No. 382. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JYCagazine.
Sor tt)e "g'arisbes of CHIPPING NORTON. FIFIELD A IDBURY. SALFORD. CIIARLBURY A SHORTH AMPTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON i LYNEHAM. CIIADL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL ASARSDKN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Je LANGLKY. CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. ICNSTON K GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLKTON. i DAYLESFORD.
January. CAhENDAK. 1915.
1 I F Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 i S S> 2nd Sunday after Christmas. M T5 I Tu 6 I W The Epiphany. Magistrates1 Meeting. Th ; -F S. Lucian, P.M. 9 1 S 10 ■ Si I 1st Sunday after Epiphany. 11 ! M 12 ! Tu 13„ W ' S. Hilary; B.C. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 14 > Til 15 F 16 I S 17 £i 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. 18 M S. Prisca, V.M. T 2019 !I w S. Fabian, B.M. Magistrates' Meeting. 21 Tt.Tn S. Agnes, V.M. 22 I F S. Vincent, D.M. 23 S 24 1 2 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. 25 M Conversion of S. Paul. 26 Tu 27 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 28 Tit 29 F 30 S King Charles, M. 31 * Scptuagesima. Full Moon, 1st. Ob. 21m. p.m. New Moon. 15th. 2h. 42m. p.m. Last Quarter, Sth, 9h. 13m. p.m. First Quarter, 23rd, 5b. 32m. a.m. Full Muon, 31st, 4.41 a m. __ I W. C. HAVKS. I.TU., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NOltlON. JANe CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.
Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than i In view of the War in which the Country is so on January a5th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, ' painfully engaged, most people have neither the CHIPPING NORTON. lieart nor the money for the usual festivities that r, All business communications to be addressed to the eome on after Christmas; a few for children and Publishers, IV. C. Hayes, Ltd, Chipping Norton. some others are being held; but most people will ------| feel that money and time had better be now spent in ways more necessary and more serious. I ^«rocf)ini £iotes. Christmas Day the Parish Church was very bright I and the Services as well attended as formerly.
CHIPPING NORTON. I ------FINSTOCK and FAWLER. (S. Mary the Virgin.) Baptism. — Violet Irene, daughter of Francis Baptisms.—December 6th, Moiitecriffe Nelson, Charles and Lizzie Oliver of Finstock. son of William and Ursula Bunting.—Dec. 27th, i On Christmas Day, Holy Communion was cele- Margaret, daughter of James and Eliza Gertrude ; brated at 8.15 and Mid-day. There were about the Thein."" —Denis■' ' John,T1 —son of JohnT k- 'Thomasrl and i j usual number of Communicants. Evensong was Florence Edith Barnett.—December 28tb. Gerald ;■ said at 3 p.m., after which carols were sung. Bertram, son of Bertram Edward and MaryLiliey.— Ij The morning collection on Dec. 6tli was given December 30th, William Janies, son of Joseph ' to Princess Mary’s Fund for supplying Christmas William Thomas and Eva Annie Benfield (privately). ' gifts to the soldiers at the frout and amounted to Bl'IiUtS.—December 9th, Constance Mary Smith, £1. aged 14 weeks.—December 10th, Martha Ann Hall, j On Sunday, November 29th, the Rev. A. W. R. aired 49 years.—December loth, Matilda Bull, aged Turner preached morning and evening on behalf of I 86 years.—Dec. 16th. Fred elick George Ackerman, Dr. Baruardo’s Homes. The collections for these aged 8 years.—December 30th, William Leslie j! excellent homes amounted to £1 19s. 4d. Stickley, aged 15 mouths. We are now able to announce the result of the C.L.1J.—Mrs. T. H. Brown has received the : first three months’ working of the Free-Will Offer- fol.owing: “ Dear Madam, Will you please convey to : ing Scheme. Considering the many calls that have I the ladies who have worked so hard to send us 50 been made upon us lately, the result must be con- I body belts for ottr C.L.B. Battalion of the K.R.R., . sidered very satisfactory. I my gratitde for their kindness, and assure them Home. Foreign. Home. Foreign. that their labour has not been in any sense wasted, ■ £ s. d. £ s. <1. £ s. d £ s. d. lint I i.ope rewarded by the knowledge that every I 1 0 16. 11 man in the Battalion has now been served out with ' 2. 6fc 17. 1 0 6fc a belt and has found great benefit from it in the . 3. 1 1. 18. 1 1 4. 2 10 1 0 19. 3 3 recent hard weather. Yours truly, Edgai: Rogehs, 5. 1 1 20. 6 Headquarters Chaplain." . 6. 3 0 1 0 21. 6k 5 Io the list of C'.L.B. Lads from Chipping Norton i 7. 1 0 1 0 22. 11 Company now serving with the colours, should be 8. 6 6 6 6 23. 10 9. 1 1 24. 10 added the name of John Richard Withers (of ■ 10. 1 1 ] 1 25. 1 1 Portland Place), who was a keen member in Capt. ' if 6k. 26. 7 Blait s day; for 9 years he has served with the • 12. 1 1 • 1 1 27. 5 Oxfords, ami recently in India won promotion to 13. 1 1 14 Vi 2nd I.ient., and is now serving with the 2ml North j 14- 1 1 1 1 1 13 Ofc 1 Staffordshires in the N.W. Provinces. V.’ h 15. 1 We congrats- Total for three months • £2 7 7. late Ina family on the distinction brought■vrvlat toI.. it byL. ■* the wii.niug of a Commission in recognition of special i On Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd, Mrs. efficiency. ; Aiderton very kindly--j ------distributed the medals and In reply to the appeal we ventured to make last prizes to the school children, ■nonth for a few games for use on Recreation Night, vOn„ Boxing Night a very successful concert was 4 wr aie giateful for those kindly sent by Miss Howes given' in' the Schools.' The proceeds which amounted and for the loan of an excellent bagatelle board bv to £1 Ils. 3d. were given to the widow of Jesse Mr.T. H. Burbidge. J Shayler, formerly of Finstock. The following ladies Classes in preparation for Confirmation on and gentlemen contributed to the programme : Mrs. Thursday, Febiuary lltli, are now being regularly Cary-Blwes, Miss Vera Bois, Messrs. D. Weltou, held. On Sunday afternoons at 3.30 for luds and Fred Claridge, Jim Harris, Francis Hunt, G. H. gills, and at other times by arrangement, with the Hois and N M. Bois, and Master Leary and tho Chrgy. Vicar. JAN. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE
SARSDEN-oum-OHURCHILL. Some of the children were dressed up in Indian Sir. Anson is, we trust, on the road to the recovery costumes, which were explained to the s.-holars. of his health. He was present at. School on Monday, The Burn! of Hope and the Mothers’ Meetings Tuesday and Wednesday before Christmas. The have been held as usual this winter. prizes were given away by Miss Johnson on Wed nesday afternoon, December 24th—when the School CHARLBURY. broke up for the Christmas holidays. Marriage.—November 29th, Ernest Margetts, of Mr. Blair who is, as is well known,, an able, 2nd Gloucester Regiment, and Ivy Tims, of Charlbury. willing and energetic organiser, was busy on Tuesday Burials—December 1st, Donald Shilson, aged evening, December 22nd, raffling presents from kind 22 years.—December 5th, Joseph Stayte. aged 76 parishioners, in the shape of pigs, turkeys, geese, years.—December 12th, Jesse Shayler, aged 43 years. poultry, rabbits, etc., which were valued at .£8, for —December 19th. Ellen Stayte, 63 years. which he gained £14 for the local Belgian Fuad. At Shorthampton Church.—Dec. 1st, William Mr. Ger ald Watts’ Rifle teams have been compet Jarvis Barrett, of Chilson, aged 49 years.—Henry ing for the Oxfordshire County League. Team A., Bradley, of Waterman’s Lodge, aged 61 years. consisting of himself, Messis. Blair, L. Bushrod, A. Much sympathy was shown to the wife and family Sole, W. Stubbs and J. Stevens, were drawn against of Mr. William Barrett, and his funeral was largely Banbury Britannia, with the result of a win for attended. He received the Holy Communion shortly Churchill who scoi’ed 506 points against Banbury’s before his death; and valued very much the 502 points. Team B., consisting of C. Sanders, H. consolations of the Church. Salter, R. Dick, and E. Claridge, lost to Banbury The Bishop of Oxford intends to hold a Confirm Reserves. Team A. shot later on against Kidling- ation in Charlbury Church, on Monday, March 151I1, ton, while Team B. and Deddington B. competed at 4 p.m., for Candidates from Charlbury, Chadlington, together. and Chilson, as well as the neighbouring parishes of Messrs. W. A. Treweeke's and Blair’s Special Finstock, Ramsden and Spelsbury. The Vicar Constables’ Company have been meeting weekly wishes to receive the names of all in Chaiibury and since the 3rd November' for drill and instruction in Chilson who wish to join the classes, so that we may patrol duty. begin the preparation as soon as possible. It is pleasing to hear' from two of onr elderly Foreign Missions.—Our Advent collections al village wise men that in their opinion this terrible Charlbury amounted to /'13 is. 9d.. of which /"j ss. Eur opean War will be at an end next March. Time came from our Children's Missionary Guild. alone will shew. Christmas Day.—The Church kept up the bright The Bishop of Oxford has given formal directions ness of the Christmas Festival in the number of to Mr. Wontner Smith, the Diocesan Surveyor, to Communicants and the Services; and in many acts re-survey this benefice at the request of the of kindness shown by our people to their neighbours. Rector. Sarsden Rectory, together with its But everyone was very quiet, thinking of all the brave extensive farm buildings, is one of the large—if men serving their country by sea and land, and of the not the largest—Rectories in the County of Oxford. many sad homes. Shorthampton Church also was It is important from a clerical point of view that nicely decorated. the Five years’ Certificate shall be renewed when Mrs. Whinney gave to Charlbury Church two brass required. Since December 18th last, this Certificate Altar vases to complete our set for Festivals. terminated. In order to guard the Rector’s family Our Charlbury working party for the War must by from financial responsibility in ease of his death, it this time have sent about a thousand garments to our becomes necessary to carry out those repairs which soldiers and sailors. will be specified in the next six weeks, to the satis faction ot Mr. Wontner Smith, when he will sign Charlbury Schools.—Mrs. Waller distributed the another Certificate which will relieve the Rectoi’s prizes on December 23rd. The children sang carols family from anxiety for the next five years. very well, and gave a scene from Shakespeare clearly Magazine subscriptions have been received from and intelligently. Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Day, Mrs. T. Pearce, Mrs. Joyner, On St. Thomas’ Day, the Vicar and Churchwardens Mrs. Cooper. gave “Penson’s Charity” (tzo loaves of bread) in A successful' C.M.S. Meeting was held in the Charlbury. Schoolroom on December 14th, when Rev. W. Bryan On Sunday, January 3RD, 1915. being the day Brown, the Organizing Secretary, gave n lantern appointed for Intercession on behalf of the Nation lecture. Several new collecting boxes were distri ami Empire in this time of War, we shall use the Form buted ami much interest, was taken. The next, of Humble Prayer to Almighty God Our offertories morning Mr. Brown attended the School and spoke will go to the funds of the Red Cross Society and to the children during the hour for Scripture. Order of St. John for the sick and wounded.
■ CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Jan. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. : heavenly gifts, and heavenly blessings ; the gate of Burial.—Dec. 19th, George Coling, aged 71. years,..1". ji heaven, when we are brought into it as little children Christmastide.—This usually bright and festive to Christ:—the gate of heaven, if so God grant us, season passed off very well in our village. Of course when we are brought into it, and pass through it the we felt as others must have Jone, a difficulty in wish last time on our way to the grave beside it. And ing our friends the familiar “ Merry," or “ Happy here we meet God. Here we may come on our day Christmas.” The shadows cast by the war naturally of rest and be safe, if we will, from any thoughts but made our spirits gloomy. While we were at home, those of the world to come. Here we gather together peaceful and surrounded with comforts, we could not for no earthly business, but for a purpose of one sort forget those whose self-sacrificing lives were being only; and that purpose is the same for which saints lived under such very different circumstances. It was and angels are met together in that vast company this thought which helped to mar our earthly joy. before the throne of God. If there is a place on But to those who look beyond and above the things earth which, however faintly and dimly, shadows out of earth, there was still the old joy proclaimed by the the comets of God on high, surely it is where His angel at the Saviour’s Birth. In spite of the absence people meet together, in all their weakness and ignor from home of a good proportion of our regular Church ance and sin, in their poor and low estate, yet with people, forty-four Communicants were present at the humble and faithful hearts, in His House of Prayer.” celebrations of Holy Communion. The decorations —{Dr. Church, sometime Dean of S. Paul's). were of a very simple and quiet description ; for these 1 During the year which has just closed there have we have to thank .Mrs. Holbrooke, Miss Berry and been in this parish six Baptisms, three Weddings,, Miss Flower, who willingly did what they could. The and five Burials. collections, which were in aid of the Church of Eng Special collections have been made in Church as land Waifs and Strays, amounted to £t 3s. 6d. follows Rummage Sale.—This was held at the Rectory National Society 9 7i early in December. The amount taken was £2 16s. G.F.8. (Sick Fund) 2 o‘ S.P.G 1 18 0i Thirty shillings of this sum paid off a bill owing for Prince of Wales’ Relief Fund) 12 5 11 the Mothers' .Meeting outing last summer. A guinea \ RadcliB'e Infirmary ... 4 13 10 lias been placed towards the new violet frontal which Belgian Relief Fund 2 17 0 we Lope to have by Septuagesima Sunday, while five Diocesan Fund 2 6 0 Church of England Waifs and Strays 1 3 6 shillings was added to the collections made on behalf Total ... £25 15 11 ofS thechool Belgian Prizes Refugees..—Mr. Dormer sends the following ' names of children who have received prizes:— ■ These amounts have been paid and duly acknowledged. Infant Baptism.—The following striking testimony Abundance: (Maximum 407) (I) Ernest Turner ... 406 of a Nonconformist Minister may be of the greatest (?) Laura Barrett ... 406 interest to some of us, and especially to those who (3; Frank Slier,henl ... 104 still hold doubts as to the practice of Infant Baptism. (4) Ethel Gilkea ... 404 The Nonconformist Minister in question is a Mr. (:'} Kathleen Xnnleii... 402 (6) Mabel Bridges 402 Joseph Irons. He was minister for thirty-two years (7) Herbert Shepherd 400 of Grove Chapel, Camberwell. In a sermon he said: tSj Fred Tanner ... 400 “ If I am asked why I baptize, I answer, because my (9) Doris Barrett ... 399 Bible commands it. (t) If you look at two of the I‘r‘>ficUne>j: Evangelists, in one of them the Lord Jesus says ‘ Go, W. Courier. II. Shepherd. F. Shepherd. V. Walker. E. Elen. N. Cooper. i and teach all nations, baptising them.’ In the other, i ‘ Go and baptize all nations. It amounts to the same haturc Study ■ C. Eden. H. Barrett. I thing. Well, then, I ask the simple question—‘ Are 1 infants a part of all nations ? ’ If they are no part of During January there will be (d.v.) celebrations of I all nations, turn them out. Let us have no more to the Holy Communion at 8 a.m. on the following do with them; let us have no more to do with baptis days ing them, training them, teaching them, or anything 1st (Circaincision of our Lord). title (Epiphany; lirterceuioir and Collection for the | else if they are no part of ‘ all nations ’; but if they . Oxford Minion to Calcutta. are a part of‘all nations,’there is my Lord’s com 25th, Crmrer-ion of 8. Paul. mand, ‘ Go and baptise all nations.’ (z) Well, then, The Parish Church.—“God has set in the midst again they try to oppose and to war with facts, and ol you. as the ever present witness and figure of assert that there are no instances in the New Testa heaven. His Holy House of Prayer. There it stands, ment of Baptism, save and except of adults. If I built for no earthly purpose, different in shape, and look al the case of adults, they were every one of in all things belonging to it, from earthly habitations, them, just such as I should baptize in adult years;. speaking only of heaven, anil heavenly uses, and that is, they were persons who could hot have been I I CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.Jaw. baptized at the proper time, in infancy ; for there is ' by Mr. and Mrs. Abraham, to celebrate the occasion not, and do mark this particularly, there is not in the of~c the marriage------:— ~ofc **their—!- -eldest,J— Jdaughter---- •- nT -to Mr. New Testament a single instance of an adult baptism Pullen. The bride and bridegroom were not able to of any person who descended from Christian parents. be present as they were on their way to India. Now that is a point which ought to settle everything Appropriate speeches of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. with regard to this feature of the controversy. In a Abraham for their kindness, and of good wishes for large company of Baptist Ministers, some time ago, the happiness and prosperity of Mr. and Mrs. Pullen I was assailed upon this point, and I gave them in their far away home in the East, were made by this challenge—‘If you will find me a solitary the Vicar and others. Mr. Abraham responded on instance of adult baptism in the New Testament behalf of himself and Mrs. Abraham and his daughter of any person who descended from Christian Parents, and her husband, and gave much sound advice to the I will give you leave to dip me the next hour.’ children which it is to be hoped they will remember. Up started one poor fellow, and exclaimed, 1 Oh, We are glad to hear that Mr. and Mrs. Pullen have now I have you then, sure enough.’ ‘ Very well, arrived safe and sound in India. then,’ I said, * open the pool, I am ready, who Our Belgian family, consisting of father, mother, is it ? ’ * Why, Timothy, his mother, and his grand daughter and another girl who lives with them, mother were both Christians.’ ‘ Very true,’ I said, arrived on December 1st. We are most fortunate to ’ we read of his mother and his grandmother being have such nice respectable people. They received Christians, but where do we read of his baptism?'’ a warm welcome when they arrived, in the comfortable The man started, and fell back in his chair. ‘ How little home provided for them. The little girl goes is this to be accounted for ? We hear of the call by to school, and needless to say, is a general favourite. grace of Timothy owned and acknowledged. We hear of his appointment to the Bishopric of Crete, we On Thursday, November 26th, an excellent variety hear of his ordination, and the solemn charge that entertainment was organised, and largely' given by' the was given to him ; we hear of everything pertaining Chadlington Boy Scouts on behalf of the local Belgian to his whole ministry, but not one word about his Refugee Fund. The entertainment was opened by baptism. Why ? ’ They could not tell, dll I told them the playing of the Russian, Japanese, Belgian, French that his godly mother, no doubt, baptized him at the and English National Anthems, the audience standing proper time. I defy and challenge all the Baptists in I and the Scouts at the salute. The Scouts sang two the world to reply to these things.” I patriotic songs, and Miss Field sang a new song, Some forty copies of this magazine are issued ' “England's Battle Hymn,” the Scouts joining in the monthly , in the village.= All.. new... subscribers should chorus. Miss Field also sung “Land of Hope and give in their names to Miss Edith Berry or to Mr. ' Glory.” Mr. J. H. Harvey sang two songs, one of Dormer, to whom subscriptions should be paid. ' which roused the house to a fervour of patriotic We have heard with much regret of the departure enthusiasm, “ It's along way to Tipperary,” England's of the Vicar of Chipping Norton next year. Mr. War Song. A very amusing little act, entitled “The Littledale was formerly a Trustee of the Great Roll- Monkey Scout,” was given by three Scouts from right Charities. Many of us who have enjoyed the Chipping Norton, ably assisted by some of ours, who pleasure and privilege of his acquaintance will lose a ’ showed commendable smartness in “ First Aid ” work, kind friend. Our best wishes for all future happiness Also two of the Chipping Norton Scouts gave an go with him and his family. 1 excellent sparring exhibition. The second part of ------' the programme consisted of a most amusing and CHADLINGTON. , clever entertainment. “ Mrs. Jarley's Waxworks.” We January 25th, Conversion of St. Paul. Holy | were most fortunate to secure that famous show Communion, 8 a.m. woman and her handy man with their clever auto Baptisms.—October 24th, Alice Lilian, daughter of matons. The evening closed with a grand Tableau. F. and F. Pratley.—November 15th, Edward Giles, “1Rule Britannia,” and the singing once again of the son of J. H. and R. J. C. Cooper. 1 National' ‘ Anthem.‘ ’ In every way the evening was a The Lord Bishop of the Diocese proposes to hold great, success, and /'j was handed over to the fund. a Confirmation(_ ' '._____ atT.. Charlbury, on Monday, March 15th.‘ Our... congratulations____ and heartiest thanks are due to It iois greatlyrrrantlu totz-i belx® hopedIxzxtxnri that «1all11 ivlinwho lllVhave’A tintnot yet 1 1 nilall xvlxrx who trxzxl.- took lllrtpart illin t hAthe mnCPrt.concert, CSDCCiallvespecially tOto tlld'xPthose been Confirmed will take this opportunity. TheThe I ' who came fromfront a distance. Also, special thanks are Bishop is willing to Confirm- - all over the age of' twelve ' duey to Mrs."... LeggattL for' r so kindly and efficiently years, after due preparation. undertaking the °ppartart ofot “ Mrs.Mrs- Jarley”;; and also On Wednesday, November 25th, the annual prize most ...«particularlv, to IKTtooMiss WliifmnrAWhitmore, ♦tirnnothrough’n whosewhnca distribution was held in the Schools. The prizes energy------andJ —perseverance------the Scout movement was were presented to the winners by Mrs. Abraham, started in the Village, an organisation which is doing Before the prize-giving the children and teachers were excellent work under the able control of the Scout entertained at a sumptuous tea, very kindly provided master, Mr. C. Webb, and his assistant, John Cluff. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.jam. SALFORD. ' held weekly in the Rectory Room, at 7.30 p.m, the A Christmas, like as the world has never before seen, particular days of the classses are announced in has come and gone. That greeting, “A Happy Church from Sunday to Sunday, the numbers present Christmas ” has had a feeling in it that it has never had at the classes have been good, but there are still several before. Those words “ Peace on earth " we joy to sing, in the parish who, the Rector hopes, will not this time strike home to our hearts in a way they have never done neglect another opportunity of receiving a great before. God grant us Thy peace, which passeth spiritual blessing and help, which may not come again. man’s understanding. let this be our constant prayerr ’ The Coal and Bread Charities have been disbursed, especially on tthe‘ 1st Sunday of the coming year, ' the latter in the Schoolroom, on Thursday, December which has been set apart in nearly every country in the ' 241I1. The Rector regretted that he was too unwell 8 world, as a day of special prayer in this sorely stricken to he present but Mr. Taylor kindly took his place, time of War; as a people we have fallen away from The Rector takes this opportunity.. . of thanking-o tin- rose God. if with tme repentance we bowI— the,k“ knee1---- in who so ’kindlyjU'’1” enquired after u:_him duringj. 1.:.his m..illness, prayer before him he will give us our hearts desire. and he is glad to say he now feels quite well again. The Church looked very nice with its Xmas apparel To our list of those serving in the Army and Navy of evergreen and holly, and we thank those who which hangs„ in the Church porch, should be added supplied what was required, and those who made theik„ name of T3»«Pte. G. 1,Betteridge .. < i — —t J (Welsh TJBorderers), — — J—.. X such good use of it, naturally we diddid notnot decoratedecorate ' whowho hashas recentlyrecently joinedjoined Kitchener'sKitchener's Army,Army. so much this year, as in this, as in many things. The Rector is pleased to say he has received some there is that certain feeling of restraint which the kind and helpful subscriptions to the Boy Scouts’ world's War brings upon us. Fund, and he hopes soon to have the troop together The service on Xmas Day was at 9.30 a.m. One again. expected to see a larger congregation on such a great ------day. if it was on account of the home the Rector will LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. arrange differently. He thanks the Rev. H. J. R. ! On December 13th, the and Sunday in Advent, Marston and the Rev. R. P. Burnett for so kindly the service was taken by the Rev. H. J. R. Marston, taking the services on the two Sundavs when he was ! and a special sermon preached in aid of the Royal unavoidably absent ' National Institution for the Blind. It is most pleasing to hear the sympathetic sounds The Lord Bishop of Oxford instituted the Rev. A. of the bells, both in our sorrows and in our joys. On ' W. Callis, ALA., to the Rectory of Little Rollright, on Tuesday evening, December Sth, a supper was ' Thursday, December loth, at the Deanery Christ provided for the ringers and Church helpers, in the Church, Oxford, the Installation will be arranged at Rectiry Room, to which about 17 sat down, the : early date. Rector presided and was supported by Mr. E. Hill, j The Rector thanks the Rev. Dr. Holbrooke for Churchwarden, Mr. C. E. Tailor having expressed his ; taking the Services on two occasions this month, regret at being unable to be present. Supper being I ended, the gramophone kindly lent by Mr. Taylor ; CORNWELL. enlivened the scene, and the many good old songs, ' BI aptism. .—13th December, 1914, Daisy Winifred well sung by the guests, were much appreciated. .Mr. Biles. H. Winnett, Sexton, proposed a hearty vote of thanks CChristmas .—„Our Christmas at Cornwell was a very to the Rector for the excellent supper he had given ' quiet one, and wemissed several of the parishioners them, and to those who by their services bad helped who were absent owing to the War, including' ’ " r our to make the evening a most enjoyable one. kind Squire, Colonel Hall. A Social was held in the Schoolroom on the The Church___... was____ simply r j and prettily decorated, and evening of Thursday, Dec. 3rd, about 60 were presentr thewtviwmnin offertories whichnuu.ii amountedniiiuuurcj to<.» 5s. Cd.,8d., Were aS and the proceeds amounting to £\ 15s. 3d. were to be; usual, presented as a ChristmasC‘ offering to our devoted towards paying off an old debt on the Church excellent Organist. Mrs. George Bowles. Expenses, £z 6s. yd. Mr. H. Hurst was not only We are glad that F. Hill and H. Cooper, who are the originator of the idea but worked hard and on duty with our home forces, were able to pay a successful]!’ in carrying it out. and thanks are due to flying visit to their families. They both seemed him and to all those who kindly helped hitn in well and flourishing and to be enjoying their military various ways, such as taking part in the entertaining, life. They may, we believe, be shortly sent abroad playing accompaniments, providing refreshments, and if so our hearty good wishes will go with them. disposing of them, lending crockery, etc., arranging Our Sunday School children are looking forward and clearing up the room, and to Miss Woodward to their annual treat and Christmas tree, which will and Miss Pearson whose dialogue, “ If it is’nt one take place early in the year. thing it's the tother,” was greatly appreciated. We trust the year which is about to open upon us, The Confirmation classes have begun and are being may be a happy one to all our parishioners, and above
i CHIPPING NORTONJAN. DEANERY MAGAZINE. all trust it may bring victory to our Country(~ and her ■ by the kindness of a band of ladies, to whom we are Allies, and restore peace to the world.J. . deeply indebted. S.P.G.—We hope to have the Rev. II. Kenney, the I, jA beautiful processionalI cross has been presented the Organizing Secretary of the above Society, to . to themV Church asaa a.a thankofferingkii.u,mg byoy a parishioner, to preach on Sunday, the 10th of January, and our ,. be used at Festivals and on other great occasions. Annual Meeting and Magic Lantern the following The prayers of the congregation are eaiearnestly Monday evening.o. Holders of Missionary7 boxes are asked on behalf of the Confirmation Candidates,Candidates. The requested to send them in to the Rector by the above Confirmation is fixed to take place; on Wednesday, date. I1 February” ' . roth, at .3 .p.m., when it is hoped that the We trust all our parishioners| will endeavour to ( friends and relatives of the candidates will endeavour makeuirtKc a punnpoint uiof unendingattending tilethe Services on Sunday, the to be present, and indeed all who can get away at that 3rd instant, when there will be Special Intercession . hour. for the Nation and Empire in this time of War. The ------form of Services will be that sanctioned by the SHIPTON-under-WYCH WOOD. Archbishops of Canterbury and York. I ... ,,, “ A Happy New Year to all.’’ | V,car: W- Coll,’,S'VOO'1R^^eaI,;A-’ Clu Ch” S,,rru«ate’ Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. H. Dte. HOOK NORTON. Sidesmen : Burials.—December 9th, Charles Price Prickett, 1 A. Hiles, JI. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A., JI.R.C.S., aged 81 years.—December i6lh. Edwin Joseph J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Padbury, aged 57 years.—December 17th, Albert Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : W. Longshaw. Flint Borsberry, aged 50 years. Communicants during December, 142. The Vicar being unwell during most part of Collections during same period : Church Expenses, Advent, the Viear of Ascot kindly took two Ser £1 9s. 4^d.; Offertory Fund, its. 6d.; Lighting vices ; aud the Rev. G. H. Barrett on the Sundays, Fund, 13s. 5
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5?ot ffje ^arisfyes of I CHUTING NORTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. i SALFORD. CHARLBURY k SHORTHAMPTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON i LYNEHAM. I i chadlington. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. ! CHURCHILL k SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON k LANGLEY. I i CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT, SPELSBURY. ICNSTONE GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. k DAYLESFORD.
February. e A h E D a R . 1915.
1 M 2 Tu The Purification of the 77. V.M. Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. 3 W S. Blasius, B.M. Magistrates’ Meeting. 4 Th 5 F S. Agatha, V.M. 6 S I s Sexagesima, 8 Si I 9 Tu 10 w • Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. I 11 Tu 12 F 13 ! S 14 ' Qainquagcsima. S. Valentine, B.M. 15 it' 16 | 1’ (Shrove Tuesday). 17 w Ash Wednesday. Magistrates’ Meeting. 18 Th 19 I F I 20 1 S.. |21 1 S 1st Sunday in Lent. | 22 | M“ i 23 I Tu 1 24 I' W S. Matthias, A.M. Ember Day. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Riual District Council. | 25 Th . 26 F Ember Day. ! 27 ! s Ember Day. i 28 '2nd Sunday in Lent.
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W. C. HAYES, LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. FgB CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. ______N^^he^U^^ great happiness The best on February 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, I thanks of all are to be given to Miss Edwards and CHIPPING NORTON ' Mrs. Webb who have the class so much at heart. ■ All business communications to be addressed to the j Before this month of February is gone we shall have Publishers. C. Hares, Ltd., Chipping Norton. j Lent upon us. SpecialSpec Preachers are coming on the =. |1 Thursday evenings. The following is the list of Clergy- who have kindly promised to come :— Thursday, February 25tli, Rev. W. D. Cartwright, ^‘aroctjial £Totes. Rector of Aynho. March 41I1, Rev. Dr. II. W. Boustcad, Rector of - | Basingstoke. CHIPPING NORTON. March nth, Rev. W. 0. Assheton, Rector of Bilton. (S. Mary the Virgin.) March iSth, Rev. C. W. O. Jcnkyn, Chaplain Queen Ann’s School, Caversham. Baptisms.—Edith Irene, daughter of Frank Charles March 251I1, Rev. W. C. Enieris, Vicar of Burford. Henry and Edith May Williams, 51 New Street.— On Good Friday, the Rev. T. P. Field, of Chadlington, January nth, Mary, daughter of Frederick William will give the addresses at the Three Hours’ and on and Beatrice Louisa Saunders, Alfred Terrace.— Good Friday night a lantern Service will be given in January i;th. Kathleen Mary, daughter of Caleb and the Town Hall as in former years. Matilda Giles, 33 West Street.—January 26th, John, C.L.B.—Our best thanks are due to Mrs. Reader son of John and Norah Allen. 3 Church Lane. for so kindly giving us a bagatelle board. Also to Biri.ils.—January gth. Thomas William Castle, 1 Sister Lilly Cork "for the offer of one from the Rock Hili.—January 12th, Elizabath I.ongshaw, 15 I Children’s Home for special occasions. It never Middle Row—January 13th, John Allen, 3 Church | rajns but it pours I Last month we thanked Mrs. Lane.—January 28th, Esther Allinson, Ivy Place. , Burbidge" . • • . for'the same thing. But “every mickle There has been this month a great deal of illness i makes a muckle. prevalent in the Parish of the influenza type, and the 1 'tear has been laid aside with a bad attack, from ! RAMSDEN. wmen ne is now recovering. To one and all we wish a sp.ei y recovery 10 health and vigour again, for after The collections on Intercession Day amounted to a Ooou sound body is the greatest blessing to have 7s. 9d. for the Red Cross Society. As the weekly humanly speaking in this world. contributions to the Belgian Relief Fund are still Bishop Corfe will (o.v.) administer the Sacred Rite being made, the small amount is thus to be accounted for. Entertainment.—The girls of the choir gave a cindit’au - ’ d ne C.ergv’ request that the very good entertainment in the Schoolroom on 5Pecilll>- remembered in the! their., in the* fewhJU1’i.l!ja- the Uivine llelp may be ' Friday, January 1st, in aid of the War funds. There was a crowded and appreciative audience and T1UV feel their (• 7PreParltlon a»d lllat tlie.v the takings after paying expenses amounted to £2. unfailing Grace '° haVe bruuSht them i ’/race lor the days to come. £1 was sent to the relief of Belgians in Holland, and £1 was sent to Mrs. Hammersley for soldiers’ other times1'VRS’ “le Parish Charities have, as at 1 comforts. The items on the programme included 'ear. [n J.e,??? Inoft carefully administered this three dramatic sketches, which were word perfect secure the greatest r° l'ki °'er Norlon Charity, to and very well acted : songs and recitations. Two which certainiv Posslb‘e benefit to the recipients, extra items were supplied by the Vicar of Northleigh benefactors . i-'"5. dle PllrP°se and will of the,I and Miss G. M. Hall. The training of the girls adopted bv ihe ,n|Cat-On1 "erc lnv'led on the plan , and all the arrangements were successfully carried very satisiactorv ilClpa a,,lll°rities. The result was 1' out by the organist, Miss A. E. Hall. ai.ide which corn-r? Se'?ra‘ cas's no application was Recruiting—The Vicar’s son has returned from I'Ve lunch great-r i ’ atLl!On cnabled the Trustees to dr'- Hitchman’s 10 tbe cascs special need. Ceylon, having given up an excellent appointment to Coal Charity have I... 7 9larily a,,d tlie PhilliPs’ come and enlist. He has joined the Royal Irish The Choir t,r . ad,l,""sl«red as well. . Rifles. o'm.F. Bunting,’ve ioined G. theNewman, Berk sb H. iron, Panting J. W. andMillin, H. Thursday, .Jan.-b'8 t‘ad tea and social on 9Cantwellant ()„. haveOxon joined nud Bucks,the Berksliires, sinco our J. ]"j W. Millin,ajj lea ami social 011 jnn., the Oxon and Bucks, since our last report. “"be Picture Palace , 1*?r'v“rds they were entertained 'churchwardens whn ni * * exPensc the Vicar and I Wo wish them all God speed. Tl'e Mothers- M^OgavethB Baptism.—Jan. 3rd, Robert Henry John Wright, a"d social on January-thlary v(h’ a'-°* ’ bad tlielru,c|r anannual""“‘ tea Marriage.—Jan. Ibtb, Arthur William Haggitt ’ A good number of games ‘ mid Francis May Townsend.
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DAYLESFORD. SHIPTON-undek-WVCH WOOD. The School reopened after the Christmas holidays, Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, 51.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, having been closed for very nearly six months Rural Dean. owing to the death of Miss Crewe, and the necessity Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. II. Dee. of finding some one to fill her place. The good Sidesmen : work which she carried on for so many rears can A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A., M.K.C.S., never be forgotten, and has left, an indelible mark J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townseijd, J. Pittaway (senior/ on all who came under its influence, and her Clerk : S. Coonibcs. Sexton : W. Longshaw. memory will long be cherished among us. It was The entertainments of Choir and Ringers, and naturally a difficult matter to find a successor, but in other Guilds has been arranged at the Vicarage as in Mrs. Clarke we believe we have one who will carry former years. on the best, traditions of the school with faithfulness and zeal, and she is already doing good work and On January 3rd, the day of National Intercession, winning...... the ....respect ...... ofdie herChurch scholars. bells Ourwere bestmuffled, and the appointed thanks are due to'thene xvectorRector anaand DcnooimistressSchoolndstressYif or 1j Services—•» were fully used at the Church and at the Adlestrop for so veiiry; kindly taking charge of the I Mission Chapel,. in addition to the usual Services, children during the. interregnum. ‘ I except that in the morning the Archbishop’s Address The Day of National Intercession was dulv l°ok l'le P'ace dle Sermon, being read from the observed in thistins Parish,ravish, andamt the Services were well i1 lixiilrxit>ulPiL WeWoL Hndo tV»tr»L"llot thinktit*. rnnthe trrpffa congregations t ir»n s WCFC attended. CCollections------were---- made „„„for the Red Cross ' ■ on that day than usual. The collections at Society, and realized an amount of £5 18s. On five Services amounted to /"g 13s. 3d., which was sent Christinas Day collections were made forr the BelgianBelgi:*1* ' to the Joint Committee, of,, the Order of IS." •:John , of. Belief Ruud when a sum of £6 3s. was fforwarded ««to ' Jerusalem, and the Red Cross Society, ior sick and the “ Daily Telegraph ” as our contribution from this • wounded in the war. Parish. The collections at the beginning of the war for the We are also thankful to be able to announce that ’ Prince of Wales’ Fund amounted to /To 15s. 2d. in spite of many other urgent calls occasioned by ! For Foreign Missions in 1914, chiefly inboxes, was the war, we have been able to send up to the Society collected and sent up /To 17s. yd., and for Home for the Propagation of the Gospel a larger sum Missions, Additional Curates’ Society, /T 4s. 2d. than has ever before been raised in this Parish for this Society, namely £9 Is. 6<1. Missionary boxes Many persons showed love and respect for Miss accounted for /!4£4 7s. 5d. of this amount, a meeting Dalton by attending her burial. She passed into her rest held on December 8th, and addressed by the Rev. > quietly in her sleep. Although full of years, she was A. E. Jerram, Organizing Secretary for the Diocese, ! always active and cheerful, taking much interest in for £2 4s.i_ 3d.,0.3 and1 an.... offertory ju Chui cli i everything, constantly attending-»Services at the Church for ^'2 10s. -It. will undoubtedly be a hard matter at all hours. tO keepkv.<|. up"J' to this ....level—. during——-.-n this—■ — .'year “ ...... with the ‘| Names are being sent in of Candidates for .cost,.... of living7. increasing, ]Rso°, cgreatly, and with the, 1 vuumiuanuu.Confirmation. Therea iigic
on the Keucs <,f the War, and several slides of different . arc Wah.—Good aecon ■ pred HillClasses at Rv.mnei.ts of the Allied Armies. Many of the views I 1«® Hlll.old Cooper be ae„t before 01 ’.he Cnurcbes in Belgium were from photographs v0 '0„ well, am] wl" P ]vbo \ms all his 'l 't lasen ny Mr. Sturch himself while touring in the get 1 b ftl,ut. The form , nppOnite Uy country. In the ScConil part of the lecture ■ long ‘’. d wit,h horses, hopes pictures of the Training Ship “ Mercury ” were 1 been assoc s 'own. and a vivid description of the life on board I l» ami ot me training of the boys was given by one of I a Cavalry regiment. he Instructors. Another of the Instructors in the The Deanery Maoaeine.—May we ask those of iird part of the lecture, showed some —iuicn , our Biibscribeis who have not yet paid their suites of many ships jn Ollr Rav„ amongst theminteresting some j subscriptions for the past year to do so on receipt 01 them noW engaged in the War. During the evening . of-...... the' 7present'"umU- number? It will save trouble if all lhe five National Anthems were played-the Belgium I forwould each either nun pay for the year in advance, or monthly ■ on delivery.
