com vided by the Charlbury “ Allies ” was much forter.” The Church was very prettily decorated appreciated and well attended. The itinerating for both festivals, and many comments were barrel organ, and the shop in Chipping Norton, passed on the beauty of the decorations, especially also the Union Art Draw, were all organised by on those at Whitsuntide. Beautiful music and our people, to say nothing of the generous gifts beautiful flowers both help us to “ lift up oui- that were contributed for the benefit of the hearts unto the Lord.” wounded soldiers, which came from Sarsden and Churchill, all went to show how deeply interested * * * we were in this national cause. SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. * * * Baptisms.—At Churchill, on May 12th, Eric SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCH WOOD. George, (born March 12th, 1918), son of George Henry and Alice Clara Clifton; sponsors, Walter Baptism.—May 5th, Mark Norgrovc. Edward James Clifton, Prances Esther Clifton, Baptisms may be taken in the Parish Church, and the father.—At Sarsden, on May 12th, Norah on due notice being given, at the morning service Elizabeth (born February 19th, 1918), daughter on the second, fourth or fifth Sundays in the of Harry and Ada Sherbourne; sponsors, Nellie] month, or at the Evening Service on any Sunday, Duester, Mary Millin, and the father. — At Churchill, on Whit-Sunday, May 19th, 1918, also at the Mission Church any Sunday afternoon. Thomas George (born March 12th, 1918), son of The late Vicar has sent the following circular Robert and Sylvia Etty Kinch; sponsors, the letter in acknowledgment of the testimonial given parents, and Wilfred Roy Ridley. him by the parish on his retirement: — Marriage.—At Churchill, on April 16, William Wychwood House, Ivins to Emily Maud Cox. Barfield, Roll of Honour.—Percy Augustus Weatherall, Hyde, l.W. 5th Oxon and Bucks Light Infantry (reported Please accept my hearty thanks for the very missing May 3rd, 1917) reported killed February handsome testimonial I have received froni 28th, 1918. Shipton Parish, as also for the kind words in C.M.S.—Miss Roberts, who has worked for the the accompanying address. last 20 years in Palestine, hopes to spend Sunday It was a great sorrow to me to resign my and Monday (June 9th and 10th) at Sarsden; office of Vicar of Shipton, and to leave the when she will give addresses at Churchill on Church in which I have worshipped during the Sunday evening, on the Church Bank after ser last and first quarters of my life, and the many vice (weather permitting), and also at the Rectory well-tried friends; and by this removal to cause on Monday afternoon at 3.30 p.m., to which all to cease the hundred years connection of who hold Missionary Boxes, or are interested in Barter and Carter with your Deanery. How the work, are cordially invited to attend. ever, no longer feeling equal to the charge, I Some of the members of the Churchill congre have returned to the Diocese of my Ordination, gation co-operated with the Scout Master of the and the home of my father’s family. Boy Scouts of Chipping Norton in providing a But distance will not prevent a con'itinual happy hunting ground for a rally, when a demon remembrance, and my prayer will ever be for the spiritual and temporal welfare of Shipton-
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The value to me of your gift is much en Church Collections. — Diocesan Missionary hanced by the long list of names inscribed Candidates, £i 3s. Id; Burford Cottage Hospital, thereon, which list will be always preserved Parish Church, £3 Ids. lid.; Mission Room, with the present itself as an heirloom. 5s. -Id.; Whitsun Farthings, 5s. With all kind desires for you from my family and myself, * ♦ * I am, Yours sincerely, SPELSBURY. W. COLLINGWOOD CARTER. Our thanks arc due to Miss Tanner for working A detailed account of the dance given in the a beautiful green bourse and pall for the altar. Beaconfield Hall on May 1st by “ The Sparks” These will be in use for the first time on the first from the Wireless Station has already appeared Sunday after Trinity. With the exception of red in the () > t ird Times. It is unnecessary, there book-markers for the lectern we have now a com fore, to say more here than that the proceeds plete set of the Liturgical colours. which amounted to £5 Gs. Id. were given to the Red Cross Funds. On Rogation Sunday an open-air service was held in the allotments at Taston to seek God’s The Church Council, on the recommendation blessing upon the crops, “ that it may please God of the Churchyard Committee, desire that public to give and preserve to our use the kindly gifts notice should be given : — of the earth so as in due time we may enjoy (1) That nothing can be legally put into the them. ” Churchyard without first obtaining the Vicar’s permission. Church collections, April 7th to May 19th: — (2) That stonemasons must be instructed to £ s. d. submit for the Vicar’s approval all designs Church Expenses ...... 219 11 nnd inscriptions for gravestones, and pay Sick and Needy ...... 1 6 7 the appointed fee. Prisoners of War Fund...... 1 6 9 That bulbs and other flowers - may be (3 Roll of Honour.—Wo much regret to learn that planted on the graves. That no shrubs or trees may be planted. Sergeant Charles Jolly has been wounded, and (•1) I that4 1. r. 1- IPrivate 4-1 RobertJ r,i4 Trinder «ciis «»a rwionnril*prisoner r\fof Tl.war.’nv (■5) That no artificial flowers or glass globes which cause so much disfigurement can be allowed. *•
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• On• May. v 27th --Miss---- Oakley, a uivvuniece urof theunt; xjiinEarl OvlIUUlSchool Jticno.News.—TheJ uu unuuicuchildren whowiiv uuuipuueucompeted in of Ducie, died^ quite, unexpectedly at Tortworth the Oxford Scheme of Needlework did very well Court, w here she will be remembered for her great this year. The prize list is as follows:—First kindness and liberality to the villagers there’ and prize, Olive Millin; second prizes, Delo Bick, in that district.—On May 29th we lost our good Olive Bushrod, Winifred T’ricker, Frances Wat and most useful friend, Giles Edmonds. As time kins, Alice Biles; third prizes, John Watts, goes on we shall come to realise our great loss as William Cox, Bertie Clemons, Wallace Watts; a parish. We respectfully desire to express our commended, Winifred Griffin, Edith Millin. The sympathy with the members of the three families results reflect great credit on Miss Morris and in question. Miss Matthews, who were responsible for the Church Missionary Society.— Miss Fanny teaching. All the boys won prizes. Roberts, who for more than 20 years has been in charge of the Orphanage at Nazareth, stayed over A letter to the Rector from Mrs. Penson, in the week-end at the Rectory from June 8th—11th. Australia, gives an account of the death of On Sunday she addressed the school children, and Maurice Penson, who was shot in the mouth at after the evening service she spoke for more than Beersheba, the bullet passing under his tongue half-an-hour to a large number of people outside and into the back cells of the brain, causing the church. She had much that was interesting meringitis. He lingered a few days in the hospital at the present time to tell us, including a graphic at Cairo, and died very peacefully. He was description of the Kaiser's entry into Jerusalem. buried in the Cairo cemetery. From the same She was an eye-witness of the incident. On letter news comes of Mrs. Carter’s grandson, John Monday afternoon she mot a gathering of friends Markham Carter, who was wounded at Gaza. He at the Rectory, and again gave an address- She is now in New South Wales again and making a was a splendid specimen of an active old lady. good recovery- He has been awarded the Mili She made no secret that she was 69 years of age, tary Cross. who had been asked to go out again to Palestine in September to look after the destitute children, War Savings Association.—A committee meet and she is willing to go, should no other younger ing was held on Monday evening, April 22nd, women volunteer to do so. when there were present: Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, chairman; Miss Treweeke, secretary; Miss Blair, The transcripts of the Sarsden Parish Registers Miss Dorothy Treweeke, committee. The Secre from 1575-1812, including the marriages 1720-5-1, tary’s report on the year’s work (from March stated to be missing in the Census of 1831, have 30th, 1917—-March 3l)th, 1918) was read by the been placed for safe keeping in the (Bodlian) Chairman. The number of members up to the Library of the University of Oxford, where they end of the year was 119. The total sum of money have been received with gratitude by the cura taken by instalment subscriptions during the year tors. was £135 17s., with which certificates were pur We have to thank Miss Croxton for organizing chased, also £32 Ils. r.ceived for certificates pur a collection of the Red Cross Boxes in May. The chased outright. During the year '16 syndicate contents of these were as follows:—Miss Lindars certificates vyero issued. As these are issued they 12s., Miss Elsie Cullum Ils., Miss Della Bick £1 are replaced by other certificates, so that there Os. 9d., Miss Freda Ferriman 12s. 9d., Miss Doris always remain 69 certificates. At the end of Widdows 15s. 2d.; total, £3 Ils. 9d. March there were 23 left, dated Apri 121st, 1917, The Girl Guides, with their Captain, Mrs. and the others of various dates; therefore any Jordan, spent a happy afternoon at the Rectory person paying into the Association, and who is on June 18th. They came with the intention for entitled to a syndicate certificate, has the advan picking fruit for jam making, but ns the rain was tage of obtaining one dating back from 1917. The continuous, after tea games were indulged in, and Secretary was very sorry to report the resignation the time pleasantly passed away. of the Treasurer, Mr. Giles Edmonds, owing to ill health. She expressed her thanks for his valuable Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild—Lady Daw help and assistance during the past year. He son writes on June 17th :—" So many thanks for took a very keen interest in the working of the all the lovely operation stockings and socks, which Association, and was always ready to lend a help I received this morning. The Queen so much ap- ing hand. His kindness and assistance was much preiates this work and help, and do tell all those appreciated. The Rev. E. J. F. Johnson was ap who have made them how useful they are.” pointed Treasurer in his place. 4 ■CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______July i RAMSDEN. v CHARLBURY. We have had a sad loss to the village by the Baptisms.-—May 19th (Whit-Sunday) George death of Miss Elsie Tipple, at a comparatively Thomas David, son of George and Mary Ann early a«n> She had come to settle in the village Parsons, at Shorthampton Church; Robert, son with her sister at Hill Croft, and had begun, to of John Henry and Ellen Elizabeth Tidmarsh; take a great interest in our village life. The May 26th, Iris May, daughter of James and Alice children of the village arid the soldiers at the Pitts, of Rangers Lodge. front especially had shared in her kindness. After Burials.—May 22nd, Daisy Emily Harris, of several months illness at Ramsden she went to Oxford, aged 29 years; June 1st (nt Shorthamp- London for expert medical advice, but succumbed ton Church) George Albert Cox, aged 54 years. to her illness, after much suffering, which she bore On May 22nd a Chapter of the Clergy of the I with patience. The funeral took place at Rams Rural Deanery was held at Charlbury,‘18 being den. present; when we considered a variety of ques * * * tions at the wish of the Bishop. On V hit-Sunday there was a Church Parade of CHADLINGTON. our Church Lads' Brigade, Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides—numbering 60. On Trinity Sunday the Funeral.—June 9th, Thomas Howsc, aged 81 Volunteers came to church. We are very glad to years. see all these taking part in Divine Service. On Whitsuntide.—The Church had been tastefully June 16th there was a Hospital Club Service. decorated and looked very nice. There were cele On June 13th we went, a party of ten, from brations of the Holy Communion at 7, 7.45, and Charlbury to the Rural Deanery Conference at mid-day. There were fifty communicants. The Chipping Norton, and enjoyed several interesting offertory, which was given to the Resident Curate, and lively speeches. amounted to £8 IGs. lid. The War.—We have to lament the death of The Schools.—The epidemic of measles took its Horace Drinkwater, who was killed in action at toll of the children of the village, and the schools t|______le end of— April,,---- His brother Frank was killed in were closed for a jrxvirrflengthy’.iv'ir nnrirwiperiod. We i>Annhope {■.iinfthat-. action> • in April,.<__ n i1917. Our truest sympathy is with they will now remainnnin nnenopen till the summer holi- | i.:„hjs ,...„two______sisters in their 1...... loss, CaptCapt. Frederick Ar- days. | thur Brooke, R.A.M.C., was killed in action on Oxfordshire Red Cross Day.—June 1st was the May 27th. His son, Lieutenant Cecil Brooke, day fixed for this. The village had been can was killed in action in April, 1917. His wife nnd vassed the previous night by ladies from Chari- children have been constantly at the services in bury, so the collection on the Saturday only came c,llurch during the war, and we all feel greatly for to .£1 7s., but we must remember that Red Cross them in tbe,r deep S011°" ’ Days have been very frequent of late. Prisoners of War.—We now have five to keep in mind: Carlton Strickland, Arthur Timms, Alfred Soldiers Comforts Fund.—The Working Party Bridle, William Kibble, and Harry Dix. Fortu held its last meeting on June 18th till October. nately they arc now allowed to write home much They have done excellent work. Thirty-five par cels were sent off to our gallant lads on Wednesday more frequently. the 19th, consisting of shirt, socks, soap, and a On May 27th, the Vicar, with Messrs. J. A. postal order for 1/- to buy tobacco. Bowl and A. E. Allen, churchwardens, attended Girls’ Friendly Society.—A sale of work will the Bishop’s Visitation at the Cathedral, and be held on June 29th in aid of the funds. heard his address on the place of Religion in Edu cation, with reference to the new Bill. Clerical and Lay Ruri-decanal Conference.—Mr J. Collett, Mr. Stevens and the Rev. H. F. We wish to congratulate Mrs. Bevil Smithe, Donaldson-Selby represented us at Chipping Nor formerly of Lee Place, on being made a Com ton on June 13th. panion of the Order of the British Empire; and also the Hon. Mrs. Lyell, of Cornbury Park, on The Churchyard.—Mr. Spence Bliss very kindly her membership of the Order. Mrs. Lyell has sent men and bad the grass cut. We would thank been most kind in helping us to trace the “ miss him/for his kindness. ing ’ ’ from Charlbury during the war. •July CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 5
CORNWELL. report. He congratulated Mrs. Clark upon the result of her pains-taking labours, and testified to S.P.C.K.—The Rev. E. C. Summers, Secre his general pleasure and satisfaction by begging tary of the above Society, paid his annual visit to that a whole holiday might be granted to the chil Cornwell Rectory this month, arriving on Satur dren as a reward for their good work. He selected day, the 1st, and leaving on Tuesday, the 4th. for special mention the following children: Ivy It proved a specially interesting and successful and Norah Stickley, and Charlie Dix, in the Up one, and Mr. Summers was much pleased with per Division, and Albert Thornton and Alfred the results. Of this we are very' glad, as it is Stickley in the Lower. This is the first inspection likely to be his last visit for some time to come, in Religious Knowledge which has been held dur he having volunteered for work at the front as ing the last four or five years, and the first since chaplain. Mrs. Clarke became school mistress- The result On Sunday, June 2nd he preached at Salford cannot be otherwise than highly gratifying and in the morning, addressed the children at the encouraging to her, and affords ample proof of her Children’s Service at Cornwell in the afternoon, conscientious and thorough work. and preached at Chipping Norton in the evening. The sudden death of Alfred Bridge, which oc On Monday evening a most successful and well curred. on Saturday, May 4th, shocked and attended meeting was held at Chipping Norton, grieved all in this parish. He bad been for along the Vicar, the Rev. H. H. Arkell, presiding. time in a precarious state of health, but he was able to do his Usual work, and had, indeed, been On Tuesday afternoon an open-air meeting was working up to a late hour on the evening of his held nt Cornwell Rectory, which was also well death. He was taken suddenly ill on his way attended, about 40 being present, including six home from a neighbouring village where he had clergy. Mr. Summers’ addresses were particu gone for some shopping, and was with difficulty larly interesting and referred especially to the conveyed to his own home where ho passed away work being done by the Society at the front. very shortly after his arrival. Ho had lived in The contributions were particularly good, those Davlesford for over 50 years and had won the res from our own parish being as under: — pect and affection of all who knew him. pie will £ s. d. be much missed, both from his place in the Collected at meeting ...... 1 9 6 Church, whore ho was a most constant and regu Boxes (E. Hill 8/11, M. Eawdry lar worshipper, and also from his place on the 12/54, W. Painter 2/GJ) .... . 1 3 estate where he had worked so well and faithfully Sale of books ...... ’...... 0 4 6 all his life. Much sympathy is felt for his widow. The funeral took place on Wednesday, May 8th, a Total ...... £2 17 1} very beautiful spring day, when all nature was We heartily thank all our friends for their kind proclaiming the glad tidings of a resurrection from su pporc. the dead, and the loveliness of earth seemed an Church Schools.—During the coming month earnest of the still more surpassing loveliness of the Rector will be busy inspecting the Church heaven. Schools in the neighbourhood, which is always a ♦ * * pleasure, though the getting about now-is rather difficult, so many trains being taken off. He ENSTONE. hopes the Cornwell children will distinguish them Marriage.—June 1st, Herbert Aulrnan and Rose selves at the Churchill inspection, as they gener Mary Hathaway. ally do. Last year Iris Cooper obtained “ the Bishop’s Prize.” Burial.—June 4th, Thomas Howler, aged 77 * * * years. On Monday, May 27th, the Vicar and Church DAYLESFORD. wardens attended the Visitation of the Lord Bishop of Oxford at Christ Church. The Bishop s The School was examined in Religious Know Charge ought to be read by all who care for the ledge on Monday, June 17th, by the Rev. H. J. education of the rising generation. Purely secu Kclsall, Rector of Evenlode, who expressed him lar education will not suffice in a Christian coun self in terms of very high praise and commenda try ; nor can we be satisfied with the limitations tion of the work done by the children, both written and imperfections of a religious teaching that is and oral, and gave the School the best possible named “ undenominational.” I
