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Stor tt)e {2?aris()es of | CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONE. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHARLBURY k SHORTHAMPTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. MILTON k LYNEHAM. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL k SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON A LANGLEY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. k DAYLESFORD.

January. CAIaENOSR. 1916.

1 S Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 £ 2nd Sunday after Christmas. 3 M 4 Tu 5 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 6 Th The Epiphany. 7 F 8 S S. Lucian, P.M. 9 £ 1st Sunday after Epiphany. 10 M n Th 121 w Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 13 |1 T'I’hm S. Hilary, B.C. 14 F 15 S 16 £ 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. 17 M 18 Tu S. Prisca, V.M. 19 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 20 . Th S. Fabian, B.M. 21 E S. Agnes, V.M. 22 S S. Vincent, D.M. 23 £1 3rd Sunday after Epijihany. I 24 M I 25 To Convcr. S. Paul. 20 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 27 Th 28 F 29 S 30 | .'/th Sunday after Epiphany. King Charles, JI. 31 M

5th, Now Moon, 4h. 45m. a.m. 20th, Full Moon, 8h. 29m. a.m. 12th, First Quarter, 3h. 38m. a.m. 28th, Last Quarter, Oh. 35m. a.m.

W. C. HAVES. LTD., PRINTERS, CIUIT1NG NORTON. ra CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JAN. Notes tor the next Magazine; should be sent not later than entertained at the Rectory. After tea some very January '25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, interesting lantern pictures were shown which were CHIPPING NORTON. of incidents in the great and terrible war, also the I All business communications to be addressed to the story of “ How Harry won the V.C.” Thanks are Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. due to Mrs. Toulmin, Mrs. R. Callis and Lieut. M. C. Callis for kindly helping the Rector to make the evening an enjoyable one. 'tfarocfyial 'glotez. Credit is due to those who did Christmas decor- ' ations and were able to display such tasteful results in spite of the lack of materials. We were glad to see CHIPPING NORTON. an increased number of Communicants on Xmas Day, and we trust that those who were unable to come Baptisms.—December 5th, Reginald James, sou will make a point of carrying out the Church’s rule of Donis Albert and Florence Peachey.—December on the first opportunity, thereby showing that they are 5th Emma Ada. daughter of Job and Hilda true and faithful Churchmen. Townley,—December 23rd, William Edwin, son of The Bellringers rang an excellent peal in the William and Helen Lunnun (privately). evening. They were entertained at the Rectory on Marriage.—December 23rd, James Brain and December 22nd, and supper being ended, bagatelle Einilv Wheeler both of this Parish.—December and other games were played. At the close Mr. H. 27th.' Charles Edward Bayliss and Ethel Louise Winnett proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Betteridge both of this Parish.—Dec. 28th, Guy Rector and those who had assisted him in providing Harvey Muriel of Whitehaven and Dorothy Maslin so pleasant an evening. Smith of this Parish. Every Parish has been asked to subscribe to the Burials.—December 18th, George Alan Coleman, Million Shillings’ Fund in aid of the Belgian Soldiers, aged 2 years— December 28th, Willa Messenger, i so that they may/ have power to hold their Country aged 48 years. II through the winter.wint< The Rector has received 17s. ' which he is forwarding. SALFORD. | A Children’s Entertainment was held in the School- The year 1915 has indeed been a sad one. Have j room, on December 23rd, the proceeds going towards we done in it what we could, to show God that we I the tea and treat they have in the New Year, are really sorry for having fallen away from Him. ' Considering the short time they had for preparation it Have we been more earnest in prayer, more regular , was marvellous how well they all performed and great at Church, more frequent in carrying out our Lord’s ■ credit is due to Miss Cull the Headmistress, and her lovingInvincr andonH Hvintrdying rnmmonHcommand, “ ThisrI’hic Hndo in’ remembrance 1 assistants. The programme lasted about 2 hours. of Meif not, how can we We, in this secluded little spot, see but little that the memory of Thomas Percival Sargent, who gave tells us of the horrors of this awful War, still we know his life for his country in the Dardanelles on October only too well that it is going on, and we must thank 15th, 1915. The tablet was erected by his many God that we have His House in our midst where we friends, and commemorates one who by his simple may pour forth our supplications, that he will pardon unaffected goodness endeared himself to all who knew us for our shortcomings and cease to punish us. The him, and who will long be remembered with affection Church Tower too which is an emblem of defence, not only in Daylesford, but equally in the Parish in should remind us that the Lord only, is the sure Birmingham in which he did so much good work, defence wither we may flee for refuge in our times of especially among the boys and young men. trouble. May He bless us and grant us a happier year. We heartily wish all our readers a Happy New Year, There was a good congregation at 3 p.m. on and earnestly hope that it may bring us all “peace Christmas Day also on the Sunday following, when with honour.” the number of those who attended was greater than the population of the parish. ENSTONE. A small figure representing our Saviour, as the Good Shepherd carrying a lamb on His shoulders, Every good wish to each and all for the year 1916, has been placed on the stone bracket on the East wall, which we trust may prove the year of victory and an of the Chancel, and forms a suitable emblem in the honourable peace. Church of a parish entirely devoted to agriculture. Mrs. Scott, formerly of Gagingwell, after an illness of considerable length patiently borne, passed away DAYLESFORD. in the month of November at Tormarton (Gloucester­ The collections on behalf of the S.P.G. on Advent shire). She will be held in kind remembrance by Sunday amounted to 16s. 8d. a somewhat many. We have missed the help of her example in disappointing total. The boxes will be called in very regular and devout attendance at public prayer and shortly, and we hope for a good result from them, but sacrament. One of her last acts was to send her sub­ we fear that the amount to be remitted to headquarters scription to the League of Mercy, and that without any will fall considerably short of that sent up last year reminder. Mrs. Bell was with her for several weeks and -in many previous years. This is much to be before the end came, doing the office of a true regretted at a time like the present when money is neighbour and friend. more than ever needed to enable the work of the December 1 tth completed the attestation of all (so Society to be maintained at its present level. we have reason to believe) who were canvassed in The Advent week-night Services were moderately this parish under Lord Derby’s Scheme. The way in well attended. The same remark applies to the which the canvassing was done has met with most Christmas Day Services, but it is possible that the kind appreciation from headquarters. bad weather which prevailed on that day may have Many thanks once more to Messrs. Parsons, D. prevented some from attending, especially those who Collett, C. Collett, Adams, Bolton, Hawes, Tombs, had any distance to come. The number of com­ and Allen for their kind help in carting the eoal, municants was, however, well up to the average for distributed to the poorer people of the parish. Christmas Day, which is matter for thankfulness. Those who helped in choir, belfrey and Church The collections at all Services were for the Serbian decoration this Xmastide deserve special thanks for Relief Fund, and realised a sum of / j t is. rod. The the kindness and excellence of their efforts. The heavy collections on the first Sunday in the new year—the rain in the forenoon affected the numbers at the 11 day appointed for general Intercession in connection whh 'die War- will be for the British Red Cross ! Xehem^ffou: onto aXmas Day. There was the usual excellent effort to attend the 7 a.m. Celebration of the Society...... _ Holv Communion.. Carols were sung after Evensong The School was examined on Monday, December on Xmas Day, and also on the Sunday following. 20th,201I1, by Mr. .Young who expressed himself as 1 satisfied with the progress made since the last 1 One was thankful to have such an excellent examination. At the close of the examination, Mr. ; C01ingregation on the Sunday evening. Young very kindly presented prizes to the the , We have had a few soldiers home on leave. children who had done the best work, and also a prize , It is hoped that a great effort throughout the parish for good conduct; Nora Stickley, Albert Thornton, | will be made to observe the Day of National .ami Albert Hill, prizes for School work in their , Intercession, on Jan 2nd, and it will be a really respective divisions; and Thomas Stickley, prize for . fresh beginning in spiritual life, a re-dedication Scripture. Mrs. Clark is to be congratulated upon of life in ail its relations, a realization of the satisfactory results of her careful and painstaking ; God’s Presence and purpose, We are meant to be work during this the, first year of her conduct of i workers together with God. Therein lies our safety the School. and happiness. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JAN. to headquarters. SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. MabriaOB.—On December 18tb,-at All Saints, There are still a few subscriptions due for the Churchill, William Henry Piper to Georgian Louisa Deanery Magazines for 1915. Mrs. Edmonds will be glad to receive them as soon as possible. 1 The Band of Hope have held three meetings since The Village Library is open weekly, on Wednesday the end of November, at one of which Mr. Herbert afternoons from 3.30 to 4 o’clock, for the exchange Crudo-e gave a helpful address, illustrated by oui of books. The subscription is one penny per month. diagrams of his own drawing of the human brain School News.—The Xmas holidays commenced and the heart, shewing that the use of alcohol was on Xmas Eve. School resumes Tuesday, 4th Jan. no help to healthy people either to the brain or the The School Clothing Club cards were given out heart. He spoke from his experience as a life long the first week in December. The amount of the abstainer, this should be an encouragement to Club was over <£40 and the bonus supplied by the others who are hesitating still about following the Earl of Ducie and from the Rector of Cornwell for King’s example in the matter of Total Abstinence Cornwell children brought up the total to over £60. from strong drink and thus helping to win the wai Choir News.—During the winter the Choir bv husbanding their resources. practice is held at 6.30 in Church on Thursday The Rev. Herbert J. R. Marston, late Rector of instead of Friday, as that day is more convenient to Icomb and late Incumbent of Belgrave Chapel, some members of the Choir. Belgrave Square, S.W., and a son of the late Vicar of St Paul, Onslow Square, S.W., preached iu Churchill Church Ou Sunday evening, December SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD with LANGLEY. 12th, on behalf of the Diocesan Fund for the Ox­ Vicar : AV. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, fordshire Blind Society. He also gave an interest­ Rural Dean. ing address in the Schoolroom on the Monday Churchwardens : H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. evening illustrated by lantern slides, to a well Sidesmen : attended audience, on the work of the Society for A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C.S., J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) the Blind in London. The lecture was made Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. additionally attractive by the conversational way in which it was carried on. Amongst very many The day of Intercession for Foreign Missions was excellent pictures, he showed one of the blind expert observed on December 3rd, with Special Litany of in poultry, CaptaiuWebb, handling a fowl, by which Intercession, and the collections on the following he can discover its present condition. A collection Sunday were given to the S.P.G. amounting to was made for the Society amounting to Ils. 8d. and <£2 14s. 6d. When all the boxes come in we hope a vote of thanks was given to the Lecturer. to send up eleven pounds or more. The recipients for Jennings’ Charity, administered The Vicar would be glad to hear of five more by the Rector and Churchwardens of Churchill, is persons to take in the Mission Field (one shilling a given away on S. Thohias’ Day to eight aged men year), also if any desire to take in the Deanery ami women of Churchill. The average age of the Magazine, the Vicar should be informed at oncer eight men was this year 72 years and of the eight this also is one shilling a year. women was 71 years. Sub-Lieut. AV. L. 0. Carter has been home on We are glad that William Wearing and Harry leave from H.M.S. Cochrane, and Miss Carter from Dix have been home for Christmas. a hospital at Maldon, Essex. The Bishop of Oxford is holding a Confirmation AVe were glad to see that Frederick Rainbow, at Chipping Norton on April 6th. Should there be those of a suitable age and desire to be confirmed R.N., is recovering from his long illness at Malta. will they please communicate with the Rector. 9th.—Miss Cardew, before leaving for Cheltenham said farewell to the members of the Mothers’Union The Churchwardens have recently teuewed the which she has managed for some years. gates at the entrance to the Churchyard, which was The following letter has been received by the woik much needed and is a great improvement. Secretary of the Committee of the Concert held on Forty-five Christmas parcelshave been dispatched November 2nd, from somewhere in France :— io soldiers connected with the parishes of Sarsden “ Dear Sir, I write to thank you and the people of Shipton and Churchill. Many letters of appreciation and I hearty thanks to the Parishioners, have been who have so kindly subscribed, for your thought of us and our wanta out here. I assure you that you could have sent no received. more acceptable present than the two footballs. I thank you on The Sunday School Missionary Box for the account of all ranks for your very good wishes. I Rangoon Diocesan Association was opened on Dec Yours truly, RlOHAKD L. Ovey, 23rd, and contained 7s.3d. which has been forwarded Commanding 1/4 Oxfordshire Light Infantry.” 1 r CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JAN. SPELSBURY. ago he was a member of the Choir. Church Collections, Nov. 24th—Dec 22nd :— The presents which we forwarded to our soldiers Church Expenses .£1 Ils. 3Jd., Sick and Needv 2s. and sailors for Christmas have safely reached their 10d., S.P.G. £1 16s. Od. destinations, and have been much appreciated—judg­ Roll of Honour.—The following names have ing from the grateful letters received by Mrs. Hol­ been added since our last number :—Robert. Francis brooke. Those who helped by knitting socks will Dillon Fitz Gibbon,R.N.,Harry Hill Lodge,O.B. L.I., learn, with pleasure, that in one case a pair of these Robert Trinder, O.B.L.I. arrived at the very moment when a certain soldier had The Lord Bishop of the Diocese will hold a left the trenches wet to the skin, without any dry ones Confirmation in Spelsbury Church, on Wednesday, to change into. April 5th, at 3 p.m. During the past year there has been, as is generally A branch of the Mothers’ Union has been started the case in a village of this population, little to chron­ in the Parish and it is proposed to hold a meeting icle in the way of village news. Removals have taken of the same every month and a quarterly service in place in at least six households. Between twenty and the Parish Church. Up to the present 22 Mothers thirty names adorn our Roll of Honour, a fact which have been enrolled and it is hoped that others will does credit to the parish ; but alas 1 we shall see two join. of these no more, although they will not be readily forgotten. Turning to Church matters, we find that GREAT ROLLRIGHT. five Baptisms have taken place, while there have been two Weddings, and a like number of Funerals. It is A happy New Year to all I with a feeling of gratitude and encouragement that we The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. note a steady improvement among our Communicants on the following days :— January 1 (Circumcision of our Lord). in their attendance at the altar. The number of Com­ ,, 6 (Epiphany). munions made is 677. But there are still many of us ,, . 25 (Conversion of S. Paul). who are far too indifferent about Churchgoing; this S.P.G.—On Dec. 19th, the Rev. A. Shildrick very is a sad feature at any time, but it is doubly so when kindly came over and pleaded the cause of the oldest the Country is engaged in a war so terrible and far- Church Missionary Society. On the following evening reaching in its results. he addressed a very fairly well attended meeting in Our friends and acquaintances are fighting for us—• the Schoolroom, and gave us a most interesting laying down their lives for our safety and honour— account of his life and work in British Columbia. and we often find it too much trouble to go up to the We hope Mr. Shildrick will visit us again in the near House of God to pray for them. The reason probably future. is that either we have not even yet realised the serious­ Christmastide.—This usually joyful season was ness of the war. or we do not believe in the power of kept as cheerfully as possible under the gloomy cir­ prayer. Possibly our neglect is due to both these cumstances occasioned by the war. The customary defects, but the New Year should find us thinking and interchange of good wishes was, indeed, not wanting. acting differently. The Church was well attended, and the decorations, History tells us how, in the Siege of Derry, the though not on such an extensive scale as in former Cathedral of that city was daily thronged with wor­ years, reflected much credit on those kind helpers shippers, imploring the succour of the Almighty from whose work they were. We thank them for their the enemy at their gates. No doubt we should do the willing support. Mr. anc' Mrs- Dormer, whom we same, but why wait until the enemy is at our gates ? U-also thank,JB-* . very, thoughtfully_ . sent an offering- for altar There is another matter. We have been frequently. flowers. Between forty and fifty Communicants were told, and with a deal of truth, that this war is a judg- present at the Celebrations. 'JThe collections, in aid ment from God because we, as a nation, have ignored of the Church of England Waifs and Strays, amounted His claims. In many places Sunday’ resembles some to 21 38- 9ld- , , . . exciting week-day, and in a small village like our own It is with great regret that we announce the death we are in danger of imbibing this spirit in a small of Private Percy Tidmarsh of this village. Deceased way. The Sunday newspaper is, for example, becom­ who belonged to the Oxon & Bucks L.I. died on ing a necessity to us. If we must have this doubtful board the Hospital Ship “Takada” on Dec. nth. luxury, why not purchase a copy of one of the numer­ According to the official notification death was caused ous weekly editions obtainable on the Saturday, and by “ Beri-Beri ” disease. A short Service was held in show a Christian protest against the unnecessary memory of the dead soldier by the Rector. The labour of those who send and are sent with this parents who have another son at the Front—unfor­ Sunday literature ? By so doing we should be assist­ tunately wounded some twelve months ago—have our in the duty of making Sunday a day of rest for others. sincere sympathy in the loss they have now sustained. We ought not only to respect this day ourselves, but Private Tidmarsh will be remembered amongst us for we should be careful to place no encouragement in his bright and good natured disposition. A few years the way of others to disrespect it. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. ■JAN.------^ffLVON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. sameCarols under conditions which can alone prevail when peace has been proclaimed. Surely to each Baptism —December 22nd, 1915, William Percy, and all of us the Xmas message of “ peace on earth, infant son of Charles Claude and Mary Sarah good will to men ” will have a significance to us Ricketts of Milton. that it has never had before,a fuller and more perfect BtlBiAL.— November 29th, Gertrude Watts aged meaning a meaning that will help us to grasp 41, of Milton. what we really mean by the blessing of peace. I suppose we all feel more and more as the War drags There passed away from Lyueham at the end of lasV nioiitb one of its oldest and most respected 011J-l'at we have not yet fully grasped and are not ^habitants in the person of Mrs. Caroline Duester. u“lnS ?° tlie capacity, the spiritual armoury at ,DAs a member of the little Chui ch at Lyueham d'sposul. We hear iu some places that our she will be verv much missed by us all. Ever since Churches are being thronged with worshippers at L Michael and All Angels'Church has been built the Holy Communion which is beiugoffered specially she had acted as caretaker, and was in her on behalf ,.fof o,„.our l...„„„brave Sailors „..anda Soldiers, and...a ri.„the accustomed place only the Sunday before her death. Services of Intercession are being well attended. No one could have fulfilled her duties with greater I would that we in the Rural Districts could say care and efficiency than she did and we may truly the same. We believe in the power of prayer and say of her, that hers was indeed a labour of love. It many of us believe too that this great War is one was most fitting therefore that the first part of the that will be won on our knees in prayer. Perhaps funeral service was arranged to take place in that God is waiting before giving us victory to make us little sanctuary that she loved so well on Nov. 27th, realise this. and although the service was arranged to take place We shall do well to heed the eall of our Church at an hour when it could scarcely be expected that made through the Aichbishops and our Diocesan many could come there was a very large number of Bishops to set apart for self examination, Prepar­ her old friends gathered to pay their respects to an ation for Holy Communion and Intercession, the old friend, and show their esteem for one who the last day of the year and the two following days throughout a long life had always manifested a very of the New Year. It is to be hoped in our own kiudly disposition to all her neighbours. She was parish that the response will be a very real one, and always willing to lend a helping hand where help was that none of our congregation will pass it by needed and never thought of herself. We regret unheeded. herloss but we feel sure that her example of kindness We regret very much the loss of the family of aud zeal will not only be long cherished, but will be Mr. Mace from our Parish. Mrs. Mace and her an incentive to others to follow her footsteps. We daughter have always been most ready to help in, recognise that our loss though great is her great all Church work and their loss will be very keenly gain. May she rest iu peace aud may light eternal felt, but we hope that our loss will be the gain of shine upon her. Kingham where they are now residing. Miss James, we are glad to say,has been appointed It was a very great pleasure to welcome the Rev. as caretaker aud we feel sure”that she will prove Dr. Holbrooke, oh Sunday, the 19th, to our Church. herself in every way a worthy successor to our late Our Vicar exchanged with the Vicai of Rollright, frieud. taking the opportunity of preaching as a deputation of the S.P.G. The earnest address given by Dr. Our Xmas services this year were well attended Holbrooke at Milton will be long remembered, and when we bear in mind the great number of our he will always be a welcome visitor. parishioners who in some capacity are absent from the parish on account of the War. We are always We . are pleased to be able to state that as a glad to see that our boys when they have a short result of our Missionary Boxes wo have sent up •£4 15s. 10d„ to the S.P.G. being Ill in excess of leave of absence make a point of attending their Parish Church, and we also welcome the largo that sent last year. contingent of convalescents who at present are under the charge of the Commandant of the Red Cross Society at Brueru On Xmas Day we bad two or HOOK NORTON. three well known Carols introduced in the.Service Holy Baptism.—Dec. 5th, Frank, son of Frank and the hearty rendering of these was due to a verv and Laura May Harris.—Dec. 12th. Thomas Edwin, great extent to these men, who for the present are son of Edward Emery and Ada Mary Luckett.— making their home at Bruern Abbey, we do most Dec. 19th, Norman Jesse, sou of Walter and Nora earnestly hope and pray that when next Christmas May Busby.— Dee. 26th, Hilda Mary, daughter of comes these same men will be able to join in these Daniel and Ellen Matilda White. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JAN.