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MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN although they were not all accepted, we feel bound Baptisms.—January 17tli, Edith Louisa Annie, to acknowledge their courage and assure them that infant daughter of Reuben and Eva Mary Stringer, we all admire them for the showing of the right of Milton. spirit, and we shall strive to remember them Burial.—January 3rd, Thomas Giblett, aged 57 continually in our Eucharists and prayers. One years. cannot but feel a great admiration for our Tommys, Just as the old year was expiring there passed and it is a real pleasure to have in our congregation away from Milton, in the person of Mr. T. Giblett, every man on leave in his uniform and all reverently a man universally respected and beloved. For some joining in the Service. It makes us feel that they considerable time he had been unwell, but after a are not entering upon that which lies before them serious operation that he underwent we all hoped in a thoughtless manner but that they are seeking that he would have got strong and well and that just that strength and courage which is needed— there were many years in store for him, but it was the grace of God. uot so to be. About two months ago his health again We are being told and told constantly that our gave way and from then till December 31st, he grew King and Country need all the men they can get. gradually woise till death mercifully relieved him We are also being told by those in authority that of further suffering. Throughout his illness his every man may yet be needed. This then is no suffering was borne most patiently, and everything time for hanging back. The time for action is now. that was done for him was always received so A nobler cause cannot be imagined. To give one’s thankfully. A comparatively young man, he self for that cause is an honour, that so many of our accomplished a great deal. As schoolmaster for 31 splendid soldiers will attain. Why not you ? years in our parish his influence was always for good, The example of these married men must surely and in a really wonderful way he secured and cause some of the young single men to question retained the affections of his pupils, many of whom themselves as to why they do uot join. realize that in his death they have lost a good The Archbishop of York said in addressing a friend. The funeral took place on January 3rd, and body of the Church Men’s Society, “ that any young despite the torrential rain a large number of people man who neglected to offer himself in the hour of were present. It was very fitting that he should his country’s need without justifiable reason bad a have been borne to the grave by four of his former grave responsibility to bear, and what their feeling pupils, all of whom were in khaki, showing they would be when the war is over and our brave were serving their King and Country in the great soldiers have returned, it is difficult to say.” There crisis through which the nation is passing. They are of course many whose positive duty is to remain were FPrivates W. Hopkins and W. Timms, and 1 at. home, and for them it is harder to do so than to Gunners■« H.TT BathbandT?x>tlihnnrl andmid HH. Miles. ' enlist, but there are others for whom it is difficult Mr. Giblett was not only a good efficient school- ; to formulate an excuse. master, but for many years was the organist at our | We had our Xmas treats for our Sunday Schools Church,l/iiuruu, it was mostuiosu fittingulliu^ thereforewiciciuid thatunib theuuc vuiwChoir
FIFIELD and IDBURY On Dec. 31st, Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Kettlewell gave a tea to the children in the Day School. The guests did full justice to the excellent food provided, BgeaSE and especially appreciated the iced cake. After tea, ^These prizes are awarded for learning the lessons there were several dances. The children evidently enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and were delighted given each Sunday, and for good conduct in School with the carefully chosen gifts distributed at the end. Is well as attendance Just now our Sunday School Members of Bible Classes and collectors of Church is in a flourishing condition as regards numbers, but Stamps were entertained at the Rectory on three another teacher is greatly needed. Surely one more consecutive days—namely :• girls on January 5th, person out of a village of three hundred people can Fifield boys on the 6th and Idbury boys on the 7th. be found, who is willing to assist in this good work I Judging by the reportsb weie in oursa(, isneacontemporary “ The During the last ssix*s weeks we"e bavehave regularly j, ouip,Ship,” theme visitorsmentioned were above, satisfied with all the forwarded to the National Egg collection four dozen , c"\elU, f the Mothers’ Union wl eggs for the use of our soldiers. Mrs. Raikes, o MeMembers of the( a Motherst.eil afc the’ Union Rectory who attend the Whichford Rectory, and Mrs. Holbrooke have collected BibleLlass ..i.ildren the motheii on Jan. 21st. these. Grateful letters have been received from head-, As, ,ulll’"e . nofc ’t,ie same oi As, unlike the children, the mothers produce no quarters assuring Icontributors h'-----•” “of* “the*c “appreciationPPrecrauon oiof t magazine, theyme. have not the same opportunity of their kindness. o Inn .|this ”s ParishPar'sh "'ewe have met with a expressing their feelings, but seemed to enjoy ready response on the whole '* ■ °!e 10 this worthy object: themselves as much. this has been esp„Lin noticeable, as it often is, in j the case of our poorer friendsnot:cea who^'e ’teach as it theoften lesson is, —in I; Eighto... parishioners,,— . who’ > ate tenants of Mr. that they who contribute most are not '** Chambers, desire to thank Mrs. Chambers (senior) those who possess most. most are not necessarily i forlui kindkuiu ^>giftsllo vjlof teaic
SALFORD. which he proceeded with the ceremony assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Williams, the Churchwarden and patron. January 18th, the Sexagenarians spent an enjoyable The Rev. E. LI. Weight kindly conducted the musical evening at the Rectory Room, where an excellent part of the service; the Rev. J. A. Burnley was also supper had been provided for them by the Rector, present. After the service the Clergy and visiters Mr. Taylor giving his usual kind help. Some were entertained at the Manor House. amusing and clever conjuring tricks were performed by a professor from the neighbourhood, after which lantern pictures were shown ami songs sang by the ENSTONE. guests. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the Rector, the ladies and others for giving them such Buried.—January 14th, Mary Jane Huckin, aged a pleasant evening. 68 years. The Boy Scouts meet regularly and improve in Sunday, January 3rd, was duly observed at their drill; their outfits are on order. Thanks are due Enstone Church as a day for Intercession on behalf to Mr. Taylor for kindly allowing them the use of a of the Nation and Empire in this time of war. The cottage in which they can not only be instructed in Psalms, Lessons, Epistle and Gospel, and Inter scouting but also learn games and how to do fret saw cessions were most appropriate and helpful. A work. ij continued use of the Intercessions should be made The±!l^ If.O,first milestoneU.!lhJLU!IL ofV. the...V new JVC.year ..<*<>has been y..passed — -V. | IUju private, yUeWUUll. devotion.. 1The’116 Morning LeSSOnSLessons Wwere 81'6 and the war cloud shows but little signs of lifting. ' read by the Viscount Dillon and Sub-Lieutenant Each time as we
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3?or tfje 'g'arisJjes of I CHIPPING NORTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. SALFORD. CHARLBURY k SHORTHAMPTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON 4 LYNEHAM, CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL k SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON k LANGLEY. CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. ENSTONE. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. i DAYLESFORD.
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1 M S. David, Alip. 2 Tu S. Chad, B. 3 IV Magistrates’ Meeting. 4 Th 5 F 6 S 7 * 3rd Sunday in Lent. S. Perpetua, M. 8 M 9 Tu 10 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 11 Th 12 F S. Gregory. B.C. 13 S 14 £> 4th Sunday in Lent. 15 M 16 T 17 IV Magistrates’ Meeting. 18 Th S. Edward, K.M. 19 F 20 S 21 5th Sunday in Lent {Passion Sunday). St. Benedict, Ab. 22 M 23 Tu 24 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 25 Th Annunciation B. V.M. 26 F 27 S 28 * Sunday ncxt'before Easter {Palm Sunday). 29 II Monday before Easter. 30 Th Tuesday before Easter. 31 W Wednesday before Easter. Magistrates’ Meeting.
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Notes lor the next Magazine should be sent not later than 1 Kate Aldridge, Olive Betteridge, Connie Tilling; jtn MARCH 35th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, ' Villagers: Master Albert Goodman, Master Tom CHIPPING NORTON. Harris, and Master Leslie Woodward. The legend 5 All business communications to be addressed to the of the Sleeping Beauty is too familiar to need any Publishers, IV. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. : detailed synopsis. It is only necessary to say that —- ' the old story that recalls memories of more youthful days was unfolded in a most interesting manner. The ^Parocljid pTotes. play commenced with the christening and the curse of the fairy Spiteful. The scene in the room in the turret, where the injury by the spindet instead of causing Vicar—Rev. G. ...A. Littledale, iTx.xx.,M.A„ death resulted in sleep for a century, was presented Surrogate for granting Marriage 1,1. tru'-v rea’15tic style, whilst the appearance of the Licences.T ' | Prince and his breaking of the spell with a kiss Assistant Priest-Rev. E. LI. Weight, B.A. followed in due course. The children played their 1 parts in quite an admirable manner, and the Churchwardens—Austin Webb. picturesque dresses and suitable scenery combined to A. J. Bolwell, ' give a most artistic display. They all did well, but for Chipping Norton. I perhaps special praise is due to Miss Fanny Gee for . '•*Pt. Daly, for Over Norton. methe intelligent manner iin which she interpreted the inan^-Capt. T. H. Brown (Church character of the Prince. The training of a number Army), 59 New Street. , °f children for such a performance entails a great Sexton and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook 7 Church deal of patient instruction,, particularly. ....-1.-1.. if,c anything 1 <-ook, / Church ]iL.o Kp. _ street. : ••••''like *••**«the perfection achieved on this occasion is to be ^anist and Qtoirtnaster-Exnest C. Cook, ‘ rea'iSed’ This task devolved upon Captain and Mrs. 1 Market Street. * Brown who were responsible for the production, and . they are heartily to be congratulated upon the success B CHI?PING____ ,,NORTON. I of their venture. Not only were the arrangements Baptisms. _ Febru f. ' ' entirely in their hands, but they also made- the -CW. Job,John Ctad.,Claude, son , costumes and decorations, which added considerably Henry Frederick, son of tvif Leonard ' to the general effect. The musical items were well Nary Perrv.—8th Ci. 1 t? 1 ,am Ernest and Maud given, and reflected credit both on the children and and Emily' Woods lv’ daughter of Henry their tutors. Albert and Florence ^vnUr’ son ?' i We are pleased to be able to state that the financial Ieanni?trMabe'’ daughler of Retrinlw \v’n~ result of the effort "-as 11:1051 satisfactory. The net of Hamid* mY0" s’ay— 14th Khtv M 1 j*”1 and profit amounted to £9. As the proceeds were to be Buanr "lre
HOOK NORTON. in the Schoo). We hardly expect, of course, that Holt Baptism.— February 6th, Eileen Millieent it can be as successful as in former times, but we Busby,—Feb. 9th, Frank Pargeter, Kathleen have thought it best not to abandon it as Miss Pargeter, John Haynes, Alban Joe White, Violet Rushton's Working Party lias been long at work Eveline Veal, Gwendoline Veal, Winifred Isabel in preparation for it, and also because tbe needs of White.—February 21st, Louis Phillippe Garson. those who are working in the Foreign Mission Field Confirmation.—February 10th, John William are now, as all will understand, especially great and Hall, Hubert Wilfrid Heritage, Cyril Sidney Walter serious, so that we feel it impossible to refrain from Heritage, Stanley Ward, Baden Harry Turnock, doingwhatwe can. Hook Nortonhasa wonderful way Alban Joe White, John Woodward, William Simms, of rising to an occasion and surprising even itself, so James Herbert Gardner, Albert Edward Embra, that the present writer for one would uot be at all Frank Pargeter, Harry Padbury, George Henry surprised if the Sale were even more than ordinarily Eden, Harold Wyton, Frederick Stratford, John successful. Gifts of plain or fancy articles for sale Haynes, Doris Andrews, Violet Veal, Gertrude will be gratefully received by Miss Rushton, and any Collins, Winifred Isabel White, Annie Woodward, contributions for the Refreshment Stall will be very Elsie Busby, Phyllis Archer, Eva Gardner, Nellie welcome, as the ladies hope to provide tea on the Gardner, Annie Wyton, Phyllis Simms, Harriet occasion. Buckland, Lilian Simpson, Hilda Phipps, Annie Colman, Ellen Savage, Alice Savory, Doris Davis, GREAT ROLLRIGHT. Daisy May Borsberry, The Holy Communion will be celebrated atS a.in. Holt Matbimont.—February 20th, George Hart on March 25th (Annunciation of Mary). and Sarah Ann Brain. As already announced there will be Evening Burial.—February 22ud, Walter Henry Alcock, Service on Fridays during Lent at seven. We shall aged 63 years. hope to see good congregations. The following Communicants from January 31st, to February Clergy have kindly consented to preach Sermons:— 21st, 126. February 2Gth.—Rev. B. I. Littlewood (Asst. Collections during same period : Poor Fund, Ils. i Curate of Bloekley). 6jd.; Restoration Fund, 14s. 2d.; Church Expenses, j March5th.— Rev. A. W. Callis ( Rector of Salford). £2 8s. 10jd.; Offertory Fund, 16s. Id.; Lighting March 12th.—Rev. A. Shildrick (Vicar of Milton- Fund, 10s. 8d.; Red Cross Society, .£1 14s. 4|d. under-Wych wood). The Confirmation took place on Wednesday, March 19th.—Rev. R. P. Burnett (Rector of February 10th, on a most beautifully sunny day, Cornwell). for which we were most thankful. There were 35 “ Welcome, dear Feast of Lent: who loves not Thee, He loves not Temperance, or Authority, candidates from this parish, 16 male, and 19 female. But is compos’d of passion. The Bishop of Oxford himself was unable to come The Scriptures bid us fast; the Church says, Now ; as he had to attend the meeting of Convocation iu Give to Thy Mother what thou wouhlst allow London, and his place was taken by the Right Rev. To every Corporation.” George Herbert. Bishop Corfe, formerly Bishop of Corea. Everybody Ou the days immediately preceding Good Friday was impressed by the exceedingly kindly and there will be Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. and affectionate nature ot the address which he delivered, Evensong at 7 p.m. At the Thursday Evening which was based ou three words taken from the Service there will be au Address to Communicants. concluding Collect of the Confirmation Service, Good Friday Services will be at 11 a.tn. and 6 p.m. “direct,” “sanctify” and “govern," ami we trust There has been much sickness in the Parish that what the Bishop said may be long remembered during the last six weeks. Amongst, the School by the candidates. We weie very fortunate in children colds have been very prevalent, while all being able to secure a full attendance of the choir, our teachers have in turn been on the sick list. and would desire to express our grateful thanks to We have to announce that both William Cooper the Brymbo Steel Coy., Lord Dudley’s Ironstone Coy. and Frank Bennett are serving their King and and the Hook Norton Brewery Coy. for so kindly Country. Both are married men of middle age and giving their employes leave off duty at the sacrifice have readily responded to the call of duty. Well of their convenience, ami we should like them to done 1 know how much we feel their kindness added to the Mr. and Mrs. Hall are very kindly giving a wheeled completeness of the Service ami the happiness of bier to the Parish. A gift of this kind will supply the occasion. a long standing want. It will gieatly help to do We have determined to hold the usual Salo of away with that, unseemliness which is often inevitable Work on behalf of Foreign Missions, which takes when a coffin is borne on the shoulders of bearers. place every other year, in spite of the War, mid it As a Parish we shall be very grateful to the donors will take place on the Friday after Easter, April 9th, of what is a veal necessity though a sad one. 11U( CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINjl. Marriage—Feb. 16th, Victor Harry Honeybone SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD. and Louisa Elizabeth Pittaway. Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M. A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, Rural Dean. Chnrehwanlem: H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. Sidesmen: A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A., M.R.C.S., J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : IV. Longshaw. MILTON with LYNEHAM. and bruern. The Confirmation will be held by the Bishop of the Baptisms.—Feb. 16th, Kenneth Sidney, infant sou Diocese on March 15th, at 2 p.m. It is hoped that of Sidney and Catherine Edginton, of Lynebam. many will attend that Service and offer up their prayers for those looking for the great gift. MARRIAGES.-Feb. 5th, Frank Davies, of Chipping Norton to Elsie Mary Barnes, of Milton, Many have been laid up with influenza. I BnBIA18.-February 6th, Elizabeth Burman, of I he Special Services on Friday evenings in Lent are held as usual, and on Wednesday evenings at the Milton-under-Wychwood, aged 40 years. Mission Chapel. The Rev. E. C. Freeman, Rector of | On Monday, March 15th, a Confirmation Service Hook Norton, and one of the Diocesan Mission Preachers will kindly preach here this Lent. wiH bo held at Shipton at 2 o’ clock. We have bee basilv engaged for the past several weeks in prepat- On lbs Wednesday, Ember Day, the Diocesan Home Mission Litany Intercession was used. 1 g 1 I vnebam. We trust the members of
We regret to hear of the death of Lindo Rainbow, 1 the youngest son of Robert Rainbow, reported in the ] prayers. Roll of Honour. We do not know where the family ( On Wednesdays during Lent, a Special Service is are now living or we would write for particulars. held, and we bope^> that the two Services in one John Wright, Oxon and Bucks Light Infantry, has week—the Specialai Intercession Service on Friday, distinguished himself by winning a medal, being 5th Service on Wednesday, will be and the Lenten out of ten in an eight mile cross country competition, It would be regrettable if the regimental sports, and he is now in training for a well attended, attending the Friday evening championship competition with other regiments. numbers hitherto reduced, we scarcely think they will, William Franklin has joined the Public School1 Se,vlc0 joined the Public School | look upon the season of Lent as one Balt. Middlesex Regt 1 because we ; calling for speci:ial effort. Sidne) Hyde has volunteered for some motor , ti B 24th, we held the Service of transport Service Corps as driver, and has passed his I On Wednesday, * medical examination. : Intercession for the Uxtoia vuu, Missions and were gratified to see so many present. We believe Alan Coombes has returned to the front, and that Thoi ' The Vicar would be glad to hear of any one S are in Egypt. anas Shayler and Hubert Watts : 4 „ . tBkinK a Missionary box. It >s quite Lately the f— over 19 out of a bulls were scored.
February i4th, Liliai 3.... cm,, „„ 1 •*. «”7;D - -an May Winfield. | send in a request for a box.
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SALFORD. Serving with the Colours.—To the list which we published in December last we are able to add the Holy Baptism.— February 14th, Dorothy May, daughter of Joseph and Rose Gertrude Invine. following.—Pte. G. Betteridge, Welsh Borderers; Pte. Reginald Hielt, Army Service Corps; Pte. Samuel Burial.—Charles Watkins, aged 70 years. Betts, Army Veterinary Corps; Trooper G. W. Hurst, Confirmation.—On Thursday, Feb. nth, Bishop Oxford. Yeomanry ; Pte. Charles Winnett, R.A.M.C. Corfe held a Confirmation in Chipping Norton Church, when the following 19 candidates, who had been LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. prepared by the Rector, were presented •.—Females : An impressive Confirmation Service was held at the F. M. Coleman, B. Cox, L. E. McDowell, G. Newman, Chipping Norton beautiful Church on February rith, E. Thornton, F. Tidmarsh, R. E. Bolter, L. M. when Valerie Clark was confirmed, the blessings that Wallington, K. M. Wallington, A. I. Iliett, J. Hiett, this sacred right bestows upon us depend so much E. G. Newman, E. R. Wallington, R. Wallington. upon ourselves. She has our best wishes for her Males: W. T. Giles, W. F. Jacques, W. A. Wall spiritual welfare. ington, U. Watkins, G. C. Woodward. We were very glad to see such a nice large number from the It is hoped that before long we may have placed in parish. They had been most regular at the classes, the Church a list of former Rectors and Patrons, and and we trust that the Almighty will shower many a the Rector will be glad of any assistance that will - blessing upon them, on their becoming full members enable him to make the list as complete as possible; of the Church, and on their entering upon that great he has already come across the name of one who bond of brotherly love and fellowship, so that they may seems to have been Rector in 1224. be enabled to fight the battle of life as good soldiers of It has been suggested that if any are at a loss to Christ. We were also glad to see them all with the find a suitable way of carring out the spirit of the Lent exception of one (unavoidably absent) joining with self-denial, they might try and improve the condition 10 others at Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday of the Churchyard during their leisure time. in Lent. We trust that they will become regular attendants at the Lord’s Supper, and so carry out His dying command, “ This do in remembrance of me.” FINSTOCK and FAWLER. We feel sure, that the day was a joyful one and may Buuxvmuu.urials. —xuuFeb 2nd,A-UU, EliA-.ll 11UHUU1U,Holifield, ULof AIUOLUUli,Finstock, it ever be remembered as such. The majority of the aged 47 years.—February 11th, Frederick Jesse candidates were driven to Chipping Norton, and they Hoare, of Fawler, aged 20 mouths.—February 26th, all returned to the Rectory for refreshments, and an Charles Edward Hadland, of Finstock. aged 68 instructive lecture on the sacred subject of the day. years. On Sunday, March 7th, the Sermon at Evensong, i The Special Preachers for the Week-day Services will be preached by the Rev. H. Kenney, who will tell ; are as follows:— yg aaboutVxmii the greatormt wrxrlrwork z1r\r»adone huby the S.P.G.Q P (~Z Friday, March Sth.—R«v. W. Hornagold Wright, (Vioarof Lent.—On Ash Wednesday there was a short i Northleigh). Service at 12 o'clock and again at 7 p.m. with an TTiurrdav, Marchll.—Rev. O. M. Jones, (VicarofHinksey). address. During the season there will be Services Friday, March 19th.—Rev. T. P. Field, (Curate of Chadling- on Mondays at 10.30 and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., ton). when a special preacher will come if possible. We Thursday, March 25th.—Rev. A. E. Negas, (Vioar of Forest have to thank the Rev. R. P. Burnett, Rector of Wednesday, March Slst.—Rev. F. E. Foster, (Vicar of Swin- Cornwell, for addressing us on February 24th. We brook). hope that all who possibly can will attend these We hope the parishioners will make a special Services, so that the lessons and warnings of the effort to attend these Services. solemn season of Lent may not be lost to us. Fasting does not mean abstaining from food only, but self The members of the Finstock aud Fawler Girls’ Friendly Society gave their annual entertainment at denial generally such as giving up a little time to some good work, there are many ways of doing this for the Schools, on the evenings of February 11th and instance, the Reclbr is trying to improve the condition 12th. The girls worked very hard and the product ion of the Japanese operetta, “ Princess Chrysan of the Churchyard, God’s Acre, perhaps some may themum,” was crowned with success. The operetta like to come and give him a helping hand. was preceded by a little play called “ Aunt Jobson ” In many Churches one finds a list of former in which the characters were excellently taken by Rectors and Patrons going back for hundreds of years. Ella Dore, Rose Wearing, Martin Kite and Emily Why should we not have such a one at Salford ? Woodward. The room was well filled on both The Rector will be glad of any assistance in making nights with very appreciative audiences, the amount the list as complete as possible. taken being £5 17s. 6d. ■
MAR. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______CHADLINGTON. every Parishioner shall communicate at the least three times in the year, of which Easter shall be March 25th, the Annunciation of the Blessed one." Virgin Mary, 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Lent Preachers Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. We desire to record with gratitude the gift of a March Mh — Rev. A. Cary Elwes, (Vicar of Finstock). handsome brass Font Ewer which has been March 11th.—Rev. IV. J. Palmer, (Vicar of Enstonc). presented to Chadlington Church by Mrs. and Miss March lSlh.—T\\e Vicar. Fairbank, in memory of the late Mrs. Schofield. March lath—Rev. T. C. Tanner, (Vicar of Spelsbury). HOLY WEEK.—Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday and Thurs We hope to have a Rummage Sale in the Reading day, Holy Communion, S a.m. ; Matins, 11 a.ni. ; Evensong and Reading, 6.30 p.m. Room on Thursday the 11th inst. from 2 to 4.30 p.m. All contributions will be gratefully received, and GOOD FRIDAY.—S a.m. Matins, Litany and and Ante- Communion ; 12 to 3 p.m. the “Three Hours Service,” should be sent to the Reading Room on Wednesday' conducted hy the Rev. E. LL Weight, Asst. Curate of as soon after 10 a.m. as possible. Admission,twopence Chipping Norton. 7 p.m. Evensong, Sermon, and the “ Story of the Cross." each. Proceeds for Mothers’ Meeting, Choir and EASTER EVE.—8 a.m. Matins and Ante-Communion. 6.30 other Parochial Funds. Choral Evensong. EASTER DAY.—7 and S a.m. Holy Communion ; 11 a.m. Matins, Sermon and Holy Communion ; 6 p.m. Even song and Sermon. CORNWELL. MONDAY and TUESDAY in EASTER WEEK.-8 Holy Communion. a. in. Confirmation.—The following Candidates from March 15th. Confirmatiou by the Bishop of Cornwell were Confirmed at Chipping Norton on Oxford at Charlbury Parish Church at 4 p.m. Our Thursday, February 11th, by the Right Rev. Bishop prayers are No. 385. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery jV£agazine. 4® Sior ffje parishes of 4g CHIPPING NORTON. FIFIELD & IDBURY. SALFORD. CHARLUURY A SHORTHAMPTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON & LYNEHA.M. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL A SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Ic LANGLEY. CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. ICNSTONK GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. k. DAYLESFORD. April. e AhEND A R. 1915. 1 Th Thursday before Easter. 2 F Good Friday. 3 S Easter Even. S. Richard, B. 4 £ Easter Day. S. Ambrose, B. 5 M Monday in Easter Week. 6 Tu Tuesday in Easter Week. 7 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. S Th 9 F 10 S 11 1st Sunday after Easter. 12 M 13 T 14 W Magistrates’ -Meeting. 15 Th 16 F 17 S 18 2nd Sunday after Easter. 19 M S. Alpliege, Abp. 20 Tu 21 W Meetings of Board of Guardians, Assessment Committee and Rural District Council. 22 Th 23 F S. George, M. I 24 S 25 A 3rd Sunday after Easter. 5. Murk, E.M. 26 M 27 Tu 28 W Magistrates' Meeting. 29 Th 30 F 6th, Last Quarter, 8h. 12m. p.m. 22nd, First Quarter. 3h. 39m. p.m. 1 Ith, New Moon, llh. 36m. a.m. 29th. Full Moon, 2h. 19m. p.m. W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. ______CHIPPING NORTON DEANEKDEANERY MAGAZINE.______2. All representatives, to whatever assembly they Hutes lor the next Magazine should be sent not later than are elected, must be actual lay communicant members on APRIL 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORT, of the Church of England above 21 years of age, but, except in the case of Parochial Church Councils, CHIPPING”, All businessNORTON. communications to be addressed to the need not belong to the body of electors, or reside Publishers, IV. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. within the area, by or for which they are elected. No candidates may be elected at any election who have not previously served, or consented to serve, in the parochial ^Totes. capacity for which they are candidates. All represen tatives must be of the male sex, except that the CHIPPING NORTON. representatives on a Parochial Church Council may be women. Representatives on Parochial Church Vicar-Rev. G. A. Littledale,tiedale, M.A..wi.n.., , > must belong to the body of electors. Surrogate L.{or ~granting Marriage Councils Section II.—Parochial Organisation & Elections. Licences. 3. In these rules— Assistant Priest-Rev. E. LI. Weight. “ Qualified electors ” in a parish are the following Churchwardens—Austia Webb. lay members of the Church of England— A. J. Bolwell, (1) Persons above twenty-one years of age for Chipping Norton. resident in the parish who— Capt. Daly, for Over Norton. Lay Evangelist-Capt. T._H. Brown (Church (1)(n) Either are —actual communicants of the Church Army), 59 New Street. I of England; or, Sexion and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church I (3) have been baptized and confirmed and are Street. admissable to Holy Communion, and do not belong to any religious body which is Organist and Choirmaster—Ernest C. Cook, not in communion with the Church of I Market Street. England; and Baptisms.—March 7th. Norman Balfour, son of I (ii) have signed the declaration set forth in the Henry and Sarah Busby —March 7th, Dennis Robert, First Schedule to these rules. son of Albert and Beatrice Moulder.—Alice Mary, I (2) Non-resident electors who; under these rules, daughter of W. Henry and Alice Lamb.—March 1 1 th, 1 are for the time being entered on the electoral Helen Irene Elizabeth, daughter of Albert Henry and I roll of the parish. Lily May Rawlings Fowler.—George William, son of I Electoral Roll. Frederick and Rose Bayliss.—March 21st, Donald,! 7. In every parish the Parochial Church Council son of Robert William and Maud Hall. or, if none, the minister and churchwardens (if any), Bvrixls.—March 24th, George Pearce, aged 89 shall form a roll of electors on which persons claim years.—Edward Killeby, aged 80 years.—March 30th, William Thomas Holloway, aged 52 years. ing to be qualified electors in the parish shall, if their The Annual Easter Vestry is to be held on Thurs claim is allowed, be entered ; and they shall remain day in Easter Week at 7 p.m. in the Parish Church I on the roll so long as their title to be qualified electors Room, and is to be followed by a Meeting of Com- I in the parish continues.” municams of either sex above 21 years of age (called I Qualified Electors") for the purpose of electing 16 Another visit from our friend the Rev. Edw. H. Laymen to serve on the Ruri-decanal Conference for Whitley, who since 1891 has been deeply attached to three years. The following notes, taken from the work among the Aborigines in his father’s old Diocese . 10Cesan Magazine of January last, will be of interest of Chota Nagpur, has been much welcomed, nay in connection with the above meeting more, has proved a little godsend during Holy Week, “Scheme foil the Representation of the Laity. when illness had unfortunately laid by one of our staff. We were especially grateful for his three Adopts by i!,e Representative Chlmh Cmntilt <)th and ioth July^ 1914. addresses on Good Friday. Owing to many being busy on Government work Section I.—General Rules. on Easter Monday, and to the inability of the Railway .y. Church Assemblies. ■ . »-______1 Company to give facilities for excursions, the usual Church CouiX^,r1<111 lynled constituted 0) ” Par■ (jj)°Chial jn Church Lads’ Brigade Field Day has been abandoned. ences^TmUiS0'^6^"568’. r*11) ln Diocesan Confer-~ ’ We hope for better luck later on. Al! good wishes to Capt. and Mrs. Brown in their the members rf "su Provincial Houses of Laymen, of the RepresentSVl^ new work at Ulverston on which they enter after Easter. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. APRIL The resignation of the Vicar, which was to have of the grass in good order, to repair the walls and to taken place soon after Easter, has been postponed for keep the paths neat ami tidy. The offertory amounted a few weeks. to 12s. 8d., but this is not enough for the purpose, so it is hoped that those who were unable to present Church Working Sewing Party. their offerings on the day, will send a contribution to £ s. <1. £ s. d. the Rector for the Churchyard Fund, which he will be 1914, Balance ... 9 11 a Materials purchased 3 17 9 Subscriptions ... 4 8 0 Red Frontal from pleased to acknowledge. •Sale of Garments ... 10 0 6 Leamington Guild 18 18 0 Easter Day —The Services will be 7.30 a.m., Holy Balance ...... 1 -I 3 Communion; 930, Matins, followed by Holy Com munion; Evensong, 6 p.m. A Service of preparation £24 0 0 £24 0 0 will be held at the Rectory Room, at 7.30 p.m., on Easter Eve, April 3rd. The Boy Scouts.—The Salford troop will join the SALFORD. attacking party on Little Compton on Easter Monday, Holy Baptism.—March 7th, Annie Bessie, daughter and will wear a white muslin band round the right arm. of George Arthur and Rose Mary Ann Giles. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. The end of the month has brought us to the end of We are glad that the improved numbers of the Lent, and we trust that the season has not passed congregation have been maintained, the average of 17 without some profit to our souls. The average is fairly good, and we greatly hope that the men of attendance at the Wednesday evening Services of over the parish may be able to join their wives and families 30 has been fairly good. This year we have added in the worship of Almighty God who is the giver of to our prayers, special prayers for our King, our all good things. It is pleasing to find that Mrs. Country and our Sailors and Soldiers; may they all Barnes, who although only a visitor, has been giving be accepted at the Throne of Grace! The hymns some of her time for the benefit of the Church, and have been such as to attune our hearts to the solemnity we regret that time is drawing near when she must of the occasion, and we trust that the words of those leave us for her home in America. An opportunity who so kindly came to preach to us have not been for setting to work on the Churchvard has not yet spoken in vain. Thanks are due to the following who presented itself, but we trust it will do so before long. were so good as to give us the pleasure of hearing The box for receiving offerings for the Church is now them : the Rev. J. A. Burnley, Rector of Chastleton ; in a satisfactory state for doing its work, and we are the Rev. E. L. Weight, of Chipping Norton ; the Rev. glad that someone has already found out its use. G. A. Wheeler, of Kingham Bill; and the Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, Rector of Great Rollright. IDBURY and FIFIELD On March 7th, at Evensong, the Rev. II. Kenny The only alteration to note this month in our preached on behalf of the S.P.G., telling us of the Military list, is that Mr Guy Hursman Bailey is great work the Society was doing, not only in bringing now on active service. the heathen to the knowledge of God. but also in On Lady Day there was a Corporate Communion providing Churches and Ministers forthose near and of the Mothers’ Union at S a.tn. Celebration ; but dear to us who have gone to find homes and employ-’ there were hardly asi many members present as ■ment in foreign lands. The offertory, 6s. 4d., has usual. The Servicei on the following afternoon was been forwarded to the Society. very well attended. The Vicar of Milton-under- We have this year established what we call a Wychwood gave a. most helpful address. 1Dter- Churchyard Sunday, and we hope it may prove a cessions were made for the soldiers from the two success. It fell this year on Palm Sunday, the Sunday parishes, most of whom are sons of members. Dedication Festival, St. Mary the Virgin. The Fifield Branch of the Mothers’ Union lias In spite of the downfall of snow, there was a good lost one of iis original members in Mrs. Casemore congregation at Evensong, when the Rector spoke of who not. Ion<* survived her husband. The funeral the many lessons to be learnt in God's Acre and our was attended by neatly all her sons and daughters duty to make it as neat, tidy and as beautiful as with their wives and husbands and by a large possible, not only to the honour and glory of God but number of members of the Mothers’ Union who sent also because of theIU\. love MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. we have observed the great penitential season of Lent, and may we not specially say how the death day of Baptbm -March 7th, 19«5. Kalh'ee infan‘ our Lord and Master has been observed. No one daughter of Ernest Thomas and Lizzie Hedges, of with any right feelings can possibly look upon Good Milton. , , Friday as a day in which to engage in frivolous pleasure BURUL.-March 4th, >9-5- Walter Joyner, aged and amusement. It is the anniversary of the death 41 years, of Milton. day of our Lord, and if we desire, as I hope we do, to At the Confirmation held at Shipton, on March 15, keep it aright we shall try to enter in sympathy with the following Candidates from the parish received the Him into His sufferings. Is it too much to hope Apostolic rite of laying on of hands that this year of all years, will see our Churches thronged with devout worshippers ? Flossie Lilian Bridges, Gladys Louise Miles, Lilian Mace, Winifred Boorman, Bertha Amy Steed, Lillian After Easter our parish will be called upon with all Townsend, Mary Eliza Jane Tidmarsh,Amy Sarah parishes in the Diocese, to make provision for the Duester, Annie Elizabeth Packer, Martha Green, Organization of a Parish Council, but as much Sophie Broom, Winifred Emily Evelyn Wiggins, Ella preliminary work has to be done, we are not able to May Packer. Henry Leslie Steed, Arthur Broom, say much more about it at present, but on the Sunday Maurice Broom, Ewart Salter, Clarence Hubert after Easter and before a Meeting for the purpose of Duester, Frank Thomas Slatter, Horace Belcher, organization is held, the Vicar will bring the matter Ernest Arthur Clemson. before the congregation. We were very glad to welcome many of the newly The Services on Good Friday will be as follows :— Confirmed at Lyneham, on Sunday, March 2 1st, and Ante Communion at 8. we hope on Sunday next, or by Easter Sunday at the Mattins, Litany and Sermon at 11. latest, all will have made their first Communion. Evensong and Address at Lyneham at 3. V e trust also, that it will not be with these, as with so Evensong and Address at Milton at 7. The Collections at all Services will be for tho Mission to many, that when the first Communion is made they the Jews. will think that all that is necessary will have been done, but rather we earnestly hope that they will have The Services on Easter Day will be :— already made up their minds that they will be regular Holy Communion at 7 and 8, and after the Mid-day at the Lord s Fable, and after due and careful Service. Mattins and Holy Communion at 11. preparation will allow nothing to keep them from Evensong and Sermon at Lyneliam at 3. haring their spiritual life nourished and sustained by Evensong and Sermon at Milton at 6.30. participating of that Holy Food, which our Lord The Collections at all Services will be given towards providing Himself has specially proved for them. We feeli Clerical .help when necessary. sure l nit a very grave responsibility rests upon the I —— parents in tins matter, and a greater help could not 'e provu.ei or these young soldiers of Christ, than HOOK NOR.ION. dii .i^m 'Xt°c"n1!™dTeffOrt1tO acc°mPan-v thej Communicants from February 28th to March children observe the S UnderSt?nd when lbe 28th, 103. formed and rv a babit °f regular ^sence is Nursing Association, XI Os. 5Jd. awav from 'tv ’ ev'1 babils is ver>' bard 10 break ■ Holy Baptism.—February 28th, Edwin Francis, shill be -ii ,e lberefore earnestly hope that we Smi of Walter Cyril and Annie George.—March 7th, hithertobiil<> ."^come many parents that have j;va Ellen, daughter of Frederick William and with ti.ei-'rtua M a'’sentees from this Holy Feast Elizabeth Gorton— Charles William, son of Charles Will be regular Communi' 'h* lhe’’ frOm benceforth and Lucy Emma Cross. We shall /oon be'hZ^.,., „ We owe our very best thanks to our Lenten bringing with it tlm i 0 J uPon us a?ain- Preachers for so kindly coming to us on the proclaiming throtmho i°f * Riscn Lord; Thursday evenings in Lent:—the Revs. A. Shildrick, ol Christendom th" ' ?"8tb and breadth of j. jjni]ces, Dr. Holbrooke, W. J. Palmer, and by Christ has been 'lrance fbat the sacrifice made ‘ ■]j|[.nCowe, and we should like them to know tint through His work'ih'eV- lhe Fa,her’ and ' how gieatly their Sermons wore appreciated. b" beli— 'HowThifglad m'slge ' The Vestry Meeting will take place as usual 1(1 b-v us 'vill depend verv largely how 1 'be Friday after Easter. on CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. APRIL CHADLINGTON. multitude of larks came about the place Baptism.—March 7th, Florence May Elizabeth, where he lay. “ Gloom and depression he daughter of C. and M. E Slatter. thought akin to sin.” Burial.