6 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. July Saturday, June 1st, was Oxfordshire’s Red ing to the use we make of its golden opportunities. Cross Pay. Airs. Palmer has received the “ The day is thine, and the night is thine :thou Treasurer's receipt and warm thanks for the sum hast prepared the light and the sun. Thou hast of £9 13s. 2d. collected at Ditchley and in Enstone made summer and winter.” Parish. Various kinds of artificial flowers, as well as flags, were on sale for eager buyers at ♦ * * every dwelling. The enthusiastic sellers worked hard. Strangers and those passing along the FIFIELD, with IDBURY. main road through Neat Enstone were very kind. On Wednesday, Alay 22nd, the new Rector, Ed The contents of the boxes were ns follows: — ward A. M’Connell, was inducted to this bcnifice Broadstone (Mrs. Coles) 11/7. by the Venerable Archdeacon of Oxford. Lidstone and Old Chaiford (Mrs. Reeves) 7/3. The service began at G o’clock, and a good num Litchfield Arms and Chaiford Oaks (Miss ber of people attended the church and received Peachey) 19/34. the Archdeacon. Air. Sturch, the Churchwarden Gagingwell, Cleveley, and Woodford (Mrs. of Idbury was assisted by Air. Houlton, in the ab Blackwell) 10/04. sence of the Churchwarden of Eifield, Air. E. W. Radford (Airs. Simmonds) 16/4- P. Alatthews, who was away from homo on Church Enstone (Afiss Hawtin and Aliss Drink military duty- The Archdeacon preached a ser water) £1 6s. 3d. mon on watchfulness, and after the service ad Neat Enstone (Airs. Bowles and Airs. Dorrell) dressed the local patrol of scouts and girl guides, £3 2s. 5d. who were drawn up outside the church door. Ditchley (Aliss Dillon) £2. Holy Baptism.—(Idbury), Juno 9th, George One heard remarks about the Old Testament Thomas Hanks. lessons on the 2nd Sunday after Trinity, both on The service on Corpus Christi Day at Idbury the Sunday and at the conference on the Thurs church was held as usual at 9 a.m. day following. Well! let one remind perplexed Tile Rector of Westcote sang the service, and I laymen that the Blessed Lord has caused all the Rector gave an address. Tlic school children Holy Scriptures to.be written for our learning. sang their part very well, but wo arc sorry that The difficulties which wo raise about the Bible the Plead Teacher was not well enough to lead arise very often more from our own ideas of what them on this day. the Bible is, than what it claims itself to be. It is one of the means whereby God still brings to We are grateful to Airs. Kettlowell for the in His people comfort, patience, and hope. We vitation to her beautiful garden on June 1st, to shall not read and study the Book of Judges in contribute' to the funds of the Red Cross hospi vain, if we can only lay to heart its lesson “Be tals.' It was a beautiful day, and many people true to your highest convictions.” from other villages came to take part in the com petitions and to purchase country produce and We congratulate our Sidesman, Air. Hathaway, other1 useful things which had been collected. on giving his daughter away. Ono always likes ' The judges who were selected to decide about to see the bride given away by her father. And the prizes for the finest babies had a difficult task, to the clergyman, it is worth while sticking to one but, they did their duties very well. parish if only to see those whom he has known as The school children and others gave a very- little children grow up to be happily married and beautiful, patriotic performance called ' The Roll set up a home of their own. " Except the Lord of the Drum,” in which we saw representatives build the house : their labour is but lost that build of‘ the allied nations and dominions in their native attire. Aliss Phillips conducted and trained the Those who knew the late Air. Thomas Dowler, children, very well, and the children seemed to be regret his passing, and sympathise with his re- delighted' to help in this good work. £17 10s. latives. was realized for the Red Cross I'unds. This year, August 4th falls on a Sunday, there Canon V. S- S. Coles, of Christ Church, Oxford, by affording opportunities to all who will embrace who is Diocesan Chaplain, will visit this parish on them of the devout and religious observance that June 21st, and the 22nd June will be a day of such an anniversary demands. prayer at Fifield Church. He will preach at the The longest day comes round again and tells services■ on June 23rd, 4th Trinity, and celebrate one of the value of time and the blessings it thei Holy Comunion on S. John Baptist Day (Juno brings. Time leaves us better or worse, accord- 24th)! at 5 a.m. July CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 7 £ 8. d. The Canon has been at Fifield before, and has 1 been twice to help forward the new Rector’s Whit-Sunday 1 1 4J work in his last parish. We believe and pray that Trinity Sunday 0 12 5| his work here,here will again be blessed with successs. June 2nd 0 15 84 June 9th 1 1 0 * * ♦ June 16th 1 5 5 There was a celebration at 7.30 on S. Barnabas’ F1NST0CK AND FAWLER. Day, with seven communicants. The Vicar gave an organ recital on Thursday, Wo much regret the very sudden death of Aliss May 23rd, and was kindly assisted ’by, "Mrs. "Scho- ’ F. E. Barlow, who has visited for several years field, who, • played, ' her violin, and by Mrs. A. Cary I in the parish. She was buried on June 4th, aged Islwes and Miss Field, who sang. It was unfor 68 years. tunate that the weather was bad, as the rain . kept many away who would otherwise have come. ; The Diocesan Examination for the school is Nevertheless there was a very fair number pres- Mixed for July 16th, when the Bov. B. P. Barnett ent, and the collection amounted to £2 16s- The will*” examine—— the children in religiousrelinious knowledge.knowledge, collection was on behalf of the Heating Apparatus Bollright contributed £2 8s. 9d. to the Oxford Fund. Up to the time of writing these notes we Bed Cross on June 1st, largely thanks to the have collected £27 10s. fid. As far as it is possi efforts of Aliss Salmon and Aliss Bosie Pearson- ble to give any estimate, in those uncertain days, the estimated cost of purchasing and placing The children’s collection towards eggs for the stoves in the Church and erecting a small inner wounded soldiers realised £1 3s. Id. porch is between £50 and £60. So we have still to collect as much again and a little more- Oui i * * ♦ best thanks are due to Mrs. Schofield, Airs. A. I Cary Elwcs and Miss Field for their kind and HOOK NORTON. valuable assistance. Through the courtesy of the | Vicar and Churchwardens- . of Charlburv,. . the Vicar Holy Baptism. — June 16th, Christopher of James George and Alary Gertrude hopes to give. an organ recital in Charlburv Church I George, son later on in 1the summer—also on behalf of our .Annie Brain. Heating Apparatus Fund. Communicants from Alay 21st to June 16th, 63. On Saturday, June 1st, collections were made 1 thr jughout the county on behalf of the British I Collections during the same period: — £ s. d. Bed Cross Society. The following is a list of Poor Fund 0 10 04 those who collected in Finstock, with the amount Bestoration Fund 0 12 6£ obtained in each box:—Misses Winnie Green 6/9?;, Kathleen Dore 4/10, May Aiderton 4/94, Church Expenses 1 7 6 Offertory Fund 0 15 114 Dorothy Kite 4/6, Mary Knight 2/7, Daisy Har Sunday School Fund 0 10 6.4 ris 3/9£, Jean Mason 16/5, Ida Welton 2/-, Doris Choir Fund 0 10 104 Douthwaite (Fawler) 4/34; total £2 4s. Baptism.—Annie Emma, daughter of E. and We have received the following subscription>ns to C. E. II. Hadland. the Churchyard~ ' ”Fund ’ since’ i our last issue, and beg t.
£ s. d. making a total of £2 17s. 3d. The preacher was Miss Bowler 1 6 0 liev. W. W. Kenny. Miss D. Borsberry ... 1 1 14 Parochial Charities.—The Vicar would be glad Miss Mearns 0 13 7 to know if there is a general desire for the publica Miss Allen 0 13 4 tion of the names of all those who receive these Mr- E. Lainchbury 0 13 2 ' charities, so that every one may know how they Miss Andrews 0 13 1| are dispensed. Miss Stratford 0 11 54 Miss V. Veal 0 10 14 * ** The Red Cross Society would be very grateful for books and magazines for the use of wounded SPELSBURY. soldiers in hospital. Such may be left at the Church at any time, and should be placed in the S.P.G.—The Spelsbury Branch of “ King’s pew near the font. Messengers ” held their sale of work and gave a The Board of Agriculture strongly recommends missionary play entitled “ Shut Out ” on May the spraying of potatoes as a protection against 23rd and 25th. The weather proved none too blight-. Accordingly a spraying machine and propitious, but through the kindness of Mr. F. material have been purchasd by the Hook Norton Borley we were able to find shelter in his large Horticultural Society for the use of the inhabi barn to carry out the programme sucessfully. tants of the village. All applications for the same The children performed their play in a very should be made to Mr. J. W. Sweatman, secre pleasing and creditable manner, and the stall of tary; and it is hoped that full use may be made needlework showed how industrious they must of the machine, and advantage taken of the oppor have been- tunity offered. In a pamphlet published by the Evensong followed at 7 o’clock, when the Rev. Board of Agriculture it is recommended that J. P. Malleson, Vicar of Great Tew, preached an spraying should commence in Oxfordshire from inspiring sermon on missionary work. July 8th to 15th. The machine is kept at the The result of the day’s proceedings was that wo Rectory. were able to forward to the S.P.G. a sum of £14 15s. 3d. ; of this £14 3s. 8d. was directly due to * * * the children’s effort, and 11/7 came from the i offertory at Evensong. SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD. The walls and ceiling of the Church are in very I Roll of Honour.—Albert Longshaw, Grenadier obvious need of cleaning, colouring, and some re Guards, May 19th. pairing. As this will cost more money than is at the disposal of the churchwardens under their Reade Scholarships.— The examination for fund for Church Expenses, it is proposed to hold these scholarships was held on Saturday, May 11th; examiner, Mr. W. H. Anson, Churchill. a Garden Fete at the Vicarage on the afternoon of The subjects, with full marks were:—Arithmetic Monday, August 5th, (Bank Holiday). 96, composition and general knowledge 80, history There will be stalls of needlework, plants, and geography 80; total 256. The marks res jumble, etc., for sale and many other attractions. pectively obtained by the candidates were—Ber Tea with milk will be supplied at Id- a cup, but tram Powell, Shipton, 64, 30, 36; total 130. no eatables—(why should not visitors bring their Reggie Cox, Milton, 16, 18, 50; total 84. Des own viands and make a picnic of it?) A our sup mond Collett, Milton, 16, 12, 20; total 48. A port both by way of contributions and attendance scholarship was therefore awarded to each of the will be greatly valued. first two, while Collett was allowed to come up for Church collections Mav 20th to June 19th: examination again after the summer holidays- S.P.G., 11/7; Sick and Needy, 5/-; Church Ex Egg Collection.—On June 3rd and 4th the chil penses, £2 Is. 2d. dren of our school collected the. sum of £2 7s. 6d. Red Cross Flag Day, June 1st.—The amount for our wounded soldiers. collected by our young people amounted to £1 5s. Roll of Honour.—Since our last issue Mr. T. National Society.—The collections in the Par Dean and Mr. E. W. Conduct have been called ish Church on Sunday, June 2nd, amounted to to join the Colours—our thoughts and prayers go £2 12s. 10d., and at the Mission Room 4s. 5d., with them. ------—*
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W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. August 2 qjjiPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Parish Room Rummage Sale.—Mrs. G. Mace Deanery Notes. held her annual Bummage Sale for the up-keep T AH business communications to bo addressed to of the Parish Boorn on June 1st, and we congratu the Publishers, W. C. Haybs, Ltd., Cmrn.se • Norton. late Mrs. Mace on the excellent result. In all Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later £6 18s. was taken, and the expenses amounting than August 20th, to tho editor, cornwell to 6/6 leaves a balance of £6 Ils. Gd., which has RECTORY, CHIPPING NORTON. been paid in to the Parish Boom Fund. Parish Church.—All will be very glad to hear that the preacher at the Parish Church on The Late Vicar of Ascott-under-Wychwood. Sunday, September 1st, both morning and even The Deanery has sustained a heavy loss by the ing, will be the Lord Bishop of Gloucester. We death of the Bev. Charles Walford, M.A., for feel sure all members of the congregation will, twenty-five years Vicar of Ascott. Mr. Walford, make every effort to attend. who graduated from St. John's College, Oxford, camo into the Diocese thirty years ago, being School Treat.—The Sunday School Trent, fixed formerly Curate of Handborough and Steeple forf Thursday,”” ’ August• 1st, is postponed to Septem-. her 26th Aston. on account of illness and unsettled Ho has always been most highly respected and weather. loved, not tho'least by his brother clergy, who Fourth Anniversary of the War.—The fourth always found a warm welcome at Ascott Vicarage. anniversary of the war (August 4th) falls this year He passed away, after a long and painful ill on a Sunday. It is to be kept as a great day ness, most patiently borne, on Tuesday, the 18th of prayer throughout the country, and as “ A Day of June, and was buried on the following Satur of Remembrance.” Special forms of service are day, June 22nd, close to the Church where he so to be issued by authority, and will be used nt the long and faithfully ministered. Parish Church at all the services on that day. The funeral was a very solemn and impressive Let us one and all attend our Parish Church both service, and was attended by his widow, two morning and evening. daughters, a large number of friends, well- All will join us in our deep sympathy with Mr. nigh the entire parish, and by nearly all the and Mrs. Albert Morris in the death of their son, clergy in the Deanery. The opening Sentences Private George Morris, who died of wounds in of the Burial Service were read by the Bev. A. Italy on June 16th, aged 23 years. Cary-Elwes, who had been taking the duty at Ascott during Mr. Walford’s illness. The Psalm Parochial Church Fete.—We can sincerely eon was sung, and the lesson read by the Hector of gratulate all concerned on the great success of our Cornwell. The concluding portion of the service Fete. The weather was all that could be desired, at the grave was taken by the Rural Dean, the and our energetic band of churehworkers made Bev. J. D. Payne. the most of their opportunity. The Vicar gave Mr. Walford himself arranged the service, and Mr. Littledale a hearty welcome to his old parish, chose those whom he wished to take the various and Mr. Littledale, in declaring the fete open, ex parts some time before his death. pressed his great pleasure at being amongst so The deepest sympathy is called forth for Mrs. many old friends again, and heartily congratu Walford and her two daughters. May God com- lated the Vicar and his splendid band of workers fort them in their sad trial, and may He send one on what was bound to be a most successful effort to take our dear brother’s place at Ascott who on behalf of church work in Chipping Norton. may prove a worthy successor to one so univer We publish below a list of the stalls, Ac., and the sally beloved.—“ R.I.P.” stallholders, and take this opportunity of thanking R.P.B. one and all for their invaluable help. A new •a feature this year was an Operetta entitled ” The Enchanted Glen.” undertaken by the Church Girl CHIPPING NORTON. Guides and Brownies, and the admirable way the Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. children carried out their parts must have well Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. repaid Miss Griffin, Miss Lockyer, and their Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. officers for all the trouble they had taken. Tho Girl Guides and Brownies also took great pains Mr. A. J. Bolwell, for Chipping Norton. in providing a stall of their own, which they run entirely by themselves. The Entertainment at Major Daly, for Over “Norton. the Oddfellows’ Hall on the following night came Sexton and Clerk—H. H, Langton (pro tem). off as announced. The tableaux under the able August CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.------a management of Aliss Lockyer and Airs. Felthouse, | War------Emcigency^lo-„ und^ and^ £^ > our Church. were very effectively given and much appreciated, mlTlie ‘ money taken in both years by the member and the farcical episode entitled “The Alere as “ Fortune-teller ” we spent on wool, Ac., for Alan,” was excellent. soldier’s comforts. Last year we sent 25 articles The amount taken on the Thursday was £106 to Queen Mary’s Guild, which were thus acknow 6s. Id., which with the £6 18s. 7d. from the Odd- ledged:—“Friary Court, St. James’ Palace. ■ fellows’ JInll entertainment, makes the good total Dour Madam. I am commanded by the Queen of £113 -Is. 8d. to convey to you and your members the expression Fancy and Work Stall— £ 8. d. of her best thanks for your contribution to her Mrs. Arkell, Mrs. Grace, Miss Guild. (Signed) Annie Lanley, hon. secretary.” Fryer, Miss Mayo 19 17 1 There was no Brunch Festival, so we had a little Refreshment and Provision Stall— “ war-time ” outing (eacli taking her own tea) to Mrs. Bolwell, Mrs. Felthouse, Rollright, where wo spent n delightful afternoon Mrs. George, Mrs. Joslin, Mrs. in the gardens of the Rectory and Mrs. Hall's A. E. Mace, Miss Cooper, Miss ground, the latter supplying us with beautiful Edwards 2-1 19 3 fruit, which was fully appreciated. Airs. Dormer Rummage Stall— and her members gave us a hearty welcome, and Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Jeffries, Miss acted as guides to village and church. The fol Salmon 9 3 6 lowing “ Faithful Alembors’ Cards " were pre Baby Show— sented:— Dorothy Shepard, 9 years; Elsie Mrs. Burbidgo, Mrs. Woodward 1 12 1 Alargotts, 8 years; Elsie Herbert, 8 years; Doris Dance— Titcomb, Lily Dore, Ada Betteridge, Beatrice Mr. Hinson, Mr. Webb, Mr West 0 16 6 CranOj 6 years each; Emily Titcomb, premium Skittles— card and 10/-; and bonus on savings to Annie Mr. Wilkins 2 9 1 Knibbs. I do wish we could present a great many Shooting— more of the latter. You all understand, I hope, Mr. Hill 0 10 8 that War Savings Certificates count as Post Office Picture Shows— 0 3 0 Savings Bank. Several home members have Teas— made operation stockings, socks, etc., for the Red Mrs. Rowell 7 5 0 Cross, and other war work. Aly annual collection G.F.S.— from hon. associates and other Indies in the town Mrs. Pettipher, Mrs. Barlow, amounting the last two yours to £2 2s. 6d., has Miss Warner 2 0 0 been sent to the branch secretary for the Society’s Gate— funds. Wishing you all courage and enthusiasm Mr. Webb, Mr. Bolwell, Air. to work for your Society, and live up to its rules, Mann, Mr. King, Mr. Gear ...I.. 18 7 6 Believe me, dear members, Girl Guides Concert and Stall—• Y'our friend and associate, Miss Griffin, Miss Lockyer, Offi RODINA PETTIPHER cers, and Guides 13 2 5 Marriages.—June 27th, Ernest Wm. Gregory and Dorothy Amy Howes.—July 3rd, Peter £106 i6 1 Edward Tickncr and Agnes Rose Huckin.—July To my “ G.F.S.” Members. 15th, Joseph Blakey Hinde and Agnes Giles. Burial.—July 2nd, Sidney Browning Lewis, The Cottages, Chipping Norton, 17th July, 1918. aged 45 years. My Dear Members— I am taking this opportunity to lot you know the work, &c., going on in your Home Branch CHADLINGTON. ’ during the past two years. Holy Baptism.— July 14th, Arthur John I want first of all to thank you for so loyally Ernest, son of Charles Bryan and Winifred Alary supporting our Annual Sale for our invalid mem ber, and thus carrying out the motto of our Edginton. Society. Sale of Work.—A small but successful Sale of In 1917 we sent one to the Malvern Home of Work in aid of the G.F.S. was held on Saturday, Rest, and gave 25/- to the War Emergency Fund, June 29th. The mothers of the candidates mus and £2 13s. 8d. to our Church. Tins year at our tered in good force, and the proceeds realised Sale, on the 4th, at the Parochial Fete, we have £6 3s. 7d. Some excellent work had been done I been able to send 30/- to an invalid, 30/- to the by the Infant School and the girls. August 4 CHIPPING NOKfl’ON DEANERY MAGAZINE. I CHASTLETON. G.F.S. and Choir Treat.—Air. R. Southam verv kindiv lent us a field on July 13th, and the children bad a good afternoon. Tea. games and We huvc to add the following name to our races were held, and a vigorous tug-of-war ended Roll of Honour:—William Arthur Leonard in the defeat of the choirboys by a somewhat Marshall. heavier team from the G.F.S. We would thank Chastlcton School.—On June 1st the priza- ' Mr. and Mrs. Southam, Mr. Stevens, Mrs. Steed, Jessie Ernpson, Gladys Kitchen, and Dorothy winners in the “ Oxford Prize Schema Needle work went to Oxford to receive their rewards. Trii?der for their kindness and great help. The train fares were kindly paid by Airs. AA7liit- The Rev. IE. F. Donaldson-Selby has accepted more Jones, and a contribution towards expenses a chaplaincy at Wormwood Scrub Prison. We was made by Airs. AA’illett. while Air. Jarvis and hope that all will go well with the Parish of Chad- Air. Gingell conveyed the children to the station. lington. Altogether a very pleasant and interesting day Soldiers’ Comforts Fund.—The Treasurer, be was spent. The prize-winners were ns follows: — fore his departure, handed over to the President, AA innie Alimins. Norah Tidmarsh. Ethel AVitting- Mr. J. G. Abraham, the sum of £4 17s. 7d., being ton. Alarjorie Clarke, Cvntliia Corbett, Elsie balance in hand of this Fund, nearly double the Tyler. sum handed over to him a year ago. The School breaks up on August 1st, and re The Rev. IE. F. Donaldson-Selby has left to opens on September 9th. The collection for the take up a Government Chaplaincy. 1 hope that Overseas Club by the children amounted to 12; 6. we si i all have a resident curate at C.hadlington almost at once. Meantime the Vicar of Spels- bury has most kindly volunteered to help us in every way. -2- S- -a. JULIUS D. PAYNE. -a a< •a CORNWELL.