Communicants during November, 66. which somewhat interfered with onr Church „ „ r.December to 25th,2 128. attendance at the morning and afternoon Services. The number of Communicants however was the Collections during December:— £ d. best on record being nearly 30, viz.: at the early Church Expenses ...... 1 4 2 celebration 18 and at the mid-day 11, total 29. Offertory Fund...... 9 U The Church was simply and prettily decorated, Lighting Fund...... 11 and the offertories which amounted to £3 18s. 6d. 2 9 Oi Sunday School Clothing Chib ... were given (as in previous years) as a Christmas Poor Fund ...... 14 02 Restoration Fund ...... 13 3i offering to onr kind and most efficient Organist, We are greatly obliged to the Rev. H. J. Riddels- Mrs. George Bowles. dell,11 Rector __ 1___ of_£ Wigginton,t XT 1___ Lio nvnol for Inn his 4- nurlexcellent and We were glad to see Francis Williams back in his very helpful course of Sermons on the Thursdays in sailor’s kit and wish him and all our other Advent. Cornwell lads every blessing and success in their There was a special Service for the-Choir and efforts for their King and Country. God bless our Ringers at. 8 p.m.on Monday, December 20th, when brave soldiers and sailors in the hour of danger. the Rector addressed them on the subject of the The Rector takes this opportunity of wishing service of God, under three headings—(1) “ Ye all his Parishioners a happy New Year. serve the Lord Christ,”—(2) “ If any man come May it bring peace, victory and every blessing. after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his The first Sunday in the year will be observed as cross and follow Me,”—(3) “ My son, if thou come a day of Special Intercession for the Nation and to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation.” Empire in the time of war, and the offertories will We are very greatly indebted to the Ringers for be given to the Red Cross Society. their excellent and frequent ringing during Advent We are sure all will respond to the best of their and Christmastide. It has done much to cheer us power. in these anxious times with the thought of “ Jesus Christ the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.” FINSTOCK and FAWLER. The singing in the Church lately lias been very Baptism.—December 27th, Evie Maria, daughter of greatly improved by the addition to the Choir of a Harry and Elizabeth Parsons of Ascott-under- number of ladies and young girls, who occupy the Wychwood. seats below the chancel near the organ on one side Marriage.—December 25th, Frederick Thomas and the pulpit on the other. We are pleased to Oliver of Stonesfield to Marlin Lavinia Kite of welcome into the Choir Mr. John Harris, as tenor Finstock. and librarian, and Percy Buggins, Percy Inwards, Burial.—December 16th, Isabel Daisy Guy of Walter Beale and Frederick Wyton as trebles. Finstock, aged 16 years. The Church was very prettily and tastefully On Sunday, November 28th, our old friend the decorated for Christmas by’ a willing band of Rev. A. W. R. Tanner preached the Annual Sermon workers under the superintendence of Miss Rushton, on behalf of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes. The collections and our best thanks are due to all of them. The came to just over £2 and the boxes realized about services on Christmas Day were somewhat marred 358. by the very wet and boisterous weather, but were We were sorry not to see more people at the nevertheless very hearty, and we were glad to see so Wednesday evening Services during Advent. many communicants. In the afternoon as usual The Christmas Day Services were fairly well there was Evensong at 3 p.m. with a short address attended considering the inclement weather and the to children, and carols were sung instead of hymns.nyinus. number of Communicants was up to the average. The writer wishes all his readers every 1blessing ' Some excitement was caused on Sunday morning, I In the New Year. 26th instant, by the discovery that the roof of the shed of the heating apparatus was on fire, it was however CORNWELL. promptly extinguished before any serious damage was done. The Vicar thinks that it would be a very' ■ Rector : Rev. R. P. Burnett, M.A. good opportunity for us all to see what can be done (St. John’s College, Cambridge). Senior Chaplain H.M. Indian Government, to improve and enlarge the arrangements for heating (Retired) the Church. Churchwardens : The Annual Entertainment given by the members Colonel A. N. Hall, J.P., Cornwell Manor, of the Finstock and Fawler G.F.S. will be given at Mr. George Bowles. the Schools at 7.15, on the evenings of Thursday and Organist: Mrs. George Bowles. Sexton : Mr. W. H. Stowe. Friday, January 6th and 7th. The proceeds will go towards defraying the cost of hampers which have Christmas.—Christmas passed peacefully at been sent to the front and the tins of cigarettes to the Cornwell. The day turned out wet unfortunately, I men serving at home. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______JAN. RAMSDEN. FIFIELD and IDBURY. A Service was held on Sunday afternoon, Dec. On Christmas Day there were two Celebrations 12th, in memory of the late Capt. F. C. W. Wynter, of the Holy Communion atldbury at 7 a.m. and 10.30 of the 1st O.B.L.I. who was killed recently in battle and one at Fifield at 8.15. The number of Com­ against the Turks. The greatest sympathy was felt municants in both Churches were au increase on throughout the Parish for Mrs. Wynter, who has former years. now lost two of her three sons in the War. There This year it was not possible to arrange for was a large congregation, among those present were Services atldbury .on S. Nicolas’ Day itself, but the the Hon. E. Pousonby and Airs. Pousonby, Airs. Patron Saint was commemorated at the Holy Lowbridge Baker and Miss Baker, Airs. Barrett, Communion on the previous Sunday, and by a Mr. and Airs. Whittaker and Air. G. H. Dawkins. Special Celebration on December 8th. On the We have just had our first soldier on leave from following Sunday there was Evensong with the trenches, Jack Wright, O.B.L.I. He had been Procession. The new Altar rails were dedicated away for nine months, and we were all pleased to see before being used for Communion on December 5th. him after his terrible experiences. He speaks well On Friday, December 17th, the closing of the of the Army, and himself is a good specimen of a Idbury’ School for the Christmas Holidays was Christian soldier. marked by a concert given by the children which had Ellis Thornton, 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is evidently been carefully prepared. Before the re­ home resting after being wounded in two places, and opening of the School we hope to have the new after gas poisoning. He was wounded at the taking stoves in position. of Loos, where his regiment lost heavily. But he The milk famine in Fifield still continues, many hopes soon to be fit again. persons cannot get any milk at all and have to be Lewis Willoughby has been made Platoon satisfied with condensed milk. Babies and young Sergeant, O.B.L.I. children are suffering from the want of their The School will meet after the Christinas natural food. Will no neighbouring farmer take Holidays, on Monday, January 10th. pity on us ? A Hymn Board lias been kindly presented to the Church by Aliss Tipple, of Lower Farm, who is CHARLBURY. taking great interest in the life of the parish. Charlbury and tue War.—A parcel from out­ All our available men offered themselves for working party was sent in December by Lady . attestation under the Derby Scheme. Fred Dore is Margaret Watney to each of the 50 men from the first to be called upon Jan. 20th. Aliss Winnie Hall, the second daughter of the Charlbury who are at the Front. Vicar, recently returned home after‘a somewhat The Patriotic Concert, organised by Mr. Howes, realized .£16; .£12 went to the Red Cross, and £4i eventful journey from Russia. in comforts for our men at the Front. CHASTLETON. The Natioual Day of Prayer in time of War is We are glad to see that the Chastleton Roll of Sunday, January 2nd. A letter has been sent to Honour has had further additions. Capt. Walford, R.A. every family who have relatives serving in the who gained the D.S.O. in the early part of the War, Army and Navy, asking them to take part in the also the following namesGeorge Carson, Cyril Special Services of the Church on that day. Ryman, Harry Robbins Bartlett, George Hadland. Foreign Missions.—As the result of Advent Ernest Edward Pike. William Herbert Luckett. Sunday Offertories and the “ King’s Messengers ” Under the Derby Group System:—Harry Medcraft, S.P.G. Tea and Sale of Work, we sent £17 7s. Sd. John Pike, William Arthur Leonard Marshall, Herbert ! This was distributed as follows :—S.P.G. £10 15s. George Raley Marshall, Joseph Whitington. 7d., C.M.S. £!• 12s. Id., Archbishops’ Western Sunday, Jan. and, is the day fixed for Intercession Canada Fund £i, Bombay Diocese £1. Other sums on behalf of the Nation and Empire in this time of have been forwarded during the year. We are War. greatly obliged to the Rev. H. Heathcote and to School News.—The will re-open on Monday, Mis. Tanner of Spelsbury Vicarage for speaking to January toth, after the Xmas Holidays. our Missionary Guild. The children collected 4/- for Xmas presents for Our thanks are due to the Rev. T P. Field, the soldiers over the seas. Rector of Great Rollright and the Rector of Certificates have been awarded to Dick Tyler, Elsie Hanborough fortheir Sermons during Advent. Tyler and Norah Tidmarsh by the Oxfordshire The Lord Bishop of Oxford lias most kindly Education Committee, for good conduct and regular promised to preach in Charlbury Church, on Sunday attendance. The children voluntarily and gladly evening, April 30th, when the offertory will be for relinquished prizes this year and accepted certificates the Diocesan Fund. desiring by this sacrifice to aid the cause of Britain Burial.— December 16th, John James Eden' and her Allies. of Finstock, aged 68 years. *

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■ C HI PPI NG N O ETON DEAN ERY MAGAZINE. FEB. is shown in the fact that it has 56 members. We SPELSBURY. Holy Baptism.—Dec. 25th, Millicent Aland, are again grateful to Viscount Dillon for his kind ■daughter of Frederick and Edith Evelyn Lane. donation of <£5 towards the Bonus Fund and to the many kind supporters who hauled the coal Burial.—Jan. Sth, Rachel Stuidy, aged 88 years. ° gratis ” for us. The new lamps in the Church have for some months now been put to the test, and the new Xmas Tide.—Our Christinas Services were glad healing apparatus since Xmas, and both must be and cheerful as they ought to be. The music with acknowledged to be all the success we could desire. its Anthem and Carols carefully and reverently There still remains a debt of £10 4s. lid. on this rendered, the Church beautified with decorations by work as the following account will show, and your loving hands, but best of all an increase over last Vicar and the Churchwardens will be grateful for year in the number of Communicants by seventeen. “ Laus Deo.” any assistance in this matter. fund balance sheet. Church Collections Dec. 25th to Jan. 16th.— HEATING AND LIGHTING FL’-.. Waifs and Strays .£1 3s. lid., British Red Cross CREDIT. Society 14s. 5d., Bell Ringers’ Fund <£1 3s. 2d., To profits of Sale of Work, etc., 52 2 6 Church Expenses £1 3s. 8d., Sick and Needy 8s. l|d. in the Vicarage Grounds 0 0 Subscription from Oriel College 5 1 1 0 Ditto from Christ Church ... 4 0 CORNWELL. Other Sources Baptism.—9th Jan. 1st Sunday after Epiphany, £58 7 6 Alfred George, son of W. A. F. and F. M. E- DEBIT. Williams. 10 19 6 The War.—The 2nd Sunday after Christmas Whippell &. Co. for Lamps 2 11 Lantern for Church Gate (the 2nd of January), was observed as a day of John Grundy for Hot Air Apparatus 57 10 0 Special Intercession for the War. The Special form £68 12 5 of Prayer, issued by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, being used at the Morning Service. The Debit 68 12 5 Credit 58 7 6 Services were well attended, and the offertories, which amounted to £1 13s 7|d., were devoted to the Adverse Balance ... £10 4 11 Red Cross Society. 'I; The scholars of our Sunday School to the number We have been pleased to welcome back Harold of 42 assembled with their teachers for Tea, Games, Cooper after his gallantry at the Front,” He was Prize-giving and a Xmas Tree on January 5th, a wounded in six places, one *in ’his thigh’ " ’ ’being a very thoroughly enjoyable evening being thus spent. serious one. He seemed bright and cheerful, and Prizes of Books were awarded to the following after a ten days’ rest has returned to duty at children for Regularity. Good Conduct and progress. Portsmouth, He hopes to return to the Front again Class I. (Teacher the Vicar).—1 Geoffrey Conduct, before long. 2 Elsie Mitchell, 3 Nellie Dean. Class II. (Teacher Mr. Stowe has been busy disposing of pictures of Miss Harrison).—1 Lilly Howes, 2 Shadrack Cooper, I the late Miss Cavell,~ the heroic nursej so: barbarously 3 Richard Dean. ClassCL.— XY.III. (Teacher1 Mrs.m Tanner).A I niurdered by th-he German Authorities. He was able — 1 Hilda Souch, 2d Gladys Souch,Qrx.w.L 3 EdithRdit.h SonSouch. ch. to raise __in/. 10/- t which has been forwarded to the We much not forget to record’ our thanks to Cavell Memorial Fund. "Viscount» iowumv Dillon for.„. providingr o us... with.v.. a beautiful Sunday School Treat.— On Thursday the 20t.h Xmas Free, nor Father Xmas for loading it with of January the children attending our Sunday School presents which he distributed to everyone present. had their annual treat at the Rectory. After a good A capital Concert was given in the Schoolroom, tea, which they all greatly enjoyed, there was a on JDecember 29th,, by-j members. of the Church Choir. Christmas Tree, laden with many nice presents, I Those who took partr— in it had’ their reward1 *in i the crackers, oranges, sweets, etc. A pleasant evening appreciation

CHARLBURY. 1 soldiers home from the front on leave for a few days. Baptisms.—-Dee. 2Gth, Bernard Samuel, son of W. Webley is the first to return in this way. and in Bernard and Elizabeth Smith.—Dorothy May, spite of all that he has been through, he was looking daughter of Ernest Edward and Edith Emily remarkably well and was in the best of spirits. Elizabeth Shayler.—Jan. 9th, Rosamund Emily, We hope that others may follow in due course in daughter of Frederick and Helen Alder, similar health and spirits. Our thoughts are always Marriages.—Dee. 27th, Ernest Brice and Alice with them all. Annie Cattell, both of Charlbury.—28th, Charles Henry Jarvis of A.S.C.,British Expeditionary Force, RAMSDEN. and Sarah Anu Overs, of Charlbury. Burial.—Dec. 30tb, Eliza Goiinn, aged 43 years. The Sunday School Tea Party was held on Tuesday, At the Christmas Services a large number of Jan. 4th, and 40 children enjoyed themselves heartily. ■Communicants were present. The lea was provided at the expense of Mrs. On Sunday, January 2nd, the National Day of Lowbridge Baker and the Vicar. Prizes for attendance Prayer in time of War, the Special Services were during the past year have been won by Marion very well attended. There were 120 Communicants Thornett (never absent), Nellie Dore, Elsie Pratley, of whom 70 communicated at 8 a.m., and 50 at Evelyn Wright, Irene East, Nancy Banting, Patty 11 a.m. The whole congregation at 11 a.m. remained Banting, Lilly Newman, and Gladys Hodgkins; to the end of the Holy Communion Service. The Albert Collett (never absent), George Willoughby, offertory for the Red Cross at the Front amounted Bob Banting, Cecil Dore, Arthur Thornett, Donald to £10 5s. 6d. Dore, Michael Willoughby. Captain C. R. Payne, R.N., reached England 011 Christmas Eve, after some 14 months at sea off A very successful Social was held on Friday Brazil, and at the Cape. He has now taken up his evening, Jan. 14th, to raise Funds for Red Cross new appointment at the Admiialty, as head of the work. There was a crowded attendance, and a Signal Department of the War Staff. good band of willing helpers. Refreshments had The Clerical Society of the Deanery met at been given by many kind friends, and these were ■Charlbury Vicarage on January 11th, and there were on sale during the evening. All the arrangements eleven clergy present. We are to meet at Great were carried out by a Committee consisting of Rollright Rectory on February 15th. Mesdames Banting, P. Buckingham, Day, Ford, Our heartiest congratulations to Major Doran on Gibson, Hall, Taylor, C. Willoughby, and Messrs. winning the Distinguished Service Order, and also P. Buckingham, Day, Ford, and the Vicar. The to Captain Christie on winning the Military Cross. proceeds amounted to /"j zs. 2d. and the expenses Several of those whose names are mentioned is. tod. thus leaving a balance of .£5 os. yd. Mr. on our list in Church have been mentioned in Ford kindly acted as Treasurer. despatches, among others Colonel Frank West formerly of Charlbury Vicarage. A Sewing Party is being held weekly at the We have seen several of our Charlbury men home Vicarage to make garments for Red Cross work in on short leave from the Front lately, looking connection with the Oxford centre, and much good well and cheery. work is being done.

DAYLESFORD. i A Children’s Social was given on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The collections on the first Sunday in the year,which j and over 60 children enjoyed a pleasant evening- was observed as the day of National Intercession in I The price of admission was 3d. and this was connection with the War, were for the British Red ■ expended in refreshments, which were excellently Cross Society, and amounted to /"to/'to 12s. nd.rid. prepared by Mrs. Banting. Here again there was The total amount remitted to the Headquarters of the j no lack of willing helpers. Mr. & Mrs. Ford, and S.P.G. was os. yd. The boxes realized a sum Mr. & Mrs. Buckingham, took very great interest in of Xf 3s- i)d., as compared with4 7s. jd. for 1914, ‘ the amusement of the children. Miss Hall, Mrs. C. and the total amount sent up in 1914 was Z"9 is. Sd. Willoughby,-----~'J ,rand"~ Mrs.vJ Ford------provided:J*J **'the” ------music. We regret the falling off in the total amount for 1915 of rather more than ^3. but it is, perhaps, hardly The Services on January 2nd were well attended by to be wondered at under existing circumstances, and Chuch members, & the weekly Intercessions are being 1914 was a record year. The box-holders are to regularly attended, but we are longing for the time be much congratulated upon the success of their to come when we snail all realize that the Worship labours, ami we trust they will not relax their efforts of God is the duty which stands first in everybody’s in the current year. life, when not only Churches shall be full of people, Il has been a great pleasure to see one of our but also hearts shall be full of the Love of God. PEB.______CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. awards for regularity of attendance as well ns their Baptisms.—Jan. 2nd, Angus Albert Alexander prizes, and they also spent a very pleasant evening. Joseph Fraser, infant son of Albert Fraser and Our Choir is somewhat reduced in numbers nt Mabel Bessie Jlav Morgan, of Milton.—23, Anthony present, but we are all looking for the time when Gordon, infant'son of George and Elizabeth these defects will be remedied. In the meantime Carpenter, of Milton. we are glad that our boys attend so regularly and, Marriage.—Jan. 9tb, Norman Spencer Franklin may we not say, are striving to improve in their of Shipton-under-Wychwood, to Mary Darlington work. Venvell of Milton. We are very pleased to welcome to our parish and On Dec. 29tb, we held our Sunday School Xmas to our Church, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Franklin, who Treat at Milton, when the children to the number on Jan. 9tli were married at our Church. We sadly of 70 sat down to a most excellent tea provided for need some new comers to take the place of those them through the efforts of Miss Gomm, Miss Cross, who have left our parish. At times our Church Mrs. Badger, Mrs. Shildrick aud others. After ample looks but thinly attended. The young men who have justice had been done to the good things, the gone to the War we miss very much, but we do children were then entertained by games, etc. We hope it will soon be the time to welcome them back. owe a debt to Mr. Burch for his great interest in We extend a very hearty welcome to Mr. and Mrs. keeping the children amused. They all seemed Franklin, aud our best wishes are offered to them in to enter most heartily into all the games, and there their voyage through life. could not be a doubt but that they thoroughly Ou Jan. 19th, another of our parishioneis took enjoyed themselves. unto himself a wife, and we extend to Mr. aud Mrs. Mr. Way, who is always interested in all the good R. Hartley a most cordial welcome. It was the work going on iu the parish,thought that the children Vicar's privilege to be present, and also to assist would like to hear some of the soldiers’ letters that at the marriage ceremony, which in every way went have been received acknowledging theirXmas parcels, off most smoothly. After the wedding ceremony' was especially as some of the children had sent them | over a reception was held at the house of the bride’s some of their own handy work in the shape of grandfather, to which a great number of friends knitted socks, mufflers, etc. We all gathered from were invited, aud after that the bride and bridegroom these letters how much our brave boys had left for London where the beginning of their appreciated their small gift, and most of them honeymoon was to be spent. We observed that the seemed to remember with intense gratitude the plum presents were many and costly and most artistic. puddings. Well after the tea was over, the games Both couples are young and humanly speaking finished, the letters read, the Xmas presents were there is a reasonable hope that a long life is before distributed by Mrs. Way, and then before the them. May that life be full of joy aud happiness is children went home they were each given a mince the sincere wish of their many friends at Milton. pie which our good friend Mrs. Way had provided We are greatly indebted to the Rev. H. Heathcote for them. for so kindly coming over and taking the morning The National Anthem brought to a close one of service at Milton, Jan, 16th, and the afternoon at the best Xmas Treats at which it has been our Lyneham on the same day. His helpful sermons pleasure to attend. were most highly appreciated, and we shall hope to On January 6th, we held ourLyneham Treat, and i there again everyone thoroughly eiijoved themselves welcome him again on some future occasion. Miss Horlock and Miss Salter as usual undertook the whole matter and the arrangements reflected ' LITTLE TEW. great credit on them, We were all very sorry that : This parish lias recently been transferred to the Mrs. Samuda could not be present, owing to the I Deanery'of Chipping Norton L‘ ’ ~ Little Tew is glad to unfortunate acmdent wh.eh had happened to her 1 know of the welconm on the part of'ChiDoine Norton some two months ago, but we know that though Deanerv P PP'ng Norton absent from us in person she was present with us in spirit and no one was, we are sure, more delighted The Rural Dean is no stranger and is kindly re­ to hear that the children had really a good timeplan membered by many at Little Tew as a former Vicar. she was. We shall hope next year to welcome her The Benefice has been vacant since October 6th, amongst us again. when the Rev. W. S. Huhne resigned to go to Plait­ Our thanks are due to all those who so kindly ford, Dorset. and readdy assisted us, and to those who contributed The Bishop of Oxford is doing his best to find a so generously to the funds for providing these treats. suitable gentleman to take the living and the duties The Chon- boys were entertained at the Vicarage □ t the beginning of the year, and received their that go with it. Meanwhile a neighbour is in charge and does what he can. ______CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. FEB. HOOK NORTON. was always ready to give and to help any good, Communicants to Jan. 25tb, 88. cause in its need, and was an example of true broad­ Collections during same period :—Red Cross mindedness and charity and of kindness to the poor. Society and Society of S. John of Jerusalem, £2 When we were restoring the Tower a few years ago, 11s. 6d.; Oxford Mission to Calcutta, as. 6d.; and putting in the new clock; she gave two very Church Expenses, £1 4s. 4}d.; Offertory Fund’ generous and substantial donations to the funds of £1 7s. l|d.; Lighting Fond, £1 7s. 7$d. her own free will and without being solicited, and Holy Baptisms.—Dec. 29th, Doris, daughter of we can never forget her kindness, and year by year George William and Eliza Wyatt.—Jan. 2nd, Oliver she would also contribute to the Churchyard Fund. George, son of John Richard and Eliza Ann Harris. She had reached an advanced age when she passed 20th, Gladys Ethel, daughter of Francis John and away oil January 24tb, and we could not have Ethel Tooley (Privately by reason of illness). expected a much longer continuance amongst us. Burials.—Eva Beck, aged 5 months.—21st, We have cause to be thankful to God for having Frances Blanche Allen, aged 43 years. spared her so long to the village to carry on her We desire to offer Mr. Allen and his familv our numberless acts of sympathy and kindness. Such a sincere sympathy on the loss they have sustained life as hers is a great blessing and example to any through the death of Mrs. Allen. Ever since the village. family came to live in the village four years ago The Day of Intercession was duly observed on Mrs. Allen had always been ready to take a willing January 22nd, and we were once again enabled to. and active part in any movement to further the carry out a scheme of continuous prayer throughout welfare of the Church or of the village at large. the day. We shall miss her aud her kind, cheeiful and The Sunday' School Children’s Treat took place in practical co-operation very greatly indeed. Above the School on the Festival of the Epiphany, and we all we shall miss her face in Church, which she have to thank Mrs. John Harris for having so kindly loved to attend. It was as our readers know but a organised it, and the ladies who helped her both comparatively short illness which she had. It is with the tea and the subsequent entertainment, and distressing to think that she had to suffer so much also all those who so kindly contributed either in pain, but it was the will of God, and she endured it money or in kind. with characteristic patience, courage and cheerful­ The Rector entertained the Choir boys to tea on ness. She passed away on January 18th, the January 25th, and the Choir men and Ringers to anniversaiy of the day on which S. Prisca laid down supper on the 26th. At the latter entertainment a her life for the faith, in the year 270 A.D. Her letter of remembrance and greeting, signed by those body was laid to rest in the cemetery on the 21st, present., was sent to Choir men and Ringers now at the day on which S. Agnes, said to have been one the Front.. of the youngest of the martyrs, suffered in the year 304 A.I). So we may feel that CHADLINGTON. in a sense those words she had so often sung in the Te Baptism.—Richard James, son of W. E. and L. Deum “ make us to be numbered with Thy Saints Harvey. iu glory everlasting” camo true of her in this world Burial.—John Paish, aged 64 years. as we trust they may be also true of her in the On Thursday,December 30th, the Christmas Sunday world which is to come. School Treat was held in the Schools. The The list of “ killed in action ’’ among Hook children assembled for tea at 4 p.m., after which Norton men is, alas, slowly growing, and this month the prizes were presented by Mrs. Schofield. The we have the sad duty of recording the death of rest of the evening was spent playing various games, Corporal James Pargeter, who was killed ‘‘Some­ and a very enjoyable time was closed by the singing where in France” on January loth. This is the of the National Anthem. Our best thanks are due sixth man we have lost. He was one of the first to all who kindly helped in any way to amuse the to join the forces on the outbreak of War in 1914, children and provide and prepare the tea. On and had served with credit, as his promotion shows. Thursday, Jan. 20th, a concert was held in the His memory is aud ever will be dear to us. and wo Schools to provide funds for certain expenses in think with affection and respect of the young life so connection with the Sunday Schools and Choir. The nobly given for King and Country, while we offer balance will be given to the Red Cross Fund. The our sincerest sympathy to his mother and brothers actual amount of the takings and their apportion­ and sisters. May God console them in their sorrow. ment will be given in next month’s issue. The We cannot allow this number of the Magazine to concert was very well patronized, in fact the room go out without expressing our sense of the loss tbo was as full as it could be. We are most grateful whole village has sustained through the death of to Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. Tanner, and Mr. Weight Mrs. James Luckett, of the Villa. Mrs. Luckett for so kindly coining to help. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. FEB. Roll of Honour.—We 1were glad. . to see Corp.~ ENSTONE. Skelcher home for a few days from the front Baptised.—Dec. 12th. 1915, Edna Mary, daughter Flanders. Hf Edward and Susan Huckin. The Lord Bishop of Oxford wrote on Dec. 14th, A meeting of the C.E.M.S. will take place on Thursday, February 3rd, at 7 p.m. sking would it be convenient if he were to come -rd preach in Enstone Church at Evensong on ■inday March 12th. Nothing more convenient than see our Bishop! He is welcome day or night, SALFORD. midsummer or winter. No one in England to-day Burial.—January 2Stb, Emma Jepson, of meats with greater prophetic power. Worcester Road, Chipping Norton, aged 83 veins. The collections on the first Sunday in January, -nountim- to us. 9d„ have been forwarded to Janmtry 2nd was observed as a Dav of Special Be '• British Red Cross.” The weather was anything Intercession for our Nation and Empire" in this time Bit favourable, yet a real effort was made to attend of War. The offertory, amounting to 10s. 6d., has Zhurcli on that day of solemn National Intercession. been forwarded and acknowledged by the Red Cross We trust that a sustained effoit will be made to con- Society. nue in the spirit of that day. The annual gathering of the old people of the We congratulate Mr. George Coles upon his recov- parish was held at the Rectory, on January 4th. ry afier an operation. It was with a thankful heart A good number were presentand thoroughly enjoyed nat he came to Church again on January 2nd. the supper given by the Rector and kindly Since January 15th, Mrs. Drinkwater has been supplemented by Mrs. C. E. Taylor. Some interest­ =riously ill. Her neighbours in Church Enstone ing lantern pictures of the War and other subjects ope that there will soon be a change for the better. were shown ; followed by quiet games competitions. The Rev. J. E. Philipps has recently spent a few Thanks are due to the Rector, Mrs. Toulmin and the ays at Ditchley. Those of us who have the pleasure Rev. A. Burnley for their efforts in making the f seeing him hope that he will soon be restored to evening such a truly pleasant one. ealth. The Viscount Dillon was 72 on January 24th. An oak super altar to match the teredos has been Everyone will be glad that the Viscountess Dillon is kindly presented to the Church by Miss Norton ecovering from illness. lately staying at the Rectory.