—March 20th, Dorothy May Cnllnm, 8 The significance in a country place of a window months. where the lamb, the horse, the ox, the birds are The Bishop of Oxford held a Confirmation at depicted, as the companions of representative Charlbury on Monday, March 15t.li, at which 85 Christian Saints during their time on earth, is Candidates, including some from neighbouring plain. Kindness to bird and beast and prevention Parishes were presented. Twenty-three Candidates of cruelty were leading aims in Mrs. Schofield’s life. from Chadlington were confirmed :—Gwendoline The window is a very beautiful gift to the Jessie Empsou, Alice Irene Cooper, Grace Mary Church. Cooper, Nellie Maud Florence Bond, Edith Beams, Evelyn Doris Cooper, Beatrice Cooper, Lily May CORNWELL. Stowe, Gladys Mary Kitchen, Dorothy Alice Baptism.—Sunday, 14th March, Barbara Mary, Pratley, Violet Florence Beddow, Edith Ellen daughter of George aud Mabel Ellen Thornton. Betteridge, Olive Teresa Kitchen, Jemima Fidler, S.P.G.—We had our annual offertories for the David Lodge, William Lionel Hatton, Daniel above on Sunday, the 7th March. The Sermon in Richard Simmonds. Earnest Charles Betts, Joseph the morning was preached by the Organizing William Cooper, Cecil Edward Pratley, Herbert Secretary, the Rev. H. Kenney, and in the evening James Pratley, Thomas Henry Coles, Wilfred by the Rector. Cooper. All the Candidates have been most We had our meeting and magic-lantern lecture regular in their attendance at the classes of prepar the following Monday evening. Mr. Kenney gave ation extending over a period of ten weeks. By the a most interesting Address, and the pictures were time this issue appears they will, we trust have much admired. We have to thank the Rector of made their First Communion and we hope and pray Salford for kindly lending bis lantern for the that they will continue to be regular Communicants. occasion, and coming over and manipulating it for A successful Rummage Sale was held on March us. The collections were as follows :—Offertories, 11th, at which £4 10s. was taken. The sum was £1 Ils. lOJd.; Meeting, 9s. 4|d.; Missionary Boxes, divided as follows:—Hire of Room, 2s. 6d.; 5s. 2|d.; Total, £2 6s. 5jd. The sum of £2 6s. 6d. Mothers’Meeting, £1; G.F.S, 10s.; Working party, has been forwarded to the local secretary, the Rev. 17s. 6d.; Sunday School, 10s.; Choir Fund, £1 10s. A. Shildrick. The memorial window to Caroline Harrietts We are glad that three new Missionary boxes are Maud Schofield by Messrs Powell, given by Colonel asked for, and trust the results will prove satis Schofield, was dedicated on Sunday, March 14th. factory. Any one else desiring a box can have one It is a beautiful series of pictures. The centre by applying to the Rector. lights represent the first Message of the Angel to Holy-Week and Easter.—There will be Divine the mother of Our Lord, which we commemorate ! Service daily at. 11 a.m. and 6 p in. daring Holy- on Lady Day, teaching us that our Saviour took ! I Week, and we trust all who possibly can will make human nature : and next the Angel message on ! a point of attending. The present year is surelv Easter Day to the woman at the tomb of life |■ one that calls for special prayer, and we should all immortal. The lights below represent:— try and watch with Christ. St. Agnes who was martyred under Diocletian ' 303.A.D. at the age of 13. The lamb at her We t,-usttrust OU1our' Easter Services may be well feet is a sign of her innocence, atone time her attended, and all" our parishioners (including those day was tspecially, observed as a holyl..,'v dayd.._. for • recently- confirmed) who> are of age, will make the women of■" England. " their Easter Communion either at Sj a.m. or after St. Columba has the white horse, whicha came up tho Morning Service. The offertories on Easter to him with signs of sorrow on t'the day of Da.V. W,U be devoted,. us in past years, to the his death in 597 A.D. “He was loving to all: Services of God’s House. his countenance was ialways cheerful and ; Three Meetings.—We hope to hold our annual holy : and he was ggladdened in his inmost T estrg Meeting on Saturday evening, at 6.30; heart with the joy of the Holy Spirit.” immediately after which the annual Parish Meeting St. Frideswide is represented------with the red ox of for appointing Overseers etc., will take place. A Oxfordshire. At Oxford" she taught the! third meeting will follow, to elect Representatives ignorant and nursed the sick. She died in | at the Ruri-decanal Confeieuce. According to the 730 A.D. Her tomb is in the Cathedral. new rules, all parishioners, male and female, who St. Francis of Assisi is seated with the birds are 21 years of ago and are Communicants, have around him. Ho had a great power over votes at the last meeting. A list of voters is being animals. Tho night ho died, in 1226, a prepared in accordance with the above requirement. AtBtt CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SHIPTON-undeu-WYCHWOOD. 7.15, Holy Communion at Churchill, 8.15, Holy Communion at Sarsden. Vic,r. W. Collingwood Carter M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, 11, Morning Service at Churchill with Sermon. Rural Dean. 12, Holy Communion at Churchill. Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. 3, Afternoon Service at Sarsden with Sermon. 6, Evening Service at Churchill with Sermon. Sidesmen: British and Foreign Bible Society.—Contribu 3A'su'oug, A. MitaOuniil.VToCT’S L Pittaway (senior) tions for year ending March 3lst, 1915:—Sarsden, Clerk: S. Cooinbcs. Sexton: W. Longshaw. XI 2s.; Churchill, XI 8s.; Church Missionary Society, ditto, Sarsden and Churchill, X5 7s. 4d. March 15th. the Confirmation was duly performed Mr. Dick begs to tender the grateful thanks of in Shipion Church nt 2 p.m. There were 37 our wounded soldiers and sailors for the gift of candidates from Shipton, 25 from Leafield, 22 from fresh eggs sent weekly from t.he parishioners of Milton, 1 from Chui chill who was prevented by Sarsden and Churchill to t.he National Egg illness from attending at Chipping Norton, eighty- Collection, London. From the 20th January to the five in all. The Church was full and the Bishop’s ' 17th March, both dates inclusive, we have sent 60 two Addresses were well listened to. It was dozen eggs, which tends to show how many can help specially pleasing to find Ringers to welcome the one common object. Our effort is only 6 dozen per Bishop, and the Choir were present to assist in the week, but the response has been so generous that Service. Many persons remarked on the beauty of the hymns. Seven Choir boys were confirmed. one week we sent 12 dozen. The Bishop had to leave after the Service for a It is very gratifying to think that we who are not Confirmation at Charlbnry. The Vicars of Leafield able to go and fight, for various reasons, are pleased and Milton were present, and the Rector of Fifield to help in this great struggle by sending to those, acted as Chaplain and carried the Pastoral Staff. who have been wounded in the war a donation of Those confirmed bad ten. together in the Beaconsfield fresh eggs to assist them in a speedy recovery. Hall I hope those confirmed all meet at the Altar Any one who has fowls and cares to send 2 or 3 on Easter Day and regularly in their lives ever after. per week or per month as t.he case may be, will Frank Coombes has joined the Royal Engineers, help to swell t.he aggregate of fresh eggs from the Henry Turner the Royal Field Artillery, George combined parishes, for a cause which is in great need. Smallhouse the Oxfordshire Hussars. School News.—Mr. Arthur Hassall is appointed Our list now numbers 63 names. temporarily to take the place of Mr. Claridge who au^jTISM ^arc^ 21st, Edward Thomas George recently left us. Aldridge. ® The Easter holidays were curtailed to two days, as the School had been closed for a month in S ARSDEN -cum-CHU RCH1LL. February. Ln Representative. — A Church Parochial Sunday School.—The prizes, the generous gift of "Meeting will he held on Easter Monday at 7 p.m., the Earl of Ducie, were distributed on Sunday, at Churchill School, to elect our Representative to March 22nd. The delay was caused by Mr. Anson’s the Diocesan Conference, also to elect six to serve illness and the recent dosing of the School. 12 on the Parochial Church Council. A roll of the Prayer Books and 20 Reward Books were distributed qualified electors is being prepared. A cordial by Miss Johnson, and the Rector expressed his invitation is given to all Church members to be I acknowledgmentyear by of Lord Ducie’s kindness continued present. The Parish Churchwardens will be elected I yearto the by c vear, and gave a few words of wise council and the Church accounts will be presented and i to Thethe children.S audited. Sidesmen too will be appointed for the I opened,The School Missionary boxes were opened recently year ensuing. In order that young people who have I 2s._ 6d.", The Church Missionary Society total was been confirmed -and -are over 16 years of age may ’ 2*8. 6d. (one quarter); Rangoon Mission, 8s. 10s. ; learn to take an interest in Church matters, they I Church of England Waifs and Strays, 9s. 4|d. are also invited to be present. At arriving at the ’ ige of 21 they will become qualified electors by ( Choir News.—We were very pleased to welcome ligning a declaration, which form can be obtained back to the Choir Mr. Aitliur Parker of the Royal rom the Secretary of the Parochial Council. Horse Artillery, who was here on sick leave, The meeting at Sarsden will be held on Wednesday Mr. George Treweeke lias ieturned home after an in Easter Week, at 7.30, at the Estate Office, when absence of nearly five years in Canada. He ret timed the foregoing remarks apply except that 4 will be, somewhat unexpectedly, but we heartily welcome elected to the Parochial Council. , his return. Helms developed new ideas from his The Services on Easter Day will (d.v.) be as | enlarged experience which will no doubt be useful followsJ to him at home. Reginald Trinder hopes to return to Canada next, CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. ______April Ail "i — ’ month (April). He has been at home since Xmas His House were leading traits in his character, and Eve. gave him the courage and care for his men of which Miss Hardy, of Winchester, writes to Mrs. his comrades write. Johnson a letter of thanks to the teachers and girls Capt. R. G. Bowen Colthurst, Leinster Regiment, of Churchill School for sending a nice parcel of was killed in action on March 15th. His wife is comforts to the “ York and Lancaster Regiment.” daughter of Rev. C. F. C. West, for many years Her brother, Captain Hardy, says “ the men are Vicar of Charlbury. Every sympathy is felt by her most grateful.” friends here for her and her four young children. The Rural Dean, Rev. W. Collingwood Carter, has kindly sent photographs of Rev. C. Barter, FINSTOCK and FAWLER. 1817-1868, and Canon Carter, 1868-1903, Rectors The Services on Good Friday will be as follows ;— and Rural Deans, which are hung up in the Vestry Matins, Litany and Ante Communion, 11 o’clock; of Churchill Church. Evensong and Sermon, 6.30 o’clock. On Easter Sunday, celebrations of Holy Com CHARLBURY. munion, 7, 8.15 and mid-day. Baptisms.—(at Shorthampton Church) : March Our best thanks are due to the following 7th, William Thomas, son of William George and gentlemen who have been kind enough to come and Ethel Clark, of Chilson.—March 14tb, Winifred, preach to us at our Lent Services :—the Rev. W. daughter of Roderick Wilson and Hilda May Moss, H. Wright, Vicar of Northleigh ; Rev. O. M. Jones, of Pudlicote. Vicar of Hinksey; Rev. T. P. Field, Curate of Burials.—March 2nd, George William Mobley, (Chadlington ; Rev. A. E. Negus, Vicar of Forest aged 53.—(at Shorthampton Church) : March 17th, Hill ; and the Rev. F. E. Foster, Vicar of Swinbrook. William Pardett, of Eastington, aged 48. The Bishop of Oxford confirmed 85 candidates at Through the generosity of the majority of the Charlbury, on March 15th. Of those 61 were from people in Fiustock, the Vicar has been able to send Charlbury with Cbadlington and Shorthampton, 4 .£10 to the Belgian Relief Committee, aud hopes from Fiustock, 10 from Ramsden, and 10 from soon to send a further £5. Spelsbury. The Bishop wore his mitre and vest The Free-Will Offering Scheme has now been in ments. The Clergy present were the Vicar of working order for six months during which time we Charlbury and the Rev. T. P. Field, aud the Vicars have collected .£3 8s. 10|d. for the Church at Home, of Fiustock, Spelsbury, and Northleigh. The Bishop and £1 9s. 9d. for the Church Abroad, making a gave two Addresses of great interest; speaking of grand total of £4 18s. 74d. Considering that we the Service for Confirmation, its place in the life of started the scheme at a very uufavourable time, I Christians from the early days of the Church, the think we have done well. I hope that we may be gift of God’s Holy Spirit, the meaning of a able to keep up the regular weekly contribution and fresh start all through life, the power to choose that the numbers of those taking the envelopes will what we know to be right, perseverance, regularity steadily increase. The Vicar can supply envelopes in coming to the Holy Communion, our own to any one willing to take them. example—God’s caie for ns at. each step in our life— Free-Will Offering for Dec., Jan., Feb. Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, the need of Home Sec. Church Abroad. Home Sec. Church Abroad, claiming and using the gifts and help which belong £ S. d. £ d. £ s. d. £ s. d. to ns as His children. I I 16. o We were glad to see a full Choir of men and boys 6* 17- I on a week-day afternoon. The Bishop expressed 3- 1 1 18. I I 6i himself as much .pleased with everything he saw. 4- 2 3 8 19. 61 6i 1 1 20. Certainly our candidates had eight weeks of very 61 I: 3 3 1 I 21. 6 5i steady and careful instruction and preparation, and 1 1 22. 9 give every promise of claiming their place as full I: 6 6 6 6 23- 9 members of Christ’s Church. 9- 2 24. 1 2 10. 1 1 I 1 ol The War.—Lieut. Robert Fellowes, of the 60th 25- 6-i 26. Rifles, took part in the battle of Neuve Chapelle on 12. 1[ 1 I 27. I March 10th. While gallantly leading the men of ’3- 1[ 1 his company at a German trench he was seen to fall. 14. [ 1 £i 15 io 15 zi Ho is believed by his regiment to have been killed, >5- [ 1 but his body 1ms not been found. The truest Total for Sept., Oct., Nov. 2 7 7 sympathy of us all is felt for his father and mother Total for Dec., Jan., Feb. 2 II Oi and the family at Ranger’s Lodge in their anxiety £4 18 7i and suspense. His faith in God and affection for Arirn. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. OXFORD DIOCESAN FUND. account of circumstances that will not be likely to As the time is coining when we shall all have our recur. attention directed towards fulfilling our obligations to So on the whole considering that this first year was the O.D.F., perhaps a few words about that Fund will essentially experimental we may feel that we have not be unwelcome, and may do something towards made a good beginning, and we shall be very much enkindling a greater interest in it. surprised if in the year 1915 we have to record so It will be remembered that last year was the first much as a penny short of our apportionment. year that the I* und and its objects became generally Of course we recognise that there are many pressing known in our Deanery. Individual parishes had con claims at the present, the war which is still being tributed towards It. but last year the whole Deanery waged, calls for many acts of generosity and much took the matter up, and it ought to be of interest to self-denial, we should feel it a great privilege to ever) Churchman to know what the result was. respond generously to these claims, especially' as it is from the material standpoint the only way open From the second repott of the Board that was for us to take our share of the burden, but we must we cul|ethetOfnne D'°CeSan Conference on March 15th, not allow these claims to close our hearts and pockets cun tne tollowino-:_ } to the appeals made for carrying on the great and to raisMl'ie^nm “ ln the Diocese were asked all important work of our Church. As Church amon8st the three°ArchdeaconrTes*asSfo7lo'vreS:—V*d6d people these appeals have a distinct claim upon us, and we dare not close our ears to them. The Archdeaconry of Oxford This year the apportionments remain the same for the various Deaneries, and only in a few cases has Berks Ztyoa Z4433 The Archdeaconry of G r^/*350 the apportionment of the parishes in our Deanery Rural Deaneries was sst°a Ord conslst"’S of 10 been altered. 2>383- This sum raise the sum of We therefore commend the objects of the O.D.I’’. to the very serious consideration of our readers. Deaneries as follows and ir af ?.lted t0 the various “ A good pull, and a strong pull, and a pull the actual results. ' ° ‘ tollo"’ing table will show altogether ” will accomplish good results. Deanery, Let us see that our Deanery this year raises the 19U Apportion,-iment. - Amount received. amount required. Aston £ s. <1.d. £■ s. d. It has been felt if a Balance Sheet could be issued Bicester 81 0 0 82 S 10 that the ordinary person could grasp, a much greater “Pl’iag Xorto,Hl 84 0 0 76 6 3 vuddesdon 105 0 0 94 6 7 interest would be manifested in the Fund. There can Deddington 107 0 0 135 17 4 be no doubt that there is much truth in this, but it nenley 156 0 , Islip 0 98 14 8 appears to be somewhat difficult for this reason. 168 0 0 160 0 2 Oxford 65 0 0 That the Board of Management pledges itself to give Witney 38 10 10 grants to various Societies and good works in advance, 420 0 0 376 17 4 H oodstock 108 0 0 90 13 5 consequently when the Abstract of Receipts and 89 0 0 91 7 8 Payments is issued, it frequently looks as if there was a large balance in hand, whereas the balance in hand ,£1333 0 n £1245 Q 1 It will be is onlv sufficient to cover those giants for which the seen Board has become responsible. For example in Deaneries appendix iii. of the Report there appears to the credit whilst the of the Board the sum of Z4259 15s. pd. in January, *he results in ti 1915, and it might strike some people that with such Woodsmck1 hn a"'’ wedlfeeldOal; DeaneO' call forth a balance no further funds would be needed, but if somewhat\eriaVe done noblv ti 1 'a. Aslon and we look at the report, page 5, we see that grants to the seven De- serious faliin„ off I here is however a offer anv c"tr S- and P^t s it0"* ,°fthe 'emaini"g amount of Z3705 os °d- have already been allocated, and it is from this Z"4259 '5s- 9*1. that these must be t0 dra^at?e7rSm On tbese but'1''°U ' he u"wise met, so it does not leave a very large margin to play v Mention to the resuh J® may be Permitted with. lacked ’eETment "’as / °Ur °'V" Deaner>’ We may rest assured that the Board of Management exercises the wisest supei vision over the funds, and Itis^re^?rfUntb) and are striving to make the amounts it lias to handle do «Oe"edeUficde„"10re 'lheiSeV-n °f the Parisb« , the most efficient work possible. - It would be a really good thing if somei: of the readers of the Deanery would from time S rece|ved hut this was on - to time 1 give t'neir views on this mallei in o.ir Magazine.. No. 386. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JVCagazine. I 4“ Sior the parishes of 4® CHUTING NORTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. SALFORD. CHAItLBURY & SHORTHAMPTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON k LYNEHAM. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL k SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON k LANGLEY. CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. ENSTONE. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. k DAYLESFORD. May. CAhENO AK. 1915. 1 S 5. Philip, A.M. and S. James, A. if. 2 s /fth Sunday after Easter. 3 M Invention of the Cross. 4 Tu 5 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 6 Th S. John E. before the Latin Gate. 7 F 8 S 9 => 5th Sunday after Easter (Rogation Sunday). 10 M Rogation Day. 11 T Rogation Day. 12 IV Rogation Day. Magistrates’ Meeting. 13 Th Ascension Day (Holy Thursday). 14 i -F 15 I S 16 •*“ Sunday after Ascension Day. 17 M 18 Tu 19 W Meeting of Board of Guardians. S. Dunstan, Abp. 20 Th 21 F 22 S 23 3 Whitsun Day. 24 M Monday in Whitsun Week 25 Tu Tuesday in Whitsun Week. 26 W Ember Day. S. Augustine, Abp. Magistrates* Meeting. 27 I Tu Ven. Bede, P. 28 ; F Ember Day. 29 S Ember Day. The Restoration. 30 £ Trinity Sunday. 31 M ______6th, Last Quarter, 511. 23ni. a.m. 22nd, First Quarter. 4h. 50m. a.m. 11th, Now Moon, 3h. 31ni. a.m. 28th, Full Moon, 9h. 33m. p.m. W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. mat CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE, Rotes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than have this year more especially, that "'e y The Church was prettily decorated on Easter Day. There were nine Communicants, when the newly- confirmed member of the congregation made her first Church the luneral Ma c P A E Communion. The Rector’s wife after a very long composer o^ased Thebearers^ and most painful illness was called to her rest on Callis and Lieut. 11- ■ Winnett and Cross, Saturday morning April 17th, and was buried in and Messrs T torn on, Reclor-S Salford Churchyard. The Service on the following It^asregreued Jatbeuta day (Sunday) was kindly taken by the Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, and on the next Sunday the Sermon was Some beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives, fnen s, preached by the Rev. John Callis the Rector’s brother. bv the Rev. J. Callis, and the bell ringers showed ENSTONE. Baptized.—Thursday before Easter, Sidney son of Sidney and Florence Elizabeth Hawes.—Easter “^a^duly’ convened Vestry Meeting held in the Eve, Charles John King, son of William and Bertha Blanche Tombs. Redon- Room on April 10th, at 7 p m. the following Buried.—April 8tli, Ellen Elizabeth Hieatt., aged were present, the Rector presiding: Messrs. C. E. 67 years.—April 10th, John Akers, aged 39 years.— Tavlor, W. Hill, IV. Phillips, H. Winnett, T. Hill and A.’Cross. The accounts were presented and passed April 14tb, Maria Roper, aged 68 years.—April 26th, George Simmonds, aged 86 years. showing an adverse balance of X2 8s. nd. The At the Easter Vestry, the Churchwardens(Messrs. Rector nominated Mr. C. E. Taylor as his Warden Janies Allen and W. Bennett) and the Sidesmen and it was proposed by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. 1 (Messrs W. Hathaway, G. Glover and G. Bennett) Winnett and carried that Mr. W. Hill be Parish were re-appointed. The accounts shewed a balance Warden. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. , due to the Bank of .£19 17s. 6d. This is our first Taylor for carting the coke, and he and Mr. Phillips 1 adverse balance since the debt at Easter 1904 was kindly promised to carry out the carting for the wiped out. The heating apparatus installed in ensuing year. As the adverse balance was left when | the late Rector resigned it was proposed that one or | October, 1913, at a cost of £73, had to be all paid for this April. One could not worry the congregation two gentlemen interested in the parish be written to . and asked if they would kindly assist in wiping out about, it, least of all since the War began, and the debt The meeting closed with a vole •c. ------out - considering the special collections for'* Empress of to those who had kindly acted as Churchwardensof thanks for : Ireland,” “ National Relief," “ Red Cross ” and the past nine months. “ Radcliffe Infirmary ” amounted to £24 18s. Od. On April 22nd, a meeting of the Parish Council In several other ways, since the War began, was held in the Schoolroom, Mr. Fawdry...... presiding, ..... ( appeals have been generously met throughout the ■when it was proposed by Mr. T. Giles,Fawdry seconded presiding, by 1 parish. One afternoon recently the Vicar chanced Mr. C. E. Taylor and carried that the Rev A. W.’ ■ to give an account of the Easter Vestry to a kind Callis be elected Chairman of the Council. Mr. G. friend, and lo! the next day a cheque for £10 well Tawdry was elected Vice-Chairman and Messrs. nigh took away his breath. This will help to reduce Hawes and J. J. Thornton Overseers. the adverse balance. We congratulate Mr. V. E. Toulmin on being Two years ago with £21 13s. 6d. in hand we were gazetted 2nd Lieutenant to the 4th Northamptonshire hoping to do something to the Church roof. The Regiment and wish him every blessing and protection collapse of the heating apparatus deferred this hope. in his service for King and Country, he has recently However, ‘‘one thing at a time ” is a good motto been very energetic in training our Boy Scouts, and for ourselves as well as the Government. The we are glad that Mr. A.Rose has become assistant Scout congregation, we trust, will see to these little Master. The Scouts have been invited to sell mat.teis, so that our Churchwarden will not have to programmes at the coming Agricultural Show at plead poverty when he next appears before the ■Chipping Norton. They had a most enjoyable field respected Archdeacon at his Visitation. day on Easter Monday at Little Compton, but it is We must change the subject or else our readers hoped that on the next occasion they will have a little will get angry; like the working man after he was more control over their exuberant spirits married, who heard nothing but ‘ money ’ every time he went home. Hmvii, UrrLE ROLLRIGHT. At the Parochial Church Meeting held on April Albert Edward™'j t*1"’ Horace Albert, son of 15th, Messrs James Allen, W. Hai ling and T. Huwtin A bert Edward and Linda Elizabeth Woodward. were elected as representatives to tile Ruri-docaual Conference. I CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAT This year we expect a better effort to be made in to choose the annual prizes for the Sunday School the due observance of the Rogation Days. The Fund. War has given a wonderful depth of meaning to our The Churchyard accounts were presented, shewing daily prayer, “ Give us this day our daily bread.” a balance of/’ll. And I pray unto God, that He will send us all The Vestry Meeting at Sarsden was held on April things that be needful both for our souls and bodies. 7th, at the Estate Office, when Mr. J. M. Blair was In this latter half of April we have entered upon re-elected Parish Churchwarden. The Parish Church the severe part of the conflict. “ The original plan of Accounts were presented and passed, shewing a campaign, which has been in abeyance during the balance in hand of £■$. The first Parochial Church winter mouths, is apparently being resumed, and Meeting was held. The roll of qualified electors was once again we are defending the French harbours read, comprising over 50 names. Mr. Vine was from which the enemy hope to assail these Islands. appointed Parish Representative for the Kuri-decanal It is within a brief distance from the French shore Conference. The following were elected to the of the Channel that this tremendous conflict is Parochial Church Council : Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Tuson, raging. What more striking or more terrible object Messrs. Taylor and Arthur Cox. The Management lesson could we have than this, that all the search of the Deanery Magazines for Sarsden and the ings of hearts which have filled the most reflective collections for the Poor and Sick made in Sarsden amongst us, and all the demands for fresh efforts Church were placed in their hands. Meetings to be which they have made are abundantly justified ? held in the 1st weeks of July, October. January and after Easter. Mr. Blair was appointed Secretary and SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. Treasurer. Baptisms.—At Sarsden, on Easter Day (born 28th A meeting of the Churchyard Committee was held February, 1915), Charles William, son of Charles on April 22nd. It was decided to as'k for contributions Henry and Cicely May Bradley, Sponsors: Father, from the parish for the upkeep of their good work Henry George Gunston and Hilda Middleton.—At that was begun 4I years ago. The Churchyard to-day Churchill, on April 18th (born February 12th, 1915), is a very pleasing contrast to what its state was five Dorothy, daughter of Frederick Charles and Ada years ago. The funds naturally diminish when no Elizabeth Baber, Sponsors : Parents and Isabel Pegler. subscriptions come in, only 5/- has been received by Burials.—April 12th, Alice Mullington, aged 76 the Treasurer during the last two years. It was years.—April 21st, Emma Wilks, aged 68 years. decided that the matter should be placed before the The Easter Vestry Meeting was held on April 5th, Church Councils of Sarsden and Churchill next July, when Mr. Robert Dick was appointed Rector’s Church- with a view to their becoming the proper authorities warden, and Mr. William H. Peachey the People’s fort------collecting.1------these subscriptions.1------Churchwarden. Messrs. G. Edmonds, W. A.Treweeke, School News.—In the Needlework Competition at Ferriman, F. Widdows, were appointed Sidesmen for Oxford, we are pleased to announce the success of the year ensuing. The Churchwardens’accounts were seven girls out of the ten entered Five received first presented, audited and passed, shewing a balance of prizes, viz.: Margaret1 Ackerman, Freda Ferriman, £2 odd. The Rector thanked the Church officials Caroline Wearing, Gladys Bushrod, One received a for the good work they had done during the year I second prize, Milly Betteridge and Dela Beck and ending last Easter. 1 Florence Widdows received third prizes. The first Parochial Church Meeting was then held.1 Easter____ 2E gg C~ ollection,—The children brought The roll of the qualified electors was read—consisting 1 203 Eggs which’i were sent to the Radcliffe Infirmary of 150 names for the parish of Churchill. Mr. Giles and Eye Hospital for the patients. Edmonds was re-appointed as parish representative 1 T'tThe’» TitacrorEaster holiAoycholidays this year were restricted to to the Ruri-decanal Conference. The following were ' Good Friday and Easter Monday only, elected to the Church Parochial Council:—Mrs. Ella 1 M"Mr. Hassall, Supply w.Teacher—r— terminated---- his en- Edmonds, Mrs. Anson, Miss Treweeke and Miss ! gagement on April first.. Ethel Lambert has been Burdett, Messrs. Anson and Cooper-Harris. It was 1 appointed Monitor temporarily. We regret there are decided to have meetings on the 1st Mondays in July, 1 still one or two families with measles. October, January and after Easter. The first four 1 G.F.S. mentioned will be responsible for the management of A class was held by Mrs. Giles Edmonds during the Deanery Magazine for Churchill, which refers to 1 part of the winter for the members and candidates, the distribution and collection of payments. They made the following articles: 6 shirts, 6 vests, 9 The collections made in Church for the Poor and j scarves, 14 pairs mittens, 1 pair socks, which were Sick Fund and for the Choir Fund will be administered 1 sent to the Red Cross Society and to soldiers connect- bv these ladies. Mrs. Ella Edmonds has been 1 ed with the village who were serving abroad. appointed Secretary and Treasurer. I A collection was made in aid of Queen Mary’s Mr. Anson and Mrs. Edmonds have been appointed ■ “Work for Women" and 10s. was sent to the Fund. MAT CHIPPING NORTON DEANERYI MAGAZINE SHIPTON-undbr-W YOH WOOD. Friday, the usual Prayer for our armies was com bined with it—and the names of those gone out from us read out. Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. Burial.—March 30, Ellen Maria Rollings, aged 36. Sidesmen: CORNWELL. Clerk •• S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. Easter.—Our Easter Services were very well attended, in spite of the abseuce of a good many Those « ho attended the Sunday School Teachers of our parishioners. The Communicants numbered Meetin" at Chadlington on March 27th found a 36, viz:—24 at the early and 12 at the mid-day uleasant welcome, and admired the new stained glass window, of which an eloquent description was given Celebration. The offertories, which came to just by the Vicar. £2, were given as usual to the fund for Church Expenses. The little Church looked very pretty The Holy Week Services were conducted as usual. , and we thank those kind friends who assisted in the On Maundy Thursday, our old friend the Principal of Fishponds, Bristol, gave an address concerning pre decorations and sent flowers. We were glad to see all those who were recently confirmed at the Holy paration for Holy Communion, and all the preaching was done by him until Easter Day evening at the Communion, and trust they will continue to be Church, the Mission Chapel and St. Michael’s Home regular in their attendance to their lives end. Chapel. We feel sure that many found help by his Three Meetings.—On Saturday evening the Discourse at the Three Hours' Devotion, and at other 10th of April, three meetings were held, viz:— times. Though suffering from over work at Bristol, I (i) The Easter Vestry Meeting : The Rector re nothing was withdrawn from his energy and earnest appointed Col. A. N. Hall us his Churchwarden for ness. the ensuing year, thanking both him and Mr. Bowles On the Day of Days the Church was made beautiful I fur all their kind help and sympathy. Mr. George with flowers, and the Services brightened with Festival Bowles was unanimously re-elected Parish Church music, and fresh Communicants welcomed, who warden, for (we believe) the 39th time. The received Confirmation lately, so that the number I Churchwardens' accounts were submitted to the shewed an increase on all former years at the Holy I meeting, examined and passed. It was unanimously Mysteries. May they all continue in Holv obedience. 1 agreed that a Church Fund should be started, as \'‘e ai'nual Vestry Meeting was held as usual on owing to the War and other causes there was a the Tuesday, when the Churchwardens and Sidesmen deficit in the Church Accounts. Mr. Stowe kindly were re-elected to office. We regret that owing to undertook to collect for the same, aud we are glad illness Mr. Walter Longshaw has resigned the office to report that his efforts have proved very success ful. There had been some extra expenses dining ]ohnl Steed has been haappointed’d held for to thatmany office. years. Mr. the past year, such as the rebuilding of the Church Chimney, while very liberal help had been given to various 1 CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAY CHADLINGTON. The Rev. E. LI.Weight was unable, owing to illness, to read his paper; but once again the Vicar came to Marriage.—April 5th, Plender James Hughes and the rescue and gave a most interesting lecture on the Minnie Cooper. new window in the Church. The interest was in Burial.—April 16th, Edward Charles Cooper, aged creased by the lecture being given in the Church. 6 months. Choral Evensong followed. Then the members There will be celebrations of the Holy Communion returned to the Schools for tea, which brought a most on : Ascension Day at 8 a.m.; Whitsunday at 7 and pleasant and instructive afternoon to a successful 8 a.m. and during Morning Prayer; Monday and conclusion. It was a great pleasure to be allowed Tuesday in Whitsun Week at 8 a.m. the honour of receiving and entertaining the members of the Association, and our grateful thanks are due to On the 15 th of this month the Bishop of the j all who provided and arranged the tea for their Diocese hopes to consecrate the new addition to the ' efficient help. Shorthampton Churchyard. The Services on the Thursday evenings in Lent and during Holy Week and Good Friday were well CHARLBURY. attended. We wish to express our gratitude to all Baptism.—April nth, Frederick William, son of who so kindly came to preach at the Special Services. Frederick Thomas and Emma Cross. The Rev. E. LI. Weight, owing to a severe attack Marriage.—April 12th, Frank Richard Widdows, of influenza, was unfortunately unable to give the of the Royal Field Artillery, and May Mabel Cross, Addresses at the "Three Hours’ Service” on Good both of Charlbury. Friday. The Vicar very kindly came instead, and we are most grateful to him for so doing. Charlbury and the War.—At present 80 (officers and men) from Charlbury are serving with H.M. At a Confirmation held on March 29th in the Forces, of whom 44 are at the front. There are also Cathedral at Oxford by the Bishop of the Diocese, j those serving from Chadlington, Shorthampton and Albert William Yeatman, from this parish, and Percy ' Cornbury, who number probably another 50. James Bartlett, from Shorthampton, were confirmed, j The number of Communicants on Easter Day was Easter, 1915.—This Eastertide was one of the 119; the collections throughout the day were on best for many years in number of Communicants. behalf of the Church Expenses and amounted to | The same appears to be true of most places 2'5 7s. lod. The Services were well attended and in England. Probably there is a real wish at home the singing bright and hearty. The anthem—-com- to, be. at our.... best : and ,to be steadfast. , .in our prayers posed by the late Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a native ‘or l‘'ose defending us by sea and land, of Sierra Leone—was well rendered. The Church The Easter Offering was £2(1 17s. 3d. The Vicar was beautifully decorated with the generous gifts and ' wishes to take this opportunity of thanking all his kind loans of flowers and plants; and we are most grateful friends. to all who, in their various capacities, helped to At the Easter Vestry, the total Offertories in beautify the Church and the Services this Easter Charlbury Church for all objects for the year were Festival. shown to be X223 is. 3d. The Churchwardens for Subscriptions to the Bellringers’ Fund amounted the ensuing year are Mr. J. A. Bowl and Mr. A. E. this year to £4 10s. 6d., which with the balance of Allen: and the Sidesmen Messrs. B. Luker, W. 6s. 4d. from last year just covered the amount to be Wilson, H. Price, H. G. Elkington, E. J. Baldwin, paid to the ringers in accordance to the number of H. Tame and G. W. Lane. their attendances. We are very grateful to all who so kindly subscribed, and also to the ringers who made At the Parochial Church Meeting which followed, very regular attendances and put in some good work the two Churchwardens and the first three names of and were getting well together. But now the War the Sidesmen were elected representatives from and work away from home have claimed seven of the Charlbury to the Ruri-decanal Conference. regular ringers, which is a large drain upon the ringing Our Church Roof Fund is now ^59 2s. 2d. This resources of a small village. sum is additional to the amount ^241 13s. 3d. spent On Saturday, March 27th, the Ruri-decanal Sunday on work in the year 1912. School Association held its quarterly meeting at Shorthampton Church.—The new piece of ground, Chadlington. The meeting, held at the Schools, as an addition to our Churchyard, has been given by opened with prayer and a hymn. Then Miss Walker, Vernon J. Watney, Esq. It has been nicely walled from Wokingham, the Diocesan Expert, gave a most in and prepared. The Lord Bishop of Oxford has interesting and instructive model lesson to a mixed fixed Friday, May 14th, at 5 p.m., as the time for class of infants. consecrating the ground. MAT CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DAYLESFORD. members in most of the parishes to join in special . The1 ...,1Easter Coinfort Festival which brought nothing us can its diminish">e8.8»Ke oi° Services on or near that day. It may be possible,* hker and «« celebrated with customary and due and we hope will be done in two or three cases, for a l-6- • Tim Services were well attended, and associates to arrange for neighbouring parishes to “umber 4 Comumuicanta was well up to the meet together for tea and a quiet Service in Church. . - L for Easter. The Church was appropriately Please remember that we must not desert the Sick w1 !‘ iLomim-lv decked with the choicest flowers, Fund at this time, if members will give what they “d the strains of the familiar Easter hymns awoke usually spent at Festivals for that object, either as an offertory in Church or to their Associate, it will be in Mines of Clms-ened joy in -any hearts; and no danger. tboa.rh we could not but miss the presence of some FLORA A. WAY, who were with us last Easter, we could thank God Branch Secretary. for the “sure and certain hope of the Resurrection t0 Eternal Life” in which they were even now At the close of the last meeting a book containing Testimr, and look forward to the dawning of the an illuminated address, together with the names of last and brightest Easter Day” when we hope to all members of the Branch, was presented to meet them once more. Mrs. Lee, and also a comfortable arm-chair, which It. has, unfortunately, been found necessary to the Associates bad contributed to purchase. Miss close the School for a time owing to an outbreak of Matthews of Fifield spoke a few kind words us to measles among the children. We hope the epidemic the work that Mrs. Lee had done for the Branch will soon pass. during the 11 years of her Secretaryship. Mrs. Lee It was pleasant to see some of our soldiers home I is deeply grateful for the kind thought of the on leave and taking their old places in the choir I Associates and for their useful gift, and she wishes which fot one Sunday pieseuted quite a respectable I to make known through this Magazine her great appearance once more. The life of soldiering, if ) appreciation of these and also of their hearty one may judge from appearances, seems to be a re co-operation in the G.F.S. work of the Deanery markably healthy one. during past years. All are glad to welcome Miss The Easter Vestry meeting was held on Saturday, Flora Way, who now occupies the position of Branch April 17th. Mr. Charles Sargent was elected Secretary in Mrs. Lee’s place, and is sure to carry Churchwarden for the nineteenth year in succession, on the work in a thoroughly efficient mauner. and we sincerely hope, not for the last time. The accounts were examined and passed, and found to be I in a satisfactory state, there being a balance in hand. 