CHARLBURY. The Church Organ.—Our final arrangements have been made with Mr. II. W. B. Ludwig, of Baptism.—(Private), July 1st, Alice Hall (since Banbury, for putting our organ in thorough repair. died). The work, which will take about a fortnight, will Marriage.—.Inly 6th, Frederick Mason, of 6th be put in hand during the present month, and we Inniskilling Dragoons, serving at the front, and are assured " will last our time.” The cost, Rebecca Elizabeth Ford, of Cliarlbury. which will be about £14. will be met by the sub Best wishes to our District Nurse, who has done scriptions recently collected (£7) and a corres such good work here. ponding sum most kindly promised by our ever The following subscriptions have been received kind friend and churchwarden, Colonel A. N. for" .• theU><. Oxon. clClergy..... Widows ...... anj Orphans Fund : Hall. We hope next month to announce the com pletion of this work and a satisfactory re-organisa CHIPPING NORTON DISANr.nY. tion of the old but sweet instrument. Our organ .£ s. d. ist, Mrs. George Bowles, has managed wonder Rev. A. Cary-Elwes, Cliarlbury 0 10 0 fully. and we hope she will now be relieved of a Mrs. Dawkins, Witcotc ...... 2 0 0 good deal of trouble and may find her work Viscouct Dillon, Ditchley 1 1 0 lighter. Airs. Hinde, Shipton 1 0 0 Afajor Huntingdon, Shipton 2 0 0 The Rector has been busy lately inspecting the Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, R. of Sarsden... 1 1 0 various schools in the neighbourhood. It has Rev. T. W. Lee, V. of Leafield 1 1 0 been difficult work getting about, and a heavy Rev. Canon Oldfield. A7, of Shipton 0 10 0 cold has added to his difficulties. It has, however, Rev. J. D. Payne, A7. of Charlburv 0 10 0 been a real pleasure, and he is always glad to visit Rev. A. Shildrick, A7, of Alilton 0 10 0 his brother clergy, the schoolmasters and mis Rev. P. Al. AVatkins, R. of Gt .Rollright 0 5 0 tresses, and not least the dear children, who one Air. A7ernon AA7atney, Cornbury Park... 3 3 0 and all give him a hearty welcome. This makes the fw.ii'tb year of bis inspection work. Next £13 11 0 year the Diocesan Inspector will probably visit JULIUS D. PAYNE (Steward). this neighbourhood himself. August CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.
FIFIELD. Collections for Church Expenses: — I £ s. d. Marriages.—Thomas Oakley and Florence Ash- 0 13 2 Held.—June 17th, Lewis George Palmer and June 23rd Nellie Slater. June 30th 0 13 10J July 7th 0 13 2 e wish to congratulate Colonel E. A. Kettle 0 9 6 well, who has returned home on leave from July 14th Nativity of S. John the Flanders, after gaining the D.S.O. on active ser 0 2 3 vice. Mr. F. Matthews, the churchwarden, has Baptist Hector’s Eund left the parish for service in the Volunteer Force, Communicants from Juno 23rd to July 14th, 60. in which he is an officer. The Diocesan Inspector, Rev. R. P. Burnett, Canon N. S. S. Coles, the Diocesan Chaplain, inspected the school in religious knowledge' ’ > on conducted three days of prayer in Fifield Church, July 16 th. and celebrated the Holy Communion on S. John Mr. A. Bartlett, H.M. Inspector of Schools, Baptists Day nt 5 a.m. Wc shall remember his paid us a surprise visit on July 18th. visit and his helpful words. A good response to the call for helpersto plant The Children’s Working Party for the soldiers and earth up the potatoes for the Royal Navy on hold its last meeting on Tuesday, July 23rd. The the portion of ground set apart for that purpose, children have worked well since October, and have and further help will be wanted later on. made 28 pairs of hospital slippers, 103 face . A collection for prisoners of war was made in washers, and four cushions, which have all been sent to the hospital at the Town Hall, Oxford. these villages on Sunday, July 21st, and we were They have also made 36 anti-vermin vests, which asked to remember especially the captives in Ger have been sent to Mrs. Gerrans, Oxford, to bo many from the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. shipped and forwarded to men at the front. Mrs. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 Jeffery hopes to begin the meetings again in the a.m. in Idbury Church on the third Sunday of the first week in October if comforts are still required month, and on the great Festivals. for the soldiers. 'Q, <2/ <§z 'Qz FINSTOCK AND FAWLER. Baptism.-June 30th, Edward William, son of HOOK NORTON. E. and E. M. Franklin. Holy Baptism —June 30th, Gertrude, daughter Marriage. — William George Cobb and Eva of Reuben and Mary Neal; David, son of William Annie Paintin. and Bessie French; Dorothy May, daughter of On Sunday, June 23rd, the collections at all Frederick Thomas and Gertrude Smith. the services were for the Church Missionary Received into the Church.—Ernest Frederick Society. The Rev. W. Bryan-Brown, the Rose (privately baptized, February 21st, 1916). diocesan organising secretary of the Society, spoke Burial.—June 27th, Arthur Taylor, aged 28 to the children in the afternoon and preached an years. mterestng sermon in the evening. The collec Number of Communicants from Juno 21st to tions amounted to £1 11 4d. On Sunday, July 7th, the collections were on July 14th, 72. behalf Of the Witney Y.M.C.A. “ Hut Week ” Collections during same period: — and amounted to £1 3s. 7d. £ s. d. . "he Rev. K. p. Burnett, Rector of Cornwell, Offertory Fund...... 1 3 9 juspectod the Schools in religious knowledge on Lighting...... 0 12 2 Ihursday, July 18th, and seemed pleased with Poor Fund...... 0 16 0} the answers given by the children. We hope to Restoration Fund...... 1 7 0J give his report in a future number of the Maga WcWe beg to thank the following for their kind zine. subscriptions to the Churchyard Fund, received 'Qz /(§z /Qz' since our last issue:— Mrs. A. A. Clarke, 2/6; Mrs. Osborne, 2/6; Mrs. Pearse, 1/.-. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. i TWe- desire. . to. offer_ our sincerest sympathy to n>, Haptism.—July 14th, Irone Ellen, daughter of Mrs. Arthur‘ Taylor (ne'e *Wheeler), -1--), in the very Thomas Jesse anil Hilda Sarah Canning, of Heath I sad bereavement she has sustained after so short Farm.1’___ I a married life, through the death of her husband, nnTPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. August 8 from wounds received- in■ France," He died in machine gun fire to the reserve troops, during the militarv hospital in______Bath, It is nice to hear the Austrian Push at the end of May. of all the kindness and attentionn shown by the Charles Byles has also lost a brother who has Chaplain; the doctors and nurses, It is very died of wounds received in France. hard to be separated from those we love, but He , it . 'L —111 Kwtvtrv oil i-nrrtit'. We are glad to welcome the returning sojdier who allows it will bring all together again, in His and sailor when they come to visit their relations good time. in the old home. On Wednesday, July 17th, Mr. Colbourne, of Stratford-on-Avon, got leave <2/ '2/ after two vain attempts to come back from the front ” in France, to marry in Churchill SALFORD. Church, Miss Mary Henson, a sister of Mrs. Holy Baptism.—June 16th, Harry Edward, Jordan of the ” Grange,” and kinswoman to one son of Alfred Thomas and Agnes Maud Keys. whose name is very well-known in the world of Burial.—May 20th, Charles Woodward, aged Ecclesiastical Controversy—The Bishop of Here 71. ford. The chancel was nicely decorated, and the choir boys sung the hymns with Mr. Anson at the For several weeks, during the Rector’s absence, organ. A merry peal of bells rang out to brighten the Rev. H. Mould, Senior Chaplain to H.M.’s up the occasion. We all appreciated hearing Government in Indio, has been taking charge of once more our beautiful bells well rung. The the parish, and his ministrations have been much ringers have not lost their practical knowledge appreciated. of the art of handling the bells, and we hope that On Red Cross Day Mrs. C. E. Taylor, Mrs. and some day they will be spared to ring peals to com Miss Mould and Miss G. Woodward, kindly memorate the end of the war. undertook the collecting, and the amount in the Mrs. Tuson has for the last nine months been boxes was £1 Gs. 7d., which, together with the trained as a Masseuse at Dr. Justina Wilsons offertory in church amounted to £2 6s. 2d. Swedish Institute, 10B, Cromwell Road, London. We are glad to learn that Private H. Souch, She has recently passed the “ Incorporated who was severely wounded, is making good pro Society of Trained Masseuse ” examination, gress towards recovery. Private I. Able, who which is divided into two parts—Anatomy and was in Italy, we regret to learn, is missing, and Pathology. She is now busily engaged at St- we sincerely sympathise with his wife in her Mary’s Royal Free Hospital, London. anxiety. The nows which she recently received The National Salvage Council is anxious that shows that we may hope that he is a prisoner in villages should begin to collect their waste, i.e., the hands of the Austrians. old tins, and metal of all kinds, rags, paper, Mrs. Dodimead is to bo congratulated on doing leather, rubber, bones, etc. One wonders so well with the School War Savings. At the end whether something here could not be done in of June there were 32 members on the books, 39 this way. The son of the late Bishop of Wake certificates bought, 1,229 coupons sold, and total field—Mr. F. D. How, of Kencot Manor, is instalments £32 Os. 2Ad. We hope the children moving in the matter. One wonders why the will feel encouraged and do their best for then- son of a clergyman should interest himself with country and themselves. It was pleasing to find dust heaps, except that all should be ready to that 41 eggs and 11/2 were collected for the blind try and reclaim any prodigal who has been soldiers on May 27th, and over £2 was raised by thrown on the rubbish heap of the world. them for the Red Cross on Empire Day. Whatever happens in the War, we have to look forward to a shortage of fuel and light during the coming winter months. It would be well to get the permission of Captain Mercer, and make SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. a collection of wood, which is being burnt day Baptisms.—May 12th, at Sarsden Church, by day in the Sarsden Woods, and get it home, so Norah Elizabeth, (born 19th February), daughter that it might help out with the coal. of Harry and Ada Sherbourne. Sponsors: — Miss Mabel Griffin has started a Missionary Father, Mary Millin and Ellen Duester. Working Party, which meets at the Rectory once We regret to announce that Captain Buxton a week. She has our best wishes for its success. (Mrs. Rose’s brother), Oxon and Bucks Light In searching the Churchill Parish Registers Infantry, was killed in action in Italy whilst with Mr. W. Eric St. John Brooks (a corres bravely carrying despatches through the Austrian pondent of the “ Times ’- Newspaper, London, August CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 7
and son of the late------Dr. ------Henryj —St. ------John Brooks,, Gloria are to be said by the people. This has M.D. Sc., D., formerly1 University Anatomist in arisen from tho practice of singing it in “ full," the University of Dublin),Dublin! f-.liothe RectorTlontnv f.nVnetakes thisi.Lic I butb,»t therim intention of thothe prayernraver book appearsanne to opportunity of giving the following information be quite clear that it should be said as a Versicle of the "“ Great ” William Smith, in whom and Response. Seo tho Rubric after the Vcnite, Churchill people are interested. William, son' and also the end of the Psalm in the Comminu of John and Ann Smith, was baptized in Churchill tion Service. Church on April Oth, 1709. (In the dictionary of National Biography the date of his birth is given Church Council.—The third meeting of the as 23rd March, 1709, son of John Smith and Ann Church Council was held on Tuesday, July 16th. Smith—the mother’s maiden name being Smith It was announced that Miss Evans had kindly also). The parents were married in Churchill, offered to form a band of workers who would, un the entry being John Smith of this Parish, and der her guidance, undertake to keep the Church •Ann Smith of this parish by banns, 23rd May, yard in order, planting suitable shrubs and flowers 1708. Edward Smith and William Mullington, and keeping the grass cut. This was very grate witnesses. fully accepted, and the Churchyard Committee was accordingly discharged. Our thanks are also Mr Brookshasreason to believethat"Christian,” due to Mr. Strong for a plan of the new burial daughter of Robert Brooks, and great grand daughter of William Brooks, his ancestor, seems ground, drawn to scale. to have been connected with this family of Smith. Mrs. Parsons,, Miss Williams, and Miss We are glad to welcome Mr. Brooks in being Coombes were appointed a committee to consider also connected with Churchill. The earliest ways and means for reviving the Girls' Guild. record of his family found in the Churchill regis ters is the baptism of Robert Brooks, son of It was decided to make no change in the present, William Brooks, on 27th February, 16(59. The arrangement of the hours of services. . old inhabitants know the names of fields in Churchill: "Brook’s Meadow’’ and Brook's For the distribution of envelopes in connection Heath.” with the Diocesan Fund, and such leaflets as it is desired that everyone should receive, it was de WeW e hope we may have the pleasure of seeing cided to invite the present Magazine distributors Mr. Brooks again with us. to obtain assistance in ther several districts so At a managers meeting held on July Kith, Mr. 'that one may be left nt the house of every Church Frederick Thomas Martin was elected to be a family in the Parish. foundation Manager of Churchill Schools, in place of Mr. Giles Edmonds, deceased. There occurs in the history of every parish n time when something is found necessary to be done which requires the raising of a considerable <3/ <2? sum of money. The benefit of this is enjoyed by several generations, but the burden of it usually falls on one. The Council have taken the first SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD. step to meet this difficulty in one direction by fixing a fee of £1 for the burial of non-parishioners, Holy Baptism.—June 3rd, Emily Diana •Hunt the amount to be deposited in a Churchyard En ington.—July 7th. Ruby Ellen Collins, Ada largement Fund in the names of the Vicar and Davison, Alice Emily Perris. Churchwardens. This is looking ahead some 30 War Memorials.—Several enquiries have been years or more, hut it is a very wise step to take. made about these. The Bishop desires that they Some similar step is needed with regard to the should be deferred until the close of the war, and Church fabric. then that all applications for permission to erect Miss Evans will need soms subscriptions for the memorials should be considered with a view to initial expenses of the work she has undertaken, one general harmonious scheme. He has set up but for the current expenses of that work the a Diocesan Committee which should be consulted Vicar has agreed to hand over all fees paid for before a decision is made. The Secretary of the ordinary burials, and for the erection of tomb Committee is the Rev. W. C. Emeris, Vicar of Burford. stones, less income tax. Gloria Patri.—There seems to be an impression A plan was agreed upon for the disposal of the that when the Psalms are read, both parts of the books of the old Lending Library. ■
8 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. August SPELSBURY. tention and shows the reverent care befitting The hours of our Sunday services during such a God's acre. We do not remember (certainly not period as I may be assisting the Vicar of Charl- during the last four years) having seen the mounds bury at Chadlington, will be as follows: — in the new part so well tended, and we congratu late the girls whose task this has been. 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month.—Mattins and Holy Communion, 11 a.m.; Children’s Ser While your Vicar has received with gratitude vice, 3 p.m.; Evensong, 5 p.m. some response to his appeal in a former issue of 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays in the month.—Holy this Magazine for support to the Churchyard Fund Communion, 8 a.m.; Children's Service, 3 p.m.; there are still very many who have not done so Evensdhg, G.30 p.m. and he would remind such that at the present moment the fund at his disposal is exhausted The old hours will be returned to as soon as Chadlington has a Priest in Charge once more, Church collections. June 20th to July 10th: — which for Chadlington's sake, as well as our own, £ s' ,1' we trust may be soon. Sick and Needy ...... 0 8 7 Church Expenses ...... 1 11 Our Churchyard has received some needful at- 7 'cL- 'Sz 'S' ’►P No. 426. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JVfagazme.