CHASTLETON. Memorial and other presentations to the value of The Coal and Clothing Club was restarted last over .£18 have been made to God’s House during ear with 13 members for coal, and 10 for clothing. the vear 1915, and we trust that the good examples Thanks to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore may be carried on by others. |ones. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Rev. G. A. Sneyd, A Confirmation is to be held at Chipping Norton ind W. C. Kettle, Esq , a bonus of 5/- was given on on April 6th. The Rector will be arranging classes :ach member of the Clothing Club, while the this mouth and he earnestly hopes that those who nembers of the Coal Club received 6s. gd. Thanks are old enough, and no matter how old, who have ire due to Messrs. Corbett, Brown, Beale, Jarvis, not vet been confirmed will come forward and bo Gingell, and Willett for their kindness in carting the prepared, so that they may be in a fit state to carry coal free of charge. out our Blessed Lord’s loving command," This do in Entertainment at Chastleton House.—In the remembrance of Me.” cause of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society, an Entertainment was given at Chastleton We are glad to announce that Sunday School is; House, on Thursday, January 20th. by Mr. and Mrs. thanks to Mrs. Walter Hill.boing held in the Church Richardson. They arranged a varied and thoroughly at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday. Miss Woodward has been interesting programme, and the large attendance very good in managing the morning Sunday School afternoon and evening was very gratifying, which at 10 a.m. for the last 18 mouths, and will continue included several wounded soldiers. A sum of £z^ to do so with the assistance of Miss Ethel Newman. 5s. od. was thus obtained and sent to the Society. Our thanks are due to Mr. G. Fawdry for carting The collections on Sunday, January 9th, were coke last month for the purposes of heating tho- divided between the following: the joint War’Com­ Church. mittee of the British Red Cross^Society, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England to be applied by There are now 17 portraits of our soldier them to the relief of the sick and wounded men of parishioners on the Roll of Honour to be seen in t.ho the King’s Forces on the various battle fronts, and Church porch, it is nice to be thus reminded of those the Bishop of Oxford’s Diocesan Fund. whom we specially remember in our Intercession. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. FFB.

LITTLE ROLL RIGHT. with carefully selected presents for all. It was in the We had one confirmed from the parish last. year. winter garden at the Court, which entertainment was A confirmation will be held at Chipping Norton highly appreciated. Church, on April 6th. and the Rector hopes that On the following night the Choir and Ringers were there may be more this time. The average con­ entertained at the Vicarage. gregation is quite fair considering the numbers, but Owing to the war as in other Towers, so also our we may rest assured it would be specially' pleasing Ringers are reduced in number, and the Vicar would in the sight of God to see more at the Holy Table of be pleased if three or four young men would give in His most sacred Feast. their names to the foreman (Mr. George Bartlett) who would instruct them in the art of bell-ringing, with a GREAT ROLLRIGHT. view to their joining the Guild and doing their part in Holy Baptism.—January 2nd, FredaEmily, daughter this branch of Church Services. They might begin of Frederick George and Emily Aiderman. when quite young; on one occasion lately three The Bishop of Oxford hopes to hold a Confirmation generations of our foreman’s family were ringing at at Chipping Norton, on April 6th next, at 3 p.m. the same time in the Tower. All desirous of being confirmed must send in their We understand that a large quantity of useful names to the Rector on or before February 7th. presents have been sent to our sailors and soldiers Mothers’ Union.—Mrs. Raikes of Whichford from the Court and from the Old Prebendal House. Rectorv has kindly promised to come and address our Mothers, on Thursday, February 3rd, at 2.30 p.m. On the first Sunday in the year /"j 9s. 8d. was There will be a short Service in Church immediately collected for the Red Cross and S. John, for the sick afterwards. and wounded. It is with regret that we chronicle the death of On the Day of Intercession the Services were another of our soldiers (John Bridges), who died arranged as well as they could be, being Sunday. early in the month at Solegate, Sussex. The Captain On the Fridays in Lent (after the first) a course of bis Company writing to the Rector, has given the of Sermons will be preached by the Rev. O. M. Jones, deceased a most excellent character. He says B.A., Vicar of Ferry Hinksey, Oxford. “ Bridges was one of the best men in the Company, he never gave any trouble of any sort and had not School Garden.—Rainfall in 1915: 31*1 gins.— even a minor offence of any description against him. Greatest fall in 24 hours, i-jzins. June 27th. The men in his billet tell me he had a cold on his The children subscribed 10s. in pennies to the chest for some days, but he refused to go sick and report Over-Seas Club Christmas Gifts Fund. himself to the Doctor, as he was not going to be a slacker, and meant to do his bit.” We offer our On 18th January, 9 eggs, brought by the children, sympathy to his widow and children. were sent to Mr. A. E. Mace, Chipping Norton (nearest National Egg Collection Depot), for our wounded Sailors and Soldiers. Eggs collected SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD with LANGLEY. each Tuesday are taken to Chipping Norton Depot Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, Al. A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, by Mr Ridley, free of charge. Rural Dean. Churchwardens: H. Alawlc, E. H. Dee. A Volunteer Training Corps Detachment has been Sidesmen : formed. By kind permision of Major Huntington, the A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. II. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C.S., members drill' in Shipton Court stable yard, on J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. (About a dozen ° Clerk: S. Coomhcs. Sexton : J. Steed. young men, attested and grouped are taking advantage The Christmas Mid-night Peal cheered us a little of this, by attending the drills). The Detachment is and we kept the Season as joyfully as we could, in known as the “ The Wychwood ” V.T.C. The this sad time of war. The Services were hearty and Commandant,Mr. Godley, and the Acting Adjutant. the Church had been decorated by many hands. Mr. E. A. Ffoulkes, have visited the Parade Ground, There were nearly 100 Communions made on and on Tuesday, January 18th, Col. Matthews, 90th Christmas Day. Winnipeg Rifles, who was on a short visitfrom France was present to watch the men drill and spoke a few After the Carol Service thirty-five book prizes were encouraging words to the Company. Mr. Strong, awarded for Sunday School marks and Diocesan Hon. Sec., will be glad to receive the names of any­ I Inspector's Examination and Lord Wharton’s Bibles one wishing to join. and Prayer Books. Baptism.—January 16th, May Mervyn Davis. On the Monday, Major and Mrs. Huntington most kindly again gave a Christmas Tree for 91 Children Burial.—December 1 Sth, Elizabeth Smith, aged 82. CHIPPING n6rT0N DEANERY MAGAZINE. FEB. S ARSDEN-cum-CHURCHIL L. where a short Missionary Service was held. They then proceeded to the “ Mount ” where Miss Dorothy We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Soames, Treweeke, the Treasurer, opened the boxes which the daughter of the late Canon Carter, which took produced <£3 13s. 7d. The secret of this quarterly place at Farnham on January 5th where she was amount is to be found in giving Id. or 2d. or more a buried on January 8th. week regularly, not forgetting to ask God’s blessiug on all sorts and conditions of men, that His saving Lord and Lady Moreton gave the School Treat to health may be to all nations. the children on Friday afternoon, Jan. 7th,which was much enjoyed. Mr. Blair afterwards shewed a The next quarterly opening will take place on cinematograph which delighted the children. March 25 th. Mrs. Treweeke of the Mount, Churchill, lent her Magazine subscriptions have been received as kitchen for the use of two Thrift Demonstrations follows :—Mrs. Pantin, Mrs. J. Bryon, Mrs. Liner, given bv Miss Hodgson, Head of the Oxfordshire Mr. H. Peachey, Mrs. W. Ridley, Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Education Staff for Cookery, on Jan. 13th and 20th, Blake, Mrs. F. Widdows, Mrs. Sandals, Nurse at which the attendance was good. Empson, Mrs. Pascoe, Mr. H. Williams, Miss Andrews (Richmond), Mr. White, Mrs. Agg. The sad news of the death of Private Percy I Cooper, 1st 0. A B.L.I. was received by his father, The Sunday School prizes, provided as usual by” James Cooper, on January 22nd. The Captain the kindness of the Earl of Ducie, were distributed commanding his Company wrote to say that he was to 18 boys and girfs in the Upper School and 8 in killed in action at the battle of Ctesiphon during the Infants’ School. The Rector spoke a few words the operations in Mesopotamia November 22nd,1915. of encouragement to the scholars and teachers. He was 21 years of age. Our sympathy goes out to bis family for the loss they have sustained. Five It is just a year ago since we began collecting eggs Sarsden and Churchill men have now laid down their for the wounded soldiers,and the grand total received lives for their King and Country. and sent away is 3977. To the National Egg Collection, London ... 3096 It may be noted that Lance Corporal Stephen ' ,, Military Hospital Oxford ...... 270 Hands was wounded the same day at the same place. ,, Chipping Norton Hospital ...... 611 He is now recovering from his wounds and from Bern-Berri in a Hospital in India. 3977 The eggs taken to Chipping Norton Hospital have The season of Lent, begins late this year, Ash been conveyed weekly by Mr. E. Cox free of charge, Wednesday falling on March 8th. The preachers at to whom we offer our best thaujes as well as «*..«the Churchill Church have been arranged as follows donors of the gift of eggs. on Thursdays:—March 16th, Rev. T. C. Tanner, BALANCE SHEET OF FUNDS FOR CHRISTMAS Vicar of Spelsbnry ; 23rd, Rev. J.A. Burnley, Rector PARCELS TO SOLDIERS. of Chastleton ; 30th, Rev. A. W. Callis, Rector of Received. Paid. Salford ; April 6th, Rev. H. J. Gnllev, Rector of By Subscriptions 14 0 6 Messis. Pettipher’s Heythrnp; 13th, Rev. G. E. Mann, Rector of Fifield. Art Union Draw 18 1 11 a/c for supplying Sc sending 45 parcels 28 17 3 After a long illness, patiently borne, William Air. Brindle’s a/c Keen, who held the office of Clerk at. Sarsden Church for printing tickets for nearly 25 years, passed away on January 6th, for Draw 7 6 8 aged 60 years. He was much respected and will be Balance 2 17 missed. Much sympathy is felt for his wife and £32 2 5 £32 2 5 daughter. Parcels were sent to the following:—Sergeantso______H. Dix,, A. Mr Stanley Pascoe was married to Miss Woolcock Empson, and AV. West. Corporals L. Dore, and M. Hicks. | Gunner H. Ferriman. Drivers A. Findley, C. Peachey, and of Chadlington, at Chipping Norton, on January“ E. Sole. Privates A. Bctteridge,.. Ul VVI H.11. Betteridge,IJCll VI VJ. Blair, L. 19tli. We wish them all happiness. Blake, E. Bryon, A. Bryon, J. Bushnell, L. Bushrod, G. Clifton, L. Cooper,>oper, P.~ Cooper,~ AV. Cox, A. Dore. The first Sunday in the vear was marked in T. Dore, C. Edginton, J. Edginton, H. Hands, S. Hands, F. accordance with the Bishop’s'wishes for observing Harvey, AV. Hicks, H. Peachey, P. Peachey, A. Pearce, AV. I the National Day of Humiliation. The Fridav Piper, A. Pudwell, N. Sherbonrne, G. Smith, R. Timms, AV. previous a Special Service was held and ™ Timms, A. Trinder, AV. Wearing, E. AVebb, T. AVebb, F. Thursday, December 30th, the village school AVest, Fred AVest and A. AViddows. Children collected the 40 boxes for the Church The balance is being used to present the parents of those known to be killed or missing, with enlarged photographs of Missionary Society and brought them to the Church their sons. I No. 396. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON eanery Wtagazine.

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Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than days Lent will find many already practising self­ March 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, sacrifice, self-denial and self-examination and perhaps HIPPING NORTON. for the first time some of us will realise the wisdom «[ Ml business communications to be addressed to the of our Church in its yearly call to these very Publishers, IV. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. things. Repentance too—how many aone has in these days so big with moment for our Country and our Countrymen “ Come back ” to God and prayed for ^Mrocfjial ^tofes. self and others as never before. To one and all, therefore Lent, this truly memorable year, will have a compelling call and as JesusChrist the Great Physician “passes by” how deep and earnest will be our cry, CHIPPING NORTON. “Jesus Master have mercy on me" Lord that I may receive my sight ” to see, as I have never seen before, Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. the things that matter. As the Bishop or Salisbury said the other day “ Our Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. Country is calling, calling loudly for men to fight and Sexton and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church men and women to work, for guns and shells and Street. money. But God’s calling through all the strife and noise and sorrow and suffering; God is calling to our Organist and Choirmaster—Mr. Ernest C. Cook, Country, And that means He is calling to every town and village in the Land, to every home in every town Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— and village, to every man, woman and child in every Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. home.” So convinced of this are the leaders of our Church that this coming Octobet and November there Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. is to be a great." National Mission of Repentance and Mr. A. J. Bolwell, hope” that no single Parish, no single soul may miss for Chipping Norton. this call. Your earnest attitude this Lent, the trouble Major Daly, for Over Norton. you take, the effort you make to attend the special Services will be part of your answer to God’s call and will be the best preparation for this great National Baptisms.—February 2nd, Edith Violet, daughter Mission these next Autumn days will bring us. of Stanley George and Emily Rosina Meacher.—Feb. Believe me, 6th. Harold, son of James and Edith Mary Barnes. Your sincere friend and Vicar. February 6th, Leslie George, son of George and H. Herbert Arkell- Ethel Emma Pratley — February 6lh, Ronald,Cson of Ash Wednesday, March Sth:— Harry I.indus and Kate Elizabeth Simms.—February Holy Communion 8. 6th, Leslie Eric, son of Alick John and Daisy Louise Matins 11.15 (Children will attend). Chapman—February 7th, William, son of Stephen Evensong and Comminution Service 6. and Clara Nurden (privately).—January 30th, Francis Special Services in The Parish Church Frederick, son of Frank and Helen Webb.—January on Thursdays at 6.30. 30th, George Sidney, son of Violet Franklin. List of Preachers. March Kith.—Rev. Canon Cornwall,..... M.A., Vicar... off Marriages.—February 5th, John Henry Wallington ' Thornbury, Glos. of Salford, and Nellie Irene Grantham of ’’ this Parish.Parish*. March 23rd.—Rev. IV. F. D. Curtoys, M.A., Rector of February 22nd, Albert Robert Bradbury of Lytliarm Cronihall, Glos. March 30lh.— Rev. W. E. White, M. A., Rector of Bourton-on- Lancashire, and Florence Eliza Titcomb of this Ii tlie Water. Parish—February 26th, Patrick Francis Hussey (on ' April 6th.—Right Rev. Bishop Corfe (late Bishop of Corea). active service), of..r Caterham,n-._i.-_. and, Florence Mabel... April 13th.—Rev. .1. D., Payne, M. A., Vicar of Charlbury. Dixon of this Parish. Mission Room on Common. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. beginuining Wednesday, March 15th. Burials.—February 2 > st, Beatrice May Stickley, j Daily Services. aged 15 years. Matins 10.30, Evensong 6. The Vicarage. Chipping Norton, Wednesday March 15th, is the day annually March 1st. appointed for Intercession for Home Missions. There My Dear Friends, will be Holy Communion at 8 and special prayers at Ash Wednesday—the first day of Lent-falls Matins, (10.30) and Evensong (6). on March 8th. Surely in these serious days the Mothers' Tea.—On January nth, the members of serious time of Lent will come home with special the Mothers’ Meeting were entertained to tea in the appeal to our hearts. In these sad and searching Church Room. The Vicar and Mrs. Arkell, Mrs. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAK.