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. of over <£1*2 after paying all expenses. The collec- i On March 27tb, the first meeting of the year was tious for Church Expenses keep up at a good level, | held at Cbadlington. About 70 were there, repre and the average number of coins collected on each , senting seme ten parishes; we were fortunate in occasion shows no falling off. having such fine weather as to allow so many to At the Parish meeting held subsequently, Mr. . come. Miss A. Walker, the Diocesan expert, gave Charles Sargent was again elected Overseer for the ■ a model lesson to a class of six infants, that number Parish for the ensuing year. being, she said, the ideal for a Sunday School class. , Marriage.—Ou Monday, April 5th, Edwin The subject of the lesson was the “ Entry into Thomas Dix, of Daylesford, and Jane Day, of Jerusalem," and the children showed by their keen Barton-on-the-Heath. Our best wishes to the ness in answering and by their free drawings, that newly-married pair. they were much interested. The lesson seemed to Baptisms.—On Sunday, April 18th, Beatrice come thiough them to the teacher. In the absence Florence, daughter of Ralph and Edith Eliza of the Rev. LI. Weight through illness, the Rev. J. Baxlis; also Horace Percival, son of Alfred and D. Payne gave in the Church a most interesting Ann Elizabeth Green. The Mothers in the above description of the new window, given in memory' cases aie sisters, which lent an additional interest of the late Mrs. Schofield by her husband. His to the ceremony. account of the four figures in the lower part of the window (St. Agnes, St. Columba, St. Frideswide GIRLS’ FRIENDLY SOCIETY. ami St. Francis of Assisi) was made to centre round Members are asked to note that owing to the War the love of animals common to all of them, and we it has been thought better to abandon our Annual were also reminded of the joyousness which so Festival this year. We feel sure that the reason for much characterised them. St. Columba’s influence, this decision will be fully understood by all our Mr. Payne told ns, had even, through his pupils, members. It is hoped that the Day of Intercession, reached Chadlington. At 4.15 there was Evensong ; which falls on June 17th, will be very carefully and at 5 o’clock, tea, when thanks wore given to the observed this year. Opportunities will be given to Rev. I. P. Field and Miss Field and to the Vicar for making the meeting so happily successful. No. 387. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JYCagazine. 4® 5ior tt>e 'g'aris^es of •>> CHUTING NORTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. SALFORD. CHAKLBURY A SHORTHAMPTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON A LYNEHAM. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL A SARSDEN, FINSTOCK. SHIPTON A LANGLEY. CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. ENSTONK. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. A DAYLESFORD. June. CAhEND AR. 1915. ' Tu S. Nicomede, P.M. 2 ; w Meetings uf Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 3 I Tn [Corpus Christi]. 4 F 6 S S. Boniface, B.M. 6 * 1st Sunday after Trinity. 7 M 8 T 9 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 10 Tn 11 F 6’. Barnabas y A.M. 12 S 13 a 2nd Sunday after Trinity. 14 M 15 Tu 16 W Meeting of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 17 Th S. Alban, M. 18 F 19 S 20* £ 3rd Sunday after Trinity. Translation of S. Edward, N.M. 21 M 22 Tu 23 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 24 Tn Nativity of S. John Baptist. 25 F 26 S 27 a //th Sunday after Trinity. 28 M 29 Tu S. Peter, A.M. 30 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. •1th, Last Quarter, 4h. 32m. p.m. 20th, First Quarter, 2h. 24m. p.m. 12th, New Moon, Gh. 57m. p.m. 27th, Full Moon, 4h. 27m. a.in. W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. $ _ ji-xe______CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Motes /or the next Magazine should be sent not later than on the Sunday after Ascension Day. A good number on JUNE 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, of members communicated CHIPPING NORTON. The services on Whitsunday were very bright and 5 All business communications to be addressed to the hearty. The number of communicants at 8 o’clock Publishers, IV. C. Hares, Ltd., Chipping Norton. was very good indeed aud there were amongst them no doubt many visitors. In the afternoon the children had a special service and made their offering of ■^arocfyicd ^lotes. “ Whitsun farthings.” Altogether 115 farthings were collected and these will be sent to the Diocesan Fund. CHIPPING NORTON. At Evensong the preacher was the Rev. Canon Curtis of the Diocese of Idaho, U.S.A. The choir also F‘«r"R£V- SuH^t^io^i^Marriage rendered very nicely an anthem. Licences. On Friday, 28th, the Band of the 3rd Batt. 0. & B. L.I. visited Chipping Norton for recruiting purposes p.a-R.v.E.u.y* and we are glad to learn that some good has been done by this visit Some of our own C.L.B lads are joining the colours, for Chipping Norton. amongst whom are Donald Bunting and Andrew' Capt. Daly, for Over Norton. King. Good luck lads ! Sexton and Clerk-Huhert E. Cook, 7 Church We remember too, “Jimmy”Aldridge (an old C.L.B. Street. boy of our Company) who was killed in action a few' Organist ard Choirmaster—Ernest C. Cook, days ago and laid down bis life for his King and Deputy Organist and Choirmaster Country.—R.l.P. E. Lt. Weight. Nir. R. H. J. Crowther. Baptisms.—May 2nd. Henry Walter, son of Charles I CORNWELL. William and Sarah Jeffries—Rhoda Helen, daughter I of Henry Anthony, and Annie Hern.—Dorothy Kate, J There is little local news to chronicle this month. daughter of Reuben and Bertha Coleman.—May 31st, 1 Our thoughts and minds have been chiefly devoted to George William, son of Alfred Anthony and Emily I the War and all its terrible consequences, and Maria Pratt. I Cornwell continues to “ do its duty.” Our Squire, Marriages.—May 20th, Thomas Moodey Cragg, Colonel Hall, is now in camp busy with training of Aidershot (on active service"), aud Janet "Matilda soldiers. Mrs. Hall is arranging for a “ Red Cross ” Walker, ot Chipping Norton.—May 31st, Arthur Crusade in the Village on Saturday, the 5th of June. James Miller, of Shorncliff Camp (on active service), Major Crocker has left for the front. Harold Cooper, and Sarah Harrison, of Chipping Norton. 1 and Albert Pearce are doing their work well there, During the Vicar’s holiday the Rev. A. M. Hertzberg 1 and the last accounts of both were good. We regret of Oxford, assisted on three Sundays. His visit was 1 to hear of Mr. Charrington’s brother having been much appreciated. terribly wounded, though he is getting on as well as On Thursday, May 6th, a Ruri-decanal Conference 1 could be expected. was held at the Vicarage, Shipton-under-Wychwood, I Our deep regret is called forth by the dangerous for the Clergy of the Deanery. illness of Frederick Hill, who has been lying between We are sorry such bad weather prevailed for the life and death at Portsmouth for some weeks past. Agricultural Show, which must have affected consid We trust and pray his young life may be spared to erably the financial outlook. his parents, Parish and Country. Though troubled Ascf.ssiox Day. — The Holy Communion was I with a weak heart, he nobly volunteered for service at celebrated at 8 a.m., but sad to sav there were too 1 the beginning of the War and has been in training few Communicants. The children of the Schools 1 and hoped to go to the Front. He still keeps in ■were catechised at 11.15 in Church. The attendance good spirits and hopes for the best. He came to at Evensong was extremely bad. No doubt it will be Cornwell for a few hours at Easter, and though urged the Agricultural Show and the bad weather had arriving only at half-past to on Easter Eve, was at something to do with the poor observance of the day. But is it not a pity to make use of such excuses and the Early Communion with his family at 8 the next forget the duty we owe to the Church and her claims. morning. His family for several generations have been connected with Cornwell, and he was both a 1 he C.E.M.S.Corporate Communion was celebrated pupil and teacher in our Sunday School. They all. I f have our sincere sympathy. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JUNE SPELSBURY. who may wish to become subscribers in order that he ClIUHCll Services. may make the necessary arrangements for distributing Sundays. Holy Communion 1st ami 3rd Sundays after it in the Parish. Mattius ; 2nd, 4th ami Sth Sundays, 8 a,in. Mattias, 11 a.m. ; Evensong, 6 p.m. ENSTONE. Sunday School in the Schoolroom, 10.20 a.m. Baptized.—May 2nd, Albert George Kitchener, Catechizing in the Church, 3 p.m. son of Albert Edward and Annie Margaret Stevens.— Saini Days. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. May 9th, Harold Arthur, son of Frank and Sarah Week Days. Mattina, 8 a.m. Ann Stevens. Baptisms.—-Feb. 9th, Florence Gertrude, daughter Buried —May 19th, Emma Paish, aged 66 years. ■of George Bertram and Emily Elizabeth Stowe, of Saturday, June 5th, is to be observed throughout Taston.—April 11th, George Robert, son of Harry the County of Oxford as a Red Cross Day. “ 1 here and Emily Harris, of Spelsbury.— May i6ih, Margaret are so many amongst us who cannot fight, who are Jennie, daughter of Alexander Claude and Margaret earnestly seeking an outlet for their devotion to their Bayliss, of Taston. country; here at any rate is one, a means of direct Burials.—January 28th, Rhoda Rooke, aged 74 participation in the noblest work. No appeal can be years.—February 2Olh, Winifred Elsie Cox, aged so moving as that which pleads for assistance in 16 months.—April 8th, Sarah Stayte, aged 90 years. carrying out the task of alleviating the last sufferings Church Collections April 1 ith to May 19th of those who are laying down their lives that freedom inclusive: Church Expenses, £■$ 15s. 10-J-d.; Sick may live, and of restoring to health those whose and Needy, 6s. 6d. bodies have been torn and shattered by war as it is The following Parishioners are engaged in the' to-day..y. There are numbers who are giving more service of theirth/*ir ICintrKing antiand Country.CJniinf-rv VnurYour IntercessionsTnlnrr'accinnc 1 thantlmn ththeir lives, to whom no skill can give back the on their behalf are desired. William John Ball, whole of their activity and strength ; much, however, Francis Isaac Carter, Alfred James Cross, William may be done, even in a war where the wounds are so Wakefield, Frank Edward Mitchell, Lionel Cooper, terrible as in this, by prompt medical and surgical aid. Raymond Hathaway, Spencer Salter Sturdy. Ailsworth Motor Ambulances, for example, which it is one of Vere Hitchcocks, Herbert Joe Howes, Lionel Pratley, the special purposes of the Fund to provide, have, as Basil George Sturdy, Harry Harris, George Bertram evidence proves, “made all the difference to our Stowe, Frank Hill Lodge, Sydney John Howes, wounded.” There are the victims also of the latest Arthur Hailing, Ernest Benfield, Herbert Thomas, device of an enemy who does not hesitate to use what Spencer Cooper, Hubert George Harrison, Frank ever the science of devilish destruction can invent. Trinder, Victor Lodge, Alfred Cooper, Charles The great struggle of the past weeks has in every way Bishop, Harold Sturdy. thrown an unprecedented strain upon the resources The Churchyard.—Your Vicar is grateful for the of the two Societies (British Red Cross Society anil ready response made by members of the congregation the Order of St. John of Jerusalem) ; and no excuse to his appeal for aid in the up-keep of the Church is needed for urging this appeal afresh. The flow of yard. A busy company of willing helpers has gifts must not only increase, but maintain that increase, wrought a transformation there. “ Laus Deo.” if the work is to go on developing with the need for Active service of this kind is the most helpful,, but ... it. Many of the public, realizing this, are now giving; .il.nthose—.. who„,l,z. cannotrinnnl givenil'a thisfliic z-oi,can stillotlll help I...by —subscribing—-11.1.. —. regular contributions to the Fund. In this war. not to the Churchyard Fund. \ of armies but of nations, there can be no diminution or There are many things which call for attention both cessation of the stream of generosity; there is need with regard’ to ‘the fabric. t >.of • our, z,, Parish , Church| to andfor every shilling which can be given, and every the comfort of the worshippers there. The present shilling, as the giver may be proud to know, is the being a time of so many calls upon our purses s.is ..no direct ,ne.tns of bringing releif to some sufferer for time for launching any ambitious or comprehensive his country.” scheme. But two matters are urgent before the return ! The end of May finds our Enstone Army and Navy of the dark and cold days of winter, viz., improved list somewhat more than 70 names. heating and lighting. With a view to raising the Our Tower was represented at the Ringers’ Guild necessary Funds, a Sale of Work and Jumble Sale, Meeting at Leafield on May 151I1. Bowling for a Pig, and Public Tea, etc., will be held On Saturday, May 22nd, Mrs. Bell was confirmed at in the Vicarage Grounds, on Thursday, June 24th, Cuddesdon, a place dear to memory in the history of commencing 2.30 p.m. I trust Parishioners and the English Church. neighbours will support this effort. Arthur Ilawtin has again won certificates for the It is proposed that notes of Spelsbury doings shall Missionary and Temperance Study, appear month by month in the Deanery Magazine, I The Bishop’s >letter----- was— read - ’ on- May 2nd, with and the VicarVi,”!!' willWill 1\Abe gladrrlnzl Into I1OVUhave illixthe names zxfof those 1' reference to the King's example. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JUKE SALFORD. Oxford, took place on May 14th, at 5 p.m. We were most fortunate in having a fine day. The Bishop, who wore his mitre and vestments, was accompanied by his Chaplain and the Rural Dean, the Vicar and Rev. T. P. Field, and the Choirs of Charlbury and d e who could possibly do so to jom he colours Chadlington. The Bishop gave his Address in the mid he is very glad to hear a rumour tha a good Church. He spoke of the wall paintings at Short number has now come forward He heartily coti- hampton, the value of the Parish Church in each matnlates them and prays that God’s blessing may village and town in England, how the war had made rest upon them, and that His arm of protection may us all prize much more the permanence of Church be with them in their endeavours to help and and State, the value of the faith and comfort which defend our King and Country and all dear to us, ill remain amidst all that changes, the meaning of so righteous a cause, against a most savage and Consecrating and setting apart from profane and cowardly an enemy that brought about this terrible common uses ground to be the resting place of the ■world-wide war. On the 18th of this month a 100 dead, that the blessing of God may sanctify and keep years ago, the battle of Waterloo, in which we it holy. The Service of Consecration in the open air shared a great victory, brought to an end a great was of great beauty, the procession round the war, and it wnsithen fondly hoped that this would boundaries of the ground, the Psalms, Hymns and be the end of wars among all professedly Christian Prayers and the Consecration of the ground. There nations. There were then 70 and 80 thousand on was a good congregation present. Mr. Vernon J. either side. How terrible to find that, in June, Watney. donor of the ground, Mr. C. A. Fellowes and 1915, there are millions of brave and splendid Mr. A. E. Barrett, Churchwardens, took part in the fellows called upon to fight most terrible battles procession. The Bishop was greatly pleased with his against professedly Christian people about 60 miles , ViSIt.visit, from our shores. Charlbury Church. We„ congratulate.....s ..... Private... L.... G. Tonlminx.v. of the...= I1 On Ascension Day, we had an early peal on the Hon.. Artillery Co., now in hospital on ’the’ "Contin- ; bells as again on Whit-Sunday Morning. Our ent tafter" fire months trying experiences in the numbers of Communicants at the Whitsuntide Festival trenches, on his being gazetted- 2nd- - Lieut,-- -in the- j were "ooci.gOod. All our threethree Churches werebeautifully beautifully O . ' 1 T~« . • 1 ____ 11 _ 1. ______J .1______1______. 5th Snffolks, and we hope he may soon l__be well decorated, and the Festival well observed throughout enough■— - to— come-■ — --home - — ....and — take...... up— .....his ...... commission..oo>v... the day • Easter, Ascension, Whitsuntide, have had JuneT... •z. the♦ I • z. 5th.a ► 1. is• z. Flaglai).- — Day,r*\ . which■ I.— 1. has1 — . forc itsr 1 object1 * a special1 message of comfort to us all in these raisingicinrr fundsfnnrlc for the Red Cross Q.~Society, and we cLUXlOUS t"times of war. hope that those kindly collecting in the village will have every encouragement and success. DAYLESFORD. The Rector is now taking charge of the Parish of Thurlby where he finds almost beautiful Norman It has been found necessary to close the School for a time owing to an outbreak of measles among Church and kind and congenial people. He hopes r*------uvjn.u the♦ — children.z«l>iIzlran The rocACcases Ihaveiovp beenhopn rmmnrmionumerous, knibut- f.liatthat Htheip Vinnr\ tear, flipthe PnnRev. J.T S.Q "D.-Pettifor,aaIC__ is __enjoying1__ all are now convalescent, and the School will be re liis1,;. visit to c.i.'Salford. ...i J ° opened on Monday, 31st May. Owing to this and LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. After enjoying a little change, which he is now other interruptions, it will probably be found advisable iking in Lincolnshire, the Rector looks forward to to postpone the Diocesan Inspection which is usually Parishioners again. He is very glad held in June. I's W ilhams has kindly undertaken to collect for We have to thank Miss Jackson, of Kingham, and the Led Cross Society on Flag Day, June 5th, and Mr. F. Goddard, of Kingham Hill, for very kindly le feels sure that all will do what thev can to coming to our assistance by acting as Organists support her in the grand cause. during the illness of Mrs, Grisewood which prevented her from occupying her usual post for two or three CHARLBURY. Sundays recently. Daylesford responded liberally to an appeal made Baptisms—April 25th, Thomas Shadrach Frank, son of Frederick George and Grace Thornton, of by Mrs. Eyres Monsell, wife of the member for South Worcestershire, for a Motor' Ambulance to be R<"Tlkr7 ’ PerC>’J°hn> son °f Percy and presented by the County for use at the Front. All Marriage—-May 17th, Ernest Joshua Timms who were asked subscribed most willingly, and the sum required, viz., /"doo, was exceeded to a con ofTwlen T’ and Ada HaSScl1 Ashm°re, siderable extent. A letter of grateful thanks has I he Consecration of the addition to the Churchyard been received from Mrs. Eyres Monsell in acknow at Shorthampton Church by the Lord Bishop of ledgment of the subscriptions sent from Daylesford which amounted to £6 10s. gel. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JUNE MILTON with LYN EHAM and BRUERN. ' a number of years been the Vicar’s Warden, was ! compelled through ill-health to sell his business, Baptisms.—March 28th, Walter, infant son of ' Walter and Elizabeth Freeman of jjj]t01l__ i which necessitated his leaving the parish and cou- April 2nd, Frederick Arthur, infant son of Herbert sequeutly enforcing his resignation, and lie also . James and Alice Bosher of Lyneham.—April 4th, I expressed the hope that a change of air and Norman Sidney, infant sou of EscotEscott6 Sydney and fresh scenes and a less laborious life would effect Miliicent Emily Townsend. 1 a marked change for the better in the health of our friend. We shall miss both Mr. and Mrs. Bunting Marriages.—April lOt.b, Alfred Payne of Sandow, i very much, as they both were always ready to assist Isle of Wight, to Alice Miles of Milton.—May 1st, 1 in every Church work and desirous to further ill William Mark Dale of Milton, to Ellen Burson of i every way the progress of the Parish. The Mluw- Fifield. ! ing Sidesmen were then duly elected :—Mr. A. Burials.—May 13th, Sarah Widdows, formerly Pratley, Mr. J. Silman, Mr. Barker, Mr. Rickett, of this parish, aged 51 years. Mi:. G. Groves, Mr. Burch, Mr. Timms and Mr. Bond. Last month through the forgetfulness of your Mr. 11. Pratt and Mr. Henman were then elected for correspondent no news from Milton appeared in the | Lynebain. May number. He has proffered sincere apologies On April 13th, a meeting was called to take steps for this omission. The Easter Vestry meeting to form a Parochial Church Council. Those who assembled in the Vestry and on motion an adjourn- j1 were present signed papers qualifying them to act meat was made to the Iron Room. A fair number | as...... members;— of the Council. We were all more or of parishioners was present, but not so many as we | 'ess ,n ™10 dark as to what the actual work devolv should like to have seen. The usual business was ing upon this body would be, but we felt that, if transacted. The Churchwardens’ accounts were . we made a beginning at once, we should be better submitted and passed and ordered to be printed and I able to go on next year. We felt that one thing at distributed in Church. We most sincerely hope I least was given the Council to do and that was to that this Balance Sheet was thoroughly digested by elect. Representatives to the Decanal Conference and our congregation, for it very clearly reveals that in consequently this was proceeded with with the the coming year wo shall be called upon to make an following results :—Mr. H. E. H. Way, Mr. R. earnest effort to enlarge our revenue, this being Hartley, Mr. G Groves, Mr. T. Hopkins, and the essential in view of large expenditure being necess- following were elected as alternatives: Mr. Burch, ary. Our heating apparatus is not yet completed and Mr. Silman, Mr. Barker, Mr. Timms and Mr. G. before the winter comes, this must be done if it be at Mayman. The Meeting then adjourned. all possible. We recognise that we are living in times The Corporate Communion for the Girls’ Friendly when money is not very plentiful, but despite the Society will be held on June 17th, at 8 o’clock, when many calls upon us, we must see to it that our the offertory will be given to the Society. We hope Church offerings are not deficient for the purposes, all interested in the work, as well as all members they are intended to accomplish. We were obliged residing in the Parish will be present. Two of our to put in a drain from the furnace room which was Red Cross Contingent have left us to take up nurs a much heavier expenditure than we had hoped, and ing our wounded soldiers. Our best wishes go with we shall be obliged to ask our good people to try them, and our earnest hope that their services will and meet this liability' or at least a part of it in the not be required for long. near future. The following officers were elected :— The Vicar appointed Mr. R. Hartley as his Warden CHASTLETON. and Mr. H. E. H. Way, who has done such excell At a Parochial Church Meeting, C. T. Richardson, ent work in the past year, was unanimously re Esq., and Mr. R. Gingell were elected representatives elected People’s Warden. In accepting this office from Charlbury to the Ruri-decanal Conference. for another year, Mr. Way said he felt it was almost On Whit-Monday the first competition of the incumbent upon him to accept the office for this recently formed Rifle Club took place at Chastleton. year, on account of our financial standing, but he Thanks to the admirable way the committee (Messrs. thought that at the next Easter Vestry some other R. Gingell, D. Clarke, C. R. Marshall, W. Newman, member of the Church should be fully prepared to A. C. Corbett) carried out their duties, together with accept office, as he thought it was a good means for the enthusiasm of the members, the meeting was a stimulating interest in the work of the Church in great success. Mrs. Richardson, of Chastleton House, the paiish, and it was generally felt that, it was not. kindly provided tea for the members and friends altogether right to expect, one man to shoulder the which was much appreciated. The membership of grave responsibility every year, at the same time it the Club is over 46, including to honorary members was folt that when we had a really first class officer now serving in the Army. The prizes for men were it was a bit rash to make any change. The Vicar gained by Mr. B. Newman and Mr. D. Clarke. Ladies: expressed bis regret that Mr. Bunting, who had for Miss M. Newman. JUNE CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE - To believers iu supernatural manifestations the following stories (the truth of which the tellers Williams and Lily Harris. vouch) may be of interest:— The Holy Communion will be celebiated (d.t.) “A certain Brigade of a Highland Regiment was fagged out at the end of the day; nay, so IUm June 11th, S. Barnabas. exhausted that to meet the Germans just then 24th (Nativity of S. John Baptist). was a terror to them . All of a sudden the ” 29th (S. Peter). word of command rang ont from the superior There will also be a celebration on June 17th tor Officer in Gaelic. The men, as if inspired, members of the G.F.S. The offertory will be given hearing their own beloved tongue, spurred to the Siek Fund of the Society. . themselves on to great efforts, fell on the Coxcert.—On Friday, J one 11th, we hope to give Germans, and routed them. Late in the night a small concert in the Schoolroom, consisting chiefly a private said to his officer, “ I didn’t know, of patriotic items. The proceeds will be given to 1 Sir, that you knew Gaelic." “Nor do I,” replied the Red Cross Fund. It is hoped that all will make I the officer, much amazed. “ I never spoke a an effort to take tickets and support so good a cause. word of Gaelic iu my life.” “ Aye, but you did, For further particulars see bills Sir, and all the men heard it." On June 20th, the Vice-Principal of Brasenose Also a soldier recently told the writer of the College (Rev. Dr. Bussell) lias kiudly offered to above in all sincerity that a flight of angels had preach and take the Services in this Church, thus intervened between the sight of his regiment enabling the Rector to take a few days holiday—the and the German troops, His officer to whom third Sundav off in eighteen years. Dr. Bussell has the story was afterwards told, remarked, “ It’s been Bainpton Lecturer at Oxford and select true—I couldn’t have believed it. But, yes, preacher before the University. There has been for it’s true. I saw it with my own eyes.” hundreds of years a close connection between the Again there are other men who in another College and the Parish, and it is only fitting that the place saw white horses prancing in front of pulpit of our Parish Church should be occupied by a German troops as if to warn the English at a member of that Body in whose hands the present certain point. ation to the living lies. The above stories are not confined to the columns We still hold a weekly Intercession Service for of some insignificant Journal, but they have found our soldiers and sailors, but alas 1 the congregations I -a place in the lettersletteis ofot oofficers and others to their are lamentably poor. The Wav is far from the 1 friends’ ' in’ England." ' ’ ""1 iey: are regarded as answers end but nevertheless we are already beginning to to the prayers of those of us who, at home, aud show signs of falling back into ways of indifference. elsewhere, have not forgotten our soldiers. It should not be so. Just because we have heard of 110 serious reverse to our troops and Allies of CHADLINGTON. late, does it follow that we shall hear of none ? Baptism.—May 23rd, Gwendoline Ellen, daughter Or, because our friends and relatives are now un harmed and safe, are we to cease praying for them ? of J. E. and E. E. Capel. Burial.—May 3rd, Ann Bond, aged 73 years. t is astonishing how quickly we become accustomed The number of Communicants on Whitsunday 0 our surroundings even when these are of a dig ressing nature. We have no right to conclude that was 71, which is a considerable increase over last all will be well with us, and that just because we year, for which we are very grateful. The Church have been merely holding our own of late, we can was beautifully decorated, and we wish to thank the calmly lay aside spiritual privileges and duties decorators and all who provided the flowers and with the idea that we have done what is required plants. At Evensong the hymn “ Come, Holy Ghost, of us. All this seems of a poor kind of faith, if not our souls inspire,” set to music by Thomas Attwood, of fol y, on the part of a Christian. Let us remem was very nicely sung by the choir. The Collections ber that they who have power with God are those throughout the day, which are devoted as a free-will who wrestle with Him in prayer. One of our offering to the.Curate-in-Charge, amounted to /’jj 2s. greatest needs to day is an increase of faith. It is The Rev. T. P. Field wishes to thank most sincerely ]ust because we have so little real faith that our the Parishioners for their most generous gift. lives are so prayerless. But until we bring our On May 20th, A very successful concert was held selves to realize the necessity of prayers to a God in Chadlington School on behalf of the British who does hear and answer them, we shall continue Farmers Serbian Red Cross Fund, the proceedings to miss more than we cau ever imagine in our own amounting to /'ll 3s. after expenses were paid. “ well as iu the lives of those for whom we The promoters of the concert take this opportunity of ought to pray. thanking all who so kindly gave their services and Others who took tickets and helped in various ways. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JUNE. HOOK NORTON. It is with great regret that we announce that Claude Holy Baptism.—May 9th, Ernest Robert, son of I Allen and William Jakeman have both been wounded, Ernest Henry and May Maria Phillips.—May 23rd, and that the latter has had to have his foot amputated, Phyllis Kate, daughter of John and Kate Marshall.— and we desire to express our deep sympathy with Edward James, son of James George and Mary Ann them and theirs. Gertrude Brain.—Frank, son of William and Amelia Eden.—Admitted into the Church—William Charles SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. Marshall (baptized privately, April 23rd, 1911). Burial.—May 22nd, Annie Austin, aged 65 years. Baptism.—At Churchill on Whitsunday. May 23rd, Communicants from May 1st to 23rd, 178. Janet Elaine, daughter of Walter and Amy Ridley. Collections during same period : Church Expenses, Sponsors: Robert Kinch, Janet Ridley, Emmie £1 6s. 5d.; Offertory Fund, 12s. 7|d.; Lighting M’cKirdy. Fund, 9s. 1 id.; Society for Promoting Christian Marriage.—At S. James, Sarsden, on May 22nd, Knowledge, 18s. u-J-d.; Bishop of Oxford’s Fund, James Henry Belcher to Daisy Dorothy Pratt, both £1 18s. 4d. of Sarsden. Canon Coles is coming again this year, as we have Burial.—May 8th, Thomas Day aged 53. already announced, to conduct a Day of Devotion, on On the 17th June, the Festival of the G.F.S. and Tuesday, July 20th. We feel quite sure that if people the Mothers' Union will be held. The Holy Com will avail themselves of the opportunity they will find munion will be at 7.45 a.m. at Churchill and a short it of great help and comfort in these sad and anxious Service at 3.30 p.m. with an Address, after which days. “Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose there will be tea at Haughton House. mind is stayed on Thee.” The Services will begin as The C.M.S. Missionary boxes will also be opened last year on the previous evening and will conclude at Haughton House. with the Holy Communion on the Wednesday Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Edmonds have received morning, but before the times comes leaflets con letters from Madame Valier expressing her family’s taining all arrangements will be left at every house in grateful thanks to the inhabitants of Churchill and the village. Sarsden for all the kindness received during their It is more than probable that the annual tea and sojourn in Churchill. entertainment usually held on S. Peter's Day will not School News —The usual Whitsuntide holidays take place this year. Festivities do not seem to be were given this year. There have been serious appropriate at such times as these. The proceeds of hindrances in the school work owing to the shortness the tea, etc. have always been given to the Church of the staff. Miss Gwinnell has been ill with the wardens for Church expenses, but this year we must measles but is making a good recovery. practise straight-going, i.e., we must give as usual, and go without this little pleasure, and we shall be on The branch of. the National Volunteer Training our honour to see that the Churchwardens are properly Corps has been well supported and an average attend provided with funds to pay the expenses connected ance at the drills is over 30. Mr. Blair is a most en with the upkeep of the Church. Let everybody there thusiastic Commandant, and encourages all to great fore ask himself “ what do I generally spend on S. effort by his conspicuous example. The School Roll Peter’s day ? ” and put the same amount in the bag of Honour numbers 49 members serving in the Army on the 1st Sunday in July, or else send it to the and Navy and the members of the Volunter Corps Churchwardens. In the early autumn we are pro are following this good example. posing to have a Rummage Sale in the School, and Arthur Penson-Harris, an old boy of Churchill therefore we hope people will begin to collect old school, has seen much active Service since the begin clothes, etc. ning of the War and suffered much from cold and Ascension Day was very wet this year, and partly exposure in the winter. He is now in hospital in from this and other causes the Services were not as London. So far, the other boys serving, with one bright as usual, but the Church was very prettily dec exception, are well. orated both for this Festival and for Whitsuntide, and The Mothers’ Union has lost two of its most res our best thanks are due to the decorators and to those pected members this year, Mrs. Job Mullington whose who so kindly sent flowers. burial was announced last month, and also Mrs. John The annual Meeting on behalf of the British & Wilks. Both were well known and faithfully fulfilled Foreign Bible Society will take place on Tuesday, their home duties, leaving their families the example June 8th, in the School at 7 p.m., and will be addressed of an upright industrious life. Mr. Thos. Day, by the Rev. E.W. G. Hudgell, the Organising Secret whose life terminated after much suffering patiently ary for the Oxford Diocese. Mr. Hudgell is well borne, was likewise an example of industrious and known as an excellent and interesting speaker and we faithful service. He had been 21 years on the Mount hope the meeting will be well attended. Fann in service with successive tenants. JUNE CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. FIFIELD and IDBURY. Mrs. Dee died on April 28th. The end came un On Whitsunday there were celebrations of the expectedly. She had lived almost all her life at Holy Communion at the hours usual on high Festivals, Shipton and will be much missed. After the Burial, namely: at 6.30 and 10.30 at Idbury and at 80 at , which was attended by very many, a muffled peal was Fifield The number of Communicants at Idbury rung on the bells. was exactly the same as last year, which was the | On Ascension Day the bells rang at 5 a.m. The highest on record. The number at Fifield was rather , day was observed, as far as could be, in the Church less than in some other years as a great Festival. The offerings were for the We have to record the first death amongst the Diocesan Candidates'„ ; , Fund, at Dorchester; as also soldiers connected with our parishes, namely, Joseph onjhe following _ 1 )• Henry Wilkins, who was killed by a trench-mortar On Whitsun Day tiiere were 120 Communions about May 16th. He had served since the beginning made. The Early Celebration was choral, The of the war, but had not like some others, the oppor- offertories during the day were for the Burford tunitv of paving a visit to his relations. Much Cottage Hospital, except that in the afternoon the sympathy is felt for his young widow, who with children gave their offerings (called Whitsun Farth her little boy, is living at her parents' house at ings) to the Diocesan Fund. Idbury.—R.I.P. Many people have been energetic in work for the Harry Duester has recently paid a visit to his soldiers. About 500 sand bags have been made, and mother at Idbury. He is well in health, but he has money collected for recreation tents, etc., etc. not yet regained the use of his arm. Major Matthews, Baptisms.—May 9th, Cecil John Viner.—May 23rd, of the Canadians, has been wounded in the leg. Lilian Rose Jane Baldwin. Reuben Arthurs has been wounded for the second Burials.—April 29th. Ellen Steed, aged 45 years.— time. Corporal C. Gee, who was invalided home, has May 2nd, Mary Catherine Dee, aged 86 years. telurned to his regiment, but is not yet to go back to the front. Fred Evans is at home unwell and Walter Davis has been visiting his parents in Fifield. It was G.F.S. The Branch Secretary has received the two follow rumoured that tour of our representatives from Bould and Foscolt would spend Whitsuntide at home, but ing letters which will be of interest to Members :— “ Buckingham Palace, their relatives have again been disappointed. ' Donald April 17th. Matthews has gone to Flanders, Lieut. Guy Bailey is To the Members of the Chipping Norton Branch. in Gallipoli. I am desired by the Queen to express Her Majesty's sincere On Tuesday, May 25th, at 6 p.m. there was a large thanks for the donation of £t 6s. which you have so generously gathering in Fifield Churchyard of men invited by given to the " Work for Women Fund." Your obedient servant, Mr. Matthews, Churchwarden. Many hands make ETHEL PEARSON." light work, and in less than two hours, what had been ”33 Portland Place, W. almost a wilderness was transformed into a model of Dear Madam, neatness and order In the name of the Queen's Committee permit us to thank ,SAPIv^.~At /dburv on Palm Sunday, March yon for the splendid contribution of £4 6s. which the Members tfith, Kathleen Annie, daughter of William and of your Branch of the G.F.S. have subscribed. The Committee think this is splendid. Please convoy to Fifield on Easter Day, April all who have subscribed how much we appreciate the help they b. Gerald Harvey, son of John Richard and Ellen have rendered to the Fund. oaden. Yours truly. ELEANOR ROXBURGH, Hon Sec." SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD. Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M. A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, CHIPPING NORTON RURI-DECANAL CONFERENCE. Rural Dean. The Annual Ruri-decanal Conference will be held Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. at Chipping Norton, on Thursday, the 10th of June. A. Miles, M. Bunting, J.Sidesmen E. H. Parsons,: B.A., M.R.C.S., The proceedings will be as follows:— . Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) 11.30 a.m. Chairman's Address. Morning J “ The War; our duties as to our Clerk: S. Coonihcs. Sexton *, J. Steed. soldiers at the Front, and our On May 5th.—The Devonshire soldiers left their Subject, j billets at Leafield and went under canvas at Langley. people at home.” 1 p.m. Luncheon. On 13th.—They returned to Devonshire, and were 2 p.m. Election of Representatives to the Oxford relieved by a detachment of the Liverpool National Diocesan Conference. Reserves of 107 men. The Bungalow for the Marconi 2 30 ( “ Sunday—How can we take advan- operators is finished and looks very comfortable. Afternoon1 tage of the present crisis to Subject. promote its better observance.” No. 388. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON eaneFy agazme. 5?or tfye '2?arist)es of -X* CHUTING NORTON. PTFIELD k IDBURV. SALFORD. CHARLHURY A SHORTHAMPTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON A LYNEHAM. CH ADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL A SARSDF.N. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON A LANGLEY. CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. S PELS BURY. ICNSTONE GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. A DAYLESFORD. July. e^hEND^R. 1915. 1 Tn 2 F Visitation of the B.V. Mary 3 S 4 a 5th Sunday after Trinity. Translation of S. Martin, B.C. 5 M 6 T 7 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 8 Tn 9 F io S ii * 6th Sunday after Trinity. 12 M 13 Tu 14 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council 16 Tn Translation of S. Swithin B. 16 F 17 S 18 S yth Sunday after Trinity. 19 M 20 Tu S. Margaret, V. M. 21 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 22 Tn S. Mary Magdalene. 23 F 24 S 25 & Sth Sunday after Trinity. S. James, .A.M. 26 M S. Anno. 27 Tu 28 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 29 Th 30 F 31 S •1th, Last Quarter, 5h. 54m. a.m. 19th, First Quarter. Oh.^Ora. p.nt. 12th, New Moon, Oh. 31m. a.m. 26th, Full Moon, Oh. 11m. p.m. W. C. HAYES, LTD., PRINTERS. CHUTING NORTON. r CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. s lor the next Magazine should be sent not later than will see that all the spiritual offices are duly performed JLY 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, and the Bishop has signified his intention of appoint ING NORTON. ing the Rev. E. LI. Weight as Curate-in-Charge for Ill business communications to be addressed to the this purpose until the new Incumbent can come into ihers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. residence. He has not yet been appointed by the Dean and Chapter of Gloucester (who have been Patrons of this Living since 1391), but the appoint ^arocl)ial '■Tiotes. ment may be expected any day. Meanwhile on behalf of ourselves and of him who is to serve you in this important Parish, let us in the CHIPPING NORTON. ; spirit of brotherhood supplicate the continuance of 3or —Rev. SurrogateG. A. Littledale, for granting M.A., Marriage , I the aid of our merciful Lord, and ask that the work which was begun in His name may be continued to Licences. 