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CHIPPING NOBTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Sept. 2 religious knowledge employed in the Episcopal ' Deanery Notes. Church of Scotland. The address gave rise to a All business communications to bo addressed to the good deal of discussion, and many questions were Publishers, W. C. Hates, Ltd., CinrriNO Norton. asked about the working of the system, and the Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later advisability of the use of prizes and certificates in I than September 20th, to the editor, CORNWELL connection with the teaching of religion. Mr. ■ RECTORY, CHIPPING NORTON. Cunnynghame emphasised the fact that entrance for the examination on the part of children was . entirely voluntary. RURAL DEANERY NOTICE. After the meeting service was held in the Oxford Diocesan Fund.—It is hoped that every Church, and a very helpful sermon preached by j Parish in the Deanery lias fixed the Sunday for the Bev. H.. II. Arkell on the words “That our I offertories for the Fund lor 1918, if the contribu- sons—...... may grow up as the young plants, and that tion has not been already sent. Last year our our daughters may be as the polished corners Parishes did very well. The appeal for 1.118, and of the Temple," Ps. 1-14, 12. leaflets clenrlv explaining needs, may be obtained Tea was afterwards served at the White Hart, from the office of the Diocesan Fund, 8, New Inn and an allusion was made to the 39 years’ connec Hall Street, Oxford. If any parish fails to ar tion of the Rev. T. W. Lee with the Association. range for its quota, this entails a great deal ol '1 he clergy present included the Revs. T. W. letter writing for various officials, including tin. Lee, J. D. Payne, H. II. Arkell, E. C. Freeman, \rehdeacon. The amounts asked from each J. F. Johnson, T. C. Tanner, A. W. Callis, and ' parish this year will be found in the March num E L. Wright. ber of our Deanery Magazine. The fund is now Ascott was not represented this year as usual, doing splendid work. J.D.P. owing probably to the lamented death of the Bev. The Bishop has appointed as Vicar of Ascot- C. Walford. under-Wyehwood the Bev. C. E. Shackleton, 'Q/ M.A., wtio has been in this Diocese for the past t rears at Farley Hill, Swallowfield, Beading. CHIPPING NORTON. There are at the present time a considerable number of men over military age, who are em Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. ployed in keeping in order lawns and pleasure Assistant Priest—Rov. E. LI. Weight, grounds. It is important that such work should Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. be reduced to a minimum in order to allow tin Mr. A. J. Bolwell. men to assist in agriculture up to the end of tin for Chipping Norton. harvest. The Ministry of Natonul Service is ol Major Daly, for Over Norton. Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton (pro tem.) opinion that the work in which they are engaged is not at the present time of national importance, Church Army Hut Flag Day.—If it can be Ar and that they would be, as they possess sonic ranged we are hoping to have a flag day in Chip ■ agricultural knowledge, better employed in help ping Norton for the above splendid object on ing the harvest. It is hoped that employers Saturday, September 7th. All will, we feel sure, . having regard to the food position and the crisis sympathise with this effort. Up to the beginning through which the country is passing, will do all of last May the Church Army had lost about 100 in their power to release such men for the harvest. Recreation Huts by enemy action, besides tents, Sunday School Association—Chipping Norton clubs, Ac., established in buildings and similar Deanery. centres. The value of these huts to our soldiers cannot be over estimated. The meeting of this Association (at th.ie present Field-Marshall Sir Douglas Haig writes:—“I time only a yearly event), took place on Juh much regret to learn that the Church Army lost 27th, at Chipping Norton. so many of its recreation centres for men, which The Parishes represented were: Charlburv had to be abandoned during the recent fighting. Chipping Norton, Churchill, Hook Norton, Lem field. Salford, Spelsbury. One cannot pay too high tributes for the comfort and inspiration which the Church Army Huts and A good gathering of clergy and teachers as- sembled at the Parish Boom, and an interesting other means of ministration have been to our heroic troops.” address was given by the Bev. II. C. B. Cunnyh^ Our District Visitors are specially helping in hame, incumbent of S. John’s, Dundee, explain this matter, but we shall need other help besides, ing the system of Sunday School Examination in and shall be grateful if all those willing to help Sept. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 3
in the Flag Day would attend after the District Visi CHADLINGTON. tors’ meeting in the Church Room on Tuesday, The Rev. E. L. Wood has coino to take over the Sept. 3rd at 3.30 p.m. charge of Chadlington, mid both he and Mrs. Sunday School Treat.—Wo hope to have our Wood are now installed in the Curate's house. Sunday School Treat on Thursday, September It is their earnest hope that the congregation will 19th, instead of September 26th, as announced rally round them in the winter’s work, and that lust month. the duty and privilege of public worship, especial ly at Holy Communion, may not be neglected. Harvest Thanksgiving Services.—These ser Daily Matins have been started once more, at vices are fixed for Thursday, October 10th, at 7 8.15 a.in., except on Thursday, when the Holy p.m. and the following Sunday, 6 o’clock. The Communion is administered at 8 a.m. preacher on the Thursday evening will be Rev. August 4th.—The Rev. E. L. Wood’s first Sun G. A. Littledajo. day was on August 4th (the 4th anniversary of the war). The services were well attended, and the Baptisms.— August 15th, Raymond Victor collections resulted in a cheque for £(> being sent Dawe, son of Ernest Llewellyn and Belle Weight. to the Local Secretary of the Prisoners of War Marriages.—July 27th, Arthur Percival Hall Fund. This was a most gratifying result. The nnd Elizabeth Mary Simkins; August 3rd, Oliver Special Forms of Service were used for Holy David Eli Titcombe and Florence May Woodward. Communion at ll, and the Prayers were used at Evensong. The Special Litany was used on the Burials.—July 24th, Richard Frank Harris, following Sunday, and will be generally utilised at the War Intercession Service on Thursdays at aged 19 years; August 7th, William Reason, aged 8 p.m. 77 years; August 15th, Ada Turner aged 29 years. Marriage.—August 5th, Ernest Cherry and Day of Remembrance.—We are glad this day, Emily Williams. August 4th, was so well observed in this parish. ta, There were very good attendances at the three •a -a Celebrations of Holy Communion and the other CHARLBURY. services of the day. The names of the fallen in battle from the parish were read out at each cele Baptism.—August 11th, Edith May, daughter bration—a remembrance of them in the highest of Charles Albert and Margaret Esther Prat-lev. sense. There was a Special United Service in Burials.—July 13th, Esther Parsons, aged 68 the Town Hall in the afternoon, attended by the years; July 15th, Alice Hall, aged 13 days; July Mayor and Corporation in State, and this was 211th, Sarah Harris, aged 37 years; August 10th, very well attended, too. William Harris, of Wolverton, aged 51 years. Our very deep sympathy goes out to Mr. and The sudden death from pneumonia of Mrs. Mrs. Hughes, of Piston’s Lane, in the loss they Harris, leaving a young family ’ f 7 boys and an have sustained by their son Albert " killed in infant daughter, aroused muck sympathy and help from her neighbours, and wc have been' asked action,” and to Mr. and Mrs. Owen in the loss of to thank in the “ Deanery Magazine ” all those their son also “ killed in action.” The supreme who have helped. sacrifice made by these young lives is the call to us- to bo worthy of the same. May they not have Sunday, August 4th, the Day of Remembrance died in vain. for the war, was very well observed. Our offer tory for the Prisoners of War Fund was £33 8s. 2d. We cannot lot these notes go to press without a Throughout the day a large number of people word of gratitude that Chris. Webb, another old came to Church. There were 115 Communicants. C.L.B. lad, reported missing, is now a prisoner of We now have 8 names of Prisoners of War to war in Germany and well. God speed the time of remember, the last being Cecil Hollifield, now in his release and all other prisoners of war. Austria. i There has been an excellent response in the C.L.B. Outing.—On August 24th the C.L.B. collection of gold and silver articles througout went for a week-end camp to Great Rollright. By Charlbury, Cornbury, Rangers Lodge, Short- the kindness of Mr. Joseph Hughes the lads were hampton, and Chilson for the Prisoners of War provided with shelter. The event proved a very Fund. We had a number of ladies collecting happy time for the lads. from house to house, and Lady Margaret Watney CHjPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Sept. 4 arranged everything, and sent the whole “ Remembrance Day.”—Sunday, August 4th, kindly was the fourth anniversary of the war, and was collection to Miss Ashhurst. duly observed in Cornwell. Our three services at On Thursday, August 15th our Sunday School 11,3, and 6 were all well attended. The Church children and teachers assembled on the A ,cain8 was filled to over-flowing in the evening. The lawn, where we had tea, “fterwards nu.de om special form of prayer and thanksgiving was used, way to the cricket field, kindly lent by -All. Ldgm- and the Hector preached three sermons from the | ton. Cricket and various sports were arranged texts, Bev. iv.. 10; St. Math., xviii, 10; and by Mr. Allen and Mr. Bowl. • We have to thank Judges vii., 8. The offertories were for the Bed our kind friends Mr. Kibble and Mr Warren fo lending and erecting swings. Altogether we had Cross Society, and amounted to £3 4s. 4Jd. a particularly enjoyable day. The Church Organ.—Mr. Ludwig, of Banbury, spent two days at Cornwell and has taken the We are glad to welcome nt Chndlington Rev. E. L. Wood, M.A., and his wife, who have come organ to pieces. A considerable park will have to into residence. He was a member of Worcester be sent to Banbury for repairs, and will take some College, Oxford (which has given us three curates time to be put in order. It was found that much in succession), and for the past four years has damage had been done by rats or mice, and the been curate of St. Matthew s, Bootle, .Liverpool. work will be more than was anticipated. In a few weeks, however, we hope to have it all in We shall not forget the kind help of the Vicar order again, and Mr. Ludwig assures us it will be of Spelsbury during the vacancy at Chndlington. good for another fifty years! z@/ Harvest Thanksgiving.—Our splendid harvest, CHASTLETON. the best for 50 years, calls for our special thanks j at such a time as the present. We hope to have Baptisms.—July 28th, Norman Albert George our services on Friday evening, the 27th of Sep Bartlett.—Betty Elizabeth Bunce. tember. and the following Sunday, St. Michael School News.—The School received a most and Ail Angels’ Day. At the former, the Bev. satisfactory report from the Diocesan Inspector, ( anon Oldfield, D.D., Vicar of Shipton-undcT- the Rev. R. P. Burnett. He says:—“ This school V ychwood, has kindly promised to preach. The maintains its old reputation, and the results of j offertories, as usual, will be for the Radcliffe In the inspection were quite satisfactory. inI the ! firmary, Oxford. upper group the knowledge of Scripture was de cidedly good; several children were very good. : Catechism and Prayer Book, both good ; repeti tion, good." DAYLESFORD. The Bishop’s prize is awarded to Marjorie The fourth anniversary of the declaration of Clarke, nnd a certificate to Norah Tidmarsh. war was duly observed hero, and the special Phyllis Clarke also deserves special mention. The prayers issued for the occasion were used at all writing was genially very fair, though the spel services. The congregations were certainly larger ling requires attention. than usual, for which we are thankful, and there Infants: In Scripture two answered well. seemed to be a spirit of earnestness abroad. May Catechism and repetition, both good. Erank we not believe that the favourable turn in tW Minns and, Phyllis Lines both deserve special course of events in France is a direct outcome mention. Die Prayers were reverent, and the of, and answer to, the nation’s prayers offered hymns very nicely sung. up at that time! The collections were for the Offertories. — On August 4th the offertories British Prisoners of War Fund, and realised a were sent to the Oxford County Prisoners of War sum of £3 2s. which has been forwarded to 1 und. They amounted to £4 3s. London. "5, -®, It is holiday-time* for the school now, and both teacher and children are enjoying a needed spell CORNWELL. of rest and recreation, from which they "’ill Rector-Rev. R. p. Burnett> MA> St john.s doubtless return with renewed vigour and zest for College Cambridge: Senior Chaplain work at the close of the six weeks. - We trust -tt.-'t. Indian Government, retired. that the holidays will be all the more enjoyed by reason of the excellent report recently received Churchwardens—Colonel A. N. Hall, J.P. from the Diocesan Inspector of the result of his Mr. George Bowles. examination of the school in religious knowledge. Sept. CHIPPING- NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 5
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cannot say how deeply we sympathise with these Demonstration.—Mrs. M. Scott, 20, Charlbury and other wounded men. Road, Oxford, gave a demonstration on fruit and The Rector and Mrs. Freeman wish to thank vegetable preserving (in bottles, jars, and cans) the ringers for the kind surprise they gave them and on fruit pulping without sugar at the by ringing on the occasion of the baptism of then- “ Mount ” on August 20th, authorised by the son. They hope that in due time he will be a Pood Production Department. Mrs. Johnson ringer himself. ■ thanked Mrs. Treweeke for the kindness which she showed in having the meeting at her house. Mr. C. E. Keyser, of Aldermaston Court, neor Twenty-eight attended the lecture, and after Reading, visited the church on Friday, August wards tea was given, and Mrs. Scott cycled off 10th, and took careful notes of all architectural to Swinbrook for her next meeting at 6 p.m. points, with the intention of preparing a lecture The National Salvage Council.—“An open-air to be delivered before the British Archeological meeting was held at Churchill to explain tho Society in London. Mr. Keyser, who is the reason why it is very necessary to save that which president of the Society, was accompanied by two formerly was thrown away on the dust heaps. A photographers—Mr. Taunt, of Oxford, and Mr. resolution was passed to form a working commit Adams, of Reading—who took a large number of tee to organize the saving of the waste of Sarsden views, and he has promised to give us a lecture, and Churchill. The Boy Scouts have since been illustrated with lantern slides, in the winter. This busy in collecting old tins, bottles, paper, and will undoubtedly be most interesting, and we other materials. The following were elected on have little doubt that it will be well attended. tlie committee: Messrs. Blair, Martin, Jordan, O/ 'S/ Anson, A. Sherborne, Miss Dorothy Treweeke, GREAT ROLLRIGHT. the Rector, and one other. Collections for Church Expenses:—July 21st, Scripture Examination.—Tho Rev. R. P. 13/-; July 28th, 13/3A; August 11th, 19/1|. The Burnett examined our schools in religious sub collections for the Prisoners of War on August jects on August 15th. Wo hope to give his report 4th came to £1 18s. 7Ad. in next month’s issue. Number of communicants for the month, 44. * * * 'S/ 'Qz <0/ SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD. SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. Baptism.—(Born December 24th, 1917); at Harvest Festival.—This will be held on Wed Churchill Church, on July 21st, Mary Elemedy, nesday, September 25th. The preacher will be daughter of William Charles and Minnie Eliza the Rev. R. Gibbs, M.A., Vicar of Clifton Hamp beth Hoverd. Sponsors : Alary Barnes, Annie S. den. Parker, and the father. Reade Scholarships.—A suplementary exam Marriage.—At Sarsden Church, on August ination for one scholarship was held on Saturday, 10th, James Canty and Sarah Duester. August 17th; examiner, Mr. W. H. Anson, Churchill. Pull marks: Arithmetic, 80; compo Instruction Class.—Miss Boyes, who holds a sition and general knowledge, 72; English history diploma of the British Dairy Farmers Association, and geography, 120. Marks obtained : — held an Instruction Class, by the kind invitation Donald Moss (Shipston), 50, 35, 62...total, 147 of Mr. and Mrs. Treweeke, at tho “Mount,” Walter Smith (Shipton),...... 40,' 12, 12." .total 64 Churchill, lasting for ten days during the early Desmond Collett (Milton), 0, 1, 12.. total, 23 part of August, to which nine pupils attended. During the ten days about 40 cheeses were made, Diocesan Inspection.—The schools were in of three kinds, “ Caerphilly,” “ Small Holders,” spected on Tuesday, July 30th. Extracts from the reports: — and “ Coulommier.” The classes were a great success. Shiptox School—Standards IV-VII, Know ledge of Scripture, decidedly good, some being Mothers’ Union.—The Mothers’ Union mem excellent; Prayer Book, very good; Repetition, bers met at the Rectory on Friday, August 16th, good. Standards II. and III., Scripture, when Miss Badger gave a helpful and inspiring generally good ; there was a good deal of differ address, which was much appreciated by all who ence between some of the scholars. Prayer were present. The Food Controller at Chipping Book, good and had been carefully taught and Norton made it possible to give the members a explained. Repetition, good. Ruth Baker, war tea afterwards. Gwen Baylis, Gilbert Baker, and George Case CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 8 did particularly well. Standard I. and Infants, CREDIT. £ s. 3 15 Scripture, very good; Catechism and Repeti By Donations 3G 7 64 tion, both good. Leslie Longshaw, Amy bavin, ,, Stalls George Curtis and Dorothy Coombes deserve ,, Hoop-la 3 0 0 special mention. Babies, in Scripture the ,, Bowling for pig .. 6 15 74 answering was bright and intelligent; Cate ,, Donkey rides 0 17 8' chism and Repetition, both good. Leslie ,, Competitions, &c. 9 4 44 Yeatman, Billy Slatter and Denis Lawrence all deserve special praise. £60 0 24 DEBIT. £ s. d. St. Michael’s Home.—It is always a plea Bv Band 5 0 0 sure to visit the above “ Home,” and the re ,, Materials for needlework sults of the inspection are always very satisfac and purchase of toys... 3 10 0 tory. This year they were quite up to the ,, Washing 0 2 0 mark. The answers both in Prayer Book and To Balance in hand 51 3 2.4 Holy Scripture very good. The answering was very intelligent, and showed the subjects had £60 0 24 been carefully taught-and explained. The Repetition was good. Ivy Wall was the best, Church Repairs.—The work of cleaning down and is given a certificate, as she has already had the walls of the Church and repairing leaks in the the Bishop’s Prize. The latter is given to Mary roof is now in progress, and it is intended to colour Hall, who was a good second. A certificate is the walls with " Duresco ” as soon as war restric also given to Ada Davison, who was the third tions permit the purchase of the necessary mate best. Elizabeth Rustall, Lilian Pikesley, rials. These notes cannot be. brought to a close Bertha Taylor, Rose Raymond and Jane. Allen without the expression of the very hearty thanks also distinguished themselves. we owe to the many kind donors, helpers, and supporters of our effort. Bible Study.—The Vicar will be willing during the winter months to conduct a class for Bible Church collections July 21st to August 18th : — study by adults, of some education if there is any £ s. d. Church Expenses 2 6 7 .desire for it. 2 6 Sick and Needy 0 9 7 * * * Church Army Huts 1100 0 Prisoners of War Fund ... 101 0 0 SPELSBURY. Lord Roberts’ Memorial Workshops 1 0 0 Sunday, August 4th, the fourth anniversary of 0 the war was observed as a solemn day of prayer The arrangement announced in our hist issue and thanksgiving throughout the Empire. Our whereby our Vicar was assisting the Vicar of own services were well attended, and the collec Charlbury by taking services at Chadlingti n, to tions amounting to £3 were given to patriotic now ended, and we are able to return to the old funds. hours of service in our church. Garden Fete.—On Monday, August 5th a * * * garden fete was held at the Vicarage to raise funds for church purposes. Thanks to the kind ness and generosity of friends, too numerous to name individually, there were well supplied stalls of needlework, flowers, fruit, vegetables, provi sions, and jumble and many other attractions in the form of competitions, including bowling for a pig. The Stonefield Brass Band was in attend- ance, and enlivened the proceedings with well chosen selections of music. The many energetic helpers and generous donors had a well-merited reward in the successful result of the effort, and we have every reason to believe that the visitors, numbering perhaps over a thousand, spent an en joyable afternoon and evening. Appended is the balance-sheet: — * ■*