Webb, Mrs. T. H. Burbidge and Mrs. Donnelly were wintry night (made darker by the restriction of lights) present, and helped with the evening's entertainment, the Church Room was well filled with a representative when games, etc., were played, and much enjoyed by attendance, the Vicar piesiding. all the members present. The party broke up al 8 I'he Archdeacon of Gloucester’s brilliant and most o’clock having spent a most happy evening. The interesting address covered the ground of Church Vicar on his own behalf and on behalf of the mothers, Finance generally and held the deep attention of all, thanked Mrs. Webb for her good work in conducting from start to finish. We are very grateful to him for the Mothers’ Meeting—it was thoroughly appreciated coming so far to speak to us. by all. The Rev. J. D. Payne spoke on the Free- Choir Boys’ Tea —The Choir Boys were enter­ Will Offering Scheme, and he most ably presented to tained to tea at the Parish Room on January 13th. us just the facts we wanted, and brought useful The Vicar and Mrs. Arkell were present, also Mr. and specimens of suitable literature. Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Bolwell and Mr. Crowther. After The meeting was then open to discussion and Mr. full justice had been done to the excellent tea,, games Webb, and Mr. Bolwell spoke, followed by Major were plaved and at 7.30 an adjournment was made to Daly and Mr. Burbidge. It was eventually proposed the Picture Palace which the boys thoroughly enjoyed. by Major Daly and seconded by Mr. Webb and carried unanimously that the Free-Will Offering Missionary Boxes.—In addition to those who Scheme be adopted and the Churchwardens’ and alreadv hold boxes, viz:—Mrs. Arkell, Mrs Burbidge, Sidesmen were appointed a Committee (with jiower to Mrs. George, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. Padbury, Miss Fox. co-opt) to draw up a suitable scheme. The following have taken them.—Mrs. Lockwood. Mr.Burbidge’s scheme,which he most kindly worked Miss Pryer. Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Webb, Miss Connie out, was considered an excellent basis to work upon. Atwood, Miss E. Alley, Mrs. H. C. Cook, Mrs. G. It is so important for us all to realize that each Townsend, Mrs. Tilling, Master C. E. Drew, Mrs. should give something (no matter how small as long Woodward. Mr. Woolliams, Mrs. Pearson, Miss as it is in proportion to our means) and give it Florence Moss, Miss J. C. Smith, Mrs, Bolwell, Miss regularly to the support of our Church Salmon. Miss Stephan, Miss Bird, Sister Lily Cork. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Toy, G.F.S. Members, Mrs. ttie speakers, proposed by Major Daly and seconded Barlow, Mrs. Felthouse, Mrs. Charlton. by Mr. Burbidge On Sunday, April 30th, the Lord Bishop of the Girls Friendly Society.—The members of the Diocese will preach at the Morning Service on behalf above Society were entertained by their associate, of the Diocesan Fund. Mrs. Pettipher. at their annual social evening in the Church Room, on January 18th. The Vicar and Confirmation —The Bishop has asked Bishop Mrs. Arkell (also an associate) kindly gave their Corfe. late Bishop of Corea, to take the Confirmation assistance, and a very pleasant evening was spent in in our Church on Thursday, April 6th. at 3 p.m. games, dancing, etc. The report of the year's work Sunday School.—Full marks for February. Girls: was read. Four new members admitted ; one member Class I.—Kate Britten, Laura Harris. Ivy Shadbolt, married; one premium gained ; three invalids Dorothy Johnson, Margaret Hodgkins. Class II.— helped from the Local Sick Fund ; and one bonus on Marjorie Giles, Leila Merry. savings granted. We hope the membership will greatly increase now Mrs. Arkell has come among us as an Sunday School.—Full marks and never absent or late, February: Frank Giles, A. Reg. Fletcher, Percy associate, to give her help and sympathy, as for many Smart, Norman Bolter, Sydney Smith, Percy years there has been only one associate in the parish, with an intermittent candidates’ class. This too is Robinson. restarted by Sister Lily Cork, who will welcome any The Vicar will preach a course of Sermons on girl over ten years wishing to join. The C.I.O. is in Sunday evenings in Lent on the following subjects:— abeyance owing to the boarding-out system, or it would have been carried on by Miss Bins, who took up Mrs. Nixon’s work. An annual subscription, March 12th.—'Vnu Repentance^ That it may please Thee to varying from 30s. to 40s., has been collected and sent March 1‘Jth.—Forgiveness _2j give us true repentance, to forgive us all our sins, negli­ to the branch secretary direct for the branch expenses March 26th — Sins, ncgligencies gences ami ignorances and to and ignorances a good deal of which is returned to the parish in endue us with the grace of bonuses and premiums to deserving members. The April 2nd.—The Holy Spirit Thy Holy Spirit, to amend meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays April Sth.—Amendment of our lives according to Thy Holy Word. of each month from 6 to 8 o'clock, when any girl over life 14 years will be welcomed. Particulars and rules of Church Finance Meeting.—This meeting on the Society can be obtained from Mrs. Arkell and February 2 tst was a great success. In spite of a dark Mrs. Pettipher, associates. MAR. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. ENSTONE. all the rates and taxes and dues levied upon the Burial.—Feb. 19th, Ellen Reeves, aged 56 years. Benefice, and relieve the Incumbent of the burden of keeping in repair what after all is Church property. The Lady Elizabeth Parker, daughter of the 6th This may not have entered into their thoughts. It is Earl of Macclesfield, died at her residence near Ban- hoped they may pardon the boldness of this amiable burv on January 26th, aged 69 years. She lived at suggestion. Enstone House from 1912 to 1914. We thankfully remember her great kindness and good example. On Sundays she was most regular in her attendance at SHIPTON-under- WYCHWOOD with LANGLEY. the Holy Eucharist—never allowing Morning or Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, Evening Prayer to be a substitute for the Lord’s own Rural Dean. service. Many a subscription list bore evidence, not Churchwardens : H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. that she desired it, to her thoughtful generosity and Sidesmen : stewardship. Few ladies will be more missed for so A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. 11. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C.S., J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), K. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) many excellent traits of character. , Clerk : S. Cooinbes. Sexton : J. Steed. Many will sympathize with Jonah Reeves in not Baptisms.—February 6th, Annie Bertha Elizabeth getting leave of absence to attend his wife’s funeral. Honeybone.—February 20th, Ethel Case. Just over a year ago he joined the Army Veterinary The following Clergy have kindly promised to Corps and was soon sent to France. He has had no preach on Fridays in Lent in this Church at 6 o’clock leave since joining. beginning in the second week :— Charlie Hawtin. one of our sailor boys, left Ports­ March 17.—Rev. C. Walford, Vicar of Ascott. mouth on January 3rd, 1915. and the first leave that ,, 7.1.—Rev. A. Shildrick, Viear of Milton. March 31t April 7 North leigh has kindly promised to the concert realized <£2 4s. 6d., which sum. less I Os. preach a course of services at the week-night for hire of car, has been sent to the local Red Cross Services in Lent. Owing to the lighting regulations Hospital. A small amount of 8s. 6d. was collected now in force these Services will have to be held at in addition at the door, and has been forwarded to an earlier hour than usual which may prevent some the Oxford Times Office, to supply tobacco to our who are accustomed to do so from attending I hope men at the Front. those who can will make effort to attend even at Mis. Brassey has made an appeal to the neigh­ some inconvenience to themselves. The Servicesoil bouring villages to make an effort, on one special Ash Wednesday will be at 11 and 5.30. week, to supply provisions of every kind for the On February 6th the Vicar was unable take the maintenance of the Red Cross Hospital at Chipping Services, being in bed with influenza. Mr. rXlderton Norton. Our week for this parish will commence read Morning Prayer and there was no Service at on March 13th. Such articles of food as bread, night. On 13th February, the Vicar was assisted butter, meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, tea, sugar, by the Rev. Morris Williams who preached morning vegetables and fruit will be of the greatest possible and evening. use. These may be sent to the Rectory on Tuesday or Friday, March 14th and 17th, whence they will FI FIELD and ID BURY. be conveyed to Chipping Norton on the Wednesday We bad a nice little collection of news for the and Saturday following. January number, which unfortunatly reached the S. Matthias’ Day provided us with a very heavy Publishers to late for insertion. The only item of fall of snow, the heaviest of recent years since 1908. news which we can report is the following reference As a consequence much of the usual routine of life to our soldiers :— was suspended. To the annoyance (?) of teachers and Arthur Mason has recently paid us a visit. It is children, or shall we say parents, the school was delightful to see anyone from the trenches looking closed ! We can but hope that this severe weather so well and fit. We hear that he has been followed following the promise of an early spring, will not by Ernest Bond. Arthur Butler has joined the bring in its train an unwonted amount of sickness. Naval Flying Corps; he is the only one on our list It will in any case have the desired effect of keeping who has aspired to the air. The names of Benjamin back a too forward tendency among the buds. Bond (Royal Garrison Artillery), Joshua Jonah Bv an omission last month we failed to chronicle Bond (Royal Engineers), and Frederick Bond. the school tea, which Mrs. Hall kindly provided the (Canadians) have now been added to the Idbury list. children with early in the year. We do so now We heartily congratulate Major (now Colonel) Matthews, D.S.O., on his promotion. I with all thanks. Idbury School could not be opened till Feb. 2nd, I Our branch of the Church of England Men’s because of the delay in delivering the new stoves Society met at the Rectory, on Friday, February which were expected before Christmas. On that day 18th. It was a pleasure to welcome three new Mr. Parsons, Headmaster of Chilson School, took on faces. The Rector hopes to regard these as regular the School, because of the illness of Miss Phillips. I members of the Society ere long. The next meeting Ho could unfortunately only remain till Feb. 9th. is fixed for March 3rd, at 7 p.m. Since that date Mrs. Mann has been in charge, On February 15th members of the Chipping I regular supplies being impossible to obtain. We Norton Deanery Clerical Society met at the Rectory. wish a speedy return of health to Miss Phillips. I CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAR. HOOK NORTON. Now our Saviour comes to us again in Lent, and Burials.—February 16th, Caroline Grimmett, stands at the door and knocks, “I died for you, My aged 71 years.—19th, John Hargetts, aged 73years. children, and will ye treat Me so?” (Hymn 198.) —26th, Edward James Brain, aged 11 months. What answer are we going to give Him ? Lot us Communicants from January 30th to February ask Him to take from us all pride, and hardness of heart and contempt of His Word, and say to Him 22nd, 79. Collections during same period :—Poor Fund, 12s. “ make me a clean heart, 0 God, and renew a right 2d.; Restoration Fund, 12s. Id.; Church Expenses, spirit within me.” £1 4s. 10.1.; Offertory Fund, 12s. 6Jd.; Sunday School, Ils. OJd.; Choir Fund, 16s. 2|d. MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. In deference to the new Lighting Orders following Our contribution to the Deanery this month will npon the most recent Zeppelin raids it has been be of a very limited character, as nothing of great decided to have Evensong on Sundays at 3 p.m., interest has occurred. instead of 6 30 p.m , until further notice. This We were very pleased to welcome as the preacher, alteration came into force for the first time on on Sunday morning, February 20lii, the Rev. 0. M. Sunday, February 20th. We make a note of it as Jones, the Rector of Ferry Hiuksey. in days to come it will be historically interesting. A few of our brave lads, some of whom bad just The Rector had arranged so long ago as last come out of the Trenches, have been home on short October for Mr. Palmer, the Rector of Princes furlough, and we are always glad to see that they Risborough, to come and preach to us this year iu are regular in their attendance at Church. Lent, and we should have been fortunate in having We shall be doubly glad when we can welcome them him, but Mr. Palmer has recently written to say home for good, but that time seems far distant, and that he has received an appointment as Chaplain in yet perhaps uot so far off as we may at times think. the Army and expects to go abroad shortly, so that he Within the last month many have been called up to •will not be able to come here. We must not grumble serve their King and Country,and those of ns still left at this in such days as these. At the time of writing at home must try and remember them constantly in the Rector has not yet been able to secure anyone to onr prayers. I dare say we have all read that take his place, and any further announcements on memorable letter of Admiral Sir David Beatty ; it is the subject of our Special Lenten Services will be rvell worthy of very serious thought and reflection, made iu Church. and applies to all and each one of us. He says— We regret to announce that Bert Simmonds who “ England still remains to be taken out of the stupor has been missing for many months has now been of self satisfaction aud complacency in which her reported as having been killed in action at Gallipoli greatness and flourishing condition has steeped her, on August 6tb or thereabouts. James Dring, who and until she can be stirred out of this condition, was a porter at the station, but not a native of Hook aud uutil religious revivals take place at home so Norton, is also reported killed in action. We offer long will the War continue. When she can lookout our sincerest sympathy to the friends and relatives of at the future with humbler eyes and a prayer on het­ these two young fellows, so well known to most of lips then we can begin to count the days towards us, who have given their lives for their King and the end. Surely the Almighty God does notintend Country. this Wav to be just a hideous fracas, a blood-drunken The season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday. oroy. There must be some put pose in it all, improve­ March 8th, will be npon ns soon with its call to ment must be born of it.” These are very weighty Repentance, emphasised by all that is happening words, if read aright they bring a terrible indictment throughout the world by reason of this terrible ao-aiust us, aud one which we shall do well to reflect War. We have many things of which as a Christian upon. I suppose it is now generally known that, the community we ought to repent. There is a great Archbishops of Canterbury and York are arranging neglect of Public Worship on Sunday, especially on for a General Mission of our Church, to take place Sunday mornings, on the part of so many—so very some time in the Autumn, for the special purpose of many—there is the slackness of so many communi­ seeking to make us realize more fully than we have cants, here is the inconstancy and want of persever­ apparently yet done that as a nation we have not ance and moral courage among so many but recently in the past given God His rightful place. We have confirmed. These things have to do with the out­ been too eager for pleasure, too zealous in business, ward observance of religion, it is true, but we cannot and the great and weighty matters which concern but feel that they have their counterpart, and God our eternal destiny, the honour and glory of God have knows in how many cases, in people’s private lives, beeu neglected. It is not too early for us all to and speak to us of prayers left unsaid, of Bibles begin to make such preparation as will enable us to never read, and of lives lived with little thought or take our right and proper share in this great call love of God, and of hearts that have grown careless,___ to repentance, and the season of Lent which is so hard, indifferent, worldly, perhaps unbelieving, close upon us, surely would be an admirable time to

a CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAR. set about it with all our heart. May God give us RAMSDEN. all an abundant outpouring of His Holy Spirit to Baptisms.—January 27th Alfred George Holifield. incline us to this end. February 13th,Thyra Eliza Mary Wright. Our Lenten Services this year will be held on A third Social was held in the Schools on Friday Wednesday evenings, as we do not wish to interrupt evening, February 18th, from 7 till 12 p.m., and it the Intercession Services on Friday. The time of was well attended. The arrangments were made and these Services will be announced later as they have carried by the same Committee that was available to a certain extent to be regulated by the Lighting before. We regret that when we gave the names Order, which came into force on Wednesday, last month, we inadvertently omitted that of Mrs. February 16th. W. Beanies who proved a willing worker. The Treasurer, Mr. Ford, announces a balance of <£4 Our Sunday evening Services at present are held which has been contributed to the funds of the at 5.30 on this account for the present, but as soon Nursing Association. The Association is very heavily as possible they will be held at the usual hour of 6.30. in debt to Lady Margaret Watney who has very We earnestly hope that this slight change will make kindly financed it for several years, but we hope if no difference to our numbers, but rather on the other opportunities serve, to reduce the Ramsden portion, hand we hope every parishioner will show that right to a further extent. A nurse is a great boon, as spirit in coming more regularly, even though it may many of us in Ramsden have found, and we owe a be at some inconvenience. deep debt of gratitude to Lady Margaret Watney who has very munificently kept us supplied with CHADLINGTON. one. The Intercession Services will now (d.v.) be held on Marriage.—January 25th, Robert Horne and Ida Wednesday evenings instead of on Thursdays, at Mary Betteridge. 25th, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 6.15 p.m. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Owing to the Lighting Reguhitions the Evening 8th. Ash Wednesday. Services on Sundays will be held for a few Sundays 8 a.m. Holy Communion. at 5.45 instead of 6 o’clock. r- 10.30 a.m. Matins and Litany. The G.E.M.S. meetings are being held weekly on • 7 p.m. Evensong, Commination Service and Mondays at 8 p.m. and several stimulating dis­ Sermon. cussions on some Bible problems have been held. On Asli Wednesday we enter again, after a long The attendance has been good. interval from Christmas, into the solemn Season of Lent with its appeal to ns for self-examination and SPELSBURY. renewed efforts after amendment of life. With the Baptisms.—January 23rd. John Albert son of

• special call of Lent so much as in normal years, but, Smit!?™ R°n war^ ilham and Edith Gertrude we may be sure t,hat if we rise this Season well. I ... „ taking it as an “ opportunity ” or a "port" into ' - T" Je8'nary 18th, Alice Beatrice Simms aged 8 months. which we may go for spiritual repairs, we shall find ' Church Collections January 23rd to February 20th : it a help and a benefit, our faith in the continual ! Sick and Needy 10s. 10d., Chinch Expenses £2 17s. providence of God will be strengthened and confirmed I 7d. and we shall be ready for the joys of Easter to Our Concert to laise funds to send gifts to our which we should all the time look forward.m There- Spelsbury Boys at the Front proved both successful will be a special Service and Sermon each Thursday- '1 r.r.d enjoyable. The takings amounted to £4 Ils. at 7 p.m. commencing on the" 16th inst. T.lhe ’War 1 ; all(] with this we have been able to send cake and Intercessions will be said as usual after Evensong...... “.7 on ! tobacco,• and ...... all who in anv_ wav_ contributed■ " to this Friday and Sunday. cannot...... but feel rewarded '•by the* many letters of The proceeds of the concert on January 20th. acknowledgment and appreciation which your amounted to £4 12s. Gd. (_Out of this is taken_____ Vicar lias received. £2 16s. 4d. comprising the following items:—Sunday The deficit on the Heating and Lighting Fund of School prizes 8s. 3d., Stampsand Albums 18/-, Treat our ~Parish Church 1—has since—•* our last issue been 15/-, Choir girls outing to Oxford „£1 5s. Id. reduced .£5 by the generosity of Viscountess Dillon. Lenten Services.—Ash Wednesday 11 a.m. and Thus a balance of .£1 16s. 2d. is left to bo added 7 p.m. On Fridays commencing March 17th. to the proceeds of a concert on behalf of the British Evensong at 7 p.m. with special preachers, viz., Farmers’ Red Cross Association we hope to arrange March 17th, the Rev. J. D. Payne. On other Fridays soon after Easter, so please bear that in mind and as notified when arranged for on the preceding turn up in force. Sunday. MAK. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

CORNWELL. the Rev. H. H. Arkell. Vicar of Chipping Norton. S.P.G.—We hope to have our annual offertories On Sunday, April 30th (1st Sunday after Easter), for tiie above Society on Sunday, the 26th of March, the Bishop of Oxford will preach at evening Service. and the Sermon iu the evening will be preached by As regards our evening Services on Sundays and the Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, M.A., Rector of Sursden- weekdays, and the order for darkening lights, the cum-Ch u reh il 1. Vicar and Churchwardens,after consultation,decided to The following Monday evening, the 27th. we have follow the example of most of the Parish Churches in arranged for our Meeting and Lantern Lecture, in Oxford. It did not seem feasible to have our Sunday the Schoolroom, at 6.30 p.ni. The Lecture will be evening Services earlier than 6 o’clock. We were given l>v the Rev. A. Shildrick, Vicar of Milton- unwilling, in this year of War, to abandon our week­ under-Wvch wood, and his subject will be ’“New day Services, which have been a comfort to so many Guinea.” certainly a. bright one, and we have no who have relatives serving in the War. Nor can any doubt the Lecture will be bright also. We trust all one tell how long the War will continue, so we have who possibly can will make a point of attending provided dark blinds for the windows and shades for both the Services and Meeting, and the holders of the lights. The deciding factor lias been, how best to Missionary boxes are requested to send them in to meet the spiritual needs of our people, and carry out the Rector without delay our work. It is intended that this Lent should be The War.—On account of the recent regulations specially observed, with a view to the National respecting the putting out of lights, our Services Mission later in the year. for the next few Sundays will he held at 5.30 instead There have been planted in the new ground of the of 6 ill the evening. We trust it. will not interfere Churchyard at Sliorthampton, two yews and two crab­ in anv way with the attendance. When lighter apples. Now there are to be added two hawthorns, evenings come, we will revert to our usual hour. two blackthorns and two wild cherries. Most of Several more of our Cornwell lads have been these are trees with beautiful spring flowers, and are attested and passed for Service. We believe now all native English trees, suitable to such an ancient who are really fit have done so. Well done Cornwell 1 setting. Our best thanks are due to Mr. Vernon Lent.—The solemn season of Lent is about to Watney. Our Churchyard will look bright and open upon us. It is at all times a season for beautiful. This is much better than planting in a contrition, prayer and turning to the Lord, this Churchvard only’ the most dismal trees which nature year more than ever. May we repent us of our produces. Just as a well-kept Church is a sign of rnanv sins, and seek by God’s help to live better spiritual health, so a beautiful Churchyard is a witness lives for the time to come. By so doing we shall of reverence and faith, being holy ground. realize pardon and peace, and be the better for the sorrow and trials He has been pleased to lay upon CHASTLETON. US. May God grant it for His dear Sou’s sake. Chastleton Day School.—It was proposed by the Oxfordshire Education Committee to close our ■ CHARLBURY. School, and that permanently on account of the Baptism.—January 26th (Adult Baptism), Marion, small number of children attending and as a measure daughter of David and Annie Bryden. of economy. Saving and retrenchment is the order The Red Cross Sale on February 17th was a of the day, but let us be careful that we do not carry wonderful success, realizing over /500. Everyone this too far as an excuse for giving up work which worked very hard for the good cause. is essential for the betterment of the world. A Charlbury and the War.—Jim Kerwood, of Village School is an institution of the greatest Walcot Farm, was killed by a shell on Sunday night. importance even in a small village and the saving February 6th, while reading out a passage of Scripture affected would be exceedingly small and the loss to to others in his Company of the Royal Engineers. the village very great. In a village School the The same evening we had read out his namein Church number of children attending in any one year with the Special Prayers. His relatives here have the fluctuates greatly. A petition against closing was sympathy of all their neighbours. gladly signed by the parents of the children and We are glad to hear from an Officer on leave, what the residents in the village and addressed to the a high position as a regiment is occupied by the Oxon Board of Education in London and the Oxfordshire and Bucks Light Infantry at the Front, as among the Education Committee in Oxford. We are glad to best of our Troops. hear that the Local Education Authority have now ’ Lent, 1916. St. Mary’s Church.—The special decided to proceed no further in the matter. preachers on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 as far’as at A Confirmation is to be held at Chipping Norton present arranged, are:—March 15th, the Rev. T. P. on Thursday. April 6th. at 3 p.ni. Field ; 22nd, the Rev. W. Collingwood Carter, Rural The Day School children subset ibed 5/- to the Dean; 29th, the Vicar of Spelsbury; April 12th, Nurse Cavell Memorial Fund by selling cards. | No. 397. Price One Penny. 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April. CKhENlD A K. 1916. s i; 4th Sunday in Lent. I 3 ; M S. Richard, B. , - Tu S. Ambrose, B. 5 i W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 6 I Tu 7 F i s : s ' 9 ' T, 5 th Sunday in Lent. 10 M 11 . Tu I 12 W Magistrates’ Meeting. i 13 Th I 14 : F 15 S • 16 Sunday next before Easter. I 17 Monday before Easter. I 18 Tu Tuesday before Easter. I 19 i W Wednesday before Easter. Meeting of Board of Guardians. ' 20 Tn” Thursday before Easier. i 21 F Good Friday. | 22 I S Easier Even. i 23 i » Easter Day. S. George, M. '■ 24 : M Monday in Easier Week. ■ 25 I Tu Tuesday in Easter Week. 26 I W Magistrates’ Meeting. 1 2Z Tn I 28 ' F 29 ; s 30 A 1st Sunday after Easier.