1 His Glory and be evermore established in us by' sistanf Priest-Rev. E. LI. Weight. obedience to His Divine precepts. urchwardens—Austin Webb. Believe me. A. J. Bolwell, Ever yours faithfully, for Chipping Norton. G. A. Littledale. Capt. Daly, for Over Norton. •xton and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church Street. CHASTLETON. •ganisf ard Choirmaster—Ernest C. Cook, Baptism.—On Trinity Sunday, May 30th, Victor eputy Organist and Choirmaster— Nelson, son of Charles Albert, and Fanny Corbett. Sponsors: W. R. Gingell, Mr. Corbett jnr., and Mrs. Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. Corbett. Bafiism'.—June 6th, Frederick Kitchener Benwell, Wounded Heroes Entertained.—On Tuesday, on of Fred Warder and Ada Heath. 1 June 1st, Mrs. Richardson of Chastleton House, kindly Marriage.—June 14th, William Thomas Gwynn I entertaind 16 wounded soldiers brought in motor cars nd Letitia Diana Haynes, both of Chipping Norton. . from Abbotswood. Burials.—June 10th, Anne Bevercombe, 259 1 Red Cross Society.—The County collection for Jowley Road, Oxford, aged 68 years.—May 28, Mary the above society took place at Chastleton on Saturday Stratford, 181 Douglas Road, Acock’s Green, aged 70 June 5th, and amounted to £9 6s. 3d., of which years.—June 30th, Caroline McNeil, 217 King’s ios. was collected in gold, and all the rest in silver Road, Reading, aged 76 years. and copper. Mrs. Veronica Richardson and Miss Betty Burnley collected at Chastleton, Master John The Vicarage. 1 and Miss Mary Henderson at Little Compton, and Chipping Norton, I Miss Spencer at Kitebrook. My Dear Parishioners, June 30th, 1915. I Chipping Norton Deanery.—A mixed conference It will hardly be necessary, and I wouldcertainly | of Clergy and Laity took place at Chipping Norton on find it very difficult, to take any formal farewell of j Thursday, June 10th, the Rector, Mr. Willett, and you all on my relinquishing the post of Vicar of j Mr. Gingell attended to represent Chastleton. Chipping Norton for that of Vicar of Stoke Lyne, near 1 A box kindly given by Mrs. Richardson has been Bicester. Remaining in the same County, we shall placed in the Church with the idea of collecting not be far off geographically and I trust we shall never contributions from visitors. The money thus collected be separated in sympathy and prayers and may find it will form a fund for the upkeep of the Churchyard, a constant happiness to bear in mind the oneness of etc. our hopes and our efforts for the welfare of the dear “ Mother Church ” to which we belong—in whatever Day School.—The Divinity inspection of the parish it may be planted. Chastleton School will take place on Tuesday, July The Bishop of Oxford has appointed July 16th for 6th. my Institution to Stoke Lyne, and by that act the The Roll of Honour contains ten names of which Benefice of Chipping Norton will become formally several are now in the trenches. vacant; the Churchwardens, by virtue of their office The Deanery Magazine.—Copies each month will have charge of the Benefice during the vacancy and may be obtained from Miss Jarvis, Chastleton and Miss Marshall, Brookend. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JULY SHIPTON-under-WYCHVVOOD. Number of Uoniniunieants to June 27th, 83. Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, Collections during same period ; Church Expenses, Rural Dean. .£1 6s. lOJd.; Offertory Fnud, Ils. 9^d.; Lighting Churchwardens: II. Mawle, E. H. Dee. Fund, 9s. 8Jd.; Choir Fund, 12s. ll^d.; Sunday Sidesmen : School, Us. 7£d.; Poor Fund, 12s. 9|d.; Restora A. Miles, M, Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A., M.R.C.S., tion Fund, 12s. Id. J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) The great event of July will be the long expected Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. visit of Canon Coles to conduct a Day of Devotion on the 20lh, and that the Services may be well On June 3rd the Fete at the Court on behalf of attended should be the earnest wish and prayer of disabled Sailors and Soldiers was a great success us all. Amid the din and tumult of this world-wide owing to the energy of Mrs. Huntington and her war in which so many countries are involved it will Committee. An account has appeared in the local help us all to retire as it were for a season to be paper. We believe the gross receipts amounted to alone with God to find in Him our refuge in time Zi5°- of trouble. The awful events of these present days On June 5th, Shipton collected £ 13 for the Red impress upon us forcibly the fact that we are . Cross. citizens of this world and we need to be sustained On June 6th, The Three Resolutions, passed by a with the thought that we are also citizens of a. meeting of the Diocesan Bishops of England and much better world in which God—the God of Wales, and the Archbishops’ Pastoral Letter were rear! Love—reigns supreme, It is in that world in in the Church, and in the Mission Chapel. The Letter which God reigns that we shall find that peace and spoke of the severity of the national ordeal and of the happiness which this material world cannot either necessity of having a reverent sense of the sovereignty at this time or at any other give or tales away. It is of God, and a Spirit of sacrifice, and the Spirit to be hoped therefore that our people will avail of Prayer with all that it entails. themselves of this opportunity of drawing near to On June to, was held the DeaneryMixed Conference. God that- He mav according to His promise draw The Vicar, the two Churchwardens and Mr. Bunting, near to us. It is as if our Lord was saying to us Sidesman, attended and eight laymen of the Deanery again “ Come ye yourselves apart and rest awhile,” were elected to represent us for three years on the or “Come unto Me all ye that labourand are heavy- Diocesan Conference of whom Mr. Dee, Mr. F. W. laden, and I will refresh you.” P. Matthews and Mr. Way, our near neighbours, were three. Some excellent papers were read on the subjects selected for discussion. FIFIELD and IDBURY. Private John Wright has won a gold medal, a silver It was not possible to arrange for the full medal and a silver cup for long distance Regimental observance of the Patronal Festival at S. John Divisional Races. Baptist Church at Fifield ; but there was Matins at June 12th. The Deanery Sunday School Association 7.40, Holy Communion at 8.0 and Evensong at 5.30. held their Festival at Shipton. On Thursday, July 1st, being the Octave, there A lecture was given on the Norman Conquest by will be Holy Communion at 9.0 a.m. and the the Rev. E. LI. Weight, in the Vicarage garden and Sunday Schools’ Treat in the afternoon. at the Service the Sermon was preached by On Thursday, June 24th, at S.30 p.m., there was the Vicar of Burford. Tea was provided in the a meeting at Fifield Reading Room to arrange for Beaconsfield Hall and the afternoon passed away the growing of vegetables for wounded soldiers. very pleasantly. About 70 attended. Colonel Kettlewell, who presided, explained the G.F.S.—June 17th. The members of Shipton, scheme■ which ...... he had in his mind, and it was agreed ISIilton and Fifield met at Frogmore by kind invitation that, one of the Rectory Allotments should be of Mrs. Way and were hospitably entertained. About planted, the men of the village supplying the 20 went from Shipton. necessary labour. Colonel Kettlewell offered to pay Burial.—June 2nd, Mary Ann Harris, aged 89. expenses and Mr. Matthews and Mi*. Bishop also said thevthey would help. HOOK NORTON. Baptism.—At.0 Idbury,rn. _ June- --13th,- -Lilian - Eva, Holt Baptisms.—June 20th, Henry George, son I daughter of Charles brederick and Gertrude Ellen of Percy Creed and Annie Buggies.—June 27th, |I Lead better.—June 13th, Thomas William, son of Percy Kitchener, son of Thomas and Adeline Albert and Lvdia Maud Bond. Rogers. Burial.—Fifield, June 19th, George Barnes, aged 82. Holt Matrimony.—June 5th, John Richard Woodward and Margaret. Annie Messenger.—June MARRIAGE.— On June 5th, at S. James* Church, 13th, John Thomas Robbins and Gi»ce Elizabeth Derby by the Reverend D. Haseler, William Gardner. Leonard Fowkes to Mabel Kate Soden, of Idbury. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL joining the Staff, which for some time has been below full strength. H. M. Inspector, Mr. C. B. Hunt, visited the School on June 18th, and remained for the whole afternoon. The School children and teachers kindly contributed w contributions for the Oxfordshire Red Cross towards a parcel for Trooper William Hicks, 11th ,elation, taken on Saturday, June 5th, from Hussars, who wrote from the Front. He is an orphan den and Churchill amounted to Z9 13s. 3d. as and no doubt will much appreciate the large cake, )\VS. toffee, chocolate, cigarettes, soap and socks which Sanden ami Churchill- ... . - 5 17 0 Kingham Station (m Churchill Parish) were included in the parcel. 3 16 5 On June 17th, the festival of the Girls’ Friendly £9 13 5 I 'Society and Mothers’ Union was held. The services he Parochial Church Council Meeting for Sarsden at■ 7.45 a m. and 3 p.m. were well attended and a ixed for Thursday. July 1st, at 7-3° P-m- ,al “J® ( pleasant afternoon was passed at the Rectory, where ate office, and for Churchill on Monday, July =th, j tea was kindly provided by Mrs. Johnson. 7.30 at the Infant School. Agenda: lhe nuies of lhe last meeting, The Revision of the SPELSBURY. ilified Electors, The Deanery Magazine, Poor and Burials.—May 26th, Lydia Eliza Dillon, aged 65 :k Fund, Church Music Fund & any other business. years.—June 13th. Trevor Hunt, aged 2 years.— The Rector attended a Representative Meeting of June. 19th, Arthur Smith, aged 79 years. . Church Missionary Society held at Salisbury We have to record as above the deaths of three uare. Fleet Street, London, on June nth. to con- parishioners. Miss Dillon, of the Cottage, a long er die question of Retrenchment or Advance with resident in our midst, and full of good works, will be erence to the work of Foreign Missions. The : sorely missed but remembered with affection by all suit was as follows’.—Whilst there is but small who knew her. ospecl of any additional help coming from Oxford- I Trevor Hunt, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. lire this year, still in other parts of England, ’ Charles Hunt of Taston, was accidently drowned in specially in the North, there appear to be grounds , a hprse-trough in the farm yard. Our sympathy goes r hope that substantial help will be forth-coming, ' out to Mr. Hunt and family in their bereavement. meet expenses. On July 13th, a strong Com- Arthur Smith, but lately come to this parish from lltee Meeting will be held to decide whether some of I e Missionaries are to be sent home or not. Enstone, was nevertheless known here to many ; he With reference to our Parish, Mrs. Martin, of I leaves a wife to lament him.—R.I.P. Your Vicar wishes to acknowledge with grateful anehill, lias kindly consented to act as Chief I ollector with Miss Dorothy Treweeke’s assistance. • thanks the gift by a parishioner of a Velvet Kneeler he o:Ject'being to collect id. a week from any who for the Litany Desk. eel disposed to help the C.M.S. in this way. Should Since our June number the names of Morton Allen, nis scheme be regularly out by donors and 1 George Acres and W. II. Tucker, have been added □l ectors, the result will add much to our annual !I to the Spelsbury “ Roll of Honour.” -mlributions I hose who have not up to lhe present I Oxford Red Cross Day, June 5th. Eight of our elped with F oreign Mission work are earnestly asked 1 energetic young folk made a house-to-house canvass □ co-operate. for theabove object. Result, £2 12s. 6Jd. Well done ! Mr. Dick begs to thank on behalf of the wounded Church Collections, May 23 rd, to June 20th. -r. tiers and sailors all lhe donors of fresh eggs who Church Expenses £3 4s. ojd; Sick and Needy 8s .2d ~h . to the National Collection. Since lhe commence- 1 It is with great regret that we have to chronicle this -lent, 20th January, 1915, 2,070 eggs have been 1 .month the death of one of the most respected of our ■iceived and dispatched; 1,800 to the Central Depot Pparisioners,lacc Miss Dillon of The Cottage, which took lOmton; 270 to 3rd Southern General Hospital esrpr: on May 22nd. Her kindness and generosity, -jxiord. 1 especially to the old folks, will be sadly missed. Our School Ncws-The Schools closed on June >9th, Church, too, has lost in her one of its staunchest w three weeks holiday for hay-making. The work ' supporters and her place will be very hard to fill. III be resumed on July , 2th. Miss Gwinnell who The children, too, will miss her cheery smile and kind u Ce[l'hcaled Association Mistress here for 7I words, for whenever anything in the nature of a treat ars has been appointed HeadMistress Mistress of Whit- for them was being carried out, they could always be _uirc 1 ■ c 100I near Reading. Her successor is Miss sure of her generous help. She was laid to rest on -ough from the training College, Cheltenham, who I Wednesday, May 26th, amid the sorrowing manifest _ e up ler duties on the re-opening. Also Miss ations of the villagers, the choir attending as a mark ■orns, from Stratton Audley School near Bicester, is ' of their respect. The sad event has cast quite a gloom over the village. JULY CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MILTON with LYNEIIAM and BRUERN. Norton, and we think our parish may feel proud that Marriages.—May ist, William Mark Dale, bachelor it had been able to help them in this critical time. of Milton, and Ellen Burson, spinster of Fifield.— I feel sure we have all been glad to help them to bear June 23rd, at Fulham Mr T. W. Lewis to Mary the awful burden that has been placed upon them. Tibbetts, of Milton. Burials.—-May 13th,Sarah Widdows, aged 51 years. CORNWELL. June 9th, Harriet Annie Wilks, of Bruern, aged 54 Burials.—June 5th, Frederick Henry Hill, aged years. 18 years.—June 8th, Catherine Mary Penyston, We have little news to chronicle this month. On aged 80 years. R.I.P. Wednesday, June 9th, a most successful Rummage “ Red Cross Day” for the sick and wounded Sale was held at the Vicarage. We generally have a was a red letter day in Cornwell. Though almost sale every year or every other year, for the purpose of the smallest parish in the Deanery, the results of providing for the up-keep of the Iron Room. This the collection were splendid. With a total popula year the proceeds amounted to 13s. 6d., which will tion of 80, between <£11 and £12 were collected. carry us along well for at least another year, and Mrs. Hall, who organised the Red Cross Day Collec Considering the calls that are being made upon us on tions for this part of the County, very justly account of the War, we feel that this was most remarks “ I think we may be very proud of our successful. On June 5th, the Red Cross Cause was village.” taken up throughout the County of Oxford, and we We have had two new graves in our little Church hear that the sum of something just over ^£300 was yard this month, their occupants, aged 80 and collected ; this is a very satisfactory amount, but it was 18 respectively, being both much beloved. Mrs. one of course that appealed very strongly to every Penyston, widow of the late J. F. Penyston, Esq., loyal citizen. We observe that the amount collected the former Squire and Lord of the Manor, resided in our parish was/6 18s. 9d.au amount which we need here for some 20 years and her name is still mucli not feel ashamed of. In looking over tiie official respected and beloved. Since her husband’s death statement that was issued we notice that the population in 1893, she has resided at Chipping Norton, but of our parish is given as 1271, whilst in reality it is often paid Cornwell a visit. She passed away on only 1003, and when we consider that 80 of our the 4th of June, and was laid to rest at Cornwell parishioners are in some way or other engaged in a on the following Tuesday. A large number of her Military capacity, this makes it still less. old friends and relations attended her funeral. Charlbury contributed over /■50 and heads the list of parishes in our Deanery, but when we consider the Frederick Henry Hill, only son of Mr. and Mrs. population, we are obliged to award the palm to George Hill, of whom we wrote last month, died at Cornwell, where the population is only 85, and they the Alexandra Hospital at Portsmouth on the 2nd contributed £ 11 5s. 3d. which amounts to 2s. yjd. of June. He passed away veiy peacefully, being per head of the population. conscious to the last. His body was brought back On June 1.7th, the members of the Girls’ Friendly to Cornwell, at his own desire, and laid to rest on Society, in the parishes of Milton, Shipton and Fifield the Saturday following. /Ill our people, young and met at Milton for their Corporate Communion The old, were present at his funeral and paid their last Rural Dean very kindly officiating at the 8 a.m. adieu to a noble boy who, on the eve of his 18th Service, in the absence of the Vicar, and at the Evening birthday, had given his life for his King and • * Service, the Rev. G. E. Mann, Rector of Fifield, kindly Country. took the service, and gave the address. The collections Mr. ami Mrs. Hill wish to thank all their friends at the two Services, which will be given to the G.F.S., for their kindness and sympathy. amounted to 19s. id. Our thanks are due both to The following letter from an old comrade sp<•eaks the Rural Dean, and also to the Rector of Fifield for for itself of the love and esteem •• Freddy” had earned among his friends and companions :— so kindly officiating. “Just a little tribute to our Cornwell hero. We have had our Collection for the Oxford Diocesan It is with deep regret that I learn of the death of Pte. F. Fund, and we are very glad to say that despite hard Hill of the Oxun and Bucks L.I. who died in hospital from . times our people have shown that they are determined heart failure. Although he had not been in the firing line that money needed for Church work shall not be ho has done his duty and done it bravely. In him I found a good and kind-hearted young fellow and I am sure ho will lacking, and the Church Wardens inform us that our be greatly missed by his many friends round about tho apportionment has been met. We desire to thank district of Cornwell. I now close with deep sympathy to those who have so gladly and willingly helped us; tho deceased’s parents and relatives. and we hope in future years the same willing response By his devoted friend, W. Mumford. will be made under, we trust, more favourable auspices. Cable Section Royal Engineers, The Belgian family, that has been our guest now for (late Royal Navy). several months past, has found work at Chipping “ Gone, but not forgotten.” CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SALFORD. perfect as possible. Visitors to a Church ofteu like an opportunity of assisting in such matters and we district of Lincolnshire, where the Rector should all be glad to make an offering to God after charge of a Parish for a few weeks, a some special blessing. ard cross is promised to the village winch ,'rtion to its population can show the largest The Salford Boy Scouts are to take part in the Rally at Chadlington on Thursday, July 1st. Honour. It is gratifying that during the Considering how small and poor our Parish mth ten out of a good number who wished is we think the sum of £2 4s. 3d. collected t have been accepted, so that Salford can no on Red Cross Day was not so bad, the Rector adds l.e classed among the parishes wanting m 10s. from the Rectory, as he was away at the time, nd patriotic spirit in the Country’s hour of making the total £2 14s. 3d. The members of the May God’s blessing and Fatherly hand of committee, Mrs. Phillips, the Misses Carver, Rose ion be over our new recruits as it has beeu and Thornton are to be congratulated on the hose from amongst us, who have for some time energetic way in which they put forward the claims in the service of King and Country. The of their collecting boxes and found purchase! s for ing are the fresh names added to our Roll of ir—Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussars'. Ptes. the little flags t Hurst, Walter Frank Jacques, Thomas Rose, The children will please piepare themselves and jrSonch. Oxford Heavy Battery: Ptes. George their gifts for the Flower Service to ba held on _ nr.„. — r. -----3 ...... _ * u wonl(J be a(!Ceptable to the lenry Baylis. Oxon" & Bucks Light Infantry : an S • R.ldu)ige Hospital may be> offered. Arthur Woodward, Harry Woodward, Joseph j snffeteis re. The Rector will be pleased to receive | ograplis of the 25 now on our Roll of Honour, I lie may place them on a glazed board in the I LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. rch Porch. We were pleased to see in the con- I The collection kindly made by Mrs. Williams on ation on Sunday, June 27th, L. G. Toulmin of , Red Cross Day amounted to I Os. 6d. which was H.A.C. He returned from France the previous good. We do not understand why it has beeu ing after six mouths in the trenches. He lias I omitted from the published list of parishes, popula some very trying experiences with bullets and tions and proceeds. Is flying all around him and is greatly enjoying -w days rest in peaceful Salford. We cou- -ulate him on being gazetted 2nd Lieut, iu the DEANERY SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS Suffolk.1). The Rector has had a few lines from ASSOCIATION. _ Cpl. W. Yates now at the front, who says that s well with him and that he would like to have The midsummer meeting of the Association was ■arish Magazine, so as to know what is going on held this year at Shipton, on June 12th, fine he village. The Rector will send this. weather once more favouring us. About 70 were present in all, including nine of the Clergy. ft is with great pleasur The Rev. E. LI. Weight, in his interesting lecture re we have received a very on “ The Norman Conquest and the Church,” show ■ gift made to the ChurchC" by Mr. H. S. 1 -• Carpenters’ Crew. It is Beasley, ed how England was brought by the Conquest into ~ ' ’.aan Alms Box (much zded), and what makes it the fuller stream of Church life and order and • it is the work of his more valued is the fact learning, but was made more entirely papal. Edward the Confessor led on to this. The Rev. G. »d is oak,substantial own skilful hands; the A. Littledale, who is now to our great regret leaving tly carved Maltese and very nicely finished, the le cross adding to its beauty. the Deanery, added to the lecture some interesting hope that Mr. Beasley’, notes as to the Norman parts of Churches in our JJood a gift to the " _’s example of presenting House of God may be followed own district. The Rev. H. Heathcote observed that others. We are sure it is the Saxons used better mortar than the Normans. mt The Box will be for C acceptable in His At Evensong the Rev. W. Emeris preached the -elp us to make the ChurchChurch Expenses and Annual Sermon, urging us to bo “positive” iu our t-'.i and its Services as teaching. The collection towards Association ex penses amounted to £1 Ils. 9d. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE,jcly CHIPPING NORTON RURI-DECANAL remind him of the true quality of the thoughts of his CONFERENCE. fellow clergymen of the Chipping Norton deanery, A conference of the clergy and laity of the Rural who offered the gift. Deanery was held at the Parish Room, Chipping Norton on Thursday, June toth. The Rev. W. The presentation consisted of a dinner gong, in the Collingwood Carter presided, and among others form of a mounted peal of handbells, and bore the present were the Hon. Secretary (the Rev. R. P. inscription : Presented to the Rev. G. A. Littledale, Burnett), the Revs. G. A. Littledale, E. LI. Weight, M.A., by the incumbents of the Chipping Norton A. Shildrick, A. Carey Elwes, J. D. Payne, T. C. Rural Deanery in affectionate remembrance.” ” Our lives like bells while clanging, Tanner, H. Heathcote, E. C. Freeman, W. J. Palmer, An ordered course puisne ; C. Walford, W. Fisher, Dr. Holbrooke, H. G. Gulley, Through joy and sorrow ranging, Messrs. Giles Edmunds, M. K. Pearson, H. E. H. May every clang ring true.” Way, W. Hailing. W. Wilson. J. Hughes, W. Willett, The Rev. G. A. Littledale, in responding later, Henry Hartley, F. Aiderton, B. Luker, Dr. Birts, G. said he was extremely grateful to his brethren Winnett, B. Stowe, W. Barker, J. Silman, W. Harvey who had been kind enough to offer him this little F. W. P. Matthews. J W. B. Kinvig, H. Chaundy, J. parting gift from the Rural Deanery of Chipping A. Bowl, A. F. Gear, E. J. Sturdy, E. H. Dee, M. P. Norton. He was doubly pleased in the thought that Bunting, H. Mawle, J. A. Barnley, R. Gingell, james, the Rural Dean had been kind enough to remind Collett, II. R. F. Sturch, etc. them of the old days in Oxford, and the renewal of PRESENTATION TO THE VICAR OF the friendship on his coming to Chipping Norton. He CHIPPING NORTON. thought he could very well say that he had never been The Chairman, in his opening remarks referred aware of there being the slightest difference of feeling to the fact that several changes had taken place among one from another. To a certain extent, he hoped he the clergy in the Rural Deanery during the year. could say it was the same throughout the Deanery. He They were thankful to say that they had not been added that he was going to an incumbency near caused by death, but by transference to other centres. Bicester in the same Archdeaconry. The gift which The Rector of Salford, who had held office since 1906, they had made him would be valued extremely for its had moved to another County and Diocese, and other own sake,, intrinsically, and also for the feeling which removals included the Vicar of Spelsbury, who had it showed. held office for 16 years, and the Rector of Heythrop, The Chairman referred to the busines of the agenda, who had held office for nine years. He referred with and the subjects which would be brought forward for regret to the approaching departure of the Rev. G. A. consideration. Littledale, to whom the clergy of the deanery were making a presentation. He would be pleased to have The Rev. R. P. Burnett presented a statement as the opportunity of making this presentation. to the finances of the conference. Firstly, it devolved upon him, with the exception of Mr. Lee, who was unable to do so ; secondly, he had THE WAR. had great pleasure in initiating the movement. Perhaps the principal source of pleasure was because, he The Rev. J. D. Payne spoke on “ Our Duties to our supposed, he had the honour of the friendship of Mr. Soldiers at the Front and our People at Home,” and Littledale longer thari any other incumbent in the in opening this subject said he would like the dis district; Captain Littledale and himself held commiss cussion on this matter to be of real help to them in ions in the old Oxford University Rifle Corps at their parishes. The speaker referred to the sense of the same time. This Corps has now become the religious spirit amongst the Soldiers and said the effect Oxford University Officers’ Training Corps. It was of the War had tended to increase that spirit among some satisfaction to him, and he was sure it was to those who are fighting for us. Mr. Littledale, to feel that they had been associated Mr. H. E. H. Way said it seemed to him their in the pastwith amovement that had sonoblyresponded first duty was keep their arms upraised and continue and been of such assistance in the present crisis. in prayer. They should all be united and drop the When Mr. Littledale succeeded his (the chairman’s) petty strifes which had hindered them for so many grandfather and father in the Office of Rural Dean, years. The speaker referred to the marvellous way they all realized that he was the right man in the right the sympathy of the people had been shown and the place. Since he had resigned from those duties he way our villages were responding to every appeal had always been willing to render any assistance to made to them. him in carrying out the duties. His removal from their midst would be a great loss to the deanery. The Rev. R. P. Burnett and Rev. Dr. Holbrooke They would ask him to accept the peal of bells to also spoke. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JULY Ruri-Decanal Conference—continued. Worship is due from us to God, and surely we The subject of 'shew.great ingratitude to Him if we neglect to join in public worship ourselves, or, by our thoughtlessness, SUNDAY OBSERVANCE j prevent others from doing so. Sunday is a weekly opportunity to give time and thought to those things which concern the most im portant part of our lives. It sets aside a definite time for spiritual refreshment and bodily rest. Without British man or woman does value Sunday, and reo Sunday there would, I think, be great danger that to see the day gradually being lost as a holy day, business and pleasure would absorb our whole time, and becoming a day of pleasure. . not from any wilful opposition to the observance of Since me institution of the Sunday Lay Movement the day, but it would seem that we were always too in toot, which tovears later was amalgamated with fully occupied to think of other things. the Imperial Sunday Alliance, there has been a Few will deny the necessity of rest, the second definite movement amongst laymen to endeavour to principle of Sunday observance. The strongest body preserve the day from losing its highest value. I needs occasional rest. The most powerful mind It is not always an easy matter to arouse people to cannot always be at work without evil results. We give time and trouble to attend to what are sometimes require rest from our everyday employment, a change called serious subjects. Life has been such a rush, of occupation, a putting aside for the day of tilings that all available spare lime was required for pleasure of have had our chief attention throughout the week, a some kind. Sunday excursions, Sunday cinemas, break in the monotony of our everyday lives, a weekly Sunday parties and other Sunday attractions have been reminder that there is something higher to work very largely on the increase, and how could time be for than our material welfare. spared for Sunday Observance ? If we value the day for ourselves we shall do our This was the picture before the war. utmost that others shall not be deprived of their It seems to me that no more opportune time than Sunday rights. We shall avoid as far'as possible the present could be chosen to awaken interest in the doing anything that gives unnecessary employment movement for the preservation of the Day of Rest,; to others on Sunday. We shall see to it that our and I hope lhat Church Conferences and all who have example and influence shall be to encourage the ob influence in the matter will bring the subject forward. servance of the day. Example is of far greater It is not that the war has given us many fresh I importance than we may sometimes imagine. The opportunities of advancing the cause of Sunday I young, especially, are much influenced by what they Observance, but it has tended to make us have a | see others do. If children see their parents dis more serious outlook upon life, and therefore ' regarding Sunday, can we expect them to look upon warnings lhat have hitherto fallen unheeded may now bear fruit. the day as more sacred than the other six, or be For the past io months we have been learning that surprised that indifference in the matter is largely on to make a fortune or to have a good time, is not the the increase ? highest destiny of man, that selfish pleasures are very England’s Sunday has, in the past, helped much fleeting, and that religion is not a luxury for the few, towards England’s greatness, and a decline of regard but a necessary support for us all. for Sunday is a symptom of decay in religious life. There are a few words in the pastoral letter If we, as an Empire, are to be’a leading power for -.ently written by the Archbishops, which was read good in the world, and we trust that after the War the Churches in this Diocese last Sunday, which that may be our position, we must determine that we, :m particularly appropriate to the subject before us. who for various causes cannot join in fighting our v e have—they write— in days of quiet, made too enemies in the field, will use all the influence at our le of the claim of God upon our lives. Can we command to defeat any tendencies to evil which have nder that in stern hours like this, it is hard to in the past inclined to drag down the Nation. And die afresh the deep and simple thought which we we trust that when the longed-for hour of victory and ;e allowed to grow languid and uncertain ? But peace arrives, and our soldiers return to their homes h re-ktndhng there must be." once again, having learned many lessons on the te manner in which the day should be spent battlefield, they may fipd that we at home have been >e largely a matter for the conscience of each taught much too, and that the England that welcomes lual, and I certainly am not going to attempt to them back is a better England than they left, more what may or may not be done on Sunday, determined that the Empire shall no longer be *. 1 do venture to say that there is no full weakened by the neglect of our Sundays. nation of the value of Sunday, unless the two The Revs. W. Fisher, T. C. Tanner. J. D. Payne, I - principles of Worship and Rest are, as far as W. J. Palmer, R. P. Burnett, G. A. Littledale, and ssible, observed. Mr. M. K. Pearson also spoke. Price One Penny. No. 389. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JYtagazine e ^,0 Jfor file ■g'arisbes of SALFORD. I FIFIELD t IDBUR1. MILTON k LYNEHAM. 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CHIPPING Bungalow to Mrs. Holbrooke of Great Rollright for a Hotes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than | RECTORY, s.usalec of work L.for the CJ?V.S.P.G. The Rev. H. Kenny,and on August 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY. Miss Jerrett a lady missionary spoke on the subject of CHIPPING NORTON. Missions. 5 ill business communications to be addressed to the We understand the late Vicar has lost a brown cane Publishers, II'. 0. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. Walking Stick. It has a silver band engraved “ G.A. Littledale.” It was a present and therefore valued. Mr. Littledale will be glad if the finder will return it ■^aroctjial ^lotes. to him direct or through W. C. Hayes Ltd. CHIPPING NORTON. DAYLESFORD. This little Parish has now several representatives Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. on active service, both in France and at the Dar Sexton and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church danelles. Their names are duly recorded on the Street. list, of those serving their Country displayed in the Organist ard Choirmaster—Ernest C. Cook, Church Porch, and our prayers are offered on their behalf that they may be preserved in safety and Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— in health, aud restored to their homes and families Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. in Thedue time.School holidays have now commenced and Churchwardens—Austin Webb. will last until early in September. The Diocesan A. J. Bolwell, Inspection usually held at this time of the year has Inspection for Chipping Norton. been postponed to autumn or early winter, ou Capt. Daly, for Over Norton. 1 l.e unavoidable closing of the School on account of theoccasions owing to change of teache Baptisms.—July 4th, Mary Primrose, daughter of i one or two c_ war Eln?rd, and Mar’’ E'kabeth Lord.—7th, and illness. ”’anl Viar^S’ son of Harr-V a,ld Laura Wilson . 1, Eva, daughter of William and Fanny CORNWELL. Eden Mar’X',th’ KriC’ SOn °f Edward Phi,iP and The WaE-Good reports continue to be recei ved _____ . ,.U'. A., to tne xcLimiico v*. v..~— __ _ *«*-andd L’ n o’ d’e PadsWa°"ers css's® made a presentation, xs°to‘ °Cornwell. Lord Valentia (who has Kbeen““" staying in the Parish and was in Church Sunday last) may possibly have seen them duly posted iu their res pectiveWe hope, homes. while the War lasts, all who possibly ven- hard indeed The i?d mUSt have been ofTytheringtOI>inthe Di^ V’Car <*»can W~(of course —theyo’ can only be but few) will make int of attending the “Intercession Service” held presented to the living bv the* D 2 OUC®S bas .been a point, of attending the Gloucester Cathedra? H. I Dean an,d (-'haP'a,n of on Wednesdays at 11 aam. interesting addition has been early in October ' We shT’ t0 amon?st us madeThe to C thehurch Memorials.—An i of our Parish Church by the welcome. snaH Slve ,)im a hearty ma(je to the Memorials Oxford 51.J «!• ----- ...... picture of the former Rector, The Bev. W. Colling- O^dlA^;!;:and took i!,a. >ln”<1°nCh- T:A riveri!^ steamerhad their Ouclno 10tol^^Al wood Carter,— now ^rVicar of Shipton-under-Wvcbwood «orm”“ bm an^A',in8tlon- Theweather 6har'er5d’ and Rural Dean. Mr. Carter kindly presented the Mr. Crowther ^en,eLd t0 enjov themselves .M rall?.r portrait at the request of the Rector, and it ba and accompanied1^6 able °rganizer of th*^ T ' bee" l)laced t,ie Vestry under the clock. OnSunda- tbe Party. e outing Carter was much beloved during the ten on active s' ’ *’tb at dle close of Fv„ years be was Rector of Cornwell, and his associations on active s rvice from .u:_ o ...vensong-. ns°ng the men with the Church are many and sacred. Besides service from this Parish were specially ministering in it for the above mentioned period, remembered in our ,1 Sa — - prayers. There was a good he was himself married there and all his children rongregation and no doubt from many hearts were offered prayers for the baptized there. The picture is specially interesting, lheir safe-keeping, •a men of our own homes, for the photogragli having been taken on the very day he was instituted to the living, viz., the 2nd of On the 28th, Mrs. Burbidge very kindly lent the November 1889. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. AUG. SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. qualified electors, and three names added to the list. Roll of Honour. The Churchyard committee having met in April last, it was decided to ask the Parochial Council to under Frank, son of John & Caroline Webb, of Churchill. take the duties of collecting the Voluntary Rate from —Royal Field Artillery, Gunner 82nd Batt., 6th Poona Parishioners. The matter was adjourned till the next Division—served in Persia, died abroad on July 17th, meeting in October. The Cemetery gates was a sub 1915» aged 31 years. ject for discussion. These have done service for Francis William Alexander, son of Robert Colqu- many years, and are getting past repairing. The houn and Amy Felicia Faithfull (nephew of the matter was eventually referred to the Churchwardens, Rector, 2nd Lieut.. 3rd Seafortli Highlanders, attached who will consider the report again in October. The to the 2nd Batt. Killed on active service in a trench congregation have complained for many years of a North of Ypres on July 3rd, 1915, aged 18J years. strong draught coming in at the West door of the The following men are serving King, Home and Church during Service. It was suggested that a thick ■Country from Sarsden :— curtain might be hung over the inner door in order to WILLIAM KEEN, 5tli Worcesters, Mediterranean E. F. keep this cold current of air back. It was pointed ERNEST GEORGE BRYAN. O.B.L.I. out that ventilation of the Church was bad. If this ARCHIE AUSTIN TRINDER, 3/4 O.B.L.I. could be treated in the modern way, as has been JAMES MAITLAND BLAIR, 2/14 London Regt. (London Scottish). carried out in the School, draughts would then cease LEONARD WILLIAM BUSHROD, 5th O.B.L.I.. B.E.F. in the Church, and the attendances might improve in GEORGE SMITH, 4th O.B.L.I. consequence. A suggestion was made by a member after the meeting had closed, that the face of the From Churchill:— Church clock might be re-gilded with advantage. HUBERT BETTERIDGE, 10th Glos. Perhaps that member will bring up this matter at the ALFRED GEORGE BETTERIDGE, 6th O.B.L.I. WILFRED PEACHEY, 6th O.B.L.I. next meeting. ARTHUR PUDWELL, No. 12, Vet. Hospital, E. Sub The meeting at Sarsden took place on Thursday, Section, B.E.F. July Sth, at the Estate Office. Present: The Rector HUBERT HANDS, 2nd O.B.L.I., B.E.F. in the chair; Mr Blair (Churchwarden), Mr. Vine STEPHEN HANDS, 1st O.B.L.I., I.E.F. ALFRED WILLIAM BRYAN, 48th Canadians, Shorn- (the Parish Representative), and Mrs. Blair, Messrs. clifle. Taylor and Cox. The minutes of the previous meet REGINALD THOMAS TIMMS, 21st Field Bakery,A.S.C. ing were read and confirmed. Mrs. Blair undertook LEONARD BLAKE, 6th O.B.L.I. to collect the subscriptions still unpaid for the Deanery PERCY HARRIS, 1st O.B.L.I., 6th Poona War Division HARRY DIX (Sergeant), 1/4, O.B.L.I. Magazine for Sarsden. Will those who take in the WILLIAM HENRY PIPER, Sth O.B.L.I., B.E.F. Magazine please send their subscriptions to meet the VICTOR SHERBORNE, Q.O.O.H.. B.E.F. next quarter's account from Messrs. Hayes, the THOMAS HENRY WEBB. 4th R.I.D.G., B.E.F. printers, who supply the Magazines ? Mr. Blair gave ERNEST WEBB, 3rd Wilts. PERCY PEACHEY. 