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W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS, CHIPPING NOIOXJK. A CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE Oct. 2 Notes for the next Magazine should' 1 bo sent not later Marriages.—August 31st, William Brown and than November 20th, to the Editor, Cornwell Lottie Knibbs.—September 12th, Albert Edwin Rectory, Chipping Norton. Pearce and Editli Emily Keen.—September 18th, All business communications to bvbe nildresso... I to the George William Ruff and Ivy Gibbs. Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton Burials.—September 2nd, Edward Hill, aged 75 years.--September 11th. Julia Saunders, aged Deanery Notes. 80 years. Urgent and Important. Bishop of Gloucester's Visit.—The large con QUEEN MARY’S ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS gregations on Sunday. September 1st, showed the [This nppeal is made to carry out War Oflice great appreciation of the Bishop of Gloucester's Instructions. ] visit. In the evening our large church was The Military Authorities have asked us to nearly full. The Bishop preached in the morn ing from Gahitions v., 15, and in the evening insert the following: — " The War Office require at once a large addi from 2 timothy, 1,, 10. A short report has ap tional number of Women Workers to join Queen peared in the local Press of the sermons, and for Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. Each woman many a long day we shall carry in our hearts tile who joins sets free a soldier either in the British Bishop s words of counsel and comfort. We ven or United States armies, and so strengthens ----- the ture to hope the Bishop will come to us again I some day, and may that “ some day ” be soon! Allied fighting line. “ Women are wanted for ,the - Q.M.A.A.C.,- , . “s I Church Army Hut Flag Day.—Our Flag Dav clerks, cooks, waitresses, and for other domestic . f„r tilis splvndjd WJK „,.elll sllccesSi iirj work, both at home and in France, and girls who . we take this opportunity of thankin- all those who join, in addition to being provided with free food, | took part in selling the' fla-’s We’publish below accommodation, washing, uniform, medical at- | Prebendary Carlile’s letter of thanks to tile tendance, &c., are able to save or spend from 10/- i Vicar, together with a list of the helpers and tl> to 31/- per week. Where necessary, girls are'amounts 7in each, • box in the order sent in: — trained free. They are well looked after, and t s. cl. lead an interesting life, and should return to their Mrs. Corry II 15 civil vocations better fitted to make their way in Miss Salmon 1 1 fl the world from their experience. Mrs. Burbidge 1 8 9 Miss O’Kelly 0 15 0 Miss Joslin and Miss Prver ... 1 17 0 CHIPPING NORTON. Miss Bird '...... 0 7 The Boys' Club, Band of Hope, & King's Mes Mrs. Brookbanks 0 17 sengers.—We hope to begin our winter's work in 1 Mrs. Woodward I) 1-1 191 these organisations on Monday, October 11th, | Mrs. Arkell and Miss Arkell... (I 13 10 and we hope for a happy season. Thy parents of I Mrs. Weight 0 1 0 the children can give us in our work very real and I Mrs. Bolwell 0 5 7 true help by encouraging their children to be j Mrs. Hartwell and M iss regular in their attendance. Shrimpton .. 1 8 5 Sunday School Treat.—The postponed treat Mrs. Wilkins 0 14 31 was held on Thursday, September 19th. The Mrs. Pettipher 1 2 21 children, with their teachers, met at the Parish Airs. G. Mace 1 11 0 Church at 2.15 for a short service. They then Mrs. II. Pettipher 1 10 4J proceeded to the Common until tea-time. Tea Mrs. Arkell 0 8 8j was served in the Parish Room under the Miss Stephan 0 14 fl management of Mrs. Hill and Miss Insall. Miss Lockwood .. 1 9 7J assisted by other willing helpers. After tea Mrs. Rowell 4 9 fl games and races were organised by the teachers. Airs. Pearson 1 8 5J We are sorry the day was so cold; but it was Miss Edwards 0 0 10} something to have it fine. At the conclusion of Airs. Webb 0 17 Hi the tea three hearty cheers were given by the Airs. Lewis 0 3 2 children to Mr. Toy, who most kindly provided Miss Denise Daly 2 19 8J the tea. Airs. Felthouse 0 11 M Airs. Barlow 1 0 2 Oct. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 3 The total amount in all the boxes is (it will be CHADLINGTON. seen) £30 Os. 3d. This does not include the I Holy Baptism.—Marjorie Vera, daughter of collection in church, which amounted to £7 -Is. Alfred Edward and Edith Ellen Burden. —Mar 9d. September 20th, 1918. garet Ellen, daughter of Charles Roney and Ellen Holloway.—Stuart Daniel, son of Rose Clarke Dear Mh. Abkell,— It is with a very special sense of gratitude that (Waif and Stray). I write to most heartily thank you for helping us Band of Hope.—The annual treat was held, by so splendidly by your Flag Day effort. I fully kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Bliss, in a field realise the immense amount of work it has meant adjoining the Manor House. The children en to gather round you such a band of sellers as to joyed their games and races, and tea was pro enable you to collect so excellent a sum as £30 vided upon the lawn. After tea Mrs. Wood dis Os. 3d.,' and I feel sure you must be as highly tributed prizes for recitations, and medals for gratified with this result as we are. bringing in new members. It is hoped that chil I would, of course, dearly love to personally dren will try to earn these medals again this thank all who have co-operated with you, in many coming season, by bringing in two new members. cases witii the utmost self sacrifice; but this is The financial result of a happy afternoon was a impossible, and I should therefore be most grate credit balance of £1 9s. 2d. Wo desire to thank ful if you would kindly convey to them, as oppor Mr. and Mrs. Sturch and all those friends who tunity occurs, my deepest appreciation of their gave both in money and in kind, for so excellent most encouraging help to replace the 100 lost an achievement. huts. We all realise the tremendous boon the Church Clock.—The Church clock decided to huts arc to the troops. “ down tools ” and went on a 6-day " strike,” Again very warmly thanking you, thus showing how up-to-date even an old institu Gratefully Yours, tion may become. By peaceful methods it was W. CARLILE, at length persuaded to resume work, and now Founder and lion. Chief Secretary. strikes regularly. The Rev. II. H. Arkell, Harvest Festival.—By the time this Magazine The Vicarage, is out amongst its readers our harvest services will Chipping Norton. be over. We are expecting a visit from the Rev. Women's Bible Class.—This Class, which T. P. Field at the Thursday evening’s service, meets every Wednesday in the Church Room, will September 26th, and we arc sure that a hearty re-open its meetings on Wednesday, Oct. 10th, welcome will be afforded to him by the members at 7 o’clock. There are already about 40 mem of his late congregation. bers, and we hope that many more will join this winter. <^5/ Harvest Thanksgiving Services.— As an nounced last month, these services are fixed for Thursday. October 10th, and the following Sun CHARLBURY. day, October 13th. The preacher on the Thurs Baptisms.—September 1st, Constance Ethel day, at 7 p.m., will be the Rev. G. A. Littledale, Lucie and Stanley Charles, children of Albert anil on the Sunday morning the Rev. P. Morgan- Stanley and Ethel Elizabeth Lynham, of St. Watkins, Rector of Great Rollright. The offer Marylebonc, London. tory on Thursday will be for Foreign Missions, Burial.—August 22nd, Anne Baylis, aged 78 and on Sunday for Ratcliffe Infirmary. years. Foreign Missonary Festival.—The day fixed Mothers’ Union.—On August 23rd, after a Ser for our Foreign Missionary Festival is Thursday, vice of Intercession in the Church, an address was November 28th. There will be (as last year) a given in the Vicarage Room by Miss Dora Lee. meeting in the Town Hall at 3 p.m. with a special The members were entertained at Ivy House to speaker and a service in the Parish Church at tea in the garden by Mrs. Bois and Mrs. Carey 7 p.m., when we are glad to announce the Elwes, and cakes were given by Lady Margaret preacher will be the Dean of Gloucester. The Watney, Mrs. McNeight, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. other parishes in our. Deanery are joining in this Pritchard, and the Vicar. The urns were lent by Missionary Day. Let us all determine to repeat Mr. Warren. Altogether the members thoroughly the success of last year! enjoyed the afternoon. NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Oct. 4 chuting t £1 Ils. 6d. to the under-Wyehwood. On Sunday (St. Michael s Thc Girl Guides have sent bl.h>g‘'tl>e"proeeeds of paper collected Day). Matins, Sermon and Holy Communion, at 11. -d Cross, 1 11 a.m.; evensong and Sermon at 6 p.m. The by them. On Sunday, Septeni- offertories nt all the services were given to the Sunday School Funds.— Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. her 1st, the offertory for our Sunday School Funds amounted to £a. The Church Organ.—The work of repairing the The Harvest Festival at Charlbury was held church organ is now completed, and Mr. Ludwig !in Thursday, October 3rd the preacher being the assures us it is good for another fifty years. The Rev. Canon Oldfield. D.D.. Vicar of Snpton- work has been considerably larger than was ex vnder-AVvehwood. The offertories were for the pected, and probably the cost will come to nearly Radcliffe' Infirmary. On the following Sunday £20. We hope, however, to raise it without any the offertories throughout the day were for the difficulty, and will give particulars in our next Oxford Diocesan Fund. At Shorthampton ( hurch number. the Harvest Festival was held on Sunday, Octo- Deanery Clerical Meeting.—The monthly meet her 6th. ing of the Chipping Norton Clerical Society was Wc have to thank Mrs. Barrett, of Shorthamp held at Cornwell Rectory on Tuesday, September ton Farm, who paid for the cutting of the grass 17th ; nine members attending. The new Scrip at Shorthampton Churchyard. ture Subject. St. John’s Gospel, was opened by the Rector of Cornwell, and the Rev. W. J. Chilson School: Inspection in Religious Know Palmer. Vicar of Enstonc, contributed an inter ledge.—Wc have received an excellent report esting paper of “ The Evangelistic Work of the from Rev. A. Carey Elwcs. The Bishop’s prize Church.< 'liurch. ” Fortunately, the day proved fine. goes to V. Allen, and the certificates to Reggie Barrett and B. Rimmell. "S. <2. 12, Rev. G. S. Payne, C.F., Rector of Delamere, DAYLESFORD. has sailed with his battalion to join the North Russian Expeditionary Force. Commodore ('. Worcester Diocesan Conference.—At the R. Payne, R.N., is stationed on the southern side Worcester Diocesan Conference, held at Birming of Russia. ham, on Tuesday, September Oth, the Bishop, 'S/ 'S.- 'Q. who presided, announced to the Conference that he had decided, after careful consideration, that CHASTLETON. if the offer were made to him, as there was every Military Weddings.—On August 22nd, at 10.30 reason to suppose it would be, he would go to a.m., at St. Mary’s Church, Chastleton, by the Coventry as the first Bishop of the restored See. Rev. R. I’. Burnett, George Reginald Davies to The announcement was received with profound Agnes May Skelcher. A quiet wedding, bride regret by the Worcestershire clergy, who will thus and bridegroom leaving by midday train for lose a Bishop, who, during his thirteen years ten Cheshire. ancy of the See of Worcester, has won the esteem 0" A"Susli.27tlb at 1.30, Driver A. C. Corbett and confidence and affection of one and all, and to Matilda (lingcll. A reception was afterwards has proved himself in all respects a true " Father held at Harcomb Farm, ” where between 40 and in God.” As regards the question of boundaries .10 guests were entertained. ■ Bride and bride in connection with the division of the diocese groom left by the 5 p.m. train for Leamington. rendered necessary by the foundation—or rather, the restoration—of the See of Coventry, the The Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held on rriday, October 4th. matter is still under consideration, but it would seem that there is a possibility—perhaps a proba bility—that Daylesford will still remain a part of the Diocese of Worcester, instead of being CORNWELL. handed over, as had been sugested, to the Harvest Thanksgiving.-The harvest thanks- Diocese of Oxford. giving services were held on Friday, September The School.—After the summer holidays, the -.ith and the following Sunday (St. Michael and school re-opened with a full attendance. We AH Angels Day). They were as follows : — must now concentrate our attention on the yearly l-riday, Holy Communion 8 a.m.; special service examination at Christmas, and make the best use and sermon, b 30 p.m., the preacher being the of the time at our disposal so as to be ready for Rev. Canon Oldfield, D.D., Vicar of Shipton- our Squire’s annual visit. Oct. CHUTING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 6
Harvest Thanksgiving Service.—It has not yet Obituary.—The death of Charles Parker at the been possible to fix a date for the harvest thanks Infirmary, after an operation for appendicitis, is giving service, since the unsettled weather in a sad blow to his wife and two little girls, who September has delayed harvest operations, but have the sincere sympathy of us all in their be- little by little the fields are being cleared, and it is reavement. hoped that the end will now soon be reached, and Interesting Series of Articles.—The inset of the wo shall be able to say our annual “ grace ” with Magazine for September has the conclusion of an grateful hearts “ for what we have received.” interesting and helpful series of articles com menced in January, on “ How to make the most •3/ of Sunday.” We hope they have been carefully read, and will be read over again. The welfare ENSTONE. of the home and the nation is bound up with the Marriage.—September 21st, Thomas Huekin “ Reconstruction of Sunday.” to Clara Healey. The bridegroom and his brother New Arrangement.—On Sunday, August 4th, (Alfred) were both wearing the Mons ribbon. no pause was made after the Prayer for the They belong to the Oxfordshire Yeomanry, and Church Militant, at the late celebration of the left our village to serve their country within 24 Holy Communion, for worfdiippers to leave the hours after the declaration of war. church. That unauthorised pause, we hope, is now a thing of the past. One acquiesced in the Home on Leave.— Frank Huckin, Bertie custom one found here because it ensured the I luckin and Edgar Hunt, 1914 men. have recently hearing of the Commandments and the Gospel, been home on leave. Jack Hawtin looked well and the recitation of the glorious Nicenc Creed, by after his experiences with the artillery in the those who did not want the whole service. This March affair and since. Fred Clover, home in advantage, however, will be none the less secured August, was wearing the ribbon of the Military in another way on other Sundays. The new ar Medal. Arthur Wearing, who was reported rangement is happily preferred. missing, is among those who have given their lives for their country—he was an army reserve Birthday Privilege.—On Sunday, September man before the war. 1st, the Vicar attained the age of 47 years; and had the privilege of administering the Holy Com Harvest Holiday.—The school children were munion to his guests, his father and mother, who set free for the harvest holidays on August 8th. are glad to have given him (their eldest son) to the and should have returned to school on September ministry of the Church. As “years glide away 23rd. However, an outbreak of measles has ex and are lost to me, lost to me,” there is an in tended their leave. The schools have not been creased desire to serve better in the years that closed through sickness since 1906. It is hoped may be left. the children affected will soon recover; and as for Any country parson, even the merest child in others, it is an ill wind that blows no one any learning as compared with Richard Hooker, might good. There will be more hands available for well remember that the quiet and obscurity of a picking up potatoes—that be too near the ground country parsonage afford an opportunity to be to suit many people. cheerfully and diligently made use of. Richard Harvest Thanksgiving Services.—It is earn Hooker was only 47 when he died, and had re estly hoped that the harvest will be completed so signed, at 38, the mastership of the Temple for a that we may hold our thanksgiving services on country parish. His work on “ Ecclesiastical Fridav, October 11th, and on Sundav, October Polity ”—one of the monuments of the English 13th.' language—has to be read by all candidates for ord;nation.ordination. If] our sermons were marked more by Sunday Evening Service.—On September 22nd Hooker’s homeliness we should render greater and until further notice the Sunday evening ser help to our hearers. vice will be at 6 o’clock. Visits to Orchards.