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Deanery to attend a meeeting representative of the SHIPTON-unueii-WYCH WOOD with LANGLEY. whole Deanery in our Parish Church Room, on May Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, 4th We propose therefore to have a general Parish Rural Dean. Meeting in the Parish Church Room, on Thursdav, Church wardens : H. Miiwk’, E. II. Dee. April 13th. at 7 30, to elect our representatives. This Sidesmen : meeting will come directly after our special Lenten A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. II. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C.S., Service al 6.30 on that day—and it is hoped that J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Clerk : S. Coonibcs. Sexton : J. Steed. those attending the Lenten Service will go straight from the Church to the meeting. This meeting will Baptisms.— February 6th, Annie Bertha Elizabeth be a short one and Mr. Payne, who is the preacher Honey bone.— Februaty 20th, Ethel Case. that night, will briefly explain the outlines of the coming National Mission, after we have elected our Burials.— Feb. 29r.b, George Clifford, aged 65.— Match 23rd, JarneR Brookes, aged 77. representatives. Shipton is honoured in the person of Thomas Fiikf.-Wh.i, Offering Scheme.—It will be re­ membered that at the General Parish Meeting, on Townsend Coombes, 5l.h Batt. Oxford Light Inf., February 21st. the Vicar, Churchwardens and Sides­ who has received the D.C.M. He has three brothers j also serving. men were appointed a Committee to draw up a suitable Scheme. The first meeting of this Committee I The Vicarage Work Party have received a letter was held on March 2nd, and an Executive Committee I of thanks for shirts sent, to prisoners of war, and was formed composed of the following:ing:—The Vicar,Vicar. I' the Girls’ Friendly Candidates foi mittens and cuffs A. j Bolwell, T. H. Burbidge, D. St. G.(* DalyOnlv (Major), I uuiit-sent, to tl>nthe "NlotrirNavy I League.no.rn.i W. Toy, A. Webb, J. George ( Treasurer), W. R. 1 Hamblelt (Secretary.) This latter Committee has I On 17th, the Lent. Sermon was preached by the already been to work, and a letter for general circu- I> Rev. C. Walford, Vicar of Ascot. lation to the Parishioners has been drawn up fully 1 The death of Mr. James Brookes was not expected. explaining the Scheme, and is now being sent round He came down on that morning, but. on the day trie Parish. A copy of this letter is issued with this before he hail been taken ill with violent sickness. monthly Magazine. The success of the undertaking His sister, Mrs. Chapman, alone remains of that depends entirely upon ourselves. If we each give in | generation’, and James was the youngest son. He proportion to our means it is bound to be a success. lived—1 •*- in 01Shipton nearly all his life, and formerly Very many will regret the death of Charlotte Ann was a Bell Ringer in the Tower, and of late has Belcher, one of our oldest Parishioners. SheS;,„ was a iL.na’” since so many of our Ringers have gone most regular attendant at the Parish Church, and her 1I tote thel',e ",,u- A muffled peal was inng therefore on presence there will be much missed. ! the evening of the Burial. The Annual Parish Meeting Easter Offering.—The Churchwardens wish■ ■ it to | The Annual Parish .Meeting was on the 23rd, he known that in accordance with the wish of the I when statements of the various Charities for tho Bishop and the custom of other Churches in the |[ year 1915 were read. Diocese, the collections on Easter Sunday will be I The Preacher on 24th will be the Rev. A. Shildi ick, given to the Vicar as an Easter offering. I;Il 1is to be.I Vicar of Milton. remembered that an Easter offering is the onlv oppor- ! On the three following Fridays the Sermons will tU1,iP’ l° inCreaSe lhe Value I be^neached by the’lie’v’. of’the •living which is not Urge. | . on the subjects of: (1) The Result We wouldikl remind our readers thatdial, the Bishop willwiii I> of Sin, ” (-)(2) “ The'ine Turningruining fromirum Sin,oin, ” (3) “ Thor no preach on SundayI , morning, April 30th, ' on behalf of Forgiveness of Sins.” the Diocesan Fund. The Three Hours’Service on Good Friday will be Sunday...... S. chool.—. Bovs—.Full marks, March : Har-conducted by the Rev. C. M. Radford, S. John’s old Wright, Percy Smart, James Shadbolt, F. Willetts, I College, Battersea. Robert Nason, Leslie Woodward, Fred. Brooke, Cyril j 7jThele Rev. H. B. Morris, of Headington, will assist ■ Cross, F. Timms, R. Timins, N. Boiler. L. Timms, i t|10 Vicar■ on Easter Day. S. Smith. Denys Willetts. F. Harwood, K. Giles, F. j The School children continue to bring eggs for NeverALl’-.** absent— ^ *•“*’* or""" late(.line: F. I’Giles, ITnrivzArx/4 C. Harwood, ! I wounded soldiers, and sometimes receive letters E. Cook. Girls.Girls.——Full.Full marks,marks, MarchMarch : : Laura | from the soldiers. ■ Harris. Violet Withers, Rose Withers, Dorothy Johnson,j Kate Britten. Iris White. Minnie Peates, Suh-Lieut. W. L. C. Carter, R.N., has been ap- EEmma------’Peates, Florence Goodman, Elsie Fletcher, I pointedI to a Destroyer, H.M.S. Hornet; Commander, Vera Goodman,” >------Audreya. tTilling.:>i;„„ I The‘m,„ ,Hou.t„ B. S. Bingham, Captain.

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OHADLINGTON, I CHARLBURY. aptisms Burials.—M*”'0'1 IStli, Jane Betteridge, 86 years. B .—March 24th, Annie Louisa, daughter March 17th. Vines Huckin, 75 years. of Henry and Alice Jones (adult Baptism).—At Sborthampton Church, March 12th, Reginald .John, HOLY WEEK. son of William Thomas and Mary Ann Powell, of Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Chilson. 5 a.m. Holy Communion. 11 a.m. Matins. Burials.—February 28th, Ann Maria Griffin, aged 6 p.m. Evensong and Reading. 62 years.—March 1st, Hannah Maria Gomm, of Oxford, aged 55 years.—March 10th, Thomas ly^dnc Holy Communion. [No other Service]. Arthur Dore, aged 75 years.—(At Shortliampton Church) February 26th, Elizabeth Bartlett, of GOOD FRIDAY Chilson, aged 71 years.—March 2nd, Arthur Edward 8 a.m. Matins, Litany and Ante-Communion. Barrett, of Sborthampton Farm, aged 48 years. 12—3, Three Hours’ Service. G.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon, and the Story nl tlie Mr. Barrett had been Churchwarden at Short- Cross. hampton for the past 13 years. He was always most regular at all the Services. He bore his Easier Eve:— 8 a.m. Matins and Ante-Communion. illness with exemplary patience, and lie will be 6.30 p.m. Evensong. much missed. Every sympathy is felt for Mrs. Barrett, who has two sons serving in the Yeomanry Easter Day 7 and 8 a.m. Holy Communion. at the front. 11 a.m. Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon. We were verv sorry to hear of the death of 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. George Crump, of Chilson, who joined the Royal Easter Mondayand Tuesday -.— Garrison Artillery 10 months ago, and died on 8 a.m. Holy Communion. March 18th at Aldershot, of spotted fever, at the age of 21. He was confirmed in the year 1909. Thursday, April 2~lh. :— being prepared in a class of 6 lads from Chilson, of S a. m. Holy Communion, at which the Collect, whom at least 3 joined His Majesty’s Forces during I Epistle and Gospel for St. Mark’s Day (which falls on Easter Tuesday) will be read. the War. JI S. Mary’s, Charlbury.—On April 12th, Wednes­ It is hoped that as [nil use will be made by as day, at 7.30, the preacher will be the Rev. H. H. many as possible of the extra Services in Holy’ Arkell, M.A., Vicar of Chipping Norton. Week and Good Friday. This is the time for look- , On Sunday evening, April 30th, the preacher will ing into and searching diligently our hearts, in j be the Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Oxford. order that, onr penitence and sorrow for our many sins of many kinds may be deepened and made more On Wednesday, April 19th, at 3 p.m., in the real. The Archbishops have announced that some Sheldonian at Oxford the Bishop of London will sort of National Mission or general Spiritual speak about the National Mission. Campaign is in contemplation for the latter end of The National Mission is to take place in every the present year. Further details will doubtless be Parish in England about the end of October. We issued by the authorities in due course of time. are asked to begin now to prepare our own people. Meanwhile, there can be no season more suitable There is evidence of a mai ked spiritual awakening than Passioutide and Holy Week in which to lay | among our soldiers and sailors. We wish that in the foundation of a deeper and more sincere I every Parish at home there should be a similar repentance and a stronger, brighter hope, from I awakening in the use of Prayer, Holy Scripture, Con­ which to approach the greater objective in October j firmation and Holy Communion. Thuswhen thewaris or November—the National Mission of Repentance over and the men return home, they will receive a and Hope. The Services for Holy Week and Easter worthy welcome from those at home, who have ate given above. (■ learned to care about the same fundamental truths It is hoped that every confirmed Parishioner in with renewed zeal. We desire that the Church of obedience to’ the Prayer Book Rubric—will England may be able to offer to God an offering of resolutely make every endeavour to come to the the same spirit, and in some way commemorate with Holy Commmunion on Easter Dav, the devotion and sacrifice shown by onr soldiers and sailors and by the peoples allied with us. We hope to have the Concert on behalf of the British Farmers’ Red Cross Association in May, Capt. Alured J. Waller, of the Black Watch, •either the lltli or 18th. Posters will be issued in was married to Miss Florence Agg at Cheltenham good time announcing the exact date. on March 23rd.

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TN times of War and Calamity a call comes from God that men should 1 repent and put their trust in Him. This year the Church of England in every Parish in the land, guided, as we trust, by the Holy Spirit in direct answer to prayer, seeks to awaken men, women and children every­ where to a fresh start in a life of prayer and work well-pleasing to God.

We, the Clergy of this Rural Deanery, have been called by God to minister His Word and Sacraments in our several Parishes. We desire to appeal with all earnestness and affection to our people to make the life of town and village answerable to our Christian calling. We seek without delay to strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, turn the wicked, restore the penitent: so that all may come to the knowledge of the truth, and live a godly, righteous and sober life.

e a have cause for hope, reasons for repentance. We have the examp e in evei^ Parish of those who pray to God every day, and are constant in the Service- of-- God in Church- —ion the Lord's Day, and on many working days during this anxious time of’war?. But we fear that there aid«ivSiWh?. fai‘ in their Pra>’e‘-S eith- ^me or in Church; sons or hrnt-l 3 S° e ^ose near and dear to them in danger—husbands, sons o. brothers serving their King and Country. there are *” t,le *lonle °f °ur Parishes to make us truly glad: neighboursare manyF who" 3are 6 always ready to give a helping hand to their and then occur sins which sadden us: the neglect of Godbetting’s plainand gamblingcommand 1about ,mai’nafic and purity; the abuse of drink; .. °- —*• t>—— . - ,' ijuarrec'aailels and evil speaking; distrust and disunion; lives spent apart from God,> and without faith or hope or love. If we ?: If bv'pgnp !’y tllese sins> how much more our Father Who is in Heaven ?- -] presenrr. n fa?.Ce a"d Perseverance we are made glad, is there not joy in the p esence of the Angels of God ? The War has revealed to us wonderful comradeship and compassion among all ranks of life. But we can also see now how near we were to the brink of danger at home, from discord, selfishness and sin.

In this year of the National Mission there is a clear call for us all to place our lives afresh under God's guidance and in His keeping, To this call we can all give our answer at once, if we will, by diligent prayer.

Imagine our hopes fulfilled, our prayers in Christ's Name heard: and think of the change that will come over the familiar scenes when this comes true. No home will go through any day without prayer to God for forgiveness and protection, victory and peace. All shall read and hear His holy word. No man or woman will neglect their duty to God on His holy day: all will seek in God's House the comfort which can steady and cheer our lives, We shall preserve God’s day of worship and rest as a National blessing.

Those who in past years have been confirmed will resolve to come constantly to the Holy Communion to be strengthened and refreshed. Those who have not been confirmed will seek an early opportunity of preparation, that they may be strengthened by the Hol}’ Ghost the Comforter. We shall all pray and work for the spread of God’s Kingdom at home and throughout the world. For God has no favourites. He gave us our world­ wide Empire that we should be a light to the world: and that men should glorify God in the day of visitation.

In every Parish in England there will be opportunities during the coming months to hear this call to true repentance and sure hope: so that we may be ready, by the end of October and the month of November, by our own example to renew the spiritual life and welfare of our Parishes.

Shall our soldiers and sailors give daily examples of self-sacrifice and courage, at their Country’s call: and shall we refuse to listen when God calls us to make the effort to live a. better and happier life? England battles for the right. God expects of us more devotion to Himself, more compassion to our neighbours.

We, whose names are signed to this letter, trust that all our people will be ready to seek our counsel and help in these and all other ways in which, as God’s ministers, we can be of service.

I We ask for your daily prayers for our sailors and soldiers, for your own homes, for your Parish, for this Deanery, and for England. We shall pray for you. Brethren, pray for us.

W. COLLINGWOOD CARTER, Vicar of Shipton, Rural Dean. H. HERBERT ARKELL, Vicar of Chipping Norton. RICHARD P. BURNETT, Rector of Cornwell. J. A. BURNLEY, Rector of Chastleton. A. W. CALLIS. Rector of Salford. A. CARY ELWES, Vicar of Finstock. THOMAS P. FIELD, Curate of Chadlington. ERNEST C. FREEMAN, Rector of Hook Norton. H. J. GULLEY, Rector of Heythrop. H. R. HALL, Vicar of Ramsden. H. HEATHCOTE, Curate of Leafieki. S. W. B. HOLBROOKE, Rector of Great Rollright. EDMUND J. F. JOHNSON, Rector of Sarsden. T. W. LEE, Vicar of Leafieki. J. P. MALLESON, Vicar of Little Tew. GOTH ER E. MANN, Rector of Fifield. WILLIAM J. PALMER, Vicar of Enstone. JULIUS D. PAYNE, Vicar of Charlbury. CHARLES J. SHEBBEARE, Rector of Swerford. A. SHILDRICK, Vicar of Milton. THOS. C. TANNER, Vicar of Spelsbury, C, WALFORD, Vicar of Ascot E. Li.. WEIGHT, Curate of Chipping Norton. 'Whitsuntide, 1916.

Jf4 Daily prayer. ¥ Lord God Almighty, Who hast brought Thy judgments upon all the earth, that the inhabitants of the world may learn righteousness: We entreat Ihy Divine Majesty so to turn the hearts of the people of this Land, that sorrowing for our sins with true repentance, and trusting in the hope of Thy f salvation, we may be renewed to do Thee service and shew forth Thy praise from one generation to another: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. APRIL.

FIFIELD and IDBURY. Services in Holy Week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday We have to congratulate Lieut. G. H01smn.11 Ante Communion 8 a.m. Bailey and his relatives on the receipt of a Military Mattias 10. Evensong 6. Cross for services in Gallipoli. He was one Good Friday:— of the Litany 8 a.m. first officers to reach the peninsula and one of the Mattins and Ante Communion 10 a.m. last to leave. The life and work there have been Three Hours’ Service 12 to 3. peculiarly arduous, and the medal would have been Evensong 6. well earned in any case, but we hear that it was Parishioners will observe a change from former awarded for special acts of gallantry. years with regard to the Good Friday Services. In The two allotments managed by the gardeners of addition to those prescribed by our Liturgv there will Fifield have produced a splendid crop of vegetables be the “Three Hours' Devotion’’ from 12 noon to during the past year, and in addition to a number 3'p.m. For the information of those unfamiliar with of hampers sent to hospitals, about a ton has been this form of devotion, let me just say a word. It con­ sent to the fleet. Fifield is a registered branch of sists of seven addresses based upon the seven sayings the “ Vegetable Products Committee ” and sends its of our Lord upon the Cross, followed by short prayers contributions carriage free from Sbipton Station. and hymns with intervals of quiet for meditation. Auy other village or individual could likewise For those who may not be able to attend for the full despatch contributions from Shipton, carriage free, three hours, the singing of the hymns will provide the by obtaining a proper label from F. W. P. Matthews, fittest moments for them to come or go from the Esq., and acknowledgments of such gifts would be Church. Those who have had experience of trie form sent direct to the donors from the ships to which of Service certify to its helpfulness, and surely it is thev have been delivered. Contributions of veget­ fitting that the hours of our Lord's Passion should ables for the Navy are urgently required. be held sacred and free from worldly thoughts, and so whether in the Church or at home let us resolve to The annual Service of the Mothers’ Union was meditate upon our Lord's Passion whereby He wrought held in Fifield Church, on the eve of Lady Day at our redemption. 2.30. There was a very good attendance, and seven Eastkr Dav. new members were admitted, namely : Mrs. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Houlton, Mrs. Markham. Mrs. Godden, of Fifield, Mattins & Holy Communion, it a.m. Mrs. Wilkins, of Idbury, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Evensong, 6 p.m. Leadbetter, and Mrs. Roberts of Foxcott. The A Confirmation will be held in our Parish Church sermon was preached by the Rector. The hymns on Wednesday, April 5th. at 3 p.m. by Bishop Corfe. were better sung than in previous years, and we are Let us remember the candidates daily in our prayers, much indebted to Mr. Hill for so kindly coining from “ that they may yield themselves up to God in body, Westcote to play the organ. The corporate Com­ soul and spirit, for the rest of their lives.” There can munion will be ar Fifield, on Sunday, March 26th, be no better preparation for our Easter Communion at 8. than for us to remember our own Confirmation and to The Scouts paraded at Fifield Church, on Sunday I examine ourselves as to how far we have been faithful March 17th. Mr.Matthews, C.O. of the “Wychwood” j to our Baptismal promises then renewed and ratified, and to enquire of our own heart what obedience we V.T.C. kindly drilled them after service, and has have yielded to the Holy Spirit then given us through promised to do so regularly. the laying on of hands. A few candidates from Fifield and Bould are Church Collections, Feb. 20th to March 3rd :— preparing for Confirmation at Chipping Norton, on ! April 6th. Our prayers are on their behalf. Sick and Needy 12 o Church Expenses 7 7 Medicinal herbs are much needed. Mrs. Mann Oxford Diocesan Fund '5 9 will be glad to know the names of those who have anv in their gardens to dispose of. FINSTOCK and FAWLER. Marriage.—Fifield. On March 14th, John George Baptism.—March 8th, John, son of George John Simms, of Chipping Norton (at S. John Baptist and Lily Louise Fowler, of Fawler. Church) to Fanny Scrivens of Fifield. Burial.—March 13th, John Fowler, aged 13 days. The Services on Good Friday will be at 11 and 7, SPELSBURY. and on Easter Sunday there will be celebrations Burial.—March 18th, Charles Cross, aged 82. of the Holy Communion at 7, 8.15 and mid day. APitn,. ______CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

Pte. T. Miles—3rd Worcester. MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. Pte. H. Burrus—1st Gloster. Marjorie, infant daughter of Sergt. R. Wiggins—3rd Worcester. Baptisms.—Hazel 1.... , Pte. T. Coombes—0.& B.L. I. Edwatd .1. W. and Mary L. Nichols of Milton. Sergt. J. E. Barnes—10th Gloster. On Sunday. March 12th. at rhe Parish Church at I, Pte. L. Parsloe—1st O.& B.L.I. Ascol-iimler-Wychwood, there were four Candidates , On Wednesday, March 15th, the Rev. A. K. presented for Confirmation who received the* Apos- I 11 ZA ! • Cl C .. .1.- ______1! tolic Rite of the laying on of Lands by the Lord j Chignell, Organizing Secretary for the Diocese of New Guinea, very kindly officiated at the Lenten Bishop of the Diocese: Percy Hartley Burton, Service, giving us a most helpful address on the Winifred Bertha Howard, Dorothy Marguer ite Tus­ | necessity of patience, after which he addresssed a tin, and Muriel Constance Parsloe. The prayers of j meeting at the Schoolroom on Mission Work in the’ congi egat.iori are asked on behalf of these, that New Guinea. He gave us a most interesting lecture they may be true and loyal servants ami soldiers of i which was highly appreciated by those present. ail the days of their life. , . i We were "delighted to'Tee'BO the Cross r * see so many people present, . havii.ir our Speeia e.n en ■ and we welcomewelcome thethe youngyoung hoys and girls who We tire,e Wednesday evenmgs, mstend of b. day fi)1.||lud ,fc <)£ aud?ence= 'L c They may have been year on the:1)ie , as sn.ee the war commenced we have b .essed wil|, , as heretofore, us ....— i impressed with the lantern slides, but we also think had a Special.locivivj Service of Intercession on the latter they were profited too by the lecture, and certainly do not desire to break up this Service. dav. and we d.t not this is one way in which we may reasonably hope great number of people, . , • It is true we do not get a g• . . . i _ to interest the young i*n Mission Work, and it can but. those few who do come evidently regard it as a hardly be doubled that when this war is over, the great opportunity of remembering those who are Mission Work of the Church will play a far more serving ill the Army in their prayers in the House important part in the Church’s work than it has of their Father. We have hoped and shall hope to done in the past. The Vicar was away on Friday, see a greater number of our people, especially those the 17th, addressing meetings on Mission Work, who have sous or blethers or those nearest to them and he could not but observe that there seemed to who are engaged in some way or other in this awful be a much deeper interest evinced than is always conflict., using this opportunity, and also the Service manifested at such meetings. of Holy Communion which is held on Thursday On Wednesday, the 22nd, the Vicar of Enstone, morning, of remembering them at the throne of I very kindly came over and preached for us, and we I grace, ami in conjunction with all those who are are sure his words of counsel and instruction were present ottering up their prayers and petitions, that much appreciated by the congregation. We were the protecting hand of God may be their shield and glad to see so many present and hope that the con­ defence, and as we think of those near and dear to gregation will continue to increase. us who are called upon to fill such posts of special On the Festival of the Annunciation the members danger us falls to the lot of every soldier, how many of the Women’s Union made their Corporate Com­ and countless are the thoughts that, fill our hearts, munion at the 8 o’clock Service. In the afternoon and which God would love us to express as we they met at the Iron Room and a short address was kneel before His altar or supplicate Him in our given by the Vicar, after which they were enter­ Intercessions. tained at tea by Mrs. Way. Mr. and Mrs. Rathbone have just, received official notification of the death of their son Private S T Rathbone of the 4th L.N.L., which’ occurred‘mi SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. Marriage.—At Churchill Church <>n March 4th, June 15 th, 1915. Before leaving home, in a con­ 1916, Albert Henry Bayliss, of the parish of St. versation with Ins mother, he evidently recognised Ebbe, Oxford, and Charlotte Andrews of Churchill. the possibility of ns not returning, for he said to The Secretary of the British and Foreisru Bible her : If I fall I shall fall i„ a good cause and be Society acknowledges with gratitude the receipt, of m the path of duty He has fallen in the execu­ £2 16s. 6d. being a contribution from this parish. tion of Ins duty, and we may well believe and hone The Church Missionary Society has received j£16 that now he rests in the Paradise of God, where the 5s. 3Jd. for the year ending 31st March, 1916, from reigns°f 'S f°*’ ever linslled a,,li peace eternal the parishioners, the details of which will be published later in the Annual Report. On our roll of honour there me 86 names of those The Mothers’ Meetings have been well attended who are serving King and Country in some capacity throughout the five winter mouths. orfallen other, as andfollows the :—names of nine of those who haveve We have to thank the Revs. T. C. Tanner, E. R. . G. Clemson—H.M.S.Cressv Mosley, A. H. Burnley, A. W. Callis, R. P. Burnett, p!C- n TO-Ra.,llb',"e—‘th b'.N.L. for their Sermons during Lent. Pte. C. Wiggins—1st O.i B.L.I. Extract from the London Gazette. “ Crown of CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. APRIL.