2/4 O.B.L.I. his report on the amount of money collected for the HENRY JAMES PEACHEY, R.A.M.C. Poor & Sick Fund for the quarter. With reference WILLIAM ROBERT TIMMS, O.B.L.I. (T.). to the upkeep of the Cemetery it was strongly recom WILLIAM THOMAS WEARING, 2nd Hants, M.E.F. mended that the annual subscriptions should be ALFRED EMPSON (Sergeant), 13th Hants. collected, the members undertaking to each take a JOHN BUSHNELL, 3rd O.B.L.I. CECIL PEACHEY, 6th O.B.L.I. district in the parish to collect what is now due. It ALBERT DORE, A.O.C. being pointed out that unless the Voluntary Rate was THOMAS DORE, A.O.C. taken, in two years’ time there would be no funds left LUKE DORE, A.O.C. to carry on the good work that was begun by Mr.. ARCHIE WIDDOWS, Q.O.O.H. Albert Edmonds five years ago. The majority of the The second quarterly meeting of the Parochial parishioners, it was said, would be in favour of keep •Church Council met at Churchill on Monday, July ing the Churchyard up in a way worthy of its sacred 5th, at the Schoolroom. Present: The Rector in the character. The parishioners at Sarsden expressed a chair; Messrs. Dick and W. H. Peachey (Church desire through the Council for a Morning’s Service at wardens), Ferriman and F. Widdows (Sidesmen); Sarsden Church, once a month. This seems to be Mrs. Giles Edmonds. Mrs. Anson. Miss Treweeke, quite a reasonable wish, although it is many years Miss Burdett; and Mr. James Cooper-Harris, and since the last morning's Service was held at Sarsden. Mr. Giles Edmonds, the Parish Representative. The The matter was adjourned till after the next meeting, minutes of the previous meeting were read and con A successful meeting was held at Haughton House, firmed. The sub-committee for the Poor & Sick Churchill, on July 15th, 1915, when Rev. W. T. Fund, and the Deanery Magazine Fund presented Hudgell gave an interesting address on behalf of the their report for the quarter. The name of Alice Bible Society, for which £z is. was collected. 1'here Mullington was removed by death from the list of I were about 50 visitors. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. AUG. SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD. MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, Baptism. —July 9th, Evelyn Gomni, infant daughter Rural Dean. of Ernest Thomas and Ellen Miles. Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. Marriage.—July 3rd, Henry Gibbard of Bloxhamr Sidesmen : to Nesta Marion Longshaw of Bruern, in this parish. A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A., M.R.C.S., J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Mrs. Wiggins has received a notice through the Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. War Office that her eldest son Lance Corporal Wiggins is dead. He had been engaged with the- July 1st.—The Rev. A. Gold ring, Vicar of Mil- forces operating off the Persian Gulf, and was stricken combe came to Shipion and delivered a very clear down with Malarial fever, and sent on the Hospital address concerning the War. He was impressed by Ship to India, but died on the way. Mrs. Wiggins the evident interest and attention of the audience ou has three other sons serving their King and Country,, the Green by the Fountain. There were two one of whom Sergeant Roy Wiggins is reported Sergeants present from Oxford and Bucks Light missing since June 16th, but we still hope to hear Infantry. favourable news of him. Aubrey, another son, is now Same more of our young men have enlisted, It- in St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, receiving is certain that, none who engage in such a cause treatment for wounds received at Hooge, ami we will ever regret it. Our Roll now is a long one. sincerely hope that she may receive good news of him Three of that Roll have died on behalf of their soon. Another son is engaged in training soldiers at Country ; Francis Leslie Rainbow of 6th Middlesex, Aidershot. It is a grand record to have four such who died on October 22nd, son of Henry Rainbow boys who have been willing to give their lives in defence who has three other suns serving and a son-in-law. of their country, and we feel a very real and deep Arthur Coombes, son of Walter Coombes, who has sympathy for the family in their loss, and our prayers two other sons serving and a stepson ; Arthur died will be offered to Almighty God for His protection of June 30rli, in London and was honoured with a these brave lads. Military Funeral at Rugbv. He was in the Roval Warwickshire Regiment, but was formerly in the Wewe icgicuregret also to have ~to -announce,Ltl. Ser£reant that Sidney Roy Rifle Brigade, his age was 33. And Henry Avres Rathbone who was in• the - same—— - battle as„ c, bergeantQarrvoont KoyT? DV aged 19, a Bloxham man who "enlisted? whilst Wiggins is also reported in,ss,"°’ "’e ”n yj^Xinms residimr m Shipton, in the Oxford and Bucks Light pray for the best. Bernard Ha"cu ‘ y Infantry and was buried at Bloxham with military are also reported wounded. There are* others too, from our paparish, who have vi it' J tl"d.’7T'l“ Ch'e£ I"sPeetor’ H-M L Hunt> | given uupH ...... their lives for their.1..' country,,, or have been visited the school. wounded, and it brings home to us in a very real way, July 8th.—A meeting of the Mothers’ Union was the horrors of War. C..~One could— wish*.:h thitthat it were held at the Vicarage and an address was given by possible to gett more of our people together on the the Rector of Cornwell. Friday evenings, when special Intercessions arare— made July 11th.—Ernest James Longshaw and George forf all-- those' whom* the•* War"7— affects.AC-_.„ Ifrr only it could Cyril Rollings and Albert Henry Lock were ad be realized,——, the.— powerr— and efficiency, of prayer.* we feel mitted to the Choir with the appointed Service. sure t..„.that there would---- . be more present at these Services We earnestly entreat those who may read these words Lewis Rainbow had a fall from a horse at Taynton t ’------O______i____ to make a very earnest effort to be present. Remember, ami broke his leg. He is being well looked after at the Burford Cottage Hospital. “More thing;;s are wrought11 ’by prayer than ‘thisU:- ----world July 14th.—There was a Choral wedding from dreams of.” —Let ,your requests be earnest and sincere the Old Prebendal House, after which a large party and doubt not but an answer will be vouchsafed you. During the last week or so, the weather has not been were entertained by Mrs. Hinde. The Service was performed by the Rev. A, R. T. Eales, Rector of pstree, Herts. The Bridegroom was a Quarter favourable for the hay harvest, and those who succeded master Sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery, who in getting their crop carried before the rain set in et the Bride, when visiting Shipton after having were very fortunate. We cannot however complain, •en wounded at Mons. He is shortly returning to for the grain harvest and root crops have been ie front. marvellously benefited by the much needed rain. Harvest will probably be late although winter oats Baptism.—July 24th, Ethel May Radway. will be cut in about a week. The School is scheduled Marriage.—July 14th, Levi Norman Evens and Katherine Lilian Alice Wall. to break up on August 6th, and we hope the teachers and scholars will enjoy a well earned holiday. J CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. AUG. SPELSBURY. have shown to be faulty, and in providing lamps Baptisms.—July 18th. Edith Annie, daughter of and heating against winter. George Harry and Annie Matilda Snow, of Fulwell. July 8th.—By the kindness of Viscount and Lady July 13th, Alice Beatrice, daughter of Percy and Dillon, our school children spent a most enjoyable Ivy Simms, of Fulwell.—July 18th, Winston day at Ditch ley—the games—the tea—the ride in Jellicoe, son of William Henry and Maria Hathaway, waggons being thoroughly appreciated by our young of Enstone. folk. We regret to record the death of Private Frank The following have joined the Oxford and Bucks Mitchel, O.B.L.I., killed in action by the explosion Light Infantry since our last issue, and their names of a German mine in Flanders on June 14th.—R.I.P. added to our Roll of Honour, viz., William Cross, and Edwin Hackin. Church Collections June 25th, to July 19th : Oxford Diocesan Fund 12s. 3d., Church Expenses Notice.—The placing of artificial flowers with £1 Ils. l|d. Sick and Needy 3s. 9|d. glass shades will no longer be permitted in the Churchyard. Such as are already placed there will The Garden Fete and Sale of Work in the Vicarage not be interfered with. Grounds on June 24th was a great success, and how could it have been otherwise with such ideal weather and so many parishioners and friend striving their utmost to make it so. Where so many FINSTOCK and FAWLER are properly deserving of being named, your Vicar Baptism.—4th July, Sidney James, son of James feels that their very number precludes him from Levi, and Ada Claridge of Finstock Heath. doing so lest by inadvertence some name should be omitted and an invidious distinction made, but On Sunday, June 18th, after Evensong, our organist, his thanks are none the less real to all kind sup Mr. Southall, gave a short Organ Recital, when he porters and helpers alike. At 3 o'clock Viscountess played the following:— Dillon in kindly words wishing us all success Offertoire in F. - - Batiste. declared the Fete open and soon the numerous Romance - - - Thome. company were engaged in making purchases, Toccato - - - d'Evry. enjoying the Competitions, watching the May-Pole On Saturday, June 24th, the Choir boys had their dances, listening to the music, and enjoying the tea. annual outing. They spent a very happy afternoon BALANCE SHEET. in Oxford, and were lucky to escape the rain and Credit. thunder. They were also lucky to see a really good £ s. d. By Gifts of money 4 10 0 film in the Cinema namely “ the Prisoner of Zenda. ,, Needlework stall 11 2 6 ,, Provision stall 7 0 0 ,, Jumble sale 8 8 1 „ Tea 6 0 2 CHASTLETON. ,, Hoop-la 4 0 0 ,, Gate 7 7 7 School News.—The School received a most ,, Bowling for pig 3 13 6 satisfactory report from the Diocesan Inspector. In ,, Bowling for watch ... 1 5 0 the Mixed School Standards u.—vi. the Bishop’s ,, Sale of flowers 8 6 Prize is adjudged to Dorothy Tidmarsh. Certificates ,, Sale of lemonade 4 3 ,, Tennis 2 0 to Susan Gingell and Nora Tidmarsh. William ,, Guessing time of watch 13 1 Whittington, Vera Corbett, Ivy Newbury, Nita ,, Guessing weight of cake 17 6 Newbury, and Emily Newman, also deserve special ,, Guessing name of doll 10 4 mention. In the infants the following specially ,, Guessing Vicar’s weight 8 9 ,, Guessing weight of copper 5 4 distinguished themselves:— ,, Guessing gross takings 10 0 Campbell Corbett. Marjorie Clark, Kathleen Newman, Cynthia Corbett, Phyllis Clarke and Frank Tyler. Total ... • 5777 The Schools closed, on July 29th, for the summer Delit. holiday. The work will be resumed on Sept. 6th. By Printing, etc. ... 9 0 ,, Provisions for tea 4 16 1 Roll of Honour. To Balance in hand .. 52 2 6 Horace William Luckett, Robert Pyke, Total ... 57 7 7 Harold Beale Frank Skelcher, Ernest John Luckett, John Skelcher, William Tyler, This sum will bo employed in repairing the lead Sidney Henry Luckett, Ralph Newman, Edward Hugh Witham, roof of the Church which the recent heavy rains Sidney Newman, Arthur Tibbles. AUG. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SALFORD. assisting him with the Services during his absence r On July 1st the Bov Scouts held their annual Rally on scholastic work. The school children who have at Chadlington. The Salford Owls entered for three a fair number of stamps in their albums are invited events out of five, and considering the disadvantages to Salford Rectory on August 10th to join with the they were under, they acquitted themselves quite Salford Sunday School at. their annual treat. creditably. In one race a Salford Scout came in third, but unfortunately, there was no third prize. The Rector and Mr. G. Fawdry kindly provided traps for GREAT ROLLRIGHT. the conveyance of the competitors, so that the The Holy Communion will be celebrated (d.v.) at journey was an easy and a very pleasant one. 8 a.m. on August 24th (S. Bartholomew’s Day). A Flower Service was held in the Church on Sunday, July 11th, at 3 p.m. There was a good In the last issue of the Magazine we had pleasure congregation, the great part of which met. in the in announcing that Acting Col. Sergt. T. Hudson village and marched to the Church, singing appro had been awarded the D.O.M. Particulars record priate hymns. The procession was headed by the ing his plucky conduct have lately come to hand: Rector and the Boy Scouts. The Service was bright they are these, “ for couspicous gallantry on Oct. and hearty. The children presented in addition to 4th, 1914, on the Aisne, when, the telephone wire a nice quantity of flowers over 40 little parcels of having been cut, lie volunteered to carry a message gifts. One small offerer of little more than two under heavy shell fire, and subsequently removed a summers was somewhat perturbed at parting with severely wounded man from the trenches under the her gift, which showed ns the Rector pointed out in same fire”. his address that she felt she was making no mean Will Parishioners kindly bear in. mind that collec offering. The offerings and the collection, 12s. 10d., tions in Church are asked for the Oxford Diocesan were forwarded for the Radcliffe Infirmary and the Fund on Sunday, August 8th, and for the North Eye Hospital, and were acknowledged with thanks Oxon Nursing Association on Sunday, August 29th ? by the Matron of the Radcliffe and the Mayor of Both funds deserve the best support that we can Chipping Norton. give them. O‘‘ B°uda.v> July 18th, the offertory, amounting to 7s. 6d., was in aid of the French Red Cross Society, the preacher being the Rev. R. P. Burnett, HOOK NORTON. ee or 0 Cornwell, and the Rector thanks him and Holy Baptism.—June 27th, Percy Kitchener, son V • • Bnrnle. y« Rector of Chastleton, for of Thomas and Adeline Rogers.—July 17th, Ernest • in y assisting him with the Services when presid- Alexander, son of Ernest & Mabel Hannah Colegrave. me at a Umbridge Local Examination in Suffolk, —July 25th, Hawtin Eli, son of William Henry and tb. o’ be ab'e 10 Rdd Another name to Sarah Elizabeth Heritage. havin.r i'"’ Of ®,,nnnr>” Humphrey Coleman Liem,Meotne1VXford & Bnoks Light Infantry. Holy Matrimony.—July 3rd, Francis John Tooley re^ o b \Ctall,\has ,eft tbe with hie and Ethel Rose. The S ? bQ'^ed for the Dardanelles. Burials.—July 21st, John Hiatt, aged 82 years.— ^ Sunday School treat is to be held at the July 27th, John Radboume, aged 60 years. ve a fai ', TBt J01'1' when a’> Molars who welcome. nbBr °£ SUmpS *'* tl,e5r llb™ wl" Communicants from June 29th to July 25th, 132. Collections during same period :— ivesk>ueaThiJHS'ai<1 »t0|>See ,IOW ”’ce'y tlle broken Church Expenses 2 4 10 Offertory Fund 11 8i in restored • ’!1 'ev' Stevena’ enclosure have Lighting Fund 11 6 laired Tlmr ‘6 ra’linRS have also been Sunday School Fund 10 6 ■ E aJ° ot,er railings which, if onlv Choir Fund 13 2i Poor Fund IS 0 Restoration Fund 13 G fs after them ' pa" tbronKh il fa8ten ‘be The Services on the Day of Devotion, conducted by Canon V. S. S. Coles, on July 21st, were very well attended. The Addresses were on the subject of LITTLE rollright. Prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit, and were ie offertory on Sunday, July 11th, was in aid of listened to with marked attention and reverence. French Red Cross Society, the amount collected Such a day coming in such times as these, telling us -lug 3s. lOd. The Rector is indebted to the Rev. of the realities and story of the unseen world, was Dr. Holbrooke, Rector of Great Rollright, for kindly most helpful. There were 34 Communicants at the five o’clock Celebration on the Wednesday morning. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. AUG. CHADLINGTON. named carrying off the Challenge Shield, for the patrol winning the highest number of points. Most Burial.—July 10th, Sarah Smith, aged 82 years. of the local staff were present, but unfortunately August 24th, St. Bartholomew, Apostle & Martyr. the Honorary Scout Master, Major Warner, was Holy Communion, 8 a.m. prevented from attending by his military duties. Mr. Fred Lewis (District Master) and Mr. Burrows, It is with great regret that we have to record the County Commissioner, gave great credit to Scout death of Arthur Henry Hanks. He was serving as masters Webb and Cluff for the progress made by a Driver in the Army Service Corps in the Mediter our Scouts during the short time the troop had ranean Expeditionary Foice. His death was due to existed. Also, Mr. Lewis paid a well-deserved disease the nature of which is not stated. Though tribute of praise to the indefatigable labours and not dying 011 the field of battle, none the less he energy and interest of Miss Whitmore, who was the gave his life for his King, his Country and his inaugurator of the movement in the village, by Home, in the noble prosecution of his duty, Our calling her the “Patron Saint” of Scouts in Chad sincere sympathy goes out to his father in this great lington.—a title and position she has fully earned loss. The day was pronounced entirely successful. Saturday, June 5th, was held as-Red Cross Day throughout the County of Oxford. The Chadlington division, consisting of 21 towns and villages, FIFIELD and IDBURY. collected altogether £202 13s. Id. to which Chad lington itself contributed £5 9s. 4d. A house-to- Both Parishes have been honoured by the “ Dis house collection was made throughout the village by tinguished Service Order ” conferred upon Major eight ladies who very kindly undertook the work. Matthews, of the Canadian Contingent, for he lived at It is very gratifying that an appeal on behalf of Idbury some time when a child, and is now staying the Red Cross Society, which is doing such a with his cousin Mr. Matthews at Fifield. On July wonderful work, has had so satisfactory a response. 12th he went to Buckingham Palace to be decorated It is, after all, only natural, for every one has the by the King. He has now almost recovered from his desire to “do their bit,” whenever an opportunity wound, which caused his return to England. offers itself. Ornamental cards have been sent for distribution A meeting of the subscribers to the Belgian to the families who have representatives fighting for Refugees’ Fund was held in the Schools on Friday their Country, or preparing to do so. Some families evening, July 23rd, at which it was decided to have three cards, others two, but so many of us have extend the invitation to the Belgian family another no card at all. three months, thus completing the year of hospital ity to our guests. On Thursday, July 29th. the Scouts, organized by' Miss Phillips, held a Rummage Sale in the Rectory The Band of Hope Treat will be held (d.v.) on Garden. In spite of showers of heavy rain, in the Thursday, the 19th, inst. at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. Bliss early part of the afternoon, and occasional darkness has very kindly allowed us the use of her grounds, and thunder, it was a great success. The children did where last year we had a most enjoyable afternoon. “ Morris ” dancing, and sang their songs admirably. The Church Clock has had a thorough cleaning Major Matthews appeared in uniform with his periscope inside and out. For twelve days we had to exist and explained its use in the “ trench ” which divides without his hourly reminder of the passage of time. the Rectory Garden from Mr. Bishop’s field. After It was a great delight to hear his bell-like tones which the visitors, who desired to do so, had the once more, and to see how much improved his face pleasure of seeing through a stone wall. This was is after immersion in the gilding tub. a great attraction. The total amount received was Our Boy Scouts.— The Annual District Rally over £6, but a few expenses will have to be deducted. was held at Chadlington on the lat1st of July, Mr. This is a good start for the “ Scout Finances,” and Preston kindly lending a field for the occasion. Miss Phillips and the Boy Scouts are to be con- It was a bright and sunny day and a large company gratulated. of onlookers assembled to watch the various com On Thursday, July, 1st, the Sunday School Tea petitions. There was much cheering when our Chad was held in the Rectory Garden. There was a good lington “Hounds” won the second prize for the inter attendance, in spite of the absence of several children esting Rope Bridge competition, & were also second from houses with measles. In spite of the stormy in the Relay race. The third prize for Cooking was weather and occasional showers, the usual races and also assigned to Chadlington. Our troop was com games took place, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. peting with Salford, Great Rollright, Kingham Hill A Chipping Norton. The Peacock Patrol of the last AUG. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. CHARLBURY. John Bryant and Albert Harbord, both of the 4th Oxon and Bucks have been wounded. Baptisms —May 30th, Doris Kathleen, daughter of Frederick Charles and Gertrude Sturdy.—July 4th, Corporal John Stayt who was severely wounded, Violet Maude, daughter of George and Annie West— and has been in the Cavalry Reserve, expects to go July 4th. Kosina Lilian, daughter of George and back to the front again soon. Annie West At the present time 99 Officers & Men, whose houses Burials.—June 12.ElizabethIngles.aged 97 years.— are in Charlbury, appear on our list in the Church July 1st, Bell Jane Payne, of Charlbury Vicarage.— Porch as serving in H.M. Forces. Of these probably July 9th, Fanny Eeles, aged S6 years. 53 are at the front. We value the opportunity of remembering their names regularly in our prayers. iliss Elizabeth Ingles was the last of four sisters This is due to them and to their relatives and to a who were devoted to their Church. Constant at the Higher Power, daily services, and ready to help in every good work, their example is pleasant to remember. In earlier days the building of the Organ and the heating of the Church were largely due to their initiative. ENSTONE. The Vicarage has suffered severe losses by death. The Vicar’s youngest sister was married on June Baptized.—July 11th, Ronald Victor Harris. 15th, 1911, to the Rev. E. A. Heberden. M.A1, Vicar Married.—July 14th, Percival Harold Trehearu of Godley. Cheshire, who preached for us at Charlbury on July 26th, 1914. He died of pneumonia, and Mabel Somerton. after nine days illness, on June 15th. 1915. His Buried.—July 12th, William John Jeffries, aged. widow and her little son have come to stay at Charlbury Vicarage for the present. 80 years. On June 28th, the Vicar’s eldest sister died at the The £8 Ils. 6d. realised for the Red Cross on Vicarage. She had lived at the Vicarage for twelve June 5th was made up as follows:—Mrs. Coles, years : and took the greatest interest in the Church 15s. 5|d.; Miss Collett, 7s. 2d.; Miss Winnie and the people. During the past two years of severe Bennett, .£2 Os. lOJd.; Miss Drinkwater, £1 5s. illness her courage never failed. The Funeral Service 3d.; Miss Bell, 16s. 5|d.; Miss Lizzie Lester, 15s. on July 1st, was taken by an old friend of the family, Rev. A. J. P. French, M.A., of the S.P.G. Mission llAd.; and Miss Charlotte Lee- Dillon, £2 10s. 3jd. Bombav now on furlough. Her brothers the Vicar Mr. Thomas Strong passed away on June 15th, of Charlbury and the Rector of Delamere, and also the Rev. I. P. Field. M.A., were robed, and a full and he would have completed his 70th year had he choir of men and noys. The greatest sympathy and lived to June 2lst. Less than a vear ago he re- affection was shown™'' n 1..."I -11T1, our-_ •neighbours >. J and• friends, moved to Birmingham to be near his children. and we are deeply grateful. Cue has a vivid recollection of his most dutiful B, nr.he Bur.usiANelgian Fpeteete held on July 15th, in Dr. | attention to his aged father (who was laid to resign McNeight’s grounds, was much enjoyed. The July 25th, 14 years ago). As long as health allowed, weather was fine, some 400 people were present, and Thomas Strong was regular in his attendance at the programme of music was excellent. Church on Sundays, at 11 a.m. His presence was Chaklbcry and the War.—Several of those whose always helpful to a preacher, for he sat “ at an names we have remembered in Church have been angle of spiritual inclination.” mentioned1" in despatches.” Major Doran a brother of Mrs. Fellows, a brother of Mrs. McNeight in the Royal On Monday, July 12th, Captain Eric Dillon and Navy, a nephew or Mr. Wninney. Our best con Captain Henry M. Dillon were among those invested gratulations to all those whose relatives are rendering such distinguished service to their King and Country. (by his Majesty the King) with the insignia of the We have to record with great regret the death, from D.S.O. wounds received while carrying a comrade, of Ernest Margetts of the and Gloucester Regiment, who was Tom Langford and Arthur Heeley have recently married in Charlbury Church on Nov. 29th last. His joined the Army. Officer, Chaplain, and Sergeant have written in much Your prayers are specially asked that the harvest appreciation of his soldierly qualities. So also, has may be abundant, and safely gathered in. (From written one of his Charlbury comrades. Bishop’s message for July). 4* Price One Penny. No. 390. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JVCagazine. jStor ttje ^aris^es of SALFORD. FIFIELD k IDBURY. CHIPPING NORTON. MILTON k LYNEHAM. HEYTHROP. CHARLBURY k SHORTHAMPTON. RAMSDEN. hook NORTON. CHADLINGTON. SHIPTON k LANGLEY. FINSTOCK. CHURCHILL k SARSDEN. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. ENSTONE. t DAYLESFORD. 1915. September. 1 w S. Giles, Ab. C. 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Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than its fine rolling downs and with all the associations of on September 35th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, English history—of King Alfred the Great: for he CHIPPING NORTON. was born there—was an ideal place for. camp and U ill business communications to be addressed to the Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. military work. The writer of these notes, who worked near Wantage for two-and-half years before coming to Chipping Norton, had the honour of e^aroctjial 'glotes. preaching to the men in camp at a Church Parade on the Sunday they were there, in the capacity of Chaplain to the Oxfordshire Regiment. CHIPPING NORTON. On Sunday evening, the 15th, the Rev. Dr. Hol Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. brooke, of Great Rollright, preached in the Parish Sexton and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church Church. His visit was much appreciated, and he Street. hopes to come again to us some time in September. Organist and Choirmaster— Ernest C. Cook, We are glad to hear that the concert at Mr. Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— Dunstan’s on the 19th, in aid of the Red Cross Fund, Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. was a brilliant success. Churchwardens—Austin Webb. It is with very real regret that we write of the death A. J. Bolwell, of Ernest Mortimer Sanders, of Hull Farm, who died for Chipping Norton. Capt. Daly, for Over Norton. on Sunday morning, the 22nd. He had been ailing for some time, but apparently had got much better Baptisms.—Aug.jrd, John Howard, son of Reginald when he was stricken down with the illness which Stewart and Olive Gwendoline Bunting.—Aug. 13th, proved fatal. Truly “ in the midst of life we are in Frank Charles, son of Percy John and Jane Elizabeth death.” Prayers were offered for his recovery at the Fletcher.—Aug. 13th, Violet Louisa, daughter of early celebration of the Holy Eucharist, but it was Frederick Charles and Lily Watson. not to be. He was a devout Churchman and his face Marriages— Aug. nth, Horace Allen Skinner of will be missed very much at the Over Norton Mission Wren’s Cross, Maidstone, Kent, and Emma Lavinia Room, in which he took a deep interest. May the Huckin of Chipping Norton.—Aug. 14th, Percival Holy Spirit, the Consoler, be very near those who are Spencer (on active service) and Isabel Betteridge, left behind to cherish his memory. He was buried Il both of this Parish.—August 30th, Charles Henry on the following Wednesday at Kiddington, the I Harrison and Agnes Louisa Taiboys, both of this Service in Church being read by the Vicar of the Parish. Parish, and at the graveside by the Rev. E. LI. Weight. Burials.—Aug. list, William Aries,aged 80 years. May he rest in peace, and light perpetual shine upon Aug. 25th. Ernest Mortimer Sanders, aged 47 years him. (at Kiddington). ‘"Tis sweet, as year by year we lose Friends ont of sight, in faith to muse On August Bank How grows in Paradise our store.” Heythrop Park Holiday a fete was held at In aid of Disabled Soldiers and Sailors. Many At the close of Evensong, a short Intercession ly people from our parish were workers Service is held every Sunday on behalf of our sailors on that occasion. But the day, bad as it was with weather conditions, turned out a success, and a good and soldiers. Those of us who have friends at the sum was raised for the fund. Had the weather been Front, or on active service at home, should make it belter, no doubt the success would have been much a personal intercession for their own kith and kin, as increased, financially and otherwise. well as for every man doing his duty to King and Country. Many people are availing themselves of The V.T.C.—Some of the members of the Corps these Intercession Services, but there is room for in this parish attended the camp held at Wantage fended the more. Ours must be the prayer, “Judge Thou my during the Bank Holidav .-a, Wantage with ■t Holiday week-end. cause, 0 God,” for he is the God of Truth and: Justice. And then we must go out to do our duty. NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.8EPT------CHIPPING the conclusion of his speech, should be passed SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD. unanimously. Other speakers, viz., the Vicar, Mr Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, H.E.H.Way and Mr. E. Rawlings,followed in support Rural Dean. of the resolution, and when the chairman called for Churchwardens : H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. a show of hands in favour of it every hand went up A Mil sr Sidesmen: manifesting the spirit of our little village to do its very utmost to support the determination of ths Government to carry the war to a victorious end. Clerk : S. Coombes. Sextou : J. Steed. There were many hundreds of places in England July 29th.—A military funeral came from Lang- on this eventful evening, where the people gathered ey 111 charge of Capt. Drew. Much sympathy was together in far larger numbers than we could at expiessed for the widow and family, some of whom Milton, but in no place could there have been found came down from Liverpool where, as well as in the a more loyal spirit manifested. If ever there was camp, the soldier was much respected. an unanimous meeting held ours was one. On August 1st, the Roll of Soldiers and Sailors After the meeting the Vicar arranged for a short was read at the Evening Service, before the Litany. Service in the Church, and we were indeed glad to On August 4tb, the anniversary of declaration of see such a large concourse of people present at that Wai, several attended at the first Service. In the Service. It seemed to be a fitting climax to the ■evening there was a meeting on the Green, where previous meeting, and a public declaration that Mr. Geoffrey Newman spoke concerning the War. we recognise, that we desire the help of Almighty A resolution was passed and signed. God. We entered His house to offer up our prayers The National Registration papers were duly given for His aid, and that in all our efforts and aims, we out and collected by Mr. Dee in Shipton, and by the Vicar at Langley, and in course of time each might be led and guided by Him. Some frieud remarked, after the evening Service person will receive a certificate. had been completed, that if our meeting and Service S. Michael’s Home has been inspected and has were a sample of what was being held in England, received an excellent report. it would have made the Kaiser’s heart sick. Yes, if Wednesday, the 8th of September, is the Com memoration of our Church Dedication. he has one. Marriages.—August 5tli, Ernest Hubert Case and Henrietta Bessie Lougsbaw.—August 18tli, Harvey CORNWELL. William Lardner and Caroline Christie Mace. Marriage.— Annust 1st, W. A. J. Williams, Burial.—July 29th, Philip Savage, aged 48. bachelor, and F. M. E. Cross, spinster, both of Cornwell. “Khaki Wedding,” such was the Marriage as MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. above announced. The youthful couple, whose ages Baptism.—August 19tb, Alfred James Griffin, were 20 and 22 respectively, were united on Sunday infant son of Ernest Alfred and Alice Ann Beecliey. morning, the 1st of August, and the bridegroom Marriage.'—July 31st, Richard Joliu Coombes of left for active service “ somewhere,” the following Hednesford, to Alice Winifred Olive Rathbone of day. We sincerely trust lie may be spared to return Milton. to his youthful wife, and that they may have a long Burial.—July 27th, James Miles of Milton-under- and happy life before them. Wychwood, aged 71 years. Registration Day. — The Registration of our The most important event that we have to Parish took place on the appointed day, the duties chronicle this month is the meeting that was held of Registrar being discharged by Mr. J. H. Williams. in the Schoolroom, on Aug. 4th, the anniversary We hope the results will prove satisfactory, and of the declaration of war, to consider the Resolution tliat Cornwell will, as ever, be found to do its duty. that was to be submitted respecting the determination The Harvest.—After a long period of wet, we of the country to continue to a victorious end the have been having glorious harvest weather, and the struggle in maintenance of those ideals of liberty crops, which seem rich and abundant, are being and justice, which are the common and sacred cause safely got in. The shortage of men, owing to the War, is being made up for by the help of women of the allies. The meeting was a grand one; the room was and girls who seem taking a lively and active literally packed, and some were unable to obtain interest in the work. admittance, so in point of numbers wo had every We hope to arrange for our Annual Harvest thing that could bo desired. The chairman C. Festival about the end of September or beginning Samuda, Esq., called the meeting to order, and gavei of October. Due notice of the Services, Preachers, a very lucid account of the cause of the war, andI etc., will bo given. The offertories, as usual, will also showed why the resolution, which lie read at | be given to the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. SWT. CHIPPING N0RTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______CHADLINGTON. Holloway for having passed the Annual Examination September 21st, St. Matthew {Apostle and Martyr}’ of the Inter-Diocesan Competition. Holv Communion 8 a.m. The Prizes were won by: Nora Simmons, Alice Sept 29th, St. Michael and All Angels, Holy Cox, Ethel Dodd, Gladys Kitchener, Frank Martin, Communion 8 a.m. Stanley Martin, Frank Kitchen. After short speeches from Rev. T. P. Field and Mr. Sturch, thanking Mrs. The Harvest Festival this year will be held (i> v.) Bliss for so kindly having lent the Grounds and all on Thursday, Sept 30th, and the Sunday following, who had helped in any way to make the Treat such a October 3rd. There will be celebration at 8 a.m., success, the party split up, all agreeing that they had Evensong and Sermon at 7 p.m. on Thursday, and on spent a most happy time. Sunday, celebrations at 7 and 8 and during Morning Prayer; Evensong and Sermon at 6 p.m. The Preacher on Thursday evening will be the Rev. A. W. Batchelor, D.C.L., Vicar of Cookham, Berkshire, who ENSTONE. has very kindly promised to come again this year. Wednesday, August. 4th, the anniversary of the The Summer Treat of the Sunday School was held declaration of war, was observed as a Day of special on August 7th. Had the weather permitted we intercession. The ServicesatEnstonewere at 8and 11 should have had our tea and games in the Grounds a.m. and at 8 p.m. The evening congregation was of Langston House to which we had kindly been in remarkable and had gathered with effort and vited by Mrs. Schofield, but the weather was so bad in purpose after the day’s work. There was a list of the morning that all hopes of an out-door Treat had 80 names of sailors and soldiers read out at the to be abandoned and the inevitable accepted, so we Service. Since then one has gladly adopted our had our tea and games in the Schoolroom and a Bishop’s suggestion, given in his message for very jolly afternoon it was. beginning with an excellent August, of bidding the prayers of the congregation tea—the urn arrived from Langston House full of on Sunday evening from the pulpitafterthe Sermon. steaming hot tea—and ending with a varied pro On Sunday morning, of course, there is the Holy gramme, including romps, round games and some Eucharist in which we are privileged to appear be song.-.. The day ended with earsplitting cheers and fore the Presence on behalf of all who need our the singing of the National Anthem. Our most grate prayers and intercessions. We trust that no one ful tlnnks are due to Mrs. Schofield for so kindly hears the bell at noon on week-days without a I I giving us such a delicious and copious brew of boiling prayer. tea also to Mrs. Bliss for kindly providing sweets and to all who so willingly helped in making all the A brave Irishman who had deliberately returned necessarv preparations and waiting on the children. to the area of poisonous gas and brought back a machine gun on his shoulders, declared with his A^otiate7rf?h?hqr^ay’ ]uly 29‘h’tbe Members and dying breath that “ Prayer is the foundation of all Con? h .u ?ety sPent a Peasant afternoon at grace.” A^houeh tt \ \'nd 'nVitati0n °f Mrs- Abraham, How thankful we ought to be for this spell of teahave‘ be wished n. m 2it -""uUp"/aSUfficient nOt as ’>-fine adas">it we ofcou,d the glorious weather for the ingathering of the harvest. When St. Bartholomew’s day comes one begins to Bowls, ••GatheringNute^rMa?"n HOOK NORTON. excellent report, all the more praiseworthy in a year when an unusual amount of sickness and other causes Holy BAPTISMS.-August 1 st Lucy Kathdeen have militated against regular attendance. daughter of Richard James and Alice AnnTa) • August 22nd, Martha May, daughter of Arthur and The Sunday School Treat took place on Friday, Nellie Jaques. August 6th. There was a service in Church at 4 o'clock, after which the children went to the Rectory Burials.—July 30th, Sylvester Fairbrother, aged for tea and then to Mr. Williams’ orchard where they 57 years.—August 23rd, Mana Marshall, aoed 3 years. found that he had not only placed his field at their disposal but had also most kindly provided them with Communicants from August 1st to 22nd, 102. swings. We need hardly say how very greatly we Collections during same period: Church Expenses, appreciate his kindness and good nature. Our very /■> 1 is. tojd.; Offertory Fund, 15s. 6d.; Lighting best thanks are due to Mrs. John Harris who organ Fund, 14s. 7,d.; Sunday School, tos. 6d.; Choir ised the tea, and also to all those who contributed in Fund, 15s. 2d. money or in kind. The School was inspected in Religious Knowledge There is to be a Rummage Sale in the School in on Fridav, Jnlv 30th, by the Rev. R. P. Burnett, October in aid of Church Expenses, and we shall be Rector of'Cornwell, one of the Diocesan Inspectors very pleased any time now to receive any articles of Schools, whose report is as follows:—A very satis which may be sent either to the Rectory or to Mrs. factory examination. The Prayers, including those John Harris. for the War, were reverent, and the singing very nice. Upper Group (Standards IV. V. VI. and VII.).— DAYLESFORD. The answering both in Scripture and Prayer Book The work of filling in the forms required by the was very good, and the subjects had been evidently government for the purpose of National Registration carefully taught. The Repetition also was good. was accomplished without difficulty in this Parish The writing-out was very neat and generally correct, on the appointed day, and the forms have been but a little more attention should be given to spelling. handed in to their proper destination. The Bishop's Prize is adjudged to Winifred Clarkson, and Certificates to Gwendolen Veal and Ronald Lieut. J. H. Grisewood was granted a few days Dumbleton. Sybil Larner, Eva Smith, Vera Allen, leave recently from the front, part of which was Emest Coleman, Horace Dumbleton and' Charles spent at Daylesford. He had many interesting Matthews also deserve special mention. things to relate of his experiences in the trenches and Middle Group (Standards II. and III.).—Know- I elsewhere. He has now returned to his duties .ledge of Scripture, generally good ; Catechism ditto. I “ Somewhere iu France,” followed by the good wishes As a rule, the girls answered better than the boys. of all his friends. The best were Florence White, Nellie Golby, Ena Capt. Dudley Johnson, D.S.O., who has been in „^a'c0'm ^ox> Harry Cooper and Ernest I hospital for nearly four months with a severe wound Eden. Writing-out, very neat and fairly correct. I in the right shoulder, is now convalescing at Lower Group (Standard I.').—In Scripture and I Pembroke, in Wales. He is still unable to use atechism the answering was very fair, some being his right arm, but is hopeful that in time its nse xidedly good. The Repetition was good. Winifred may be restored, at any rate partially, if not entirely. eston, Sylvia Dumbleton, Gladys Eden, Ernest The wound was contracted during the first lauding ee er, CHARLBURY. . SPELSBURY. Church Services.—Sundays: Holy Communion Burials.—July 28, Eleanor Josephine Simmonds, 1st and 3rd Sundays after Mattins; 2nd, 4th and aged 46.—-August 12th, David Biles, aged 76. 