—Some evil-disposed person or persons behaved meanly to our respected parish clerk by robbing his orchard during divine service. AND IDBURY. Others have told one, and they are to be believed, FIFIELD that anxiety for their apples has kept them away Killed in Action.—We desire to offer our sym from church. pathy to Mrs. Pratt, of Idbury, who has heard CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Oct. 6 that her husband, F. Pratt, of the Welsh Regi specially well, Writing out: Neat and gener- ment, was killed by machine-gun fire. His cap ally correct. tain has written to express the sorrow that he and Lower Group.—Standards i and ii.—Scrip the men of his company feel nt the loss of their ture: Generally good: sonic very good, especi ally in the New Testament. Prayer Book: comrade. Lecture.—Mr. Rycroft, of Westcote, who is Good. Repetition: Sang nicely. Annie Town secretary of the Society for the Propagation of the send, Clarice Baylis. Martin Griffin, and Freda Gospel in the deanery of Stowe, will give a lecture Baylis deserve special mention. at Fifield on October 2nd at 7 p.m. The lecturer Infants.—The little ones sang very sweetly. will tell of the missionary work he has seen in In Scripture some very good, and showed great South Africa, and the lecture will be illustrated intelligence; had evidently been carefully taught. Repetition: Very good. The follow by slides. ing deserve special praise: Thomas Welton, Thanksgiving Services.-—-The harvest thanks Donald Chiridge, Kenneth Harris. Wallacc giving services were held on September 15th at Townsend, and -Tames Lutener.” Idbury and September 22nd at Fifield. The offerings were given to the Radcliffe and Burford Sunday School Treat.—On Thursday. August Hospitals, and to the Oxford Eye Hospital. The 29th, the Sunday School Trent was held. B'*1 preacher nt Fifield at 0 p.m. was the Rector of was provided on the Vicarage lawn, after which Westcote. At Idbury the collection for hospitals the children went to Mr. F. Harris's meado"• amounted to £1 10s., and the fruit and vegetables where they played games. An enjoyable evening sent to Burford Cottage Hospital. was concluded" with various races. Our best thanks are due to Mr. Harris for so kindly all""’ ing us the use of his meadow, and also to Ml. and Mrs. Aiderton for their generous gift of milk, FINSTOCK AND FAWLER. as well as to several other friends whose kino donations practically covered all the expenses. School Inspection.—On Thursday, July 18th, I The weather was all that could be desired. the Rev. R. P. Burnett inspected the schools in religious knowledge. AVe give his report below : '©z “ I am glad to be able to make another satis factory report of the above school. I was GREAT ROLLRIGHT. much pleased with the results of my inspection. Collections for Church Expenses: — AIixed School.—The prayers and singing £ s. d. were very nice, and the former were especially 1 7 8.1 suited to the present time. August 18th August 25th 0 17 Upper Group.—Standards iv.—vi.— Scrip «»* 0 19 ->t ture : Generally good, and had been carefully September 1st September 15th 1 7 taught. PrayerP . ~Book: Good, and had been <> 'I’lie collection for the Diocesan Fund on Sep evidently well explained, Repetition: J n tember 8th came to £1 12s. 6Ad. ; but the amount place of the usual repetition we hud some sing- ing, which was very nice. that the parish is expected to contribute is £- so it is hoped that this will be made up later In the writing out there was a good deal of 12s. ; difference, but it was generally neat and fairly on. correct. Number of Communicants for the month. -1(5. Ivy Hutt was on the whole the best, and is The Rev. F. Al. Crupper, formerly headmaster given the Bishop’s prize; certificates to Harry 1 of Faversham Grammar School, took the services Oliver, Harry Welton, and______Norman ___ u Townsend. for two Sundays in August, while the Rector took James TKnowles, ’ . ''May . Aiderton' ’___ and Ruth Prat- | charge of the parish of Alton in Hampshire. ley also deserve special praise. Women’s Institute.—On September 3rd Mrs. 'Middle Group.—Standard iii.— Knowledge Lamer came to describe to us the working of of Scripture : Generally good ; some very good. women’s institutes, and it was decided to have Catechism: Very fair. Repetition: Sang with one in Rollright. Mrs. Hare was elected presi the others very nicely. dent, Airs. Jeffery and Mrs. Morgan Watkins A certificate is given to AA’innie Welton, who vice-presidents, Airs. Pensou-Harris treasurer, was decidedly the best. Ivy Rose, Mabel and Airs. Dornier secretary. The first meeting is Griffin, Kathleen Pratley and Charles Oliver did to be held on September 24th. Oct. CHIPPING NORTON DEANEBT MAGAZINE. 7
Vegetable Show.—The Village Vegetable Show Diocesan Inspection.—Report of the Diocesan was held in a barn belonging to Major Hall, on Inspection of the Schools, examined on the 15th September 12th. There were only 23 competi of August, 1918. “ I was, as ever, greatly tors, but the vegetables shown were very fine, pleased pleased with the results of my inspection especially Mr. Franklin’s exhibit from the Manor of Churchill School, which was highly satisfac garden. Prize-winners: Collection of six kinds of tory. vegetables: 1st, E. Davis; 2nd, T. Sole; 3rd, II. AIixed School.—The singing of the Psalm Nurden. Allotments: 1st, G. Hudson; 2nd, E. and the opening service was particularly nice Davis; 3rd, IL Nurden. Gardens: 1st, H. and reverent. Nurden; 2nd, F. Walker; 3rd, W. Turner. Upper Group. — Standards v.—vi.—vii.— Women’s Gardens: 1st Miss Hope; 2nd, Airs. The knowledge of Scripture was very good, also Cogball. Wild Flowers: 1st, K. Nurden; 2nd, the Prayer Book: both had been evidently E. Lewis; 3rd, AL Lewis. Dinners: 1st, Airs. carefully taught and explained. Wright. Repetition: Good. <3/ <2z Writing Out: Very fair. The Bishop’s prize is adjudged to Frank SPELSBURY. Lambourne, who answered most intelligently. Certificates to Bertha Hope, Gladys Woodcock, Holy Baptism.—August 25th, Elsie Rose, Emily Bushnell, and Winifred Fricker. daughter of John Albert and Emily Jane Nixon. AIiddle Group (Standards III. and IV.)— Burial.— August 24th, Mark Bartholemew Scripture: Generally good, though there was ( hanndy, aged 58 years. considerable difference in the answering. Church Collections.—August 20th to Septem Catephsm: Good. ber 20th—Sick and Needy, 4/2; Church Ex Repetition: Ditto. penses, C2 10s. 7d. The following deserve special mention— Daisy Afills, Gwenny Davey, Alice Bushrod, Harvest Thanksgiving, Thursday, October 10. Leslie Nugent, Clarence Arnold, and Frederick Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Evensong, 7 p.m. Anson. The offertory on this day, as well as on the Writing Out: Neat and fairly correct. Sunday following, will be given as is our wont to Lower Group (Standards I. and II.)— the Radcliffe Infirmary, but it is proposed this Scripture: Good, one or two especially so. year to give one guinea to the Oxford Eye Hos Catechism: Very fair. pital. (lifts of corn, fruit, and vegetables will be Repetition: Good. thankfully received in rhe church porch on the Writing Out: Neat and fairly correct, spelling previous Wednesday morning. The preacher for sometimes rather erratic. the Thursday evening service will be announced A cert ificate is given to Winifred Fricker, who later. did remarkably well; Winifred Griffin and Les The need of a hand wheel bier is a want that is lie Piper also deserve special mention. felt from time to time in Spelsbury, and there is Infants’ School.— reason to believe that subscriptions would readily A most pleasing Inspection. The little peo be fort booming to purchase one. Parishioners ple. sang very nicely, and the prayers were may expect to hear more of this matter in the. reverent. The answering in Scripture was very near future. good and most intelligent, one remarkably so. The Meetings of the Mother’s Union will be Repetition and Catechism both good. Eileen held on the last Wednesday in the month at 2.30. Al cades was the best and her answers were won derful. Alary Watkins and Peter Swanson were also excellent. Babies.— SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. Answered brightly and well in Scripture; Re petition, good; said the Creed very correctly. Baptism.--September 13th, Richard Charles Bertie Viner, Victor Shadbolt and Katie Hobbs (born 23rd August, 1917), son of Ernest Walter deserve special credit. and Fanny Martin, of Luton, Beds. Sponsors: We regret to announce that Charles Brown (the The father, Charles and Louisa Duester. grandson of Charles Brown, the gamekeeper of . Marriage.-—William Henry Peachey to Edith Sarsgrove) was killed in action in France on May Smith. August 9th ; also that William Stubbs, late of 8 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Oct.
Sarsden Gardens, died of wounds in France on cess. Special thanks are due to Mr. Treweeke September 19th. The sympathy of the village and Mr. Edward Smith, of Milton Heath, who goes out to his wife who is staying with her each gave a pig for the bowling and skittles, and mother, Mrs. Collier. to Mr. A. R. Bosley for his generous donation of A most enjoyable and successful fete was held £ 1 for the tug of war prize. Mr. Vine also gave at the Mount, Churchill, on September 12th. A valuable help in arranging the provision stall and full report has appeared in the local press, but we attending the hoop-la. Mrs. Jordan, as the hard have to acknowledge with grateful thanks the working secretary, deserves warm congratulation generosity of many friends, the kindness of Mr. for the success of her untiring efforts. and Mrs. W. A. Treweeke in throwing open the School resumed on September 10th after har Mount garden and grounds, and the many willing vest holiday of four weeks, and there was a good helpers who contributed to make the fete a suc attendance. -►p ! No. 428. Price One Penny. I I THE CHIPPING NORTON I eanery JVCagaziiie.
•4<- ■>> 3tor the parishes of CHUTING NORTON. ENSTONE LITTLE ROLLRI 311 CHARLBURY A SHORTII AMI’TGN FI FI ELD A ID BURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON HEYTHROP. MILTON A LYN £11 A.M. CIIADL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL SAIWDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Ji LA'.QgLKY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. 1 DAYLE3FOKD
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.If Ail Saints’ Day. 2 S All Souls. 3 £ 2jrd Sunday after Trinity. 4 M 5 Tu 6 W S. Leonard, £. 7 Th 8 F 9 S 10 £ 24th Sunday after Trinity. II M S. Martin, B.C. 12 Tu 13 W S. Britius, B. 14 Th 15 F S. Machutus, B. 16 S 17 £ 25th Sunday after Trinity. S. Hugh, B. 18 1 M 19 Tu 20 W S. Edmund, K.M. 21 Th 22 F S. Cecilia, V.M. 23 S S. Clement, B. M. 24 Sunday next before Advent. 25 S. Catherine, V.M. 26 Tu 27 W 28 Th 29 F 30 S 5. Andrew, A.ilf,
3rd, Now Moon, Oh. 2m. p.m. 18th, Full Moon, 7h. 33m. a.m. Uth, First Quarter, 4h. 4Cin. p.m. p 25th, Last Quarter, lOh. 25m. a.m.
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Notes for the next Magazine should he sent to the day another great success. The other parishes Editor, Cornwell Rectory, Chipping Norton, not later than the 20th day of this month. in our Deanery are coming to help us. The following are the fixtures for the day.’ — f All business communications to he addressed to the Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Holy Communion, 6.30 and 8 a.m*.; Matins Norton. with Special Intercession 10.30 a.in. Great Meeting in Town Hall, 3 p.in. Speaker: Rev. F. S. K. Gregson (late CHIPPING NORTON. Archdeacon of Durban, Natal, and Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkoll, M.A., Surrogate. Miss Kirby. Assistant Priest- Rev. E. LI. Weight. Evensong in Parish Church, 7 p.m. Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb, Preacher: The Very Rev. the Dean Mr. A. J. Bolweli, of Gloucester. for Chipping Norton. There will be a small Sale of Work in the Major Daly, for Over Norton. Sexton and Clerk H. H. Langton (pro tom.). Council Chamber from 2 to 6 p.m. * (closed of course during the meeting), and we hope that many people will Marriage.—October 21st, James William Wain and Ether Claridge Giles. pay a visit to it before or after the Missionary Meeting at 3 p.m. Tea Burials.—September 30th, Lucy Ernpson, aged will be obtainable at this Sale of Work 79 years.—October 1st, Reuben Henry Nicholls, at a reasonable price, and we hope a«red 46 years.—October 19th, Thurza Truelock, many will take tea there after the aged 83 years.—October 21st, Hannah Widdows, meeting is over. aged 83 years. C.E.M.S.—The first meeting this Autumn will Harvest Thanksgiving Services.—Our Harvest be held in the Church Room on Wednesday, Thanksgiving Services took place as announced, November 13th, at 8 p.m. We hope all members and were very well attended throughout. We will make a special effort to attend. were all very glad to see Mr. Littledale, and are Roll of Honour.—The following have bravely grateful to him for liis most useful and earnest laid down their lives to defend us: Andrew King. sermon on “ Perseverance.” He received a very Frank Shepherd, W. Aris, Albert Edward Hyde, hearty’welcome from his old parishioners. Mr. and Mowbray Meades All will join us in deepest Morgan Watkins gave us a very helpful and in sympathy for their relations. teresting sermon on the Sunday morning. The Children’s Service in the afternoon was a most happy one. We were so glad to see so many ■©/ parents and others with the children. A large CHADLINGTON. number of gifts of vegetables, flowers, and eggs, Ac., were presented by the little ones and taken Advent.—The Rev. E. L. Wood hopes to preach a special course of sermons on the S'wfldfl,' afterwards to the Radcliffe Infirmary. In the evening there was a crowded congrega evenings in Advent. This solemn season is tion. The Church was most tastefully decorated always a call to Church people to renew then by Mrs. Askell, Miss Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. allegiance to their Returning Master. Corry, Miss Corry, Mrs. Donelly, Mrs. Lockwood, Thanks.—The returning of thanks.is always a Miss Lockyer, Mrs. G. Mace, Mrs. Pettipher, pleasure. We take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Spencer Bliss for carting the church’s sUppb Mrs. H. Pettipher, and Mrs. Webb. At Over Norton thanksgiving services were held of coke free of charge some little time ago. e on the following Sunday, the Mission Room being also are very grateful to Colonel and Mrs. Schofield, who have just presented the church very prettily decorated, and every seat was taken The collections were: Chipping Norton (Thurs with alms bags for use during the season <’• day), £2 13s. lid ; Sunday, £8 19s. 4d. (less Trinity. expenses for bill printing) ; Over Horton, £4 12s. Prize.—The Bishop’s Prize at the Oxford Foreign Missionary Festival—November 28th. Diocesan Inspection of Schools was awarded to —Thursday, November 28th, is the day fixed for Millie Yeatman, and a Certificate was awarded___ our Missionary Festival. It will be remembered to Nellie Thornton, and to Nora Simmons. how well and happily this day was observed last Harvest Festival.—The Harvest Festival was year. We feel sure all will unite in making this held on Thursday. September 26th, and continued on the following Sunday. The church was taste-
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fully decorated, and we must thank those who CHASTLETON. gave gifts of corn, fruit, flowers, and vegetables, and also the decorators. Unfortunately, the Harvest Thanksgiving.—Our Harvest Thanks Sunday was the wettest day imaginable, and the giving Services were held on Thursday, October congregations suffered accordingly. The Rev. T. 3rd, and continued on the following Sunday. They P. Field preached on the Thursday night, and the were well attended, and the Rev. R. P. Burnett, Rev. E. L. Wood both times on Sunday. There Hector of Cornwell, who so kindly took the service were celebrations at 7, 8, and noon, and 35 on Thursday, preached a most helpful and appro persons made their communion. priate sermon. The church was beautifully decorated, and many thanks are due to the kind Soldiers Comforts’ Fund.—The Working Party friends who so generously sent gifts of flowers, continue their indefatigable labours, and in Sep fruit, and vegetables. These were afterwards tember sent 37 parcels off to our boys at the sent to a poor London parish, where the people front. They arc now busy working for the are most anxious that Ghastleton should know Christmas parcels. how glad they are of them.
CORNWELL. CHARLBURY. Harvest Thanksgiving.—Our Harvest Thanks giving Services were held on Friday, the 27th of Vicar—Rev. J. D. Payne, Al.A., Rural Dean; September, and the following Sunday, St. Surrogate for Marriage Licenses. Michael and All Angels’ Day. The weather was Churchwardens—Mr. J. A. Bowl and Air. A. E. unfortunately wet, but we had excellent congre Allen. gations on both occasions, and a good number of communicants. The sermon on Friday evening Marriages.—September 24th, Oscar Leo Lock was preached by the Bev. Canon Oldfield, Vicar wood, B.E.F., France, and Georgina Collins, of of Shipton-nnder-Wychwood, and those on Sun Sittingbourne.-—October 17th, John Frederick day by the Hector. We never saw our little Thomas Lay, of Charlbury, and Daisy Alice church more tastefully and beautifully decorated, Evelyn Murrell, of Enstone. and our warm thanks are due to those who so Burial.—At Shorthampton’ Church. October kindly undertook the work, especially the Misses 13th, William Cox, of Chilson, aged 8(i years. bawdry, Mrs. G. Thornton, and Mr. Albert Bowles. The offertories were, us usual, for the Harvest Festival.—Our Harvest Festival Ser Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, and were a record vices were very well attended. On Thursday. contribution, amounting to £5 13s., which, con October 3rd, when Canon Oldfield preached, the sidering the present shortage of money, was offertory for the Radcliffe Infirmary was .£7 10s. eminently satisfactory. The Hospital Authorities lid. On Sunday, October Gtb, our offertory for were much pleased at the amount received.—D.G the Diocesan Fund was £12 Is.—At Shorthamp Oxford Diocesan Fund.—We hope to have our ton Church the offertory for the Radcliffe Infir offertories for the above.fund during the present mary was .£2. month.' The amount for which our parish is Obituary.—William Cox was much respected assessed for the present year is XI Ils. 6(1.. being at Chilson: and a large number from the village slightly larger than in former years. We hope to he able to meet it. attended the funeral, and remained for the after noon service. Organ Reparation Fund. —The accounts of the Organ Reparation Fund will be given in our next Diocesan Conference.—On October 2nd the number. Diocesan Conference was attended by all the z®z 'eb 'Q/ clerical representatives of our Rural Deanery and several of the lay representatives. ENSTONE. Foreign Missionary Festival.—We hope that Baptised.—October 20tli, Ronald Ralph, son every parish in the Deanery will do their best to of Arthur Henry and Rebecca Beck. help on the Alissionaryyeffort at Chipping Norton Married.—October 15th (by licence), Frederick on November 28th. Hart and Mary Anne Bishop. 4 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. November.