Siam, Whitehall, March 22nd. The King has Whitaker, the Rector of Souldern, as our special been pleased to give and giant unto Cecil Bedell preacher this Lent, andi we are very grateful to him. Follett, Esq., Divisional Superintendent of Police, for giving up his time to come to us. He will preach Bangkok, his Majesty's Royal licence and authority every Tuesday in Lent nt 3 o’clock, to wear thetbe insignia of the fourth class of the orderolder I. NowN()W thattliat thetlie days(davs]avs are getting longer we, shall be of the Crown of Siam,: ’ which’ j decoration has been ■; ableal)le tot(, havellave EEvensongvensong on oundaysSundays atn't 6 p.m. witn- couterred upon him,,ni bvV HHis,s MmpstvMajesty the Kino-King of<»f I out any... .. danger.j ofr.-. infringing <-..r'r • thexi lighting>• > • regulations, Siam in recogiiitiu..ion .of vahuible services rendered by and accordingly it will be held at, that, hour until him.” Mr. Follett 18is ^ brother of Mrs. Giles I further notice.' Edmonds, of Haughton House, Churchill. Mrs. Giles Edmunds has received the following Now that we are drawing near to Holy Week and Magazine subscriptions:—Mrs. C. Widdows, Mr. Good Friday we ventuie to express the hope that Clarke, Mrs. C. Cox, Mrs. Bushnell, Mrs. Matthews. they will be observed devoutly, and more devoutly Miss Croxton, Mr. H. Widdows, Mrs. Biles, Mrs. than ever, and it behoves all good Christians not W.A. Treweeke, Mis G. Edmonds, Mrs. AV. Peachev, only to observe them themselves but also to try to Mrs. W. Cox, Mrs. Mace, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Brecknefl. get others to observe them, and to understand them. The Animal Assembly of the Parish Meeting was Their neglect of them seems to be due principally to held in the Infants’ School, on Friday, March three causes, and the first of them is ignorance. It 24th, when the Trustees presented the Charity is a solemn fact, almost incredible and astonishing, Accounts which were passed. There was a verv but nevertheless a certain fact that in spite of all small attendance. the teaching given in the School and by the Church The Annual Meeting of the Pig Assurance Society these many many years, there actually are people was held in the Infants’ School, on Friday, 24th even in our midst who do not know what happened March, when there was a good attendance of on the first Good Friday. It sounds incredible but members. Mr R. Ferri man was elected Chairman, it is true, and what we have to do is to combat t his and the Committee and Inspectors were re-elected ignorance by precept and example with all the without change. It was decided to adopt the patience and perseverence we can command. A Statement of Accounts presented by the Secretary, second cause is wrongheadedness. There are people the same to be audited by Mr. Giles Edmonds.Edmonds, The who argue, “if Jesus Christ won for us upon the accounts are as follows :— Cross the forgiveness of sins, then it is a day for Receipts. Payments. rejoicing,” and so they have tea-drinkings, and so Subscriptions and In­ Paid to Air. Timms on. Could anything be more utterly selfish ? surance Fees received loss of Pig 2 11 0 They think only of themselves, and not at all of from members 4 13 7 Mr. F.Alder, opening what He Suffered. It is like a man rejoicing at bis same 1 0 To carry forward father’s death because be has come into money by from year 2 1 7 it. A third cause is indifference. Some people do not care at all whether Jesus Christ died for them £4 13 7 £4 13 7 or not, or suffered anything else for them. They Cash Account. are indifferent to this or anything else that has to Balance in Bank 1915 40 5 5 do with religion. This means that, they have not Interest from Bank ... 18 11 the love of God in their hearts. These people are Balance in hand 191G 2 1 7 in a very dangerous condition, for it is certain that To carry forward £43 5 11 we cannot be saved without the love of God. A A vote of thanks to the Committee, Inspectors man once asked our Lord, “ Which is the first and and Officers generally was passed unanimously. , greatest Commandment?” and our Lord answered, Wm. II. Anson, Hon. Sec. I “ Thou slia.lt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy mind, and with all thy soul, HOOK NORTON. • , and with all thy strength. This is the first and Burials.—February 26th, Edward James Brain, greatest Commandment.” It ought not to be difficult aged 11 months.—March 18th, James Illes, aged 74 | to love God. We do not find it difficult to love years. | people who are good and kind and loving to us, and Communicants during March, 88. j God is infinitely good and kind and loving to us, Collections during same period : Church Expenses, 1 and if any day teaches us that more than another it 12s. lid. ; Church of England Waifs and Strays, is Good Friday. Only we shall never see it if we do £1 5s., Offertory Fund, 10s. 3d.; Lighting Fund, ’ not give up our minds to think of it. Indifference 15s. 3d.; Nursing Association, <£1 3s. l{d.; Poor , kills all religion in our hearts, all prayer aud worship Fund, 10s. 3d.; Restoration Fund, 7s. 6d. land faith and hope and real charity. Let us We have been very fortunate in securing Canon I beware of it, it is our deadly enemy, CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______APRIL. COHNWELL. DAYLESFORD. Cornell Parish MEETING.—The Annual Parish We are suffering from a plague of flies in the Meeting was held on Tuesday, the 21st day of March, Church which has so far defied all efforts made to the Rector presiding. There were also present, deal with it. They swarm everywhere, and are Colonel A. N. Hall, Messrs G. Fawdry, G. Bowles, swept up daily, literally by thousands. We should J. H. Williams and W. H. Stowe. The proposed be grateful to anyone who can prescribe an effective basis f'»r a County Rate was submitted to the meeting and agreed to. Colonel Hall and Mr. G. remedy. Possibly owing to this cause, combined Fawdry were unanimously re-elected overseers for with very wintry and inclement weather, congre­ the ensuing year. gations have been unusually small of late. May there be an improvement in all respects speedily. S.PG.—We had our annual sermons and offer­ tories for the above Society, on Sunday, March 26. The sympathy of ail is extended to the Wood The sermon in the morning was preached by the family in their sorrow, caused by’ the unexpected Rector, and in the evening by Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, death of their eldest daughter in Canada after the Rector of Sarsden-cum-Churchill. • biith of her first little baby. Alice Wood went out to Canada about three years ago, and married about The Annual Meeting and Lantern Lecture was was held on Monday evening, the 27r.h, The lecture, a year ago Percy Painting, who also emigrated from the subject of which was “ New Guinea ” was given Daylesford. Very happy letters have been received by the Rev. A Shildrick, Vicar of Mil ton-under- I from her up to within the last few days before the Wychwood. The Rev. A. W. Callis, Rector of sad news of her death was received, so that the Salford, kindly provided and manipulated the shock was all the greater. The baby lives and lantern. In spite of its being a wild snowy night there was a good attendance. Altogether the sum thrives. of £2 8s. Sd. was.raised for the Society, as under:— Offertories ...... 19 -If “The National Mission of Repentance and Hope” Meeting ...... 10 3f should be engaging our thoughts and prayers from Boxes...... 19 0 now onwards. The methods and details of its £2 8 8 working are being taken in hand and arranged now by the Bishop of Worcester’s Evangelist Council, which met for the first time at Birmingham on The boxes showed a considerable increase over former years. We hope they will still go on March 21st, and divided itself into portions, one to increasing. Anyone wishing to have a box is deal with Worcestershire and one with Warwickshire. requested to apply to the Rector. The Worcestershire portion meets again at Worcester, on March 27th, when, no doubt, further Holy Week and Easter.—This solemn season is progress will be made, and spheres of action allotted approaching. We trust all will attend the to various workers. Till these preliminary details Services who possibly can, while all our Com­ have been arranged it is not possible to say much municant members will make a point of Communicat­ about the scheme, but we can at least be preparing ing on Easter Day. Several of those who did so last ourselves to take our part in it and making up our year are now at the Front, while one, Freddy Hill, minds to do the utmost that lies in our power to has died in the service of his King and Country. make it a success in our own neighbourhood. There is no doubt that we all need this call to come back National Mission of Repentance and Faith.— to God in the three respects mentioned in our This solemn Mission is to take place in the Aut umn. Bishop’s message to the Diocese, viz., of Worship, We shall soon be making preparations for it and of Holiness of life and of Christian Fellowship. hope to call a special meeting to elect a male and female parishioner, who, with the Rector, will form The Bishop of Worcester has honoured the Hector a local committee to make the necessary arrange­ by appointing him Rural Dean of Blockley in suc­ ments. We ask for the prayers of all our people for the work of the mission, and trust that God will cession to Canon Houghton, Vicar of Blockley, who, indeed stir up the hearts of Bis faithful people to the great loss of the Deanery, has felt himself that they plenteously bringing forth the fruits of obliged to resign the office, which he has so well good works, may of Him be plenteously rewarded. filled for 36 years, on account of increasing years Amen. and failing health. j No. 398. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON jOearccFY JVCagazine.

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1 CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONIC. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHARLBURY & SHORTH AMPTON. i FIFIELD i IDBURY. SALEORD. CIIASTLETON. HEYTHROP. MILTON & LYN EH AM. CHADL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL .k SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Jc LANGLEY. CORN WE LI.. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY.

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1 ■ M .S’. Philip, A.M., <£• .S’. James, A.M. rt2 | Tu j 3 ‘ W ■ Invention of the Cross. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. , I Tn I r. | f ; 6 I S ; S. John E. before the Latin Gate. 7 ’ * 'nd Sunday after Easter. 8 I 31 9 ■ Tu i 10 W Magistrates Meeting. 11 Tn i : 12 F I I 13 S ! . 14 iird Sunday after Easter. 1 15 s | 16 Tu I : 17 W I Meeting of Board of Guardians. 18 Til ‘ 19 F S. Dunstan, Abp. 20 1 S ! I 21 .'Jh Sunday after East'r. | 22 L I 23 < I 24 1: TuW !1 Magistrates Meeting. | 25 , Tn i | 26 F ’ S...... Augustine, Abp. I 27 S ’ Ven. Bede, P. i 28 A i, .’>th>Ui diinuaySunday ujierafter Easter. I 29 M ■ Rogation Day.Dav. The ILRestoration. 1 30 1 Tu | ...... Rogation Day. i 31 | W .i Rogation Day. Meeting of Board of Guardians.

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W. C. HAYES. LTD., PKJNTEltS. CHIWNG NUllTOK. MAY. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Votes /or the next Magazine should be sent not later than cannot fail to have made a deep impression not only May 25th' 10 lhe ED'T0R’ CORNWELL RECTORY, on those present, but the whole parish who heard of CHIPPING NORTON. it. Who of us who attended will forget the calm <1 All business communications to be addressed to the sweetness of the early morning stillness, as we listened Publishers, IV. 0. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. i once again to the old old story of Jesus and His - | Love. The other Services too, were better attended, ■ we believe, in consequence of this early effort. Thus ^ai'oct)ial ^lotes. | we were more ready to enter into the deep sadness of ' Good Friday, and the great gladness and joy of Faster j Day. We wish more could see their way to attending puippiNG NORTON the whole of the Three Hours’Service—the numbers ! attending the last half of the Service were very en- Fi'car—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M. A. I couraging. The Town Hall was quite full for the . . < . d . , p„„ w Ti . Lantern Service, and we hope the slides were the Assisfanf rt ’ ’ ’ ® ! means of bringing home to many the great facts of Sexton and Clerk—Hubert E. Cook, 7 Church 1 this most Sacred Day. We thankfully record a Street. decided increase in the number of Easter Communi- Organist and Choirmaster—Mr. Ernest C. Cook, | cants—in all there were 393, including Private Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— i Celebrations. But there still must be very many I Communicants who missed the greatest Service on Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. 1 thegreatest Day of all the year—Why? Large congrega­ Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. tions attended the other Easter Services and the singing Mr. A. J. Bolwell, ■ was bright and hearty. The Church was very tastefully for Chipping Norton. 1 decorated & the following kindly assisted Mrs. Arkell: Major Daly, for Over Norton. Miss Barlow, windows and font; Miss Burbidge, 1 pulpit; Miss Cooper, choir screen and stalls; Mrs. land Miss Felthouse, windows; Miss Joslin, choir Baptisms.—April 2nd, Alban Dennis Rowland, son screen and stalls; Mrs. Lockwood, creation window of Albert Henry and Violet Ethel Hill (privately). I and S. window; Mrs. G. Mace, altar ami windows; Hilda”” ’ Rose,’’ 1daughter —l* -<••»•■>>of William ■>Walter’ • ■ and Winifred ■- i Mrs. Morrison, windows ; Miss Walker, windows and Stickler.—Albert Roland, son of Leonard and Mary I font. Flowers were sent by the following :—.Mrs. Ann Wearing.—24th, Margaret Patricia, daughter of ' Arkell. Mrs. Chamberlayne, Mrs. Daly, Sister Lily George James and Coral Esme Norris.—Sylvia, I| Cork. Mrs. Jeffries, Mrs. H. Pettipber, Mrs. Percy daughter of George James and Coral Esme Norris. Saunders, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Wilkins. Marriage.—April 29th, Reginald Jones, of the Our ringers in spite of their reduced numbers gave parish of St. Frideswides, Oxford, and Edith Brain of us glad peals. Over Norton in this parish. Burials.—March 30th, Mary Matthews, aged So i Lent and the Children.—To impress upon the years.—April 4th. Alban Dennis Rowland Ilin, aged children of the Parish the importance of keeping 24 hours.—Edward Davis, aged 78 vears.—12th, John : Lent, a weekly class was held in the Parish Eden, aged 82 years.—15th, Mary'Ann Kerry, 'aged ' Room, on each Monday*, at 6 p 111. I he 75 years.—19th, Rachel Coates, aged 77 years. i children seemed to appreciate the effort made, for the Holv Week and Easter—Judging by the attend­ attendances were splendid and increased week by week, ance at the Special Services, there was a very real There was a short address given at each class, ami a effort made by• many,< in this --critical—— — • jyear vin wfo’f OUTour reading from• Bunyan's Pilgrim’s Progress re-told for Country s history, to keep Lem, Holv Week and | children. In Holv Week there were two Lantern Easter. I iie congregations present at thet' Thursday *Services in the Parish Room and we hope that the evening Services were decidedly good,- ’ andI we beautiful’ Tissot• .ti slides shewn-1 .taught 1.. .1them something understand well above the average—especially-■ • •• the more of the lessons of the Cross and Passion of Christ. first three The Holy Week Services> ’ werev,vlc ’ wellwt=11 attended throughout—the 5.30 am. Service on the The National Mission.—On Thursday. April 13th, y work surpassing— u all expectations-the, — ..... ,,,,,, approxi- the Rev J. Payne came very kindly to this Parish to matetv 1 numbers’“mh®rs being: Monday 6c,60, T,,,..,Tuesday 70, preach at the weeklv Lenten Service." ' At the close of Wednesday 80, Thursday (wet) So. The sight of so ) the Service there was_ a meeting-’:*- in ’the’ Parish Room, many ready for the day’s work, but pausing on their 1 to elect Parish representatives for the Ruri-Decanal way at God’s House, to mark each day of this solemn i Meeting with regard to the National Mission. Mrs. week by a real effort to recall the Sacred Scenes of ’ Arkell and Mr. Pearson were unanimously elected to our Lord s Death and Passion, was a moving one and ■ represent th: Parish. Mr. Payne in his sermon in MAY. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______CHAKLBURY. Church spoke of the project of the Mission and its Baptism.—Gweneth Margaret.daughter of Herbert organization.He also helped us in explaining more fully Robert and Eva Castle. certain details at the after meeting in the Parish Room. Burial.— April 4th, Henrietta Overs, aged 33 In connection with the Mission some of us journeyed years. to Oxford to hear the Bishop of London at the The Services during Holy Week were well Sheldonian. We shall always remember his wonderful attended, especially on Good Friday when many faith and personality, and his reference to our 5.30 a.m were present at the Three Hours’ Service and at Services in Holy Week was a pardonably proud the Evening Service. On Easter Day all f.lio moment for those of us who were present Services throughout the day were very well attended. At (Jharlbury 187 communicated. Inas­ The Confirmation.—Our Bishop himself came to take the Confirmation Service, on April 6th, and we much as a good many of our communicants are away serving in H.M. Forces we may feel very thankful were very glad indeed to welcome him again to the parish. The Service.at which there were 135 candidates that so many were present. The Vicar wishes to presented, was very beautiful, and the inspiring words thank evervone for the generous Easter Offering of of the Bishop will long be remembered. The Bishop £27 13s. Id. wore his cope and mitre. Our own parish presented The National Mission.—The Vicar and six of 65 candidates. The following is an alphabetical list:— our people attended the meeting in the Sheldonian, on April 19th, at which the Bishop of London spoke. Akers Florence Annie. Ward Elsio Elizabeth Leah. Confirmation.—The following candidates were Bickerstaff Annie Elizabeth. Williams Violet. confirmed at Spelsbury by Bishop Corfe, on Brain Beatrice Lily. Williams Eleanor Jane. Bunting Minnie. Winnett Grace. April 5th:—Charles Albert. Wakefield, Edwin Castagnola Rose Louise. Woodward Elsie May. Sidney Janies Allen, Mai ion Bryden, Olive Brooke. Castagnola Helen Maud. Woodward Annie Ethel. Margaret Robertson Brooke. Cyphtis Edna May. Seven of our Sunday School Teachers attended Coleman Hilda Evelyn. Dore Ada Annie. Ackerman James Reuben. the meeting at Leafield on April 15th. Ellens Margaret. Ackerman Raymond The Bishop of Oxford is to preach in Ch ar I bury Gibbs Evelyn Kate. William. Church, on Sunday evening, April 30th. Giles Kate Agnes. Burford Albert Edward. Giles Millicent Ivy. Carey William Robert. CORNWELL. Giles Ethel. Giles Frank Henry. Harwood Doris Mary. Giles William Alfred. Holy Week and Easter.—We had Services twice Harwood Emily Evelyn. Guy Joseph Leslie. daily, 11 and 6. during Holy Week, with a short Harrison Violet. Grantham Alfred Reginald. address at the latter Service. Hawtin Ada Annie. Grantham George Edward. ) The Services on Good Friday were the same as on Hawi in Rose Mary. Harris Richard Frank. Higgs Mary. Hitchcock Sydney. Sunday, and, considering how many of our people are Jeffries Maud. Kerry Percy. away, were well attended. Johnson Dorothy Lily. Merry William George. The Church never looked prettier than on Easier Knight Katherine. Moulder Albert Ernest. Day ; there was an abundance of flowers, both garden Moulder George. Al al pass Emmie. and wild, and our kind friends worked hard to make Mcalin Olive May Queen. Peachey Percy William. Newman Elsie May. Powell Francis William it worthy of the most joyful Festival of the whole year. I’ink Alice Emily. Dennis. We heartily thank them all, children included, for Sanders Hilda. Robinson Frank William. their kind and most successful efforts. On Easier Sliurman Edith. Sanders Joseph Henry. Day there was Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and also Stickle}’ Gladys Evelyn. Sewell Arthur Edwin. Tilling Constance Dorothy Stanley Arthur Reginald. after the Morning Service. The number of Com­ Alice. Vickeridge Ernest John. municants was very satisfactory, though we missed our Tomblin Ellen. Wilson William Charles. , kind Squire and Mrs. Hall, who were away on a weL- Worvill Frank. V Tomkins Violet. ' earned holiday. The “ Easter Offerings ” as in Webb Sybil Adeline. Wright Harold. ' former years were devoted to the fund for Chui ch Expenses. It was a peaceful and happy day, though Sunday School.— Girls—Full marks April: Ivy, our thoughts naturally dwell on the past, and those Shadbolt, Laura Harris, - Maggie Hodgkins, Violet who had laid down their lives for their country. May Withers, Rose Withers, Olive Coles. Boys." —Full~ " God preserve those who are still fighting for us and marks, April: Chris. Buckingham, Ernest Buckingham, by next Easter may we see peace once again established Alfred Britten. Gordon Bent, Lancelot Hodgkins, throughout the world. Frank Karn, Frederick Timms. Reg. Timms, Victor 1 On Friday evening, the 28th of April, we hope to A'ley, Norman Bolter, Leslie Timms Sydney Smith, | have our Annua) v Meetj a{ 6 - and i have our / Denms Willets, Kenneth dies, Frank Lord, George immediately after it a meeti»g of the Parishioners to I immediately after it ■K|Ce’ | elect a male and female representative to act with the National Society.—The offertory on Sunday II Rector as a Local Committee, with reference to the morning, May 21st, will be given to this Society,Cnoinft. * ensuingonciilnn. 4*“ National"NT n t i z>r» n 1 ATMission i coinn z\fof RepentancePflnnntnnna nn/4and Hope.” There will be a special Preacher. We hope all who can will attend. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAY

HOOK NORTON. citizens of a nation might be individually converted Holy BaitisMS.—April ‘2nd, John William, son of and yet the public life be conducted on principles iTt.rrv and Emil'* Esther Titrnock.—Walter Henry, other than Christian. Good Christian people kept on of Harrv and Emily Esther Turnock.—Lilian slaves for centuries; yet now we say that slavery Florence, daughter of William and Annie Cresida is an unchristian institution. A converted nation Harris. would be one whose citizens tried to order all their Communicants during April to April 25th, 181. relationships to one another and to other nations by Collections during same period : Church Expenses, Christian principles; there would very likely still be £•> 2s. 8d.; Offertory Fund, 15s. l|d. ; Lighting many failures; much actual wrong might still be Fund. Us* Hd.; Sunday School, Ils. 8d.; Easter done; but a nation ordered by justice and love, so Offeiing, =£5 9s. ,10|d. far as it was deliberately ordered, would be some­ One of our farmers, prevented by ill health from thing at which no mission has hitherto aimed. attending Church, recently sent the Churchwardens Moreover this is not to be a Mission of Clergy to a donation of <£1 towards Church Expenses It has Laity, but of Christians to non-Christians. It is an occurred to us that others, especially among the attempt to discharge for the first time the better off. might be glad to know how welcome such | permanent Mission of the Church as a whole, to the acts of practical consideration are. Shortage of nation as a whole.” labour, bad weather, necessary Sunday work, e.g., It is very hard to take in the idea, of the National among cattle, and at the Bryinbo Steel Co.’s Works, Mission all at once. We may feel that we do not during this time of war, as well as ill health often know what we are aiming at, or what is expected of keep from Church those who would otherwise be us. Nobody seems to have a clear idea about it, or there, and it is cheering when anyone shows by such to be able to explain it. to us with the clearness we acts or sympathy and consideration that he under­ desire. But let us not impatiently turn away. stands that, the upkeep of the Services, such as What it all means and whither God is leading us lighting, heating, cleaning and other expenses, e.g., will appear in time, and meanwhile we can think Choir, Sunday School, printing, insurances, salary '! about it day by day, and pray about it, and study of Clerk, remain the same and have to be met by i. what is written about it. There are some beautiful those who have consented to make themselves ■ prayers to help us, e.g., “ Show Thou me the way responsible for them. i that I should walk in, for Thou art my God,” “Open The National Mission.—A papert is being . then mine eyes that I may see the wondrous things of published by the 8 P.G.K. in connection with the ’ Thy law,’’’’and there are beautiful considerations also, forthcoming National Mission of Repentance and . e.g., “The earth was without form and void (i.e. all Hope. It is called the Bulletin of the National I was confusion), and God said, let there be light, and Mission, and is published monthly at. the price of I there was light. ’—“ The Lord is my light. ’—“ When one penny. It should be interesting to everyone of ' He (the Holy Ghost.) is come He shall guide you,” u«. It may hr obtained either direct from the head I Understanding and guidance will come—“ When the office of the SP.C.K., Northumberland Avenue, ; morning was come Jesus stood on the shore.” London, W.C. or from Messrs. Hayes of Chipping Norton, or Mr. Stevens, near the Cross at Banbury. ' beWe mv-are very grateful indeed to those who decora- In the first, number there is a very important ted the Church : ■50 beautifully for Easter. The paragraph explaining the difference between this decorations really are a great help in bringing home National Mission and the ordinary Parochial Mission, * to ns t he message of the Church, They teach which is so helpful to the understanding of the j through the eye. The lovely spring flowers recall whole matter that, we will venture to quote it at ; the Resurrection of our Lord, and foretell our own, some? length. The ordinary Parochial Mission “ has I and they tell1 ns •*also what a beautiful thing that is aimed at each individual separately ; if he were ' ini.. human...... Iv. life!:f'- when men rise from the death of sin converted or strengthened,this would affect his action to the life of righteousness. The Choir also, using as a citizen of bis nation ; but that was incidental. ’ music to teach through theear, ear, helpedhelped ususvery In this Mission the position is reversed. The I much throughout the day. and especially with the message is to the nation, and to the individual first | anthem. We all ought1 ‘ to ‘be - ’happier------cfor"” Easter~ Day." and foremost as citizen ; if Ke is to serve his nation ;* The'______Oxford Diocesan Missionary Festival is to be as a cit izen (a true patriot) he will need conversion I held’ ’ this’ ’ year at-1- Banbury ..... on Tuesday, July 18th. and consecration himself, and the appeal to Among the speakers will be the Bishop of Oxford, individuals will be not less strong, but rather the Rev.’ ° J. B. 'Seaton (late Archdeacon of Johan­ stronger, because it is through his national and nesburg—a. very able man), Major-General Scott social responsibility that the appeal will come. Moucrieff, K.C.B , Canon Scott Holland and Mrs. There is a real difference between a converted nation Knight-Bruce. An interesting feature of the Fes­ and a nation of converted individuals. /Ill the tival will be a Children’s Pageant. •CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAT.