5th Sundays 8 a.m.; Mattins 11 a.m.; Children’s Alice Marion Shaw, aged 68. Service 3 p.m.; Evensong 6 p.m. Saints’ Days : Miss Shaw was a Sunday School Teacher, and a Holy Communion 8 a.m. Week Days : Mattins 8 District Visitm and mostregular at the daily Service. a.m. As long as her health permitted, she was constant We regret to record the deaths (killed in action) iu all good work, and in the worship of the Church. of Private Alfred Cooper, 0. & B.L.I., of this parish, and of Private Frank Banner, formerly of this Charlburyand the War.—Sergeant Frank Lester Parish. R.LP. (of Wellington Cottages, Charlbury) has received Since our last issue we thankfully acknowledge the Military Cross for distinguished service at the from a Parishioner the gifts of curtain rods Front. and a looking glass for the organ, also of a sum Cupt. C. R. Payne, R.N., has given up the of £3 10s. towards providing carpets for the command of H.M.S. Vindictive for another command Sanctuary and Chancel. This action has been on special Service for the Admiralty. contagious and further sums amounting to £5 4s. have been promised. On the strength of this the The Sunday School Treat rook place on Thursdav, August 19th, at Lee Place by kind permission of carpets have been procured, and were in use for Captain aud Mrs. Waller. A good programme of the first time on Sunday. August 22nd,the appearance sports was organized by Mr. Bowl, Mr. Allen, and of the Church being greatly improved thereby. Mr. Luker. 10b children sat down to tea with their About another £1 is needed to defray the full cost. teachers. Towards evening the Church Lads’ Harvest Thanksgiving.—Thursday, September Bngade were inspected by Major Eldridge of the 30th has been fixed as the day on which Spelsbury Oxfmd Battalion. 1 he number on parade was 25. shall hold its Harvest Thanksgiving. It is hoped 1 le gieatest credit is due to Lieut. C. Eellowes who to arrange for a Public Tea at 4 o’clock followed by them °"we"w ‘V fol *U '■« has done for a small Sale of Work, the proceeds to be used in providing for the Church. The Church Services weather will be Holy Communion 8 a.m. ; Evensong 7 p.m. The Offertory will be given to the Radcliffe w^VX^on ™ numbering 16, Infirmary at Oxford. had a very enjoyable outing 17t‘‘’ aud Church Collections: July 25th to Aug. 22nd.— for Church Expenses £3 Ils. Id., for Sick and Needy 5s. 2d. Religious Knowled;Knowledge of^Ch^ I,,sPection Examined 20th July, 1915^ , S°U Council School. FINSTOCK and FAWLER. ^'■itesarisfactorily examination. Baptisms.—On July 31st,Mary Georgina, daughter of Albert and Marian Theodore Cary-Elwes of Testament: g^ueaX^u"'** a"d sweefc- 01d Finstock.—On August 1st, Mary Mildred, daughter “tanient and Repetition a,tW^red wel1- ^w of Fred James and Alice Louisa Claridge of Finstock. nghtelas, of Infant, Th’ef,'e1.bottl «,,od- A very Mr. Milton, of Charlbury, has very kindly played tellReginald Barrett heTf'I °W"*7 did especially the organ at the evening Services while Mr. Southall arris, Ella Green, Maud Di° l' r,PPa» Thomas has been away for his summer holidays. Standarps. .. ’ D"‘S,e *'‘d Mary Adams. On Wednesday, August 25th, the children of the ’e|l known, the children alLP‘'e3e,‘.ted by these was Sunday School had their treat. The weather was The written work w au8werlnK well. glorious and the children enjoyed themselves immensely, playing games in a field kindly lent by Mr. Fred Harris. A very good tea was provided in the Vicarage garden. 8~' Sa SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. The third meeting of the year is fixed to be at Charlbury, October 16th. The Rev. J. D. Payne has promised to lecture on St. Anselm, and the Rev. H. Heathcote to speak on—The Religious Education of the Jewish Child, Further notice will be sent in a,un Inspector of Sdiools. October. No. 391. Price One Penny. THE CHOIPPSNG NORTON eanery agaziize. JStor it>e ~£arist)es of CHIPPING NORTON. FIFIELD A IDBURY. SALFORD. MILTON A LYNEHAM, CHARLHURY A SHORTHAMPTON. HEYTHROP. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL A SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON A LANGLEY. CORNWELL. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. BNSTONE. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. CHASTLETON. & daylesford. October. e^hENDAR. 1915. 1 F S. Remigius, B. 2 S 3 & ISth Sunday after Trinity. 4 M 5 T 6 W S. 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I am sure we shall all do our best to CHIPPING NORTON. welcome him on the day of his Institution, and pray "T All business communications to be addressed to the that the new work he has undertaken may be Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. abundantly blessed to him and to us :— “ Tytherington Vicarage. Faltield, ^arocfjial 'glotes. Gloucestershire. September 11th, 1915. Dear Friends. CHIPPING NORTON. It is now generally known that I am coming shortly to live amongst you as your Vicar, and I am Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. writing to tell you the Bishop has fixed my Insti Sexton and Clerk-HtAexl E. Cook, 7 Church tution for Saturday, October 9th, at 3 p.m. in your Street. beautiful old Parish Church. May I ask that as many of you as possible may be present. Your Organist and Choirmaster— Ernest C. Cook, presence there will be an act of sympathy for Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— which I shall be most grateful; your prayers will be of the greatest help. Mr. R. H.J. Crowther. The Institution into the Cure of Souls is an Churchwardens—Austin Webb. occasion of the deepest importance for all in a Parish. A. J. Bolwell, No men would dare to take charge of any Parish for Chipping Norton. —however small—without reliance upon the Capt. Daly, for Over Norton. prayers of those amongst whom he comes to work. I come therefore humbly relying upon your Baftisms.—September 1st, Alfred James son of prayers for me on this occasion, and afterwards may James H. T. and Laura Marie Jarvis, Chipping I often have a place in your prayers. Nortou (Private).—September 4th, John Henry son I cannot do better than end these few words with of Benjamin and Mary Alice Todd (Adult, on active the opening words the Bishop will use on October service).—September 5th, Frederic John son of Frederic Joseph and Beatrice Tanner, Chipping 9th. Norton.—September 5th. Edna Helen daughter of “ For as much as the charge of immortal souls, Henry James and Eva Helen Malpass, Chipping which our Blessed Lord and Saviour has purchased Norton.—September 5th, Lionel Pasmon sou of with His own most precious blood, is so solemn and ■William Alfred and Edith Francis Patrick, Brixton, weighty a thing, we beseech you to join together London.—September 14tb, Eric John son of William with us in hearty prayer to Almighty God, that He and Daisy Beatrice Toy, Chipping Norton.—Sept. would vouchsafe to give to this His servant, grace to 27th, Mary Helen daughter of Sydney Allan and perform aright the duties which appertain to so Alys Bailey, Over Norton.—October 3rd, Raymond, sacred and grave a trust.” son of Wilfred and Maude Gardner, Chipping Come then all who possibly can. Norton.—October 3rd, John Henry son of William Believe me, and Clara Hodgkius, Over Norton.—October 3rd, Yours very siucerely, Edward Henry, son of Percy Edward and Sarah H. Herbert Arkell.” Harrison, Earlsdon, Coventry.—Oct. 3rd, Margaret The Bishop will celebrate the Holy Communion Laura, daughter of Frank and Fanny Hebborn, at 8 o’clock on Sunday October 10th. Will all Chipping Norton.—October 3rd, Walter James, son Communicants try to be present on this solemn of blank and Fanny Hebborn, Chipping Norton.— occasion, in the new chapter of history of our Oct. 3rd, William Albert, son of George & Elizabeth Parish. Louisa Harris, Chipping Nortou. The Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, Marriage.—Sept. 29th, Philip Harold Glissold, October 17th, the new Vicar will preach at both of Much Wenlock, Salop, and Lily Elizabeth Beatrice Mattias and Evensong. Watts of this Parish. A Parochial gathering to welcome Mr. Arkell and Burials.—September 6th, Alfred James Jarvis, his family, will take place in the Town Hall on aged 3 weeks.—September 13th, JamesJames Sharp, Jarvis, aged Thursday, October 14th. All parishioners are 69 years.—Sept. 18th, Frederick Thomas Watson, cordially invited. The tickets will be 6d. each if aged 15 months.—Sept. 20th, William Vicarage, obtained before Monday, October 11th ; after that aged 70 years. date 9d. each. The gathering will begin at 7 p.m.r and we hope for a very happy evening. 0HIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. oct. On Sunday, September 5th, collections were made FINSTOOK and FAWLER. on behalf of the Diocesan Fund, amounting to £1 Baptism.—On September 5th, Henryr Edwin »ainel, son of Ch, ’ -- - ~ 15s. 7d. To this must be added a subscription of of Charles Edwin Henry and Ellen £1 3s. collected at the childrens’ Service (Whitsun -Hadland of Fawler. tide farthings) making a total of £2 18s. 7d. We JlThe|fii-3t Mothers’ Meeting of the season will be thus failed by Is. 5d. to raise the amount we o^qa the^le Vicarage on Monday, October 13th, at are assessed at, namely £3. -".OU. ’ On Sunday, September 12th, collections were FREE-WILL OFFERING. made on behalf of the’ Church Missionary Society, Church at Home. Church Abroad. amounting to £1 19s. 2d. As £2 18s. IJd. was 8. <1. s. d. also raised by the Free-will Offering for the Chinch No. 1. 1 7 2. 64 abroad the total amount sent to the C.M.S. was £4 3. 1 1 17s. 3|d. a considerable advance on former years. 4. 6 3 2 1 May we do better still next year. 5. 1 1 A further sum of £5 has been sent to the 6. 3 3 1 1 7. 1 1 1 1 Committee for Relief in Belgium, making a total of 8. 6 S 6 6 of £25 from Finstock. 9. 3 7 10. OHASTLETON, 11. 64 12. 1 1 1 1 Harvest Thanksgiving Services will be held on 13. 1 1 Sunday October 10th 14. 8. 30 a.m. Holy Communion 15. 1 1 10 a.m. Children’s Service 16. 11 a.m. Matins and Holy Communion 17. 1 1 3 p.t m. Evensong and Sermon 18. 1 1 9i Preacher the Rt. Rev. The Lord Bishop of Oxford. 19. 6.i 6| 20. 9 The offertories will be given to the Royal Agricul 21. 6i 7 tural Benevolent Institution, and the District 22. 2 8 Nursing Association. Eggs thankfully received for 23. wounded and sick soldiers. 24. 1 1 The Rector will be pleased to receive photographs 25. 1 1 26. 1 1 1 1 of the 13 now on our Roll of Hononr that he may 27. 1 1 place them in the Church Porch. £1 19 9 14 10 MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. Total for the Year:— Baptism.—September 20th, Reginald Philip infant 1st Quarter 1 13 0i 14 6i sou of George William and Elizabeth Hopkins of 2nd ,, 1 15 10 15 2i Hindlip, Worcester. 3rd ,, 1 11 1 13 6J There is really very little to chronicle this month. 4 th ,, 1 19 9 14 10 Our good people have been very busy in gathering £6 19 84 2 18 14 iu the harvest. We have certainly been highly favoured with wonderfully fine weather, indeed some Total raised in one year bv the Free-Will Offering :— of the oldest inhabitants state, that they never £9 17 10 recollect such wonderful weather; for this weoughtto Free-Will Offering.—The result of the first be very thankful. We are glad to hearthat the yield year’s working of this scheme is most satisfactory. of the grain is good, exceeding expectations, and we Altogether 27 members of the congregation took do not think there will be found a farmer through ■envelopes and between them raised the satisfactory out the length aud breadth of England, who will total of £9 17s. lOd.—£6 19s. 8|d. for the Church grumble at the prices of corn this year. We all at Home and £2 18s. lid. for the Church Abroad. ought to rejoice with them, as their turn does not That the scheme is acceptable is proved by the fact come every day. We hope that when we have our that practically everybody who took envelopes for Harvest Thanksgiving Services on October 3rd, we the first year have asked for them again. Owing shall find a token of this gratitude in a bumper to a few removals, so far we have not quite so many collection for the Hospitals. We are very pleased out as last year, 23 against 27. 'Who will come to bo able to announce that the Rev. J. S. Dillon forward and help ? You give what you like each has kindly consented to preach our Festival sermon week, from halfpenny upwards. Each envelope is on the morning of October 3rd. at Milton. At numbered, no names appearing or being published. present_ we have uot beeu able to secure a special Remember halfpenny a week moans 2s. 2d. a year, preacher for Lyueham, but have not given up hopes of and every little helps. doingdoing so. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. OCT. SALFORD. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. Bueial.—September 2nd. John Wallington aged On Suuday morning, October 12th, the Sermon 63 after many months of great suffering. R.I.P. was preached by the Rev. H. Marston, and the The children from the Cripples’ Home, Chipping offertory 7s. 6d. in aid of the Diocesan Fund. Norton, on September 6th, spent a very pleasant The Harvest Thanksgiving Festival is to be held afternoon on the Rectory meadow, when the Rector at 3 p.m. on Sunday October 3rd, the offertory as kindly assisted by Mr. C. E. Taylor endeavoured to usual to be in aid of the Radcliffe Infirmary. make their visit as enjoyable as possible, thanks are also due to Mr. W. Hall for his help with the games. SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD. Mrs. Belcher’s name was in error omitted from the 8th Sept.—The Dedication of the Church was list of those who kindly assisted at the Sunday observed( on this day with Special Services. At the School Treat. Evening Service the Sermon was preached by the On Sundav, September 12th, Holy Communion Rev. R. P. Burnett, Rector of Cornwell, and the was administered by the Rector of Cbastleton and Lessons; read by the Vicar of Milton. The Church Evensong and Sermon by the Rev. H. Marston, was. decorated with flowers. being the Sunday before Ember Week. The offer 13th.—The School resumed work after the holidays. tories amonuting to 10s. 5d. were in aid of the We■ believe that some of the scholars were quite useful Diocesan Fund. jin the harvest. A Communicants’ gathering was held in the 16th.-—Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held Rectory grounds on Saturday, September 25th, tnt the Church, which was again decorated with corn, which was followed by a short Service in Church jflowers, a large supply of. grapes, and two loaves of We are glad to see the gravestones in the |great size, also other fruits of the earth. There were enclosure of the late Rev. Steveu’s family have been hearty Services. The Sermon in the evening was nicely restored by Mrs. Kidgell. Gravestones have ]preached by the Rev. T. C. Tanner, Vicar of Spels- lately been erected to the memory of the late Mr. 1bury. The collections, which were for the Radcliffe Rose and Mr. Jepson. Infirmary, amounted to £5 16s. od. There will be a general regret that after 25 years Two new alms bags have been presented to the of service Mr. H. Winnett feels that he must this Church. month resign his position as Sexton. The Rector We regret to hear that Thomas Powell has been and Churchwardens will be glad to receive the severely wounded, by the explosion of a bomb in his names of those who wish to apply for the post. hand. During the past month the following present Albert Timms has gone to make munitions at ations have been made to the Church Portraits Coventry. He was a Sunday School Teacher and of the Patron and the late Patron for the Vestry his place has not yet been filled up. Ellen Powell given by R. N. Skillicorne, Esq. A brass Ewer for has been appointed Monitor in the place of Louisa >he font given by Lieut. H. V. Callis. A brass Hall who is leaving the Parish for Wolvercote. altar desk given by Lieut. M. C. Callis in memorv 22nd.—A Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held of their mother. Arundel pictures of the Crucifixion at the Mission Chapel, and the offerings, 17/9, were uiven by Mrs. Bliss (Tonbridge Wells). An oak- sent to the Burford Cottage Hospital. iramed mirror for the organ given by Mr. Cox. Walter Longshaw died on S. Matthew’s Day after 't* t0 hear that liis youngest a long illness. He was, since 1902, Sexton of the llard ,en c Callis, who was wounded at the Church, and was a regular Bellringer, having been in •?t Mdt, 68 7 SePtember 9*. is now in Hospital nearly all of the fifty-three peals which have been i ecoverv ’ a° maklng very fair progress towards rungin the Tower since 1893, when the bells were re-hung. He always took great interest in the Church, .o/n/p/ “/V0 announc® that another addition Churchyard, and Belfry, and having been born in ThornL Hurs FOn°Ur ’’r been made- Wi"ia'n Shipton and living all his life here, and having a good mattng theToth °Xf°rd ry- memory he was an authority on village matters. His 1 eldest son George (Grenadier Guards), had very October^Ofl^n F-lst,’vad’s to be held on Sunday lately been home on a short furlough. Many friends Rev W J° Palm0/v-Cher EvensonK will be the attended the funeral, and a muffled peal was rung immediately after. Mrs. Philip Ooombes—widow of Philip Coombes, npSUUd n±M-t.hat Mrs- Bo°tb formerly Parish Clerk, who died in September, 1887— umnees he ?ead M.streas School and com- died in Reading, where she had lived for many years, e erv Lnnlnl e3;n Octobev 4tb’ We wish her but was buried here, as she always had an affection ery Happiness and success. for Shipton and used to visit here from time to time. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. OCT. HOOK NORTON. see the heat waves rising from the earth, and all through the service there sounded the note of holy Holy Matrimony.—August 29th, Henry Joseph hope, of hope triumphing over sorrow, of hope looking Timms and Fanny Elizabeth Emily Tanner. forward to a day of final victory, resurrection and Communicants from August 29th, to September re-union through the power of Jesus Christ. Our 26th, 112. great lesson of her long life seems to be the value Collections during same period: Poor Fund (two of a simple childlike faith as supplying the motive months), £1 6s.; Restoration Fund (two months), and the strength we need if we would do our duty -£1 6s. IJd. ; Church Expenses, £1 12s. 5|d.; to God and man where God has cast our lot. Offertory Fund, 15s. 6Jd.; Lighting Fund, 15s 7d. ; Sunday School, 8s. 5d.; Choir Fund, 13s. 9d. SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. It is with great sorrow that we record the death of Miss Whitmore Jones, which took place suddenly Harvest Festival.—The Rev. A. J. Rendle, M.A. at Painswick on August 23rd, while she was stay Rector of Bledington, will preach at Churchill ing with a friend there. It is about eightyears ago Church on Thursday evening, October, 7th, at the now that Miss Whitmore Jones came to live here Service which begins at 7 p.m. The Lord Bishop with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Harris at Magdalen of Oxford will preach at the Sunday Evening Service Lodge, and from the very first she took a real living following, October 10th, which is at 6 p.m. interest in everything that might further the wel The Mothers’ Union.—There will be a meeting fare of the Church and people of Hook Norton, and held on October 14tb, at 3 p.m., at the Reading her going from us is indeed a sad loss. She was in Room, at which Lady Cave will speak. her ninety-third year when she died, but in spite of her great age there was no one more regular in at The Jumble Sale in aid of the Nursing Associa tendance at Church, both on Sundays and week tion will be held as usual on Saturday, the 6th of days and at the Blessed Sacrament. Nor did her November, at the Schoolroom at Churchill at 3 p.m. great age seem to affect her great mental powers, or Mrs. Giles Edmonds will be glad to receive con diminish her interest either in public movements or tributions. matters of a local and individual character. It was School News. — Miss Bough is resigning her very largely due to her efforts and interest that the position as Certificated Mistress to take up a similar Churchyard has been so much improved in appear post in Worcester. At present her successor has ance of late years and that the roses and shrubs not been appointed. have been planted in it, so that we can never look James Anson has gone to Burford School. He around without being reminded of her. A memorial has been a regular chorister for five years, and will of another kind which she has left behind her, not be much missed from the Services and practices. only in this village, but in many of the surrounding villages, is brought to our minds whenever we see School resumed after harvest holidays on Sept. one of the Holt-Ockley nurses going on her errands 14th. of mercy and usefulness to the homes of the sick, We regret the death in action in France of Arthur for Miss Whitmore Jones was the mainspring of Watkins, who was killed by a bomb explosion. He this movement in our neighbourhood. It was a had defended with the greatest bravery a trench very beautiful funeral at Chastleton on the Thurs after all his comrades had been either killed or day succeeding her death. All the people of the wounded, and was recommended by bis Colonel for village she loved so well gathered together in the the Distinguished Service Medal, which, it is hoped, ancient Church. All through her long life she had his widow will receive. He was only 22. felt the responsibility devoting upon her as William Keen, of the 4th Worcesters, who was at the representative of a long line of country the Dardanelles, has been missing since August 6th. gentlemen as doing her duty faithfully and It is feared he must be killed. He was only 19. generously to her tenants and cottagers, and now Mrs. G. H. Watts played the organ on Sunday, here they were come on this lovely afternoon, with September 12th, as Mr. Anson was away for a brief the warm bright sun shining overhead and the trees holiday. and flowers in all the glory of theirsummersplendour, A book on “ Wild Flowers ” kindly given by two to say goodbye (i.e., God be with you) to their friend friends of the School has been sent to Willie Hicks, •who had given them all the best of her love and D Squadron 10th Hussars, in France. He spends care, and was now setting forth on her last great his spare time in collecting flowers which are journey. It seemed as one stood in the midst of all abundant where he is with his Regiment. He asked those village people as if one could almost see the love for a book from the School Library to assist him. and respect rising from the hearts of men, women and Constantly letters come to the School from the children as sometimes on a hot summer day one can old boys who are doing their duty. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. NOV. ______P. Burnett (Cornwell), A. Shildrick (Milton). There was a very nice congregation considering the awkwardness of the day and hour. The Church CHIPPING HORTON. ,, H All business communications to be addressed to wardens of the Parish, Major Daly, Messrs. A. J. Publishers, W. 0. Hayes, Ltd., Chippint Norton. Bolwell and A. Webb were in attendance. The Bishop preached and strongly emphasized how difficult it was for a man to be a good Clergyman, and impressed upon us all our solemn duty to pray for our priests. ^rtrocfjifll jZiotes. Let us as a Parish rally round our new Vicar and give him the best help we can. But let us lay to heart this: the very best and happiest help we can CHIPPING NORTON. give, is the help of Intercession for him at the ■Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. throne of grace. Slay his years amongst us be bright Vicai and fruitful because of the prayers of his people. Assistant Priest-Rev. E. LI. Weight. On the 14th, in the Town Hall, there was the long anticipated Parochial Social gathering to welcome Mr. Sexton and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church and Mrs Arkell. We are so glad it was such an Street. excellent‘ success. Airs. Webb and Mrs. Bolwell Organist ard Choirmaster—Ernest C. Cook, ttogether with their staff of ladies worked very hard to Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— 'make it a success and were rewarded for their efforts by the attendance of those present. We were very Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. glad to see others present besides our own Church Churchwardens—Austin Webb. people to give a welcome to the new Vicar and his A. J. Bolwell, family. Our best thanks to the ladies and Mr. for Chipping Norton. Hartwell who sang to us and last but not least to Miss Major Daly, for Over Norton. Nora Dunstan who so nicely recited the story of District Visitors —A meeting of ladies who are Hiawatha. district visitors or any who are willing io become so The writer of these notes would like to thank ■will be held in the Parish Church Room at 3 o'clock, everybody who made the time during which he was in on Tuesday, November 9th. The Vicar is anxious charge of the Parish such a happy one to himself. to meet with as many ladies as possible who are Thank you, one and all 1 willing to take up this most important work. It is with much sadness that we record the death S.P.C.K.—Rev. E 0. Summers, Organising Sec this month of our dear old friend Joseph Reader, who retary of S.P.C.K., will preach in the Parish Church peacefully and with a smile on his face went home to on Sunday morning. November 21 st, on behalf of the Paradise. He had lived a long life but not a wasted Society. one, and his departing from us for a time is as an old Baptisms.—October 6th, Thomas Lionel, son of warrior going into the presence of his King for the Robert Lionel and Bessie Bunting.—October 28th, reward of life’s battle. To those who are left to cherish hristine Marie, daughter of Christopher Albert and and revere his memory our hearts go out in ■izzie Wrask Johnson sympathy. May the Holy Spirit who is the Consoler Burials.—October t6ih, Joseph Reader, aged 77 of darkened hearts be very near in the power of ears—October zznd, John Phipps, aged 71 years. ■consolation to those who are left behind. May he rest ,(arriaghs.—October 18th, Arthur Rawlings and in eternal peace and the light of God shine upon him. da B anche Truelock. both of this Parish —October Our old Vicar, Mr. Littledale, came to bury him as an ‘VrR'Cr.ard Jarrelt oE W™bledon, London, old friend of the family. nd Hilda Mary Carey of Over Norton. The Harvest Festival took place on Sunday, the rhe great event to chronicle this month is the 17th. Our new Vicar preached at Mattins and nstitution and Induction of our new Vicar, which Evensong. There was at night a crowded con >ioe« a“fr°n l\e 9a‘ inslant The Bisll0P lhe gregation and the collections for the day amounted to VcMpa'c d a'fd nV atlen<’ed b7 his Chaplain, over /to. In the afternoon a children’s Service was je Archdeacon of Oxford, the Archdeacon of G oiices er (representing the Dean and Chapter of held and as in former years they made their usual Gloucester Caihedral—the patrons of the Living) and offerings of eggs, flowers and vegetables. We had too , in addition to these usual offerings, some very Dr s'w Ba H n 6 YisitiPS dergy were the Revs, nice toys which the children in the Infirmary will clii; Vc ka?°lbrooke (Great Rollright), A W Ca lls (Salford), J. A. Burnley (Chastleton) W J greatly apppreciate Palmer (Enstone), W. Fisher (K The Roll of Honour.—Will those who have Johnson (Churchill), C. J. Shebbi(Kingham), E. J. F. relatives on active. service kindly, verify, their‘ names ’beare (Swerford),' " R." with the list on the Roll“ ” of' Honour” •in the Church CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY------MAGAZINE. NOT. Roll we may be, itself, but the sale of work yielded £<■, 12s. od., and T’orch, so that in compiling the new will be expended on matting for the Church. The exact. There are some names on the present roll doubt ought to bowling yielded £1 14s. 6d„ with which it is proposed •which are incorrect whilst others no to purchase china for use at Parish gatherings. The •be added. jumble sale yielded £2 15s. 3d., which will go into Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Henry the “ Vicar’s Fund ” for Sunday School prizes and Insall who fell asleep last week at the early age ot 43. other parochial purposes as need may require. Again He was a devout and local Churchman and formerly your Vicar records his thanks and appreciation of the belonged to this Parish. ' For some time he had lived at many’ kind and energetic workers who have brought Cheltenham and it was whilst on a visit to his home about this result. that his illness came which ended in his deal 1 a Church Collections, Sept. 24th—Oct. 22nd :— fortnight later. His devout Christian life and his Sick and Needy . Ill wonderful patience in sickness is an inspiration to a Church Expenses...... 1 13 8J those who knew him. To him. to live was Christ, and Radcliffe Infirmary ... 4 7 10 when the call came he was unafraid, for death to 11m British Red Cross Society.—On October zoth, was the entrance into the fuller life of Paradise and the Charlbury Patriotic Society gave a concert in our nearer Communion without Lord. God rest his soul. Schoolroom. The takings at the door amounted to E. Ll. Weight. £1 18s. od. net, and have been sent to the above Society. A collection in the room produced 14s. 6d- which has been sent to the “Oxford Times ” Tobacco HOOK NORTON. Fund for the Oxfordshire Regiment. A very enjoy Holy Baptisms.—October 17th, Bessie, daughter able evening was spent. William and Bessie French.—19r.h, Alfred Jo m Our School children have collected and forwarded • •French, son of Alfred George and Gertrude Emily to Dr. Barnardo’s Home the sum of 12s. 2|d. Well Collins.—24th, Doris Emilv. daughter of Herbert done children ! William and Ellen Woodward.—24th, Eva, daughter The debt remaining on the new carpets in the of Arthur and Rose Beck. Sanctuary has now been paid off by further gifts from members of the congregation.—" Laus Deo.” SPELSBURY. Burial.—October 14th, Leonard Millin, aged 55 FINSTOCK and FAWLER. years. Baptism.—October 3rd, Dennis, son of Frederick Thomas and Ida Hitchcox, of Fawler. On September 30th, Spelsbury observed its duty of Marriage.—23rd October, James Albert Bartlett of gratitude and thankfulness for a bounteous harvest by Handsworth, to Rosetta .Maria Shayler of Finstock. the offering of Divine Service and joyful social inter The Harvest Festival was held on October 14th. course. Let us speak of the former first. We began and continued on the following Sunday. The Chancel by a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m., and and Pulpit were effectively decorated bv Mrs. James at 7 p.m. Evensong with a moving Address by the Harris, and the Font by Mr. Tom Welton. The- Rev. S. W. B. Holbrook, D.D., Rector of Great preacher on the 14th was the Rev. G. C. May, Vicar Rollright. The collections at these Services, as also of Kirtlington, the Vicar preaching on Sunday. The at Evensong on the following Sunday, amounted to collection amounting to £■$ 16s. gd. were divided j^4 7s. tod., and were given to the Radcliffe Infirmary. between the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford Eye Hospital Loving hands had tastefully decorated the Church, and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. and our Choir showed what regular attendance at The Mothers’ Meeting has begun again and is practice could do, in their accurate and reverent sing being held at Finstock House in a room kindly lent ing of the music. On the Sunday following the by Mrs. Hessey. Special Preachers were the Rev. T. P. Field at Matlins We are very sorry to lose Nurse Briggs who has and the Rev. W.-J. Palmer at Evensong. The Vicar been here for some years and had endeared herself writes to record his thanks to the Preachers, decora to all those with whom she came in contact. Her tors, donors of fruit, flowers and corn, Choir and successor, who had only been here a short time, un Bellringers for their sei vices. The fruit and vegetables fortunately contracted an illness and has had to leave were afterwards taken to the Radcliffe Infirmary and the village. gratefully accepted by that Institution. On Sunday, 28th November, our old friend, Mr. The social side of our Harvest Thanksgiving con Turner, will preach morning and evening on behalf sisted of a public tea in the Parsonage barn, kindly of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes. Though we have had lent by Mr. Bosley for the purpose. A jumble sale, many claims u ion our purses this year I hope we ! sale of work, and bowling for a carpet in the Vicarage shall do what we can to help this most deserving ’ garden. The public tea at 6d. each just paid for cause. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______KOV. the subject of “ Spiritual Leadership.” The Bishop CHARLBURY. Baptisms.—October 10th, Charles Joseph, son of of Stepney and others joined in this Conference. William and Agnes Matilda Taylor of Battersea and The meeting was well worth the journey. KF A at the Front.-Mth, Beryl Helena daughter of George Fowler and Ernestine May Matthews. CORNWELL. Ruins—Sent. 28th, Charlotte Harris, aged 83 Baptism.—Sunday, October 3rd, Ronald Albert years.—Oct. 9tlb Doris Kathleen Lucy Mary Sharman, Parker. Marriage.—Tuesday, October 5th, James Mason afiDoJis Sharman was confirmed in Charlbury Church Calcutt, and Florence Alice Sillman. last Marell, and had begun to. learn to be a Sunday Last month we celebrated a khaki wedding, this School Teacher. She was present min Church two month we have to record a blue-jacket one. Jars before she died. The Choir. andsi her fellow The bridegroom, who has been serving in the Sunday School Teachers were present at her funeral. North Sea for some time past, obtained nine days’ Much sympathy has been shown for her relatives. leave and took advantage of it to come home and The Harvest Festival offertories were very good, get married. The banns had been called on board amounting to /t5 9*- o<>' Of th's?6 12S' od- we"t H.M.S. " Antrim,” and at Cornwell Church some to the Radcliffe Infirmary, and /8 17s. od. towards weeks since. The “ Jolly Tar,” who is well known our quota for the Oxford Diocesan Fund. The grapes, in the neighbourhood, returned to his ship a day fruit and vegetables were sent to the Military Hospital after the wedding, and the bride has for the present in Oxford. The Church was beautifully decorated. returned to her work at the Glebe Farm. We trust The Rector of Fifield and Idbury preached on Sept. the former may be spared to return, covered with 29th. honours, and claim his wife before very long. W On October 16th, the Deanery Sunday School sincerely wish them both “God-speed.” Teachers’ Association met at Charlbury, about 50 Harvest Thanksgiving.—Our annual Harvest being present with 6 clergy. The Vicar of Charlbury Thanksgiving was held on Friday, the 15th of gave a Lecture on St. Anselm, Archbishop of October, and continued the following Sunday. It was Canterbury, and the Rev. H. Heathcote gave a altogether most successful. The Church was most spirited account of Religious Education among the beautifully and tastefully decorated, and looked lovely. Jews. There was an increase in number of Communicants at On October 1st our Mothers’ Union met in Church, the Early Celebration, and the total offertories were a about 40 being present, when we had a short Service record, being over £4 which sum was given, as in and an address by the Vicar.. At a meeting after previous years, to the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. wards Mrs. Blackburue gave an address which was The preacher on Friday evening was the Rev, A. greatly appreciated. F. Bellman, Rector of Kiddington, and 2nd lesson On October 9th. Capt. J. W. Shilson, who had was read by the Rev. A. W. Callis, Rector of Salford. short leave from the Front, was married to the There was a. very good congregation. The Rector daughter of the Rector of Coin St. Denys, Gloucester preached both times on Sunday, the Church in the shire. in Coin St.Denys Church amid every' sign of evening being filled to overflowing. happiness On their return to Charlbury the Church We are thankful for the interest shown at the tells were rung, and the following day Capt. Shilson present busy and most anxious time. turned to his duty. Next year, if spared, we trust we may meet, not We regret to hear that Sergt.-Cyril Hirons of the only to thank God for an abundant harvest, but also irks Yeomanry, and of ShorthamptonFarm, who has for the restoration of peace, and victory over our ten serving in the Dardanelles, is lying ill in a enemies.—May God grant it. ihtarv Hospital at Cairo. We hope to hear good War Casualties.—Harold Cooper, who was !\vs of him soon. seriously wounded in the War, has undergone an Dr. W R. S. McNeight has volunteered as an Army operation in the Hospital at Epsom, and is we believe irgeon for work abroad. We shall look forward to progressing well though slowly. Mr. and Mrs. n nLl° h,,s-h°me ’nd work in Charlbury. Pearces’s son has been wounded, and they hope to °ur Church of England Men’s Societv met on have him home shortly. londay, October 18th, and decided to read the Acts We sympathise with Mr. Byles and his family, his brother having been killed. Several others of our parishioners are in great anxiety about their relatives at the front. May God protect them all. S.P.C.K —The Organising Secretary, the Rev. E. C. Summers, hopes to pay a visit this month. We hope to have a sermon and meeting at Cornwell on Tvhen the Archbishop of York spoke to the Clerg^ on I behalf of this our oldest Church Society. nF.ANERY MAGAZINE.nov. hhtppiNG NORTON deepest sympathy goes out to his widowed mother, and GREAT ROLLRIGHT. to Miss G. Coling of this village. A Memorial Service was held in the Church on the Sunday Burial,— October oth, Henry Webb, aged 641® following his burial, when many parishioners were During November the Holy Communion celebrated at 8 a.m. on All Saints’ Day (Nov. )> present to testify their respect for the fallen and their sympathy with the bereaved.—R.I.P. and on St. Andrew’s Day (Nov. 30th), Saint’s day being our Patronal Festival. e SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD. also be Evensong with Sermon at 7 P m- . HaRvEST Festival.—Thanksgiving Ser*'c®® da,. The Bishop’s Prayer Book Prize for Diocesan the ingathering of the harvest were held on . Examination lias been awarded to Olive Powell. October 14th. The preacher at Evensong " ’ Certificates of Merit were awarded to Margaret Rev. C. F. Cholmondeley, who based an of Pittaway, Violet Watts, Doris Franklin and Edith discourse on Psalm cxix. verse 165. In ‘he , Hedges. his Sermon he drew attention to- the fac < The Vicar and Mr. Dee attended the Diocesan sword was a judgment of God, and that t ie ■ Conference at Oxford. ■n which we are now engaged is undou e y Philip Peirce has been promoted to the rank of as a punishment for the sins of which, as ana ’ . Sergeaiit in the 5th Cheshire Regiment. are guilty. The preacher then urged that if we real jgth.__Some from Shipton attended the Sunday this fact, we should individually do all that w & School Teachers’ Meeting at Charlbury. atoneforourpasttransgressions.by sincererepen • • Shipton School bad the highest percentage of an honest endeavour to lead in the future a e of Surely this is a point which we are all in ang attendance in the last month, of the district. forgetting. The Church has never been more t Mothers’ Meetings have re-commenced at the fully decorated, thanks to the efforts of t Vicarage on Thursdays, 2.15 p.m. undertook this work. We take this opportuni ) 14th.__The Annual Pound Day at S. Michael’s thanking all who helped, especially those w Home. A stirring and instructive address was corn, fruit, flowers, and most generous contri NOV. ------~ Married.—September 7th, (by the Rector of SALFORD. Hook Norton), Herbert Edwin Cockbill and Gertrude Bus.al.-Ou S. Michael and All Ange Is Day, Alfred James Hyde aged 23, of Worcester Road, Wilhelmina Collins. Buried.—September 1st, Emma Griffin, aged 54 Chipping Norton, and late of tins parish. years.—September 7th, Lucy Viner, aged 64 years. Mr. John Rainbow Taylor was called to his lest We should have sent last month to the Deanery after intense suffering, on October 7tn. He was recording the kind sympathy of many with the great.lv respected, and will be much missed by Ins relatives of Mrs. Griffiu and Miss Viner.’ Mrs. many friends. Sincere sympathy will be felt foi oui Griffin had to endure agonies, but with thoughts Church warden. Mr. C. E. Taylor, who has had such fixed upon a Saviour who suffered crucifixion. We heavy bereavements during the last few years. were glad to see her followed to the grave by the We regret to have to announce the death of our Patron, W.N. SkilJicorue, Esq., Mayor of Cheltenham, sou, of whom she was justly proud, in the uniform who was fatally injured in a motor accident on his of a Commissioned Officer of the Royal Navy. •way home from Eustbourne. He was taken to the Miss Viner was mercifully unconscious of pain. The way in which she had borne previous illness Horsham Hospital where he died on Saturday, October ‘23rd. The Rector attended the funeral at and infirmity had been a lesson to all who saw her. Cheltenham, on SS. Simon and Judes Day. The She was one of a much respected family in the Parish and in days of health was active in good ceremony was a most impressive one, and the vast throngs of people who attended showed how greatly works. lie was repeated, and the many «ood services he has We were glad to see our organist again at his post in September, after an enforced absence of rendered to the town will last long in the memory of the inhabitants. There was a Memorial Service eleven Sundays through illness. His place was taken with great kindness and efficiency by Mr. held in our Church at 2.30 on the day of the funeral. The Service was taken by the Rev A. Burnley. A Mayo. Mrs. Palmer’s sister passed away on October 7th. semi-muffled peal was rung on the Sunday evening Mrs. Palmer is grateful for the kind sympathy in her following. The Arundel pictures which were presented to the bereavement. Two of our soldier lads have passed away. Prank Church have now been inserted in an oak reredos Sheffield was drowned, Wilfred Huckiu died of at the expense of the Rector and his eldest son A. wounds received in action on September 30th. Their E. Callis in memory of the late Mrs. Callis. The sorrowing mothers have the kindest sympathy of all improvement to the Church is very striking. Not long ago, when home on furlough, Wilfred. The Harvest Festival was held on Sunday, Oct. idered what it would be like in time of peace— . 