Buried.—October 15th, Alfred Busby, of Lid Robbery.—We regret that a widow lady’s home Stone, aged 83 years.—October 2oth, George Simnionds, of Cleveley, aged 02 years. in Neat Enstonc has been the scene of robbery that seems to be one of the things past finding Sickness.__The continued sickness amongst out. The police can’t fathom it. The sagacity the children now makes it impossible to ic-open of the natives concludes that the guilty ones must school before November at the earliest. The be within our borders. We should like the matter children are." fed up ’ with holidays. There are cleared up, even for the credit fo the place. several cases of serious illness amongst the Besides, it is no joke to be robbed of a quantity adults; two of whom—Mrs. Glover and Mrs. of good liquor. The expressive name of “ tonic Huckin (formerly Healey—have undergone oper is evidence of its value. It. is all very well to talk ations nt the Radcliffe Infirmary and, fortunately, about John Jolly’s ghost; but we want the lady are making progress. Mrs. Taplin was seized | who has taken up her residence in Jolly’s old with a stroke, and, though somewhat better, is home to feel safe and comfortable, and have no still unable to leave her bed. Mr. Charles Collett need to lock up anything. Robbery does not has been knocked down by a motor car in make it viujsy for any one to be interested in a Tinstone. Mr. George Coles on reaching home village where acts of dishonesty are heard of too from work one evening simply collapsed. Norman frequently. The Government people have now Stewart has been lying very ill with pneumonia posted a notice forbidding the removing of wood at Diteldey Gardens. Others, though far less belonging to them—and one must suppose that seriously, are suffering. Special prayers for the they have had cause to do so. Anyhow, Neat recovery of all our sick folk were made on October Enstonc will now be known as the village where 20th, and we continue to pray for their recovery, the “ tonic ’’ disappeared “ neat and wholesale. for which all concerned will be. eager to thank God in due time. Harvest Thanksgiving.—Thanksgiving for the harvest was made on October 11th and 13th—the ' weather being favourable. The Rev. T. W. FINSTOCK AND FAWLER. Ketchlee, Rector of St. Aldates’, Oxford, very kindly preached on the Friday evening. The Harvest Festival.—The Harvest Festival was Vicar was privileged to know him ns a fellow held on Thursday, October 3rd, and the following undergraduate nearly 30 years ago. His discourse Sunday. The preacher on the Thursday was the was just what one expected from a devout Rev. T. Kane, Rector of Stonesfield; and on Christian and true gentleman. The services Sunday evening the Rev A. (’ary Elwes preached. were well attended. On Sunday evening the There were good congregations, and the collec congregation was one to be specially remembered. tions amou.Zed to £5 16s. £4 15s. has been sent No one could fail to be moved and" encouraged in to the Radcliffe Infirmary, and £1 Is. to the Eye having a message to give to such a worshipping Hospital. Oxford. The numerous gifts of fruit and thankful throng. The collections for the and vegetables were sent to the Radcliffe Infir Radcliffe Infirmary in church amounted to £() mary. Our best thanks arc due to all who sent • 5s. lOd.—all in silver and coppers. During the gifts; and also to those who helped in the decora n eek two absent friends met our churchwarden tions, especially to Mrs. Harris and Mr. and Mrs. and gave him 2;>/... Further offerings, from three Welton, who once again beautifully decorated the other homos, of 11/6 were given. The total pulpit and font. amount is £11 2s. -Id.—without begging 1 On the Sunday afternoon a well-attended har M hr not similar congregations every Sunday, vest service was held in the Mission Room at S and similar offerings for Church Expenses, Fawler, at which the collection—included in the Diocesan Fund, and Missions? However, we total mentioned above—amounted to 12/6. The : rejoice that the Radcliffe Infirmary makes such room was beautifully decorated. Our thanks are an appeal to the hearts of the people—often, and due to Airs. Dowthwaite and Mrs. Ashmore, and suddenly, its aid has to be sought. The offerings all who helped in the decorations and gave gifts. ■ of garden produce were sent to the. Infirmary. After the service it was decided to continue a Organist and choir made, great effort, and success monthly service at 3 p.m. on the first Sunday of 1 fully, to make the services worthy of the occasion. each month. It is hoped that all will make an i 1 hanks are also due to the church decorators and J effort to be present at those services, as it would " all who gave willing help. be a great pity to have to discontinue them owing * to lack of interest and support. ■ & November. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 5
FIFIELD AND IDBURY. The Evening Service has been altered to 3 Baptism.—October Oth, Francis Lionel Oaklev. o'clock in the afternoon in consequence of the Burial.—October 10th, Emily Maria Scriveii. lighting dilliculty and the shortage of coal; and Obituary.—The death of Miss E. M. Seriven the Children’s Service will in future be at 2 took place at the Radclifle Infirmary, after an o clock. The preacher on Sunday afternoon, operation, at the ago of 35. She had been at October 13th, was the Rev. E. W. Weight, curate work away from home. Much sympathy is felt of Chipping Norton. for her family in the village, and a special service Number of Communicants for the month- 01. was held in the church at Fifield on the morning of the funeral. Killed in Action.—We have heard of the death in action of James Bond, of Foscot, whose parents have other sons in the army. HOOK NORTON. Idbury Charities.—It is likely that the Charity Holy Baptism.—October 6th, George, son of this year will be given in money instead of conf, Charles and Lucy Emma Cross; October 2(>th, because the coal merchants cannot undertake to Clarence Richard,", son of Richard and Minnie supply coal. Harris. Lantern Lectures.—Lantern Lectures in the Burials.—October 12tb, John Aitken, aged 87 Reading Room have been well attended and seem years; October 21st, .Joshua Heritage, aged 6-1 to be popular. Fifteen shillings have been sent years; October 22nd, Ronald Victor Miles, aged to S.l’.G. Missions, collected at the Lecture by 3 years. Mr. Rycroft, of Wcstcot. The Rector has lec Communicants from September 22nd to Octo tured on “ Canada,” and " War in the Holy her 20th—98. Land. On October 25th Colonel E. A. Kettleweil lectured on " The War in France and Belgium." Collections during same period: — The Rector hopes to bring his lantern to Idbury .£ s. d. and Foscot sometimes. If parents will"1 come Offertory Fund 0 13 8J with the younger children and keep an eyei on Lighting Fund ...... 0 14 them it will be some help to the lecturer. Poor Fund 0 14 c> Church Expenses 0 19 10 -a -a. ■a Restoration Fund ...... 0 (> 101 florton Infirmary 7 11 74“ Church Missionary Society ... 2 6 I) GREAT ROLLRIGHT. The School was examined in religious know- Collections for Church Expenses: — ledge on July• 24th. We append the Inspector’s September 22nd 18/81 Report, with congratulations to the teacherss on October 6th 17/2’ its satisfactory nature. The collections for the Radcliffe Infirmary at Infants (Babies).—An excellent class, all an the Harvest Festival amounted to .£5 Ills., viz.: swering brightly and well. Specially com September 25th £-1 5 2 mended : Betty Spencer. Annie Townley, Hilda September 29th £1 4 10 Stowe, George Slotter. Infants Class I. and 11.)—Excellent, the Collection for North Oxon. Nursing Associa children evidently taking great interest in their tion : work. I have not singled out any for special October 13th £2 7 6 mention, as all did so well. Harvest Festival.—This was held on Wednes STANDAuns (Class I.)—All the work in this class dav evening, September 25th, the preacher being was well known by most of the children. The the Rev. II. H. Arkell, Vicar of Chipping Norton, following deserve special mention: Annie who preached an excellent sermon on the lessons I'rnch, Mice Baylis, Bessie Haynes, Kathleen that may be drawn from a cornfield. The church I'pton, Kathleen Embra, Ernest Olds, Regi was beautifully decorated, and the offerings of nald Gasson. fruit and vegetables were remarkably fine, a sack ” Mmm.E Gnori’.—The answering in this group of apples and two sacks of potatoes and two of was good, but not level. Commended: Ivy mixed vegetables being afterwards sent to the , Baker, Clement Verney, Wilfred Baylis, Delia Radcliffe Infirmary at Oxford. ; Sweatmen, Annie Buggins, Ellen Green. 6 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. November.
“ "Upper Group.—The answering in this group Spatcher, Notts, and Derby Begt.—When his was very level and good throughout. The fol company had been heavily shelled for some hours lowing deserve special mention: Helen Beale, and bad suffered severe casualties, and he was the i Fred Beale, Montague French, Annie Gardner, only officer left, by his own example of coolness | Cecil Haynes, Malcolm Cox, Donald Nash, and .courage he maintained the steadiness of the Winifred Weston, Ilfra Busby, Clara Lainch- men, and when ordered to counter attack he per bury, and Fred Wyton. sonally reconnoitered the ground under heavy “ The Bishop’s Prize is awarded to Helen Beale, shell fire and led on the company that he was now Certificates to Fred Beale, Montague French, commanding. He showed very fine qualities of Annie Gardner, Cecil Haynes, Malcolm Cox. leadership and saved the situation nt a critical " The Written Work on the whole was very fair, period by bis fine example of gallantry." We but might be improved.” offer our heartiest congratulations to Lieutenant The Harvest Festival this year took place on Spatcher, who has been at the front from the October 11th, and, in spite of the war, was one earliest days of the war. of the best and most successful over held. The Church was beautifully decorated, and there were plentiful offerings of fruit and flowers and vegeta- bles. The special preacher was the Bev. E. (1. SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. Norris, Vicar of Swalcliffe, who preached a very helpful and appropriate sermon on Psalm cvii. 43 : Marriage.—At Churchill. on October 16th, “ Whoso is wise will ponder these things, and Henry Horace Savage. R.E., M.M., of the parish they shall understand the loving kindness of the of Goring-on-Thames, to Ethel Maud Findley. Lord.” The collections were, as usual, for the Corporal Savage won the Military Medal at the Horton Infirmary, and amounted to £7 Ils. 74d.. battle of A pres, July 31st, 1916, for service in tin* an increase of 19s. 7d. on the previous year. The field. The happy pair left for Reading in the . afternoon. anthem was " Fear not, 0 band, be glad and re joice,” and was very well sung, though the ranks Burial.—On the 23rd of October, William of the choir are sadly thinned, owing to the war. Alfred Treweeke, aged 62. By the time this The services were conducted over the following notice will have appeared in print in the Deanery I Sunday. The ringers rang both on the Friday Magazine, the parish will have settled down once I and the following Sunday afternoon. more, after this sad event. The sympathy of everyone went out to Mrs. Treweeke and her Foreign Missions.—The Bev. Arthur Elwin. family in the great loss which they have sustained. from China, preached throughout the day on The local papers reported at length the public Sunday, October 20th, on behalf of Foreign Mis offices which Mr. Treweeke filled so efficiently, sions, and the following Monday gave us a most and his kindness and justice was much appro- I interesting address on his work in China, in the ciated by those with whom he had to do. His Church, at 7 p.m. interest in the Red Cross Society produced in him Obituary. — Another well known figure has a strong helper. Whatever he took up in life he • passed away from our midst, in the person of Mr. went into the matter thoroughly. He belonged Aitken, the father of our respected schoolmis to that large body of Englishmen. who, whilst tress, Mrs. Clarkson. He had been ill for a long they value and respect the National Church, look time, and suffered much discomfort with great for straightforward practices in the services of the patience and cheerfulness. Mr. Aitken will long Church. be remembered for his kindly and courteous man Condolence.—The deep sympathy of the parish ner. We offer our sincere sympathy to Mr. and has gone, out to Airs. Mowbray Meads, in the un Mrs. Clarkson in their sad loss. timely death of her husband, who died of pneu Correction.—By a misprint in our last issue monia whilst a prisoner of war at Lille last July Mrs. Thomas Harris was stated to have been The revelations in the papers as to the cruel buried on September 10tl>. It should, of course, treatment of these prisoners by our enemy, are have been printed September 20th. now well known. Military Cross.—The following announcement Harvest Festival.—The Rev. J. O. H. Carter, j appeared in “ The Times ” on October 2nd. under Rector of Slymbridge. Gloucestershire, preached the heading of “ Gallant Officers. The Military at Churchill on September 25th. It will be re Cross. Bravery in brief.—Second Lieut. N. F. membered that his son in the R.F.C. landed at I November. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 7
Churchill a year ago, in a war plane, on his way to Son vouchsafed to be born to lie under the Ireland. He made many friends in the village, dominion and rule of the unbeliever: we give where he stayed till the next day. Unfortunately Thee humble and hearty thanks that Thou hast he was killed three ^days afterwards. The Rev. been pleased to choose us, though unworthy, to C. Hankin Turvin, the Chaplain of Kingbam be 'I’liinc instruments for its redemption, and we Homes, preached on the following Sunday even beseech Thee to direct with the wisdom of Thy ing. The collection, which was for the Radcliffe Holy Spirit the rulers of the Allied Nations for Infirmary, amounted to £7. the right guidance of the destinies of this Holy The Mothers Meeting’s will be held at the Land, that it may become once more the centre Reading Rooms on Wednesdays at 2.31) p.m., be of Divine pence for all mankind, to Thy honour ginning on October 20th. and glory: Through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, our only Lord and Saviour. Amen. C.M.S.—The following sums were sent to the Rev. II. G. Grey, the treasurer for the Arch Godparents.—As sponsors, they make <110 re deaconry of Oxford for the Quarter ending Sep quired promises in the name of the child; as tember 30th:—Sarsden-cuin-Churehill, Sale of Sureties, they represent the Church in her respon Work at Village Fete. £3 7s. 8d.; boxes, £7 Ils. sibility for the religious training of her young 9d. ; total, £10 19s. 5d. members. Canon 29 forbids parents to be ad mitted as godparents because they are already Miss Mabel Griffin hopes some day to repre bound by their Christian parenthood to bring sent our parish in the foreign mission field. She up their children ns Christians (just as they are fortunately possesses the enthusiasm of youth, bound by their natural parenthood to feed and and has collected round her a bund of 23 workers, clothe them, and bring them up ns good citizens). who meet together once a week nt the Rectory The Church, through her Sureties, is responsible to make useful garments for sale, She deserves for seeing that this is done. Convocation now the support of those who take an interest in the proposes to alter the Canon, and admit parents Church Missionary Society. as godparents. If that is finally carried, the The Rev. A. W. R. Turner, the Organising parents will bo sponsors only, representing the Secretary of Dr. Bnrnardo’s Homes, took the child. Their promises nt the font will in no way dutv on October 6tb, when the rector was away add to the responsibilities which God has already from home. The offertories amounted to £4 laid on them by nature. The remaining god Is. (id. parent will be the Surety, representing the Church ; so that in many eases there will be only -a one godparent in the old sense, of the word, to whom the Exhortation in the Baptismal Service SHI PTON-UNDER-WYCH WOOD. ean be addressed. kTo Parents : It is your duty to teach this infant. Burial.— October '2nd, Elizabeth Sophia To Sureties : It is your duty “ to see that this Franklin, aged 73 years. infant be taught.” Special Collections.—Radcliffe Infirmary: Church Council.—The next meeting will bo on Parish Church, £4 13s- ’>
!<»’• the Radcliffe Infirmary and the Oxford Bye I were madd without cost we may believe that our Ir Hospital, .nd amounted to £4 Os. Id. The | worship was of that inward kind which makes the thanksgiving was c htinued on the following 1 outward acceptable to God. Sunday, wb *n the offertory was €‘2 I ls. Id. Four The Coal Club.—The rationing of fuel has com 1. i ;■< f fruits and vegetables have been forwarded pelled fresh arrangements respecting the distri i • the Radcliffe Infirmary and their receipt bution of our Coal Club this year. It will be acknowledged with cordial thanks. We must I necessary for each member to obtain their coal i].,t omit to r« cord our appreciation of Mr. .Davis, ; from the. coal merchant with whom lie is regis- wh came out to SpiIsbnry from Charlbury in all j tered. To meet this requirement an order form v.. a!h< i-s I » play tin* rgan on choir practice I will be given to each member and this form when i ights and on the festival itsdf; this appreciation ( j returned by the coal merchant to your Vicar will e must also extend to the members of the choir I be met with payment. for attending the practices so regularly after their long hours of harvest labour. The ladies who so | Church Collections, September 19th to October beautifully decorated the church and those who |: 19th: — s - kiiidlv provided fruit, vegetables, and flowers i d. for the purpose must not be passed over without I Sick and Needy .. 0 (*> 3 a uor.l of f hanks, for they also c< ntributed to the Hospitals; ...... (> 14 2 utu'.wd cvprossion of praise and thanksgiving, Chlireli Expenses 2 15 8 end inasmuch ns neither music or decoration ‘
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I a CHIPPING NORTON deanery magazine. December. Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not;Inter bent, the thanksgiving services were continued than the 20th of the month, to the Editor, on the following Sunday at the Parish Church, Cobnweix Rectoby, Chuting R OIITON. Over Norton Mission Room, and the Workhouse Chapel. The Sunday offertories were given to Allb”;Eh”" start a fund for the erection in the Parish Church Nobton. of a memorial to those who have fallen in the war. Advent and Christmas.—A special Advent Ser CHIPPING NORTON. vice will be held in the Parish Church on Thurs days at 7 p.m., beginning on December 5th. Vicar—Bev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. The preacher on Thursday, December 12th, will Assistant Priest—Bev. E. LI. Weight. Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. be Rev. T. W. Ketchlee, Rector of S. Aldate’s, Ox Mr. A. J. Bolwell, ford. There will also be a short service on Tues for Chipping Norton. days in Advent in the Mission Room on the Com Major Daly, for Over Norton. mon, beginning on December 3rd, at 7 p.m. Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton (pro tom). Christinas Day. The following arc the services Victory Thanksgiving Services.—News of the in the Parish Church:—Holy Communion, 6, 7, signing of the armistice readied uh about 11 o’clock on November lltb (S. Martin's Day), and and 8 a.m.; Matins and Holy Communion at 11; the whole town was quickly ablaze with flags and Evensong and Carols at 6. decorations in all directions, and large crowds Watch-Night Service on Tuesday, December gathered in the Market Place. Expressions.of 31st, 11.15 p.m. joy, thankfulness, nnd relief were to be heard on Foreign Missions. — On Sunday, December all sides, and soon our ringers gave us joyous 22nd, the offeitories will be given to Foreign peals. Missions as in former years. All holders of In accordance with the Vicar's provisional missionary boxes are asked to bring or send them notice, a thanksgiving service was held in the to the Church Room on Monday, December Ifitb, Parish Church at 7.30 p.m., and a very large either at 12 noon or 6.15 p.m. Boxes can then congregation assembled. All are agreed that it be opened and given back. will be impossible ever to forget this service, or to Confirmation.—The Confirmation in our Church describe our feelings as we, in our beautiful old is fixed for Thursday, March 18th. The Vicar Parish Church, humbly offered up our praise .will be glad to receive the names of intending and thanksgiving to-God, the Only Giver of Vic candidates us soon as possible. tory. The day, ns we looked back upon it, with “ the Church of England Central Fund.—A meeting greatest piece of news England has ever had,” to explain the objects of this fund is fixed for seemed a dream too good to be true, but the quiet January 30th (Thursday) in the Town Hall, at and peace of God’s House, with its atmosphere of 7.30 p.m. reality made us begin to realise something of what Baptisms. — October 29th, John William this never to be forgotten day had brought us, nnd Henry, son of William James and Maud Petley; something of what we owed to God. While it Ronald Charles Thomas, son of William and was, indeed, a day to have lived for, we realised it Susan Ann Emily Hanks. was a day that millions hnd died for, and here on Mariages.—November 9th, Charles Henry the night of this wonderful day, in’God's House, Williams and May Knight; November 12th, we felt very near to them who arc with God. James Belcher and Florence Horwood; Novem The service which the Vicar hnd drawn up took ber 14th, Ernest Victor Rew and Ada Jacques. the following order, which should be recorded: — Processional Hymn 116, National Anthem, Burials.—October 24th, Mary Elizabeth Tus- Psalms 47, 98, 126, Lesson I. Chron. xxix, 10-13 tain, aged 56 years; November 8th, James Bird, (inclusive), Magnificat, Lesson, Rev. xv, Hymn aged 79 years; George Longman Mallett, aged 165, Prayers from ” Forms of Prayer to be used 72 years. at sea after victory’ or deliverance from an enemy,” In the death of Air. James Bird there has passed Special Collects, Te Deum, Address by the Vicar from us a regular attendant at our Sunday morn from Psalm 126, Hymn 172, Blessing, Reces ing congregation; The Vicar, on Sunday, Nov. sional Hymn 379. Kith, made special refeeence to the way in which Under the direction of a special form authorised Mr. Bird’s presence on Sunday mornings Gn spite by the Archbishops nnd supplied to each incum- of advancing years) would be missed by us all. December. CLIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 3