SARSDEN-cu.m-CHURCHILL. Work for Women at which Miss O’Brien will speak. Baptism.—(Born. . February. 13th,, 1916.)) At The chair will be taken by Giles Edmonds, Esq., J.P. Sarsden, on April/ 9th, Frederick son of Job and Also at 3 p.m. at Hingham, when the Chairman Bertha Elizabeth Keen. Sponsors: the Parents will be Sir Henry Cunyngham, K.C.B. and Bernard Henry Somerton. The Archdeacon of Oxford is holding his Visitation Burial.—On April 7th, Agnes Andrews aged 1 in Chipping Norton, on the 11th May, at 3 p.m. 24 years. School News.—The children sent 139 eggs to The Churchyard Committee Meeting was held on the Oxford Infirmary and Eye Hospital. Easter Monday at the Schoolroom, when the The Lent Boxes produced 5s. 8d. ; of this 5/3 accounts for the past year were presented and was sent to the Children’s Cot Fund at the passed. The annual expenses and the voluntary 1 Radcliffe Infirmary, and £1 Os 5d. to Dr. rate for the year practically balance, , Barnado’s Homes. Charlie Kent collected most in a balance in hand, in casec------ofc ------emergency, of £15. ; his box. and Sam Hepden was second. The Annual Vestry Meeting was then held at The result of the needlework competition at which the Churchwardens’ accounts were presented Oxford is out. Though Miss Stringer has been and passed. The RectorR having thanked the: here’ only’ six‘ months,•’ she’ ) was able to win three prizes Wardens for fulfillingig their.... duties ,.sow well. He in the Senior Division andai Miss Matthews has two appointed Mr. Giles Edmonds in the place of Mr. prizes in her Division. The winners are:— Freda B.It. Dick, who will shortly be leaving the parish to Ferriman*■«,*, 2nd, May Wearing...& 2nd, -Nora Timms- 2nd, take up the work of Sub-Agent to the Earl of i r;Flora.... Widdows .... , c.j3rd ....and: Doris Shadbolt 3rd. in Scarborough, at Lumley Castle. Durham. Mr. W. the Infants, prizes for Kindergarten were won by A. Treweeke, in proposing that Mr. William Henry : Cyril Ferriman, Winifred Griffin and Doris Taylor. Peachey be elected Parish Church Warden, con­ At the Parish Council Meeting Mr. F. Marlin of gratulated him on the excellent way in which the Rynehill, and Mr. W. Henry Peachey were appointed Church accounts had been kept, and considered Overseers, and Mr. F. Widdows was elected to fill that the parish would be well served. by ...„his .re ~ ­ l the vacancy caused by Mr. Dick’s resignation of his appointment. This was carried iunanimously. I office as Parish Councillor. There was a balance in hand of £3. The1 various 1 The following have paid their Magazine items of expenditure amounted to over• £80. The ' subscriptions:—Mr. Brecknell, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. following were elected Sidesmen :—Messrs. W. Ackerman, Mrs. Alder, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Lambert, A. Treweeke, H. Jordan, R. Ferriman, F. Mrs. Wiggall, Mrs. Wiggins, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Widdows. J. Sherbourne, Miss Ridley, Mrs. H. Rathbone. Under the Act for the Defence of the Realm, the : Rector has been requested by the Chief Constable | for Oxfordshire to stop the striking of the Church CHASTLETON. clock at night during the War. It was found to be difficult to alter the striking every evening and Confirmation.—On Thursday, April 23rd, the morning, except on Sundays. It remains silent Bishop of Oxford held a Confirmation at the Parish therefore on week days. Amongst the Church ! Church, Chipping Norton for the parishes of the Expenses was £3 for the repainting and regilding I Deanery. There were three candidates from this the hands and figures of this clock ; and a great : parish: Maud Eveline Ward, Susie Gingell, Dorothy improvement it is. The new Churchyard gates Tid marsh. complete the repairs in that place, which is now Vestry Meeting was held in the School, on quite satisfactory in every respect. Monday, April 24th. The Churchwardens’ accounts A meeting of the qualified electors of the parish | were examined and passed. J. W. Whitmore Jones, followed at which thanks were given to the Esq., was appointed Rector’s Churchwarden, and collectors of the Churchyard rate:—Messrs F. | Mr. Gingell, Mr. Jarvis, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Widdows. R. Ferriman, W. H. Anson, Taylor and Miilard were appointed Sidesmen. A table of fees Cox. ' and charges for marriagesand funerals was presented. Mr. Giles Edmonds was appointed to attend the Kitebrook.—The Deanery meeting in Chipping Norton Red Cross Hospital at 4th, at 2.30, in connection with the National Mission. Ofliceis of the above.are Mrs. E. T. Pritchard as The Rector with the Churchwardens and Sides­ Commandant, Mrs. Mark Style as Quartermaster, men and Mrs. Giles Edmonds, Miss Treweeke, < and Mrs.C.T.Richardson as Assistant Quartermaster. Missjm:.... Burditt,___i -»r Mrs.a...... and Mr. Anson...... and atMr... nCooper______I | The Oxford Diocesan Missionary Festival Service were elected to serve on the Committee. will be held in Banbury, on Tuesday, July 18th. A meeting will be held in the Reading Room, on The sermon will be preached by the Bishop of Thursday, May 11th, at 1.45, to explain the War |■ Stepney. max. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

MILTON-inder-WYCHWOOD. Rev. Owen S. E. Clarendon, the Vicar of Iffley, officiated. Baptisms.—April 15th, John Edward, son of The Easter Meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Edward mid Augusta Smith of Milton.—Nancy Rosalind, daughter of Edward and AugustaSmitli of Al’nl i number present was not as large Mil ton.—Charles Crescens, son of Edward and as co'.i.c.->ecould be i.esiredesired. The accounts of the year were Anuusta Smith of Miltou.-IGth, Gordon Gabriel, submitted,oub...ivvwJ, duly aud.ted and accepted, We refrain • infant son of Gabriel and Mary Anu Griffin of I from drawing ,»vai.t-.iany attention.... t..to our..... financialhum. condition Churchill—Samuel, infant son of John and Harriet at the present,, as a full statement will be printed and circulated later on ; but it. may be said although James of Reading. Makkiage.—On Easter Tuesday. Osborne Mills it has been a most satisfactory year everything Junes to Muriel Dorothy Crawsh-.iv. considered, there is yet room for improvement, and Our thanks are due to the Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, if the parish is to carry on successfully its work we ■who on April 11th gave us a most, helpful sermon must ask for and receive an increased offering. The at our Lenten Service. We should liked to have chairman at the meeting spoke of the advantages of seen a larger congregation, but the early hour at the envelope system as it certainly provided for the which our Services have been held this year is not systematic giving which was lacking, and it also convenient, and we• sincerelysincerelv hope thatthat, Ibefore ! stimulated the interest of the voting, and certainly ajiothei 11e111 conies iv.round the'need.w »• v.v. vof* such• w• ■ ....an hour I »«'«! as an educating power. Mr. H.E. II. Way was will not exist. ■ again appointed as Churchwarden. It was felt that The Clerical Society met this month atat. the I the pastyears*■ - ’s success was mainly duejto his interest.. Vicarage and a good number was present. '; The Vicar appointed Mr. R. Hartley as his Warden, The Good Friday Services were well attended at | Themi jfollowing^e ii ..... were appointed Sidesmen ;—Messrs.. Milton. The afternoon Service at Lyn eh am was ! jA. Pratley, J. Silman, W. Barker, C. Burch, J. not as large as on some former occasions. It seems i Baker, R. Timms, J. Bond, G. Rickett. Mr. Way a difficult matter to bring home the great reality I and Mrs. Shildrick were then appointed as delegates for which this day stands, as, if this could be done to attend the Committee Meeting to be held in we feel confident that our Services on ibisthis day 1' Chipping Norton, on May 4th, 1916, in reference to would be attended by every Churchman. Difficult ' Cie National Mission. as it innay he, we must’ still’’ go on trying and still- ogo- I The Oxford Diocesan Missionary Festival is to be on hoping that the Tragedy of Calvary may become ' held this year, on Tuesday, July 18th, at Banbury. mote and more real as the years go by. " I i Why not get up a patty* to■ go ?Q Further notice will Our Easter Services this year at all places were ,' appear probably in next month's Magazine. well attended, and were as usual bright and heart v, i despite the fact that many of our voting men are ' FINSTOCK and FAWLER. away from home on Military Duty. Our number • Baptisms.—2nd April. Frederick John, sou of of Communicants was slightly larger than last year, ; ami our collections which amounted to £5 19s" Od. '; James William and Lily Louisa Franklin of Fawler. —6t.li April, Frederick Charles, son of Frederick slightly in excess of last year also. We are indeed very grateful to all those who undertook the decorations. Charles and Florence Smith of Finstock. We thought, we had never seen the Church looking Burial.—5th April, Charlotte Matilda Oliver more beautiful; everything was in such perfect of Finstock, aged 61 years. taste and nothing overdone. The Rev. Horuagold Wright., Vicar of Northleigh, Ou Easier Tuesday a very pi city wedding took kindly came over and preached on the Thursday place, when the eldest daughter of Mrs. Crawshay, evenings in Lent.. Owing to the lighting regulations of Ilolmfield, Milton, became the bride of the Rev • the service had to be held at rather an early hour O. M. Jones the Vicar of Ferrv Hinksey. Misss |I which no doubt kept some of those away who Muriel Dorothy Crawshay has not been a lorn.• Ij usually attend these services. resment m Milton,but------~during“*b hershortL residencei cHiuenue nerehere !' On~ Easter” Sunday there were Celebrations of the ln.sLecomevery justly a.popular favourite and she will ■ Holy Communion at 7, 8.15 and Mid-day at which be very much missed. Ever since the Hospital at about the usual number were present. The Church Briiern bus been in active operation she has been was simply but effectually decorated, Mrs James one of the most regular nurses, and it was to us as Harris being responsible for the Pulpit and Chancel it. must, have been to her, a source of great, grali- windows and Mrs. Welton for the Font. We have fioatmn to see so ninny of our soldier bovs whom to thank Mrs. Dawkins of Wilcote for her gift of she has been helping to nurse back to health 'present flowers for the decoration of the Church. at her welding, The bridesmaids were Miss Olive The amounts contributed through the Free-Will Ctawsbay sister of the bride, and M iss M. Crawsliav Offering for the second quarter were for the Church liereousin. The Vicar of Milton, assisted by" the I at Home £1 9s. 6d., Church Abroad 13s. lid. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAY.

SPELSBURY. bringing an increase of the number of Communicants Burial.—April 4t.l1, Joseph Sheppard, aged So to the Altar. “ La its Deo." years. Church Collections—March 25th to April 24th.:— At 3 oo'clock’clock in the afternoon of April 5th, Bishop I Church Expenses. .A!2 8s. 5d. ; Sick and Needy 4st ; Corfen ' held1 -,J a- Confirmation in our Parish Church, ami ; Jerusalem and the East Mission, 10s.; Easter Offer- “ laid hands" upon eighteen candidates from this 'nSs> -£1 L2s. Parish and on five from Charlbury. ItJ* is very— manyy ------years since a Confirmation was held in our Church, CHADLINGTON. and certainly it is a <'day to be remembered by the Baptisms. — March 26th, Thomas Henry, son of W. Candidates themselves> as also by the large and devout a,lfi s- Newbery.—April 23rd, Lilian Jane, congregation present. Let us ailall treasure up the...„ i‘laughter of IL and A. B. Belcher.—Millicenl Annie helpful words of the Bishop, based upon Psalm xxv. 4. ' Mary, daughter of 0. B. and \V. M. Edginton.— The Candidates from Spelsbury were :— Stanley Howard, son of J. II. and R. J. G. Cooper. Males.—George Win. Hy. Drinkwater, Ernest Marriage.—April 24th, Ernest Cooper and Annie George Wakefield. Alfred Douglas Wakefield. John Laura Manley._ Lodge. Kenneth John Cross, William Charles Hunt, ' •'B urials.—'March 25th, „ ’ . Thomas Latham Ward, 83- Meridilh Hunt, Alfred Dean, Tom Dean. Females.— ' years.—April 5th. Frank Mayled, 75 years. Alice Maud Drinkwater, Louisa Wakefield, Mary Hall, ' Our best thanks are due to the Lent Preachers, who Lizzie Agnes Akers, Annie Elizabeth Townley, Elsie can,c fronl ,lear a"‘l far on t,le Thursdays in Lent. Mitchell,-- •••» Jennie • Dean, xTNellie ”• Dean, tLottie King. ' We were very sorry that the Rev. H. Heathcote was unable to come owing to the severity of the great Our grateful thanks are due to Revs. J. D. Payne. . blizzard which made it impossible to get over from T. P. Field, C. Walford, E. J. F. Johnson and Leafield. W. J. Palmer, for preaching to us on our Friday even­ The Three Hours’ Service on Good Friday was well ing Services during Lent. j attended all through, and there was a large Red Cross Hospital, Chipping Norton.—Spels­ congregation at Evensong. bury WaS asked’ to contribute. “• -Provisions ” for the 1 The Services..WO on Easier Day also were well attended. above for one week commencing March 27th.27'!’ !' and considering the number of Parishioners awav from Spelsbury responded generously' ' and it is pleasing to •, •home “ doing• • their• hit,” the number of Communicants, live in a Parish so full of cheerful givers. The list of | live in a Parish so full of cheerful givers. T1-- ' 97, and 1 he collections, £4 7s. Id., were very gratify­ donors is a long one, comprising practically every 1 ing. ’The Church was beautifully decorated, in fact, household and therefore loo long to print. ItJ took j.vt hr.:;’nas acse’|.dorr.(joni looked more beautiful. The number of three journeys by motor car to convey the gifts to the 1 arumaru|n lilieslUics onO1) the Altar and in the Sanctuary was Hospital, which consisted of Potatoes, apples, greens, especiallv* noticeable,. I’he singinglinging also al the carrots, onions, parsnips, tea. sugar, coffee, cocoa, rice, I Services was very good, and especially at Evensong, cornflour, lard, flour eggs, jam honey’, four fowls, ami , when the Ca„licjes all(| Anthem were extremelv well /■ _ . 13s._.. A.l6d. inin mencash. ’IThe nn l-iHon. rvn i\IMrs re AA. UmccaitBrassey, I • and verv carefullv... rendered.. . . I hanks are due to the Assistant Commandant of the Hospital, has written as 1 longlnnfr andnn'(1 painstaking„ninc,nT.;nrr practices of the Choir and the follows to your Vicar:—“We shall be so much capable support of the Organist. Our best thanks are obliged if you will convey our most grateful due to them and also to the many who so willingly thanks to the inhabitants of Snelshurv for their and cheerfully helped in the decorating of the Church, generous gifts to the patients in tins Hospital, all most , ancj ajso lo a|j w||() s0 ].jndlv ]enl p]ants and gave acceptable and very much appreciated also tor the | flowers for llie decorations. as- well" as------to the■- children■ :,J sumof/2 13s. 6d. towards the funds. who brought countless bunches of primroses. We have to acknowledge and thank for the gift of On Saturday. April 15th, we drove over, seven in a new ” Fair linen Altar Cloth " of beautiful design number, to Leafield to attend the quarterly meeting and workmanship from Miss Marion Redwood. I'I , of the Sunday School Association, when a very will be in use for the first time on Easter Day. interesting and thoughtful paper on “ The War and Eastkii Day.—Our Church was made beautiful with the Day of the Lord" was read by. the ~Rev. J. P. gifts of flowers tastefully arranged bv loving hands. ' Malleson, Vicar of Great Tew. The music was bright and triumphant ami what i The date of the Concert on behalf of the British rejoiced us most, there were fifty-eight Communicants j Farmers’ Red Cross Association is definitely fixed for al the two Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist and we 1 the 25th inst. in the Schools, at 7.30. p.m were glad to see present the recently confirmed among | It is hoped to hold a Rummage Sale, on behalf of that number. The solemn Services of Holy Week, ‘ Parochialparochial Fund,Fin in the Reading Room on Thursday. especially those of Good Friday with its *• Three j May 1 ith. at >.302 p.m. Rummage should be brought to Hours” Service, we cannot but hope, prepared many 1 the Reading Room any time after 9 a.in. on Wednes- a heart for the joy of Easter and had no little part in | day. MAY. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. FIFIELD and IDBURY. Confirmation.—The Bishop of Oxford held a Six female candidates were presented at the Con­ Confirmation in Chipping Norton Church, on April firmation at Chipping Norton on iApril , ” 6th,' ' andJ one 6th. The followingcandidates were from this Parish: at S. Mary Magdalen. Oxford, on April tSth. All of Charles Matthews. Florence Hudson, Mabel Nurden, these (withone excejption) '* ) -----made their first Commun- Iris Tompkins, Winifred Tanner, Beatrice Walker. ion on Easter Day. Both Churches were prettily] y decorated for Easter, National Mission.—Mrs. Holbrooke and Mr...... L. Dornier have consented to be our lay representatives and the number of Communicants was quite up to the at the Deanery Meeting, to be held on May 4th next, average. at Chipping Norton. Another of our soldiers has gone to his rest. Harry Duester, of the Gloucester Regiment, was sent home Eastertide.—This Festival was well observed in wounded in the autumn of 1914, and remained in our Parish. There were two Celebrations of the hospital for many months. Last summer he was Holy Communion, at, which 48 Communicants were slightly below that of ’ sufficiently— n:„: — •>.. restored_,j (o |)(; ({J wor).j but was present. This number was f attacked by a great pain in the head, which proved to last Easter, but illness and absence from home • be tumour on the brain. For over six months he has account for the decrease. The Church was taste­ suffered intense pain, with hardly any hope of recovery. fully decorated by willing and ready members of the ■ Though the exact connection between the disease congregation,of ’spring flowers. who wereMr. not Dormer handicapped kindly by’sent a lack a j o( which lle

•>> 5ior the ■jj'arisbes of CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONE. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHARLBURY Ac SHORTHAMPTON. ■ FIFIELD & IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLKTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON & LYN EH AM. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL A SA RS DEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Jc LANGLEY. CORNW ELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. •t nAYLESFOKD.

.June. CABENDAR. 1916.

i 1 Th Ascension Day. S. Nicomcdc, P.M. I 2 I F 1 3 ' S ' 4 I Sunday aftc_ ter J scons ion Day. 5 If, S. Boniface, B.M. 6 i "TP 7 W Magistrates Meeting. 8 i Th 9 I F 10 S II Whitsun Day. S. Barnabas, A.M. 12 Monday in Whitsun Week. 13 1 Tu Tuesday in Whitsun Week. 14 I w Ember Day. Meeting of Board of Guardians 15 i Th 16 E Ember Da}’. 17 ' S Ember Day. S. Alban. M. 18 * Trinity Sunday. I 19 I 20 I Tu Translation of S. Edward, K.M. :21 i W Magistrates Meeting. , 22 , Th [Corpus Christi.] 23 F i 24 S Nativity of S. John. Baptist. j 25 * J st Sunday after Trinity. 26 I M ' 27 1 Tu 2S W Meeting of Board of Guardians. I 29 Tn .S’. Peter, A.M. , 30 F

Sth, First Quarter. 10b. 59m. p.m. 22nd. Last Quarter. 12h. 16m. p. iin. 15th, Full Moon. Sh. 42m. p.m. 30th. New Moon. 9h. 43m. a.m.