10th. The Church was very prettily decorated by worn he was having a gentleman’s life in the Grenadier the parishioners who usually undertake it. Thanks Guards as it was. His mother will remember how are <1 ue to those who sent flowers, fruit and vegetables he went with her to Church early on Easter and toour late Sexton for a magnificent loaf of bread. Day last, quite of his own accord. The preacher was rhe Rev. W. J. Palmer, Vicar of We apologise to Mr. Kipling for a printers error Enstone. There was a very large congregation. The of our letter in our September issue. The question offertories, amounting to £1 19s. 4d., were given as 116 asks 1S • isual to the Radcliffe Infirmary. “ Do yo wait for the spattered shrapnel e'er ye learn how a Weave glad to welcome Lieut. M. C. Callis, R.E., me again and to find that he is rapidly recovering We'are very sorry to bear that Fred Hawtin has mitheinany wounds he received in the Dardanelles. been wounded. - am lent. L. G. Poulmin read the lessons in Bertie Taplin is recovering from wounds. lurch on October 17th. Thanksgiving for the Harvest was made on We are p|eased to be able to state Sidney September 29th, and the following Sunday. loruton has added his name to the Salford Roll Tiie Services were again well attended, the Sunday Honour of which we are so justly proud. evening congregation being specially remarkable. Thanks to all Church lielpei s, also to the Rector of LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. Salford, and the Vicar of Spelsbnry for preaching. The Harvest Thanksgiving Festival was held on The collections for the Radcliffe Infirmary was 8J iday, October 3rd The pretty little Church was guineas, and half a guinea for the Agricultural efony decorated by Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Bliss Benevolent Institution. Since then one has kindly rs. Toulmin. The offertorv amounting to given 10s. and another 2s. 6d. to add to the Infirmary ’ was as usual in aid of the Radcliffe Infirmary. Collection. _ ENSTONE. Mr. George Coles hopes Soon to bo discharged from the Radcliffe Infirmary, where he was operated upon for appendicitis. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. NOV. for which it was our bounden duty to offer up our FIFIELD and ID BURY. There will be a short Service of Intercession fol ’ praise and thanksgiving. Hie War lasting about a quarter of an hour every’ It is with great regret that we have to record the Friday evening at 7.15 p.m., in Fifield Church. It1 death, at the age of 23, of Lieut. Gilbert White in will precede the Choir Practice, and those interested France. He was badly wounded on the evening of 111 music are invited to remain for the practice, that• Tuesdav, October 5th, whtle returning from patrol the singing may be more congregational. dutv, arid died in hospital some 24 hours later. He We are veiy sorry indeed to hear that Ernest Field was buried on the Friday after in a Cemetery adjoining has been wounded in the head and is unconscious. We1 the hospital. He had only left for the Front about a have not yet heard the extent of the injury, and fortnight before he received his fatal wound. Gilbert much hope that it will prove not to be so serious as. White was well known in Chadlington. Some years it might seem to be judging by the present scanty ago his father had been Curate-in-Charge here for news. Much sympathy is felt with his parents in some three years, and during his stay here married their anxiety. the sister of Mrs. Bliss. Gilbert White was not born William Benfield has recovered from the wound in Chadlington ; but after his father’s death, 18 years received in Gallipoli, and has been visiting his ago, he and his mother constantly stayed here; and mother at Bon Id. on the death of his mother in 1907—eight years ago— Stanley Arthurs has been sent to France. Henry he made his permanent home with Mrs. Bliss at the Arthurs has recently enlisted, he has cause to be Manor House. He was then 15 years old, and was thankful for his escape in what might have proved being educated at St. Edmund s School, Canterbury, a very serious accident. where he did very well and was held in high regard The Mothers’ Union will meet at the Rectory on by his head-master who found him a thoroughly alternate Fridays at 2.15 p.m. reliable and loyal head boy. On leaving school he We hope to be able to observe S. Nicolas* Day at went to Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he was Idbnry as usual, and to have a special preacher, but when war was declared. It was not long before he as it falls upon a Monday this year, arrangements sought and obtained a Commission in the new army, are more difficult to make. and was gazetted to a 2nd Lieutenancy in the 13th Cheshires. Though he still had further examinations CHADLINGTON. to pass at Cambridge, the University and his College Baptism.—October 17th, Clarence Childs, son of allowed him to proceed to his B.A. degree, which he H.- W. and M. M. ..Webb.vmu. took shortly after joining the army. His hardworking Marriage.—October 14th, Arthur Henry Turner ancj reliable character was evident again in his new and Ada Mary Jane Stowe. ' work, and he was soon promoted to be second in The Mothers’ Meeting will commence again on : command of the scouts of his battalion, a position Friday, November 5th, in the Reading Room. which involved “ a terrific amount of work.” And The Harvest Festival was held on Thursday, Sept. since his death, a letter from his Colonel has been 30th, and the Sunday following. The collections received by Mrs. Bliss in which he said in what high throughout the Festival amounted to /Y 6s., of which respect and regard he was held by the officers and £7 5s. was given to the Radcliffe Infirmary, and men alike of his battalion, and how much he would £1 is. to the Eye Hospital, Oxford. The Services be missed by him personally, as he had found him so were well attended, and the singing° of the, anthem... ,, : thoroughly reliable. He will be very much missed, was good and careful, 1 he Church was beautifully a]SOj ap frjen 9> ^for ft)e ’parishes of 4? LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONK. SALFORD. CHARLBURY A SHORTHAMPTON. FIFIELD A IDBURY. MILTONA LYNEHAM. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. RAMSDEN. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. SHIPTON A LANGLEY. CHURCHILL A SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SPELSBURY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. A DAYLESFORD. December. 1915. 1 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 2 Tn 3 F 4 S 5 £ 2nd Sunday in Advent. 6 M S. Nicolas B. 7 Tu 8 W Conception of the B.V. Mary. Magistrates’ Meeting. 9 Tn 10 F 11 S 12 A 3rd Sunday in Advent 13 M S. Lucy, V.M. 14 Tu 15 W Ember Day. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 16 Tn 0 Sapientia. 17 F Ember Day. 18 S Ember Day. 19 s 4th Sunday in Advent. 20 M 21 Tu N. Thomas, A. 11. 22 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 23 Th 24 F 25 S Christmas Day. 26 a S. Stephen, Protomartyr. 1st Sunday after Christinas. 27 M S. John, A.E. 28 Tu Holy Innxcnts, MH. . 29 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council 30 Th 31 F S. Silvester, B. Oth, New Moon, 6h. 4m. p.m. 21st, Full Moon, Oh. 52m. p.m. 18th, First Quarter, Uh. 38m. a.m. 29th, Last Quarter, Oh. 59m. p.m. W. C. HAYES, LTD., PRINTERS, CHIPPING NORTON. pttipptNG NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DEC. Marriages.—Oct. 30th, George Stephen Howse and Evelyn Annie Pearce, both of this parish.—Nov. 22nd, Percival Vicarage (on active service) and Annie Tollett, both of this parish.—Nov. 24th, Frederick Txzxmmun/csw<>«'»to the George Beatnes Hake, of H.M.S. Black Prince, and Publishers, W. 0. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Horten. Editli Elsie Stanley of this parish.—Nov. 29th, Nelson Shepherd and Lily Rachel Guy, both of this parish. Burials.—Nov. 2nd, Louisa King, aged 72 years.— jParodliM Jiotes. Nov. 4th, Henry Insall, aged 43 years. District Visitors’ Meeting.—The meeting on CHIPPING NORTON. Nov. 9th was very well attended, and the following is a list of districts taken. The Vicar presided and the Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. Rev. E. LI. Weight was also present. Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. Rock Hill ... Mrs.I' Pettipher," Mrs. Morrison. Albion Street (including Conygree 1 Sexton and Cterk-Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church Terrace & Holly Court) f Miss Stephan. Street. Albion Place and Lodge Terrace ... Mrs. Bolwell. Spring Street (upper) ... 4.. Mrs. Barlow. Organist and Choirmaster—Ernest C. Cook, » (lower) Airs. George. Portland Place Mrs. Hayes & Miss. Pryor. JJeputy Organist and Choirmaster— Church Street ' Mrs. Webb. Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. Diston's Lane Sirs. Wilkins. ,, Mrs. Arkell. Churchwardens—Austin Webb. Guild Hall Place & Blue Anchor Court Mrs. Burbidge. A. J. Bolwell, The Leys Mrs. Pearson. for Chipping Norton. Alexandra Square & Paradiso Place Airs. Neale. Burford Road Misses Reader. Major Daly, for Over Norton. Lower Common Mrs Woodward. King's Head Yard Mrs. Hartwell. West Street Sister Lily Cork. I ADVENT. West End Miss Edwards. SPECIAL SERVICES: Cliapcl House Miss Edwards. Special Services will be held in the Parish Church on Church Lane Mrs. Chamberlayne. Thursdays in Advent at 7, beginning on December 2nd. Finsbury Square Mrs. Weight. Over Norton ... Mrs. Daly. The preacher on Thursday, December 2nd, will be Rev. D. M. Ross, M.A., Vicar of Langport, Somerset*. At this Service Other ladies are also willing to take districts which | there will be Special Intercessions on behalf of Foreign Missions. will be allotted to them shortly. It was arranged to- 1 hold a monthly meeting of the District Visitors on the The preacher on Dec. 9th will be Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, Rector of Sarsden. first Tuesday in each month at 3 p.m. in the Church Room. A Relief Committee meets each Tuesday at In the Mission Room on the Common, a short Service will 12 o’clock. be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., beginning December 1st Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting.—There was The Vicar will preach a Course of Sermons on Sunday Evenings in the Parish Church. a good attendance at this meeting on the evening of Subjects: November 9th, the following being present: The Nov. 28th—“ In all time of our tribulation.” Vicar, Rev. E. Li. Weight, Mrs. Arkell, Miss M. Dec. 5th—“ In all time of our wealth.” Burden, Miss N. Burden, Miss Crane, Miss Ekins, Dec. 12th—“ In the hour of death.” Dec. 19th— “ In the day of judgment.” Miss Ellis, Miss Griffin, Miss Groves, Miss Hartley,- Miss G. Williams, Mr. Pearson, Mr. Woolliams, Mr- Christinas Dai/ —The following are the Services in the Pal ish Church-. Holy Communion at 6, 7 & 8 ; Matting and Killeby, Mr. Chris Webb. The work of the Sunday Holy Communion at 11; Evensong ami Carols at 6 p.m. School was discussed, and it was clearly shown there was a real need of more teachers for both morning N. B.—Let as many of us as possible mark the solemn season of Advent by attendance at daily Mattirm in the Parish and afternoon. Will not some in our parish offer Sner-Hl w by a , Ml DEANERY MAGAZINE.dec. CHIPPING NORTON Secretary), visited Chipping Norton, with a view to „ CHARLBURY. , - . the establishment there of a local S.P.C.K. depot, Baptisms—Nov. 7th, Ethel Joan, daughter of Jamt which we trust shortly will be arranged for, and Ethel Louisa Keyte.—16th, Ernest Russell which will be a great convenience to the Deanery. Gehnege. sou of the late Ernest Arthur ami Jlum That evening lie visited Churchill, and gave a most Nona, Heberden, formerly..-of Godley Vichihi, . interesting lantern lecture in the Schoolroom, by Cheshire.—21st, Frank Reginald, son of Hany am t he kind permission of the Rector, the Rev. E. J. F. Alice Beatrice Violet Dix.—Frederick John, son ot Johnson, who provided the lantern and presided on Henry George and Annie Jane Sandells. Made me the occasion. On Tuesday evening we had a most Jane, daughter of George and Mary Ann Parsons. successful lecture at Cornwell. Though some of Harold, son of Alfred and Frances Parsons. the people were away, and some laid up with colds, Burial—At Shortliampton Church, Rhoda we had a room full, and all, including the babies, Bbdiop, aged 6S ye much enjoyed their evening’s eutei tainment. Our sympathy'is due to the Bishop familv in then Even “Billy” the local goat, who occasionally loss. Mrs. Bishop was regular in attendance a attends the Sunday School, did his best to obtain Church, as long as she was able to walk frorn' ~ 11 Sq11’ admission, and seemed much disappointed in having St. Mart’s, Charlbury. Adtent 191^ > to be turned out. offertories on Advent Sunday will be for Foreign The total collections were as under, viz:—Chipping Missions. Norton £3 16s. 5d., Salfoid 14s. lid., Churchill On Thursday, December, 2nd there will pe a 7s. 5d„ Cornwell 9s. Missionary Meeting, at which the Rev. H. Heathcote, We liope to welcome Mr. Summers again before formerly of Haifa Mission, Jerusalem, will speak. long. Our King’s Messengers’ Branch are organising t ie The War.—Since we last wrote, two mine of our meeting-...... men, Francis Williams and Harold Goodall, Advent 7.30 p.M.-After Prayers “ Wednesdays in Advent 7.30 p.m.—After Prayets i of them in the Navy. We most for the War, Special SermonsWednesday, heartily bid them both “ God Speed. ’ December 1st, Rev. T. P. Field, M.A. 8th, Rev. I The Sunday before they left Cornwell, they both R. C. S. Bailey, M.A., Rector of Hanborougli. came to the Early Celebration of the Holy Comm union 15th, Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, Rector of Great Rollrig i . came a very•.•cry fitting and appropriate beginning to their 22nd, The Vicar. irk of peril and labour of love. Mat tins daily, during Advent, at 8. Evensong woi----- , If the proposed compulsory service should take daily at 7.30. place,* there ...iiiwill bei... few “shirkers |(u f,,i,iid Most of us will value the opportunity this Advent Cornwell. May God bring all our brave boys safely in War-time of learning more of the meaning of the in < home before long. coming of the Kingdom of God. Advent and Christmas.—Advent is always a The Clergy of the Deanery are glad to have resumed our Clerical Society, with a meeting at solemn season and time for special piuyer, but Shipton on November 9th, and we hope to study especially so this year. May all who can take together the Epistle to the Hebrews, and also the advantage of the services of the Church, and watch subject of the War: and to meet in Decern b?i at and wait ami pray. May we indeed put on the Enstone, January at Charlbury, February at-at armour of light and fight our Master’s battle at home, as our brave soldiers are doing abroad. The Spelsbnry. end of both Wars will come some day when the The woi king party, organized by Lady Margaret Watney, propose to'send a Christmas parcel to every l faithful will be rewarded, on earth by King George; in Heaven by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. man from Charlbury who is serving abroad. We are glad to’ hear that the number of men We cannot, wish our people " A Merry Christinas ” serving from Charlbury is steadily increasing, and this year, but what is fur better, “ A Happy One,” and niav the next see the War well over and “ Peace probably now numbers 130 on Earth” once again restored. Cornwell Clothing and Coal Club.—The annual CORNWELL. S.P.C.K.—The District Organizing Secretary the distribution to the subscribers took place on Satur Rev. E. C. Summers, was staying at Cornwell day, the 13th of November, The total deposits were Rectorv from November 20tl> to November -4th. £13 4s.,4s,, on which a bonus of £4 8s., was paid. In His visit was it very pleasant and most successful addition to the above the Sum of £1 6s. 0d. was paid Olio. On Sunday, the 21st, lie preached (as last as a bonus on the Children’s Clothing Club in year) at Chipping Norton in the morning, and at connection with Churchill Schools, making a total Salford in the evening, There was an increase tn bonus of £o 14<. 01. both the offertories over last, year’s. On Monday, Deposits te-comn.enco on the first Saturday in )ie and the Rector of Cornwell (the Local Honorary l December. dHTPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DEC. questions set were rather too difficult. The Bishop's CHADLINGTON. Prize is awarded to Frank Martin. Certificates to Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Elsie Lainchbury and Gladys Townsend.” Dec. 21, St. Thomas „ 25, Christmas Day Holy Communion, 7, 0 *. !-■ On Thursday, Nov. 4th, the Charlbury Patriotic Mattins, 11. Society gave an excellent concert in the Schools to a Evensong and Carols, S.3U. well-filled room, on behalf of the British Red Cross „ 26, St. Stephen t Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Fund. All praise is due to Mr. Howse, who is res 4, 27, St. John „ 28, Holy Innocents., ponsible for the formation of the Society, for the On the first three Fridays in Advent there will be Evensong splendid work that he, together with the other mem anti Address at 6.30 p.m. bers of his concert party, is doing on behalf of this Another Advent has come round and the Church most deserving Fund. As a result of the concert, commences a New Year with the Great War still /z ios. 3d. was sent to the Red Cross Fund ; and a_ raging as fiercely as ever and spreading further over collection, made at the door at the conclusion of the the world. But however dark and ternble-the present concert, for the “ Oxford Times Football Fund," may appear, the hopes and confidence of the Allies in realised 16/6. the final result remain as firm and unshaken as ever. And meanwhile it behoves all good Christian people HOOK NORTON. to continue instant in prayer and supplication to the good God who rules the destinies of mankind and will Collections during November :— restore to the world the blessings of peace when Church Expenses I .7 2} . the nations are ready to use, and not abuse, those Offertory Fund 9 91 Lighting.Fund ...... blessings. 12 Sunday School Clothing Club I 3 2i On November 14th the collections throughout the Poor Fund ... 10 • I day were made on behalf of the Oxford Diocesan RestorationIktOLVIALIUll Fund1 UUU ...... 1U10 IO-} Fund and amounted to £•> 4s. od. The Chipping Norton Branch of the Oxford Dio cesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers met at Hook The following is the report of the Inspection of our Norton on Saturday, November 20th. There was a Schools in Religious Knowledge, held by the Rev. A. Special Service in the Church at 4.15 p.m., at which a Cary Elwes, Assistant Diocesan Inspector of Schools : very helpful and practical Sermon was preached by “ The examination of this School was quite satisfactory, the Rev. T. C. Tanner, Vicar of Spelsbury, to whom especially as owing to sickness the School had been our best thanks are due. Among other Clergy present closed a good deal during the year. were the Rev. W. Collingwood Carter, Rural Dean of Infants.—Singing good. Old Testament very fair, Chipping Norton and Vicar of Shipton-under-Wych- but not much had been taken owing to sickness. New wood; the Rev. W. J, Palmer, Vicar of Enstone and Testament good. Catechism very fair. Repetition President of the local branch of the Guild; and the good. Prayers reverent. The following did best: Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, Rector of Great Rollright, whom Isabel Hemmings, Harry Lodge, Ethel Dodd, Ernest we are always pleased to see at Hook Norton. Mr. Cox, Albert Wren, Alfred Newberry. T. Hewitt, of Leafield, Hon. Sec., was also present. After the Service the Ringers met at tea in the School Standards I. & II.—These Standards did well, room, and a business meeting was subsequently held ul their work was good. The weakest point was at which the Rev. W. J. Palmer was re-elected Presi Latechism. Written work was very neat and accurate, dent, and Mr. T. Hewitt Hon. Sec. It was decided the following deserve special mention: Ivy Hem- mmgs, Harry Belcher,Willie Plumb, Jessie Lovegrove, to hold the Spring meeting at Spelsbury. Ethel Souch, Rosie Lovegrove. We regret to announce that Corporal Oliver H'orn Standards III. &> ZE.—Singing good. Old Testa- of the Grenadier Guards, was killed recently in action on the Western front. He had been in the Army for }estaTnent S°°d. Repetition good. gain in this Standard I thought the Catechism some- four years, and was shortly lo be promoted Sergeant, hat weak and not up to the rest of the work. Written which in so fine a regiment means a great deal, and ork very nicely done, neat and accurate. The fol- is a testimony to good conduct and high soldierly X''i8v-Su-rVe ,special niention: Dora Newberry, qualities. We offer our sincerest sympathy to his L'ox L^y Bond yr" Hen,minB8- Donald Alice young widow and parents. They cannot but be sad, but they have good reason to be proud of one who fell fighting nobly for his Country. It does not seem S/aWm-Z V.— this Standard knew their work well. so very long ago since he was a boy in the choir. S dta™enl- N«w Testament and Repetition were The writer of these notes wishes all bis readers a The8 wrfi't "'iakeSt SUbieCt Was the Pra>’er Book- Happy Christmas and every blessing in the New The written work was very fair, though perhaps the Year. ' ' - ■ iiF.ANERY MAGAZINE. DEO. ______CHIPPING NORTON reward for gallant conduct, naturally is felt by us MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN- all, as a great distinction which the little village of Burials.—November 7th, Violet Mary Belcber, Lyneham shares with the recipient. It would be aged 21 years.—November 9th, Henry 1 inerhaps best t0 g’ve ^ie correspondence about it in branklin, aged 67 years, of Milton.—November > | the woids of the official despatch Caroline Dnester, aged 72 years, of Lyneham. <• For Gallant and Meritorious Service." We regret to have to chronicle this mouth a “ The Major General Commanding has noted with pleasure tho callant anil meritorious conduct of sad accident which occurred on Thursday, Nov. fa No. 10464 Private Burster, As the Vicar was driving to Lyneham on tliat ay, 5th Oxon k Bucks Light Infantry, going round the corner leading to Mr. Pratts, near Hoogo on September 25th, 1915, which has been brought Violet Belcher was coming from Lyneham on lei to his notice by bis Commanding Officer. J. Coupes, Major General. bicycle, and being unable to get to the right si e o the road in time, ran into the trap, and it is thought | the shaft must have struck her and caused lei “ No. 10464 Corporal Burster death. It was an accident which awakened >e “ I send you herewith n card granted by the Divisional Commander,’ for your gallant and fearless conduct on the sympathy of all people in the village and for all 25th of September, 1915. You have already been granted concerned, and indeed the bereaved parents had the Distinguished Conduct Medal for your services on that letters of kindest sympathy from many peop6 day. I congratulate you on the receipt of these marks of unknown to them even by name, and so many were distinction. You are also the first man in the Regiment to there in number that Mr. and Mrs. Belcher wish to eet the D.C.M., of which you may well be proud. b Lt. Col. Webb, express through the Magazine their heartfelt appre 5th Ox. 4c Bucks Lt. Inf.” ciation of such kindness, being unable to write ,We all join in sincere congratulations, and when the personally to each one. The funeral was held on war is over, we liope something will be done to mark Sunday, November 7th, when a very large concourse onr appreciation of the “ gallant and fearless con of ’people assembled to show their respects for the duct ” of our fellow citizen, Horace Dnester. deceased, and their deep sympathy for the bereaved < parents and relatives. The Rev. H. G. Wheeler, of At a meeting held at the Recreation Room on Kingham Hill, very kindly came over and officiated Monday, the 21st, it was unanimously resolved that at the funeral, and in a short but very touching ;a sum of £2. be granted out of the funds of the manner referred to the sad event which had cast a iClub to go towards Xmas Cheer for our boys at the gloom over the parish, in his address at the Evening front. The Club is not a wealthy institution, but Service at Milton. On Sunday, 14th, there was a we felt we must do a trifle to mark our appreciation full Church at Lyneham, when the Vicar referred of the magnificent help being given by our brave to it in his address. The Service throughout was lads to our Country in its hour of need. most fitting, and the beautiful hymns which were sung, speaking of the glorious hope of the Resurrec CHASTLETON. tion, were most helpful. We very much regret having also to chronicle Mrs. Richardson, of Chastleton House, had a rummage sale on Thursday, November 4th, which, another very sad accident which happened to Miss together with a donation of 10s. from Mr. and Mrs. Pelham. She apparently slipped and fell down in her house, and in falling sustained a fracture of the Willett, produced the most useful sum of £29 Os. hip. We are glad to be able to announce that she l^d. The money was divided in the following way : The Nursing Fund, £10; Red Cross Society (Ox is making good progress, and I am sure we all.hope fordshire Branch), £14 10s.; East End Mission in most sincerely that she will make a rapid recovery. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to both Miss London, £4 10s. l|d. Pelham and her mother. Our Day School children have collected and Just as we are sending this off we have received forwarded to Dr. Barnardo’s Home the sum of 15s. the sad news of the death of our old friend and The following children collected: Susie Gingell, caretaker of Lyneham Church, who was found dead Beatrice Phillips, Rita Newbury, Emily Newman, on Tuesday afternoon. The particulars have not Vera Corbett, and Ethel Whittington.. yet reached us, and as we shall refer to it in next During Advent there will be Services in Church month’s issue, will say no more at present. on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Our next item of news is of a different character. The monthly meeting of the C.E.M.S will take It refers to Corpl. Horace Dnester, who has returned place as usual iu the School on Thursday, Dec. 2nd. from the Front to recuperate after an attack of fever. It is news which makes us all feel very The offertories on Sunday, November 28th, were proud of one of our Soldier boys; indeed, we feel given to provide Christmas gifts to those on our very proud of every one of' them'; but Horace’s Roll of Honour. L chtpptnG NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DKC. SALFORD. Oct 3^LFlorenJe Emily, daughter of A Social, ai ranged by the Misses Rose, Clements, _ rArT,Si Mr CMLilian, daughter of and Woodward, was held in the Schoolroom on S.S. Oscar John and Marlin Elizabeth “0C^;._Sick Simon k Jude’s Day in aid of the Red Cross Society. Many thanks are due to those who kindly provided refreshments and rendered assistance in different ways. The proceeds, amounting to X2 10s., were gratefully acknowledged by the Hon. Mrs. Brassey. On October 30th, a successful Rummage Sale was mumon, 8 a.m. Ma 'ms Collections will held in the old Schoolroom, kindly lent by Mrs. Phillips. There were many kind helpers at the Sxvi «■■ «•» swr, stalls, and after setting aside a sum required for parochial funds, XI 15s. Od. was spent in purchasing an excellent kitchen table for the Chipping Norton Red Cross Hospital, and we are glad to bear from the Hon. Mrs. Brassey that the gift is much appre the names of candidates early in the New Year with a ciated. view to arranging Classes for Instruction. _ God On Sunday evening, Nov. 21st., a Sermon was parents can do much in this matter by carrying out preached by the Rev. E. C. Summers on behalf of their promise to see that the Church Catechism is the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. learnt and in fulfilling the Church’s Charge to them The offertories on the day, amounting to 14s. lid., selves, “ Ye are to take care that these children be were handed over to the Society. brought to the Bishop to be Confirmed by him, so We regret that Lieut. V. E. Toulmin, who has soon as they can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and been at the Dardanelles, is now in hospital at Cairo, the Ten Commandments in the vulgar tongue, and be and has undergone an operation for appendicitis. further instructed in the Church Catechism set forth We tiust he will make a speedy recoveiy. We are for that purpose.” glad to be able to add yet. two more names to our I The cold weather is upon us and we feel sadly the Roll of Honour: Eruest John Hieatt aud Joseph absence of the new heating apparatus, although we Yates have joined the Oxford Yeomanry ; and we adopt such expedients as we can to warm the Church. congratulate G. Barrow on being made Sergeant Messrs'. Grundy have the new furnace all ready at and C. Winnett Corporal. their works in Manchester, but cannot get delivery by The Boy Scouts are meeting at the Rectory on rail owing to the railway being engaged in war service. Thursday Evenings, and on Nov. 25tb were given a They promise however to install it at the earliest tea by the Rector. Scout Brooke from Chipping possible moment. Norton was present and gave some useful insti nctions Rotr. of Honour.—We must add to this the names in signalling. of Leonard Wilfrid Conduct, who has joined the We have recently had some excellent bell ringing Royal Navy, and also Harry Richens, who has joined and hope to hear more of it. The inscriptions on the Motor Transport branch of the A.S.C. our bells are:—No. 1, “ Cantate Domino Canticutn Novum.” No. 2, “ Henry Bagley made mee.” N.o FINSTOCK and FAWLER. 3, “ Matthew Bagley made mee.” No. 4, “ God save Baptisms.—7th Nov., Albert Norman, son of Arthur the King.” No. 5, '‘John Wheeler and Richard and Emily Jane Hinksman, of Crowmarsh Gifford.— Phillips, Churchwardens.” On each bell is the date 7th Nov, Bernard Wallace, sori of Joseph Matthias 1687. and Louisa Esther Woolford, of White Oak Green. Applications for the office of Sexton have not yet nth Nov.—The Rev. Bryan-Brown, of Oxford, been teceived by the authorities. Messi's. A. Cross [heCM:SStUme LeClUre 11 the Scl'001 Dn behalf of aud W. Giles are for the time being undertaking the duties. 16th Nov.—The Charlbury Patriotic Society pave We wish to express our thanks to Mr. Phillips for I n excellent Concert in the School as a result of whicli carting the coke for Church use. £1 5s. 3d. was sent to the British Red Cross Society, and 6s. ad. to the “ Oxford Times ” Tobacco Fund. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. ajth Nov.—A meeting was held in the School to We have at present no Roll of Honour to publish, make arrangements for sending goods to the British but feel sute we should have one, were there any in 'aL'??r?I,R'd Cross Sale at C11'Pping Norton. the parish eligible for the Army or Navy. The w j j “-day Advent Services will be held on Recior will be glad to receive the names of brothers Wednesdays at 7 o'clock instead of Fridays as or very near relatives of those residing ju the village, formerly. ‘ who me now serving. NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE..urtua^uv.,DEC, ______CHIPPING Soldiers and Sailors soon return in peace to their SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD. homes. Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, MARRIAGE.—13th November, Frederick Daniel Rural Dcau. Hunt and Anu Oliver Pittaway. Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. Burial.—November 22nd, Thomas Phillips, aged . >r._ Sidesmen : t o 1 es’ Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A., M.R.G.b., 60 years. J- Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Clerk : S. Coombcs. Sexton : J. Steed. FIFIELD and IDBURY. Nov. 2.—A talented party from Charlbury gft'e On All Saints’ Day, George Ernest Field of the au entertainment at the Beaconsfield Hall which Coldstream Guards, died in hospital in Flanders of Was well attended. The £6 10s. 6d. realized was wounds received about ten daysearlier. He recovered given to the Red Cross and S. John Ambulance consciousness and was able to receive the Holy Association, from whom a hearty letter of thanks Communion. Some hope was held out of his re Was received. About XI 3s. Od. was taken in a covery, but this was disappointed, and he seems to collection at the door for a present to the Oxoil have died quite suddenly. He enlisted very shortly Bucks L.I. We take this opportunity of thanking after the War began, and went abroad early in this the Charlbury Party for including Shipton in their year. Thus he had borne the burden aud heat of the day. Ernest Field was born and baptized at benevolent round of visits. The Vicar and Churchwardens, acting on expert Idbury and brought up there. He thus belongs to advice, have thought it right to increase the Insur both our parishes. In disposition he was quiet aud ance Policy on the Church aud Church Schools. retiring, but the number of his friends and well- Rifle practice at the Vicarage has been resumed wishers shows that his was a lovable nature and on Thursday night, when possible. suggests the heathen proverb, “ whom the Gods love 7th.—The Rev. H. Martin Thorpe preached on die young.” Much sympathy is felt with his parents. behalf of the National Society, and Catechised in Being a member of the Choir, Memorial Services the Afternoon. were held on November 11th. At 8 a.m. there were 9tli.—A meeting was held in the Beaconsfield several Communicants. At 7.15 p.m. the Special Hall, the chairman being F. W. P. Matthews, Esq., Service was very well attended iu spite of the rain. to form a Volunteer Corps. A committee of seven The Scouts attended in uniform the Patrol Leader was elected to farther the matter. Several of the carrying the Union Jack draped with creape. A Burford Corps kindly explained the object of the wreath of white flowers, and another of laurel leaves movement and the best methods of working it. tied with a ribbon of the Coldstream Guards colours Their experiences at Burford in the past year seems were fastened to the Choir Stalls. The form used to have been entirely satisfactory. was that authorised by the Bishop. Hymns 356 20th.—The Vicar and two of our ringers attended and 136 from the English Hymnal were sung, aud the Annual Guild Meeting at Hook Norton, where the Service concluded with the Russian “Kontakion are a particularly fine peal of bells. The Guild for the Departed.” May he rest in peace, and let Service was held in the Church, and an impressive Light Perpetual shine upou him. Sermon on HoIyWorsliip was preached by the Vicar Died of wounds, George Ernest Field, son of of Sp'elsbury, which place it is proposed that the George Frederick aud Mary Ann Field of Fifield, Guild bold their next meeting. aged 22. During Advent the Special Services will be as It is not possible to observe S. Nicolas’ Day this heretofore, on Friday evenings at seven, and at the year at S. Nicolas’, Idbury, but three services will be Mission Chapel on Wednesdays at the same hour. connected with the Festival. Holy Communion at Those who desire to use Christmas well should use 7 a.m. on Sunday, December 5th, Holy Communion Advent as preparation. at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.December 8th, and Evensong It is requested that Missionary Boxes be sent in at 6 p.m., on Sunday, December 12th. Before the to the Vicar in Advent 7 a.m. service, on December 5th, the new Communion The Day of Intercession for Missions will be on rails will be dedicated. These are made from the old December 3rd, and there is a short Service of rails,some fine old carved balusters being incorporated Missionary Intercession on the first Friday of each These were a gift to the Church from the Rev. F. J. month. We greatly desire more boxes should be Browne, Rector of Steeple Aston. The work has applied for. been done by Canon Vernon Staley .Rectorof Ickford, Geoi'ge Longsliaw, Grenadier Guards, writes from the designs of Mr. F. E. Howard, Architect of “ that he is down at the Base after a hard sum Oxford. mer’s fighting, but quite well, enjoying good health, Baptism.—Fifield, October 31st, Hazel Mayenca and will soon be ready to go up to the Firing Line Lenora, daughter of Leonard and Mary Jane Miles, again.” Muy he, and all our intrepid Shipton of Milton-under- Wychwood. DEC. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. RAMSDEN. however a very strange absence of men at these BArnsMS.-The following Baptisms mve taken Services, which one might suppose they could easily attend. Unfortunately the religious problems which ers1 the war raises are not being solved on the knees as they only can be solved by believing Christians. 1'h!e Day School.—The epidemic of scarlet fever July 2. Sarah Scarriott (privately).—Sept. 5, Thelma Ims mercifully passed away. Our head teacher, Mr. Minnie Hart.let.t.-Sept. 12, Louisa Jane Ohver.- T. A Hornbuckle, has enlisted in the Sanitary of c„nf 26th, Kenneth Charles East.—Oct. 10, Alfted sXire Alexander Buckingham.—Nov. IS, George the R.A.M.C., and his place is being taken by Miss Harris, a certified teacher from Garford, near Abing Herbert Fathers. don, who seems to be doing well. Tar. War—Much sorrow has again been caused in the village by the death of Thomas Bunting, SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. killed in action. A Memorial Service was held on Roll of Honour.—It is with great regret to the Sunday, November 14th, which was largely attended, whole village that the sad news came that Wilfred and there were 30 friends and relatives at the Holy Peachey, aged 17, was killed in action in France on Communion. We have thus lost three from Rams October 26th, 1915. He was a general favourite, and den; Capt. Philip Wymer, Harry Johnson and for four years was in the Rector's service. The sym Thomas Buntiug. Besides these a former Ramsden pathy of all go out to the parents in their great loss; man has lieen reported missing, Frank Davis, and also for John Henry Beacham, late of Churchill, who there is small teasmi to hope that he is alive. was killed in France on September 25th; 1915, aged Thomas Buntiug leaves a widow and five young 20 years. children. He was a popular person amongst his friends, and had been a member of the Ramsden Burials.—Nov. 1st, Ellen Cook, aged 68 years.— Band fox many yeats. Nov. 12th, Martha Watts, aged 78 years. William Bartos Sutton.—A very old member of Marriage.—At Churchill' on Nov. 24th, 1915, the Ramsden and Wile-Re congregations has passed Alfred George Phillips Treweeke to Edith Annie away in the person of William Barton Sutton. As Thompson. a farmer at Wilcole he had been for many years the An interesting address, illustrated with good lantern I principal employer of labour of Ramsden men. He slides, was given by the Rev. E. C. Summers, the will be much missed in very many ways, chiefly as Organizing Secretary for S.P.C.K., in the Churchill a regular member of the congregation and as a | Schoolroom, on Nov. 22nd, who was accompanied by kindly charitable neighbour. His advanced age (81) I the local Secretary, the Rev. R. P. Burnett, Rector of had latterly curtailed a great deal .of his activity, Cornwell. A collection was made at the door which but not of his. interest in everything. He was amounted to 7s. yd. and 2s. 6d. for the rent of the buried at Wilcote on Monday, the 22nd, and the room. A collecting box will be placed in the Sunday funeral was very largely attended. School for contributions. Memorials.—Two very beautiful marble tablets The sum of ^32 2s. yd. was collected for Christmas have been placed in Ramsden Church, oue to the presents to be sent to our local Soldiers who number memory of (’apt. Philip Mascie Wyuter, and the 45. Parcels for the Dardanelles and for'India and other to his son, Capi. Philip Cecil Wynter, the the Persian Gulf were despatched in November, and latter ol whom was killed at Hill 60. should reach their destination by Christmas. Messrs. C.L.M.S.—Six members (all available) attended i Mair and Giles Edmonds (Secretary), together with a the annual meeting of the Witney Federation in committee, have made the necessary arrangements October, when a very able devotional address was which have been entrusted to Messrs. Pettipher, given by the Diocesan Secretary, t.be Rev. H. Carew Chipping Norton, to carry out. Hunt. This was followed by a Praver Meeting. £2 was collected for the Belgian Soldiers’ Fund. Women s Bible Readings.—These meetingshave A Christmas present will be given to our Belgian been resumed for the winter months, and are being Refugees. veil and regularly attended by the members who Christmas Day coming on Saturday, the Communion I oiv number 15. In October the members attended Service will be held al Churchill at 8 a.m. and after he annual meeting of the Witney Auxiliary of the | the Morning Service.—and at Sarsden at S.iy a.m. British & Foreign Bible Society, and heard a splen the following day. did inspiring address from Canon Simpson of S. A Church Parade of the “ C ” Company of the Paul’s Cathedral. Oxfordshire Volunteer Training Corps look place at Intercession Services.—These Services are held Churchill on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. on October weekly on Thursday evenings at 7.30, and are 31st, whilst a few days previously Lord and Lady attended by about 25 people each week. There is .Moreton entertained the Officers and Men to tea at Sarsden House.