CHADLINGTON. The victory news on November 11th reached The signing of the armistice was received in Charlbury about 11.30 a.m., and by mid-day our Cliadlington with great joy; the bells were pealed ringers gave us a good peal on the church bells. on Monday afternoon, 11th November, and on the A large congregation assembled that evening in Thursday following a Special Service of Thanks church. On the following Sunday we had giving was held, following the lines of that held another large congregation. in St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Church was full. We have to thank the Rev. A. Carey Elwcs for The Thanksgiving Services were continued on his help on several occasions lately. Sunday, the 17th, and the congregations were good. We only wish that those who came to It is intended to restore the South Choir Church for the Peace Thanksgiving would attend Chapel in Charlbury Parish Church as a war regularly at other times as well. memorial chapel to the memory of the 30 names who have given their life during the war. We Diocesan Fund.—A special appeal made on have in hand £100 towards the re-leading of the November 10th for this fund resulted in a collec roof, and the promise of a memorial window. tion totalling £8, which was sent to the Treasurer After consulting the Diocesan Committee on war at Oxford. Chadlington Church people have memorials, we shall publish plans of what is pro reason to be proud of such a contribution to the posed, and make a public appeal to all our Charl fund. bury people who wish to join. At present we Communicants.—The number of Communi have a few small sums from relatives, and have cants in August was 85, in September 99, and in opened an account in the bank. October 07. The Curate-in-charge heartily in On November 7th, at Ascot, eight clergy were vites all Communicants to one or other of the present, together with Bishop of Buckingham, nt three celebrations on Christmas Day, 7, 8, and the institution of the Rev. C. E. Shackleton; We 11 a.m., asking them to remember that the Holy had an impressive service, and were hospitably Communion is one of the ordained means of entertained by the new Vicar and his wife. grace, and is enjoined upon us by Christ and by His Church. Regular attendance is nothing less 'eb zq>z than our bounden duty and service. CHASTLETON. Welcome Home Fund.—A new fund has been The offertory on Sunday, November 10th, was started by a collection in Church on. Pence for the fund to provide a Christmas gift from the Thanksgiving Day. The fund is to collect parish to all on our Roll of Honour. a really worthy “ Welcome Home,” and we hope enough to give our boys when they come home, On Sunday, November 24th, the offertories that other denominations will join with us so that were for the Moreton Cottage Hospital and the Bishop of Oxford’s Diocesan Fund. the whole village may be united in festivity. The ... Ik-ction at the Thanksgiving Service of Novem Owing to the shortage of needlework sent in ber, when it was first announced, was £1 Cs. -Id. this year the Committee of the Heythrop Needle Baptisms-—November 17th, Eric George Nor work Guild have decided that no garments can be sent to villages for distribution, everything ris Kirkland ; Edward John Didcock. will be sent direct to hospitals and institutions. 'S/ Mrs. Richardson thanks all the Chastleton mem CHARLBURY. bers for their kind contributions. Burials.—October 26th, Robert Parrott, aged 'S' 95 years; November 12th, George King, aged 76 years; 'Thomas Widdows, aged 68 years; Novem- CORNWELL. 18th, Harry Parsons, aged 11 months. Peace.—We must all devoutly thank our God, Mr. King was one of our most regular wor “ the Prnce of Peace," for His infinite mercy in shippers in church. Every Sunday morning and sending us, after more than four years of waiting, evening he and his wife have been present fol fighting, and, above all, praying, " the Gift of many years; and since the war, on Wednesday Peace.” While we thank Him with glad and evenings. As a member of our Church of England joyful hearts, let us never forget the many solemn Men’s "Society, he attended almost every meet lessons the war has taught us, and seek to live ing for nine years. His very sudden death-came nearer to our God, and serve Him better for the as a great shock to his many friends. time to come. We shall welcome back our brave CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. December. 4 soldiers with great joy and gratitude for their A warm welcome was given to us all by the Rec noble work, while we shall ever remember the tor of Hook Norton , who was invited to address devotion of those who have laid down their lives the members at their service in church. for their King and country. We hope gome day, On November 11th the schools were re-opened when matters are settled, to place a memorial in after a prolonged vacation. There is yet an our Church to the memory of Arthur Bowles, amount of sickness that causes the average ot- killed in battle, and Frederick Hill, died in tendance to be much below its usually high mark. hospital. On November 11th, the news that the armistice On Sunday, 17th November, special services was signed brought relief that words fail to of thanksgiving were held, the Rector preaching express. It will take time, but we can now look in the morning from Isaiah xxv, 9, and in the forward to the arrangements of the terms of a evening Isaiah Ixv, 24, the appointed lessons for peace that wil last, and the return of our heroes the day. There were good attendances, and the who have survived. offertories were devoted to " The Oxford A full team of ringers set to work early on the Diocesan Fund ” (£1 Ils. 6d.) Monday evening to improve upon the willing Coal and Clothing Club.—The contributions to efforts of the amateurs of the afternoon; and a the above were paid out on Saturday, the 16th short service of thanksgiving was held, to which of November, as under:—Deposits, £16 16s.; several people came gladly, though the notice was bonus, £5 12s.; total, £22 8s. short. Christmas.—Christmas seems yet some way The service on Sunday evening, November 3rd, oil, in spite of the wintry weather, but we must took the form of a memorial for the departed, not forget to wish all our people a very happy specially for those who have given their lives for one. We have, indeed, very much to be thank their country. A muffled peal was rung after ful for this year, nnd shall never welcome the wards. news of the birth of “ the Prince of Peace ” with We regret to record the death of four more of such joy and thankfulness. May we have a happy our soldiers. John Dorsett and William Pinfold Christmas nnd a very bright and happy New Year. have been killed ; William Simons and William The services on Christmas Day will be as Chamberlain died from pneumonia on foreign under:— service. 8 a.m., Holy Communion. In due time a memorial, no doubt, will be raised 11 a.m., Matins, Sermon, and Holy Com in the parish worthy of the large number who munion. have served in army or navy in this war. A 3 p.m., Evensong and Carols. house to house collection should be made ; and the The offertories, as usual, will be -riven as a result should be, or at any rate include,' a Christmas offering to the kind organist, Mrs” memorial erected in our Parish Church. A village George Bowles. institute or social centre is well worth attempting, and would meet with the approval of the men who return. DITCHLEY. On November 13th, both Mrs. Clover and Mrs. On Sunday, October 27th, a thanksgiving ser Huckin returned home from the Infirmary, vice for the harvest was held in the Private having already made some progress towards com Chapel. His Lordship’s Chaplain officiated, and plete recovery. tlie Vicar of Spelsbury very kindly gave an appro An additional offering for the Radcliffe In priate address. A colection of £3 2s. Cd. has firmary of half-a-crown has been sent in from one been sent to the Radcliffe Infirmary. of our children who had been an in-patient. 'S/ Q ENSTONE. -On November 2nd three ringers were able to FIFIELD AND IDBURY. attend the Guild meeting for the Deanery held at Burial.—At Idbury, November 14th, Charlotte Hook Norton. It was the wish of the members Smith, aged 73, from the Infirmary at Chipping that their next meeting should be at Enstonc; Norton. and this we may now look forward to in May Day of Thanksgiving.—At Idbury the flag was next. The officers of the Guild were re-elected. raised on the church tower, and the bells were December. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 5 rung at 10 a.m. The school children came toi Sunday evening we had the special form of church nnd joined in the short service of thank:ts- thanksgiving, issued by the authority of the Arch giving, afterwards having a holiday. bishops. It is indeed a relief to feel that our At Fifield a service was held at 7 p.m., and gallant soldiers, though they may have to remain ninny people enme to join in the prayers and nt the front for some time to come, are at least thanksgiving. The Holy Communion was cele free from the constant danger of death or wounds. brated on the following morning nt 8 u.m. with And it is also a relief to realise that the prisoneis special thanksgivings. of war are released, and will return home with all At Idbury Church on November 17th the service possible despatch. of Holy Communion nt 10.30 was celebrated with Mrs. James Dore and family will receive the . the special service of thanksgiving appointed. deepest sympathy of the parish in the sudden The memorial of two brave soldiers—James death of Mr. Dore of heart failure on his way Bond, of the Buffs, and Arthur James, of the home from work on November IGth. O.B.L.I.—wns offered. The sad news was received that Philip Paintin, In the evening at 0 p.m. a large congregation ut of Fawler, died in hospital, in France, of bronchial Fifield joined in the service appointed for the day, pneumonia consequent upon influenza. He had which ended in the National Anthem. only quite recently been home on leave, and had /<2z returned to France apparenty in the best of health The news came as a great shock to Mr. and Mrs. FINSTOCK AND FAWLER. Paintin and family, and wo desire to assure them of our sincerest sympathy. He bad been for Baptism.—November 10th, Isabel, daughter of many years a member of the choir. W. S. and A. E. Claridge. Burials.—November 13th, James Abner Dore, 'Q, aged 58 years.—November 15th, John Webb, aged 77 years. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. The Services on Christmas Day will be:_ Collections for the Month.—October 20th, 8 a.in., Holy Communion; 11 a.m., Matins, Holy Church Expenses, 18/74; October 27th, C.M.S., .£2 9s.; Nov. 1st, All Saints Rector’s Fund, 3s. Communion and Sermon; 3 p.m., Evensong anil Carols. Id.; Nov. 3rd, Church Expenses, 13s. 9d.; Nov. It is hoped that as many as possible will avail 10th, Church Expenses, 14s. 8d.; Nov. 17th, Ox ford Diocesan Fund, 15s. 9d themselves of these opportunities of worship, praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, and We rang the church bells for the armistice, and join with the whole of Christendom in the Angels’ had a special service of thanksgiving, with a full Hymn, " Glory to God in the Highest; and on church on Wednesday evening, November 13th. earth peace, good-will towards men a message The parish is full of influenza and influenza which, this year particularly, is full of interest colds, nnd the school has been closed for a fort inclining and reality. night. November 11th, 1018, will be a date always to Mr. Richard Berry, whose death occurred at be remembered, on which, at 5 a.m., Germany Headington on November 15th, will be much signed the Armistice; and six hours later, at 1'1 missed by a large circle of friends. He was a.m., the ” Cease Fire ” sounded, and for the churchwarden of Great Rollright for many years, first time, since 4th August, 1914, fighting ceased. and farmed the Church Farm, as his father had Thus, at last, came to an end the most terrible done before him. He represented the parish on and costly war in the history of the world. And the Chipping Norton Board of Guardians, of which now we all devoutly hope and pray that in due he was vice-chairman for a number of years. course of time a just, righteous, and lasting peace The parish will always be grateful to him for the will be established. Our one bell on the Monday large share that he took in persuading the Great joined in the general chorus and lifted up its little Western Railway to make the siding nt the Halt. voice, proclaiming its joyful message. On the Much sympathy is felt for his daughters, one of next day, Tuesday, at 7.30 p.m. a good number whom still lives in Rollright. His family have of parishioners assembled in’ the church to give lived in the parish for more than 300 years. thanks to Almighty God for the blessing of the The Rev. A. Elwin, for 30 years a missionary cessation of hostilities; and on the following at Hangchow, gave us a most interesting address 6 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. December.
the other day at the Manor on missionary work A meeting of the Deanery Branch of the in China, which he illustrated by a number of Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers was held curios. He greatly pleased the children by com here on Saturday, November 2nd. There was a ing to talk to them in School on the following service in the Church at 4.15 p.m., followed by morning. tea and a business meeting for the election of Holy Baptism. — November 17th, Daisy, officers and the passing of the accounts. The daughter of Frederick Joseph and Beatrice Rev. W. J. Palmer, Vicar of Enstone, was elected President of the Branch, and it will interest Hook Tanner. Norton people to know that Mr. Herbert Dinkins, Burial.—November 9th, Emma Walker, aged who has for many years taken a keen interest in 59 years; November 13th, Betty Jones, aged 6 the Guild, and attended the Deanery meetings years. with wonderful regularity, was elected Secretary Mr. F. Dormer's house to house collection for and Treasurer. The meeting of the Guild in a Dr. Barnardo’s Homes realised the large sum December. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. 7 of influenza in the village, but, sad to say, not a full account of its severity, for there have been couragement and help to us all. She had lived in the village all her married life, and had carried several Nonconformist burials in the cemetery as on business privately as a dressmaker. S*10 well. In all cases it saw a rapid, and in soimf a leaves a husband and four married children, be very rapid, course. It is indeed a terrible scourge. sides grandchildren, to mourn her loss. It will be observed by anyone taking note’of the Baptism.—Gwenda Lily Squibb.—November dates of the burials that on one day there wore 17th, George Panting. two buried, and on another day three. In one case a mother and her child were buried together. We believe that the experience through which we are passing is unique in the history of Hook Norton, certainly as far as living memory is con SALFORD. cerned. We offer our sincerest sympathy to the Baptism—October 27th, Leonard James, son relatives of those who have been called away so of William Felix and Matilda Taylor.- suddenly. God grant that this terrible epidemic may tench us who survive to see ” how frail and Marriage.—November 2nd, James Thomas uncertain our own condition is, and so to number Thornett, of the White House, Little Rollright, our days that we may seriously apply our hearts to Violet Ellen Florey, of the Bank, Salford. The to that holy and heavenly wisdom whilst we live Rector of both parishes performed the ceremony. here, which may in the end bring us to life ever-c Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held on lasting through the merits of Christ Jesus3 our October Gth, and were well attended. The church Saviour. ” was prettily decorated, the prominant colours being yellow and white, and the sermons were preached by the Rev. F. F. Komlosy, O.F. The LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. offertories amounted to £2 3s. Id., and were for warded to the Radcliffe Infirmary. Marriage.—November 2nd, James Thomas Thornett to Violet Ellen Florey, at Salford. November 10th was marked as Temperance Sunday, and the offertory was forwarded to the On Temperance Sunday, November 10th, the C.E.T.S. offertory was forwarded to the C.E.T.S. August 4th, the anniversary of the declaration Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held on of war, the offertory of £1 3s. was given to the October 10th. The decorations were, as usual, Red Cross. tastefully caried out. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. F. Komlosy, C.F., and the offer On Monday, November 11th, amid the deepest tory amounted to £1, and was in aid of the Rad feelings of thankfulness and joy, the Union Jack cliffe Infirmary. was hoisted on the church tower, and the bells helped to proclaim the signing of the armistice, On Sunday, November 17th, the picturesque the herald of peace, so long hoped for and prayed little tower proclaimed the coming of “ Peace for, yet not to be expected. “ If the Lord had upon Earth ” to be followed, we earnestly trust, not been on our side.” Let it be our hearts’ en by “ good will towards men.” The service of deavour to prepare the best of welcomes for our thanksgiving was held in the afternoon. sailors and soldiers on their return, and may they ' -a find their homes holier, happier, and better after all the great sacrifices they have made for us and our country. RAMSDEN. Influenza has been very busy with our people, and wo have bad two deaths—Mrs Job Townsend, and a young lad, Fred Smith. The latter was a SARSDEN-CUM-CHURCHILL. lad of great promise and a favourite with every one. His illness lasted but a few days, and his Marriage.—November 30th, at the Church of sudden cull away alarmed us all. Mrs. Town Holy Cross, Fulham, John Feehan, of Fulham, send’s illness was several days longer, but was to Ethel Matthews, of Churchill. equally sudden in its result. She will be greatly Burials.—October 30th, Elizabeth Shadboli, missed. As a regular communicant and a regular aged 38 years.—November 7th, George Farthing, worshipper her presence was, of course, an en- aged 70 years. — November 15th, Florence 8 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. December. Pudwell, aged 32 years.—November 21st, Sylvia SPELSBURY. AV ord, aged 41 years. Roll of Honour.—We deeply regret having to Our parish has been visited with a widespread record that Private Harry Harris, of the Machine attack of influenza during this month. Thanks Gun Corps, has fallen in France while gallantly to our village nurse, aided by other kind souls doing- his duty. Private Harris joined up as a who have gone in and out and helped in various volunteer early in the war, and went through ways, we are fortunate enough up to the time of much hard service and suffered a severe wound. going to press, in holding our own. Whilst there Upon recovery he returned again to the front, are one or two serious cases, the majority have or and now has paid the supreme sacrifice. He was are recovering their health. a skilful bellringer, and we thought of him ns we Everyone was thankful when, on November the listened to the victory peals on November 11th lltli the armistice was signed, a goodly number and 17th. Our sympathy goes out to his sorrow of parishioners met in the Parish Church to thank ing wife and children.—R.I.P. God for hearing and answering our prayers, and Victory.—The news that. Germany had signed causing a cessation of hostilities to take place. the armistice was joyfully received in Spelsbury The following Sunday the special services were about noon on Monday, November 11th. and with curried out according to the Primate’s instruc little delay the victory peal sounded out from our tions. belfry. At 7 p.m. a service of thanksgiving in Miss Ethel Matthews was presented with a the Parish Church was well attended. On Sunday travelling clock on November 21st at the school, November 17th, the special form of praise and which was subscribed for by the members of the thanksgiving drawn up by the Archbishop of school staff, and many friends, including past and Canterbury and York was used, and therein we present pupils. Having been a teacher for up expressed our hearty gratitude for victory, wards of 23 years, the Managers also granted an ascribing the whole glory thereof to God. Our honorarium of £3 for her faithful services in the earnest prayer must now be that the armistice school. may be followed by a just and lasting peace. As soon as the Peace Celebrations have taken Church Collections, October 20th to November place a public meeting will be held to consider the 20th.—Church Expenses, £1 15s. Od. ; Sick and matter of a War Memorial for those who have laid Needy, 5s. 2d.; St. Dunstan’s Home for the down their lives for King and country. It has Blind, £1 4s. 4d. been suggested that a suitable monument be A capital concert was given in the Schoolroom placed on one of the church walls, nnd also that a on November 8th, by which a sum of £5 12s. Od. framed memorial card be placed in the homes was raised to provide Christmas parcels for the they come from. Spelsburv sailors and soldiers who are serving Miss Mabel Griffin made a house to house col their King and country. The long and varied lection on behalf of the children of George Shad programme was listened to with great enjoyment bolt, whose wife died under an operation, whilst by the audience, who filled the Schoolroom, and he was with his regiment in the front line in we must express our appreciation of Mr. Herbert France. Her Missionary Sewing Class and the Howse, who organised the concert, and of the members of the Mothers' Union were amongst many kind performers who came from Charlbnry those who contributed upwards of .£8. George and elsewhere to entertain us so pleasantly. Nor Shadbolt wishes to express his grateful thanks to must we omit to thank Mrs. Conduct, who so the donors and for the sympathy of his many kindly (as so often before) allowed us the use of friends. He was allowed to come home, but did her piano, or those other helpers who prepared not arrive until after the funeral. the room for the occasion. F