W. C. HAYES. LTD.. PRINTERS. CHUTING NOKJQN.. J I NK. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. totes lor the next Magazine should be sent not later than power to fill up vacancies occurring during the year. June 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, The Vicar made special reference to the very able way CHIPPINS NORTON. the Churchwardens had carried out their duties during «j All business communications to be addressed to the the vacancy of the living, and he also alluded to the Publishers, IV. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. resignation of Mr. J. S. Hall as sidesman and the real loss the Church had sustained by his departare from the Parish. His work and influence for good would ^arocl)ial ^lotcs. be felt in very many ways. After other business the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Vicar. National Mission of Repentance and Hope.— CHIPPING NORTON. Our arrangements in connection with the National Mission are gradually falling into shape. As will be Vicar— Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. seen from the notice below we have a meeting in the Church Room, on Wednesday, 7th, at 8 p.m., to hear Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. an address on the “ Origin, Necessity and Purpose of Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (protem). the Mission," and the following day, June 8lb, is to Organist and Choirmaster—Mr. Ernest C. Cook, be observed as a Quiet Day. This Quiet Day will be a great opportunity for deepening our spiritual lives Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— and a great help to prepare us to help forward the Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. Mission by Prayer and Service. Then again, our Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. Missioner for conducting the Mission in the Autumn Mr. A. J. Bolwell, has been secured. The Vicar has asked Rev. E. L. for Chipping Norton. Jenner, Vicar of I.langasty, Taly-Llyn Breconshire, Major Daly, for Over Norton. to be our Missioner, and the Bishop has already given his sanction. Mr. Jenner hopes to visit the Parish in July and again in Sepember, to meet our Baptisms.—May 7th, Lewis Reuben, son of William Churchworkers1 and Special Committees, the Mission ami Ada Turner.— May 9th, Doris Edith, daughter of iitself being at the end of October or in November. William and Annie Knight—May 28th, Percy Also on Sunday, September 17th, 1916, we Reginald, son of Alfred George and Marlin Louisa hope to have Canon Hobhouse, Residentiary Alder. Canon of Gloucester, preaching twice in the Parish Marriages.—May 22nd. James Samuel Hathaway Church on the different aspects of the National and Eliza Sarah Ackerman, both of this parish. Mission. These dates thus link us up to the autumn, Easter Vestry.—Our Vestry Meeting was held in when the special effort is to be made. Let us one the Church Room, on April 27th, at S p.m., the Vicar and all, pray for ourselves and our Parish. presiding. The following were present, Rev. E. L. National Mission of Repentance and Hope.— Weight, Messrs. A. J. Bolwell. Lieut. Cook, A. G. Felthouse, A. F. Gear, W. Hamblett, F. King, Sidney Wednesday, June Ith. Lewis, W. 1. Mann, F. Morris, W. E. Morrison, T. H. MEETING IN CHURCH ROOM S p.m. I’ettipher, A. Webb, C. Wilkins, A. J. Woolliams. Speaker, Rev. A. J. HODSON, M. A. late; The minutes were read and duly passed. The Assistant Diocesan Missioner at Gloucester. Churchwardens then presented their accounts. Mr. Subject, “Origin, Necessity, and Purpose of the Webb explained that the deficit of /1S 9s. 3d. was National Mission." chiefly owing to the extra expense incurred in insuring the Church against Zeppelin Raids & the loss of a sub­ Thursday, June Sth.— “ QUIET DA K. scription of /$. He was glad to be able to point out (conducted bii Rev. A. J. Hodson). a decided increase in the offertories in spite of a late 6.30 a.m., Holy Communion. Easter. 8 a.m., Holy Communion. Aller due examination the accounts were unanimouslyv _____'. 11 a.m., Matins ami 1st address. passed. The election of Churchwardens followed and 1*2.15 p.m., Litany and Intercession. Messrs A. Webb and A. J. Bolwell were unanimously 1 p.m., Lunch in Church Room. 2.30 p.m., Second Address. re-elected for Chipping Norton, and Major Daly was 4 p.m., Tea in Church Room. unanimously re-elected for Over Norton. 5 p.m., Evensong. The Sidesmen were all re-elected with Mr. W. 6.30 p.m., Last Address. Hamblen in place of Mr. J. S. Hall who has left the H. HERBERT ARKELL, town. Vicar. The Churchyard Committee was re-elected with the j N.Ii.—The Rule of Silence wilt be observed. addition of Messrs. Felthouse, Gear and Wilkins with 1 Bunch is provided Is. per head. Tea (id. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JUNE.

SPELSBURY. to the ladies who had so ably catered for fho gathering. Holy Baptism.—May 17th, Thomas Spenser, son of Charles and Ethel Elizabeth Gamage.— Iris Our Children’s Flower Service on Sunday after­ Kathleen, daughter of Charles and Ethel Elizabeth ‘ noon, May 21st, was well attended, and the flowers Gamage.—Jack, son of Charles ami Ethel Elizabeth nhave beenM sent. to the following London Hospitals : Gamage.—Charles Henry, son of Charles and Ethel GreafcC. LlL.vLni jNo,,J,el Central. East London Hospital for Elizabeth Gamage.—May 21st, Ida May, daughter ! Children, Paddington Green Children’s Hospital, 1 Queen’s Hospital for Children (Bethnal Green), 0L4lbei\?._ _ d."'a.''d a"d ^hce May•> Sturdy.~ J ' ' Victoria Hospitala 1 ffor. a. ChildrenI a a 1 <1 a«». • a (Chelsea),I ■ ta I O z» a> \ ^I'llZlThe HostelIlztefljl Holy Matrimony.—April 29th, Aubrey William Smith

Meeting of the Church was held on 1Wednesday, ' FIFIELD and IDBUBY. Aprilx 26th. The accounts of the 4past i year were i Mr. William Bond who died at Winchester on presented, examined and passed as follows :—Credit ! ~~~ n i •. , zxpriiApril ^o,26, wasconnecreuwas connected wmiwith uoluboth Fifield and Idbury, «£29 6s. ll|d. ; Debit «£33 5s. lid. ; leaving an adverse balance of £3 18s. ll-’d. The Chnrcb- «hie(ly with tl.e latter lytrish. His brother, Mr. The Church- R. Bond, still lives at Idbury and his sister Mrs. wardens in presenting these accounts pointed out Belcher at Foscot.t. He was one of the oldest and that the deficit was due to no decrease of income , but to the increase in the cost of fuel and oil, and ,110St highly esteemed residents of Winchester. Born in 1830, he was brought up in Fifield and also to a heavier expenditure than usual upon the fabric of the Church. It was determined to make . Idbury, and began life by working on the farm now an effort to wipe off this deficit, and we are happy ! beldb'V M,‘ ,Stl"' ,!b- Yilte' be into to be able to record that subscriptions have kindly I ■Xservice,e, v,ce’ andaad Jwasas , "’,"10 rteT . ‘"^V - t .1 .. J i Canons of Winchester. In 186> he became Verger been made or promised, so ■ y ie nne lese | fjle Cathedral and served under four Deans and notes are in the hands of our readers we have everv hope this Will have been done. Messis. A. Holloway 1 8eve',' Bishops. He showed many royal and and 11 Howes were r - :in- n, nnintPd r" ’ ’ I distinguisheddisti"gashed visitors over the Cathedral, and four ‘Parish and Vicar’ wiT^ta years ago bad the honour of being presented to King respectively by the Parish and Vicar with thanks I George and Queen Mary. lie had a great affection for their past services. The following were ap­ ! for the Cathedral, and an intimate knowledge of pointed Sidesmen: Messrs. E. W. Conduct, !<’. | .. , ... .. Benson, C. Hunt, E. Sturdy, F. Boxley and T. JI eYeiytlnngeverything connected w.lhwith itit. TwoIwo yeayears s ago he Mitchell. The Vicar gave a statement of the ,'VaS 111>1><>'>'^ Assistant librarian m addition to Church Collections for the year Easter, 1915, to |. his1'.'8 post1’°St as Head YVerger,e'K?r’ and held both ofhce.soffices t,till 11 ; the time of his death. Ab the funeral, the first part Easter, 1916 :— (of the Service was sung .in the Cathedral, where Sick and Needy ... 4 9 11 Oxford Diocesan Fund 1 18 10 I there was a large congregation, including most, of S.P.G. ... 1 16 0 I the Cathedral Clergy, with two Archdeacons and Universities’ Mission to Central Africa 6 • the Dean. Mrs. Sumner, founder of the Mothers’ Jerusalem and the East Mission 10 0 Union, was present. The interment took place in Radcliffe Infirmary 4 7 10 British Red Cross 14 5 the Cemetery, where the committal prayers were Wails' and Strays' Society 1 3 11 read by the Dean. May he rest in peace. Churchyard Fund 18 6 ( Gunner Henry Arthurs, who helped partly in the Bell Ringers’ Fund 1 3 2 first formation of the Scouts, very kindly gave them Church Expenses 28 12 8 an instruction on signalling, during his recent visit. Total £46 1 G Both his explanations and demonstrations were exceedingly clear, and it is hoped that the Scouts Spelsbury was privileged to welcome the Chipping . will have greatly profited.'* He said that what he Norton Deanery Branch of the Oxford Guild of 1himself had ’learnt-with: ?’ tthe Scouts was of great Church Bell Ringers to its Tower on Saturday. May assistance to him in his siaibsequent studies of the 13th. The Guild Service was held at 4.15 p m., and ; subject. we all value the thoughtful words of the Preacher, At the Vestry Meeting at Idbury, on IMay 9th, the Rev. S. W. B. Holbrooke, D.D., on “ ~Bearing Mr. E. Sturch~ ‘ was elected Churchwarden with Mr. Witness.” /"After the’ "Guild ” ’ ~Service 45 Clergy and i Corson, Ringers sat down to a “ meat tea ” in the Vicarage. ' Baptism —Fifield. on May 14th, Mildred, daughter The meal being ended, the Guild business was of William ami Florence Edith Evans.—(Correction), transacted and social intercourse enjoyed, A pleas- i Fifield, on April 16th, Gladys Letitia Alice, daughter •ant afternoon ended with a ’hearty vote of thanks of Tom and Mary Jane" Hay” nes. JtTXE. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______

SH1 ETON- us DEI!- W YCH WOOD with LANGLEY. the Rector of Hook Norton in the May Magazine. Baptisms.—May 18th (privately), Stella Mary Vienr : IV. Collingwood Carter, U.A., Ch. Cli., Surrogate, Shayler.—Irene Sybil Sbayler (twins). Rural Dean. Churchwardens: 11. Mnwle, E. H. Dee. Burials.—May 1st, Sarah Longshaw, aged 62 Sidesmen : years.—May 4th, Angelina Susan Boyd, aged 85 J ' st1,'!,ng. a'. MTlesuiintr1)? K.'^wneend, (so»i°r) years. The Vicar has received a letter from Thomas Clerk: S. Coombes. Sexton: J. Steed. George Smith from New Zealand, son of Robert 28.__After examination, three boys received and Miriam Smith. He was born in the year ’52. Lailv Kearie Exhibitions at Burford Grammar School, On the Rogation Days there will be Special viz Frederick Puffett and Gordon Rathbone from Intercessions offered after Evening Service. Milton, and Albert Lambert from Shiptoll. April 29.—Mr. Charles Wright was hurt in the I arm by a steam saw. Fortunately the nurse at GREAT ROLLRIGHT. Ascot 'was able to attend to it promptly, and the Holy Matrimony.—Cyril James II irons to doctor nt Burford Cottage Hospital. Dorothy Edwards Benson-Harris. We wish a long The Vicar attended the gathering of Archdeacons and happy life to both of the above. ami Rural Denns. May 8—11. nt Ctiddesdon, nt the Burial.—April 28th, Ann Barrett, aged 66 years. invitation of the Bishop. The Rector and Mr. J. W. Hughes attended the j|liv u.—The Vienr mid Mr. Jlawleaud Mr. Dee, Archdeacon’s institution in May,at Chipping Norton. Churchwardens, attended the Archdeacon’s Visita­ On May 26t.h, the Mothers’ Union quarterly tion nt Chipping Norton, and the Wardens were Service was held. We have to thank the Rev. T. admitted to office for the ensuing year. C. Tanner, Vicar of Spelsbuiy, for his appropriate- May 13.—The Vicar mid four ringers attended address. the Guild Meeting at Spelsbuiy. Will all who are interested in the work of the We are glad to find that our young ringers, Burton S.P.G. bear in mind S. Peter’s Day, June 29th. Gaiger, Laurance Pittaway mid Percy Avery, are There will be a celebration of the Hol}' Communion progressing in. the art. at 8 a.m., when Intercessions and a collection on There were 46 at the Meeting, and sound advice behalf of this Society will be made. was earnestly given us by the Preacher, Dr. Hol­ National Mission of Repentance and Hope.— brooke. of Great Rollright.. The Vicar of Spelsbuiy This important event in the life of the Church and gave us a hearty reception. Nation is now claiming much of our time and Victor Bartlett lias joined the Queen's Own Ox­ consideration. Surely, the most self satisfied fordshire Hussars. amongst ns must see that things generally are very On St. Geoige’s Rose Day. the amount collected far from what they ought to be. Never was there and sent to Lady Margaret Watney was over Three a time when repentance was more needed than at Pounds. The collectors were : The Misses Matthews, the present, and until we have repented, and this in the Misses C. Carter, Miss Parsons. Miss Hartlev, no half-hearted fashion, we have very little, if any, Miss Clifford, Mrs. Barnes. Miss E. Powell. ground of real hope. In our own village for The Vicar desiies to know of any persons who instance, how many are the failings, alas! of which would take in London children for the “ Children's we are guilty. They do not emphasise the truth Country Holiday Fund.” For pm ticnlars apply to that we are fast netting away from God. Our plain the Vicar. duty is to get back to Him. This can only be On the evening of May -20th, the Church Clock brought about by a sincere repentance of the past, was put on one hour at the request of the Home I coupled with an earnest determination to live as we Secretary in concurrence with the Archbishop of might to live It is of no use to beat about the Canterbury. bush in this matter, nor is it honest to say that a May 20.—The Vicar and the Deanery Represent­ Mission of this kind is not desirable. There are ative, the Rev. E. C. Freeman, Giles Edmonds, Esq., many instances of failure to live as Christians and Mrs. Holbrooke attended the newly-elected ought to live all over the Country. Probably, these Diocesan Mission Council at Oxford. The number have ever existed. But whether they have existed present was 1'20. in the present acute form is another question. May 27.—A Chapter of Deanery Clergy was held What are we to say respecting our Sunday obser­ at the Vicarage. Twenty-two out. of twenty-five vance. our selfishness, our home influence ? No were present. The Litany was said at 12 o’clock, honest Christian can say that our efforts in respect and the afternoon was spent, in discussion concerning of these are entirely in harmony with Bible teaching. lhe National Mission. ° They are gradually, but surely, degrading us as a The Vicar would like to call the t, attention of . C'Christian : ...... country,...... and if unchecked, ...... even worse readers to the article on The National Mission bv Mission by 1 troubles than’...... we...... now *.have___ will Lbej on ns. CHIPPING NOBTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. .IUXF..

HOOK NORTON. Rector wishes very much that there may be: a good I ,, 1 -.1.------l...------Holy Baptism.—May 14th, Frederick Sydney, son attendance on both occasions, so that he may be able of Robert James and Dorothy Gardner.—Mav 21st. I to explain the origin and aims of the Mission to as Alfred George Verdun, son of Alfred William and I many as possible." ' . There has been no movement in Florence Caroline Brain. 1 the Chinch on so large a scale for many hundreds of Communicants from April 30th to May 21st, 61. years, if indeed ever. It is a veritable ‘call of God ’ Collections during same period: Poor Fund, to us, and Day of Judgment. From one end of 13s. 2d.; Restoration Fund, 9s. gfd.; Church England to the other, this mighty stirring of the Expenses, /’t 5s. ojd.; Offertory Fund, 15s. $d.; depths will be going on, and we must pray that old Lighting Fund, tos. yjd.; Sunday'School, 13s. nd.; and young will be caught up in a great movement of Choir Fund, 10s. 6Jd. return to God, and swept along in a strong current of The Easter Vestry was held on the Friday after religious zeal and enthusiasm and love for God, Easter, when the Rector nominated Mr. Peltipher which will leave enduring marks behind it on the lives Bennett as his Warden for the ensuing year, and Mr. of men and women in great cities and country villages John W. Harris was unanimously re-elected by the for many generations to come, purging out the evil people as their Warden. Votes of thanks were passed and leading toabetter and happierstale of life through­ to the retiring Wardens fortheir services during the out the nation. past year, and also to the Organist, the Deputy Whit Sunday this year falls on June 1 1 th, we hope Organist, the Ringers, the Choir, the Sidesmen, the that all Communicants will prepare to communicate Parish Clerk and the Lady-helpers. The Church­ at one of the celebations of the Holy Communion, i.e. wardens Accounts siiowed a balance in hand, and the at 7 a.in., 8 a.m.. or after Morning Prayer. Rector submitted the accounts of the Poor Fund, the Sunday School Fund, the Offertory Fund, the Light­ CORNWELL. ing Fund, the Choir Fund and the Churchyard Fund, Heel or: Rev. R. 1*. Burnett, M.A., St. John’s College, which were approved. Cambridge; Senior Chaplain H.M. Indian Service (Retired). Al a subsequent Vestry held on the 15th of May, I, Churchwardens: Colonel A. N. Hall, Cornwell Manor; a resolution was unanimously passed, that a faculty 1 Mr. George Bowles. should be applied for authorizing the removal of the , Meetings.—On Friday evening, the 28th of April, gallery in the North Transept. two meetings were held, viz., the Annual Vestry At the Easter Vestry, Messrs. G. Groves, J. Clarkson, 1 Meeting anti a meeting to elect a lay male and IL’Dickins, E. Colegrave, W. Pargeter. H. Allen, W. female representative to net. with the Rector as a Holmes and T. Stallard were appointed Sidesmen. local committee to arrange for the approaching We regret to announce that Ernest Embra, once a “ National Mission of Repentance and Hope.” boy in the Choir, has been reported killed in action At the Vestiy Meeting the Rector re-appoiuied in the Persian Gulf. He belonged to the Oxon and Colonel Hall as his Churchwarden for the ensuing Bucks Light Infantry, and had previously seen service year, thanking both him and Mr. Bowles for their in Flanders, where be was wounded. He came home kind services in the past., Mr. Bowles was re-elected for a short time during his convalescence, and then the Parish Churchwarden for the 39th time, having returned to active service. From our knowledge of ' been first appointed in 1878. He is, we believe, the his character and general bearing, we feel confident oldest. Churchwarden in the Deanery, if not in the that he had all the makings of a good soldier, and we whole Diocese of-Oxford. We hope he will continue deeplv sympathise with his mother and family in his to fill the office for many years yet to come. untimely end, but let us thank God that he did his The Churchwardens’and Offertory Accounts were duty. If is brother Albert is now atr‘ the*1’" fiontc—• in•" . submitted and considered very satisfactory. The Flanders, sum of £9 was raised by subscriptions to our new Mrs. Harris, of the Post Office, passed away on the I1 “Church Fund.” Our help to outside objects, so morning of Sunday, May 14th, as the bells were j: far from suffering from the war, show an increase ringing for Church, after a short illness, and we all | in several instances. We hope the present year will ought to have the most grateful recollections of her. 1: prove equally satisfactory. She was always so patient, kind, and courteous and I At the subsequent meeting, Mr. George Fawdry I and Mrs. A. N. Hall were appointed representatives obliging. She had been Postmistress, we understand, I for tlie long period of thirty-five years, and carried out to act with regard to the local Mission next autumn. her ever-increasing and continual duties with the most 1, The National Mission or Repentance & Hope.— exemplary, indefatigability and industry, and will be 1 Our first step with reference to the above will be much missed by everybody in the village. taken on Thursday evening, the 8th of June, at 6.30 p.m., when the Rev. E. C. Freeman, Rector of Hook There is to be a special Service for men, on Sunday, Norton, who takes a keen iuteiest in the subject, is June 4th, at 3 p.m., and for women on Tuesday, June coming over to tell us all about it. We hope all 6th, at the same hour, in connection with the our parishioners, young and old, will make a point National Mission of Repentance and Hope, and the of attending. Meeting in School, 6.30 p.m. june. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. !J usual••»>.». and..... have...... to be met. Now, Sir, this reminds me that we ...... Churchmen Churchmenhav have very seriously forgotten that almsgiving, Very little of interest has happened ini our parish especially----:-ii., r~.-for 4ith.ie service of God, is as much a part of worship since we ’last ' went* *'to press. We were very glad to ' as prayer and f;fasting, and wc must all recognise that it is a ... .•-on al] to calTy out llie ApOstjcs» injunction to welcome back, for a few days, Private Wilfred ! duty incumbent God hath prospered us.” I believe that systematic Parsloe. Before he went away to serve King and S’v? ’ as 901'. b Wilfred was a regular attendant in the ?vav to^encoura'I' we should all aspire to, and I feel that the best Country. way to encourage this is by adopting what is known as the Choir, and we were very glad to see him in his envelope system. It has many advantages, one of which is, accustomed place on Sunday last. Like most of that the little child by having an envelope can be taught the our soldier lads, he is very modest in describing his duty of giving from the very earliest years, and a habit formed Jot in this awful war, but in reading between the when young is not likely to he laid aside as years go on. It makes them feel too. that they are distinctly interested mem­ lines, we can gather that he has had an experience bers in the work of the Church. I speak from experience when which he will remember for many years to come. ' I say that in a Church, of which I was the Pastor a few years How thankful should we all be to welcome them , ago.“g -, we introduced this system and found it worked admirably. home for good. Till then we always had to be having extra collections for various objects, constantly making special appeals and never Another former member of onr choir, Private W. 1 getting further ahead. When we„ introduced the envelope Hopkins, is to be congratulated on his marriage, . system we had’ no need’ for these* appeals.4 4- The terrible catas- The particulars are as follows: At the I'...*.Parish’. trophe/ awaiting”* Y us,. *foretold \by the pessimists,t , never overtook Church, Lydford, Devon, by the Rev. G. L. Thorpe,’L. : usus.« }but)Ut our collections increased, andami there was noim continual on Easter Munday,Mondav, Private W. Hopkins, of the neet o specia appeals. ; P 1 f 2 1 r 4 . (? t I would it not be worth while to try this system in our VXrOruOxford &w Bucksducks Lt.jjl. Infantry,xiiiiLiiii v, ioto jumiiiii Lnnna ouepnens Stephens . pa]parishes? I am not necessarily an optimist, neither would I of Lydford. Our heartiest, good wisheswishes are are extended extended ‘ wiiwish to be esteemed a prophet, but I feel perfectly certain that to the bride and groom. May they have a long and tho system in two years’ working would justify itself, and we happy life and eventually return to Milton and take | i sb(,ush?ulld,‘l notn?J wishwisb tot0 go back on ,thatll,at iin" vovogue«l.le ,at I»»esent.present. up 1 their• abodei i wit-4i h us. " I readers1 should of your very Magazine. much like to hear the opinion‘ of some of the We are all, 1 hope, thinking much about the I Yours sincerely, National Mission of Repentance and Hope which is I A. SHILDRICK. to be held in the autumn. At present the Clergy j ------are trying to bring the matter before their emigre- , SARSDEN-cum-CHURCIIILL. gatious, and m most parishes allusion has been | . ,, . made to it in Sermons, but we all trust as time I . Tbe ®a,rsde\' EaS,ter YeSt'7 Meeti"g "’US beld goes on to seek and obtain a full and heartv co- I Al"’d 29tb’ wben ,the Par,sb, 've'e I,,“sed operation of our people. When the various plan’s and I aud >l> -J M- Bhur was re-elected Ch u re .warden, arrangements mature the whole subject will be’ A Church laroclnal Council Meeting followed, brought before onr people. In the ineantime we wben tbe eolle“tu'a °I,tbe Churchyard Voluntary can all be doing our utmost to insure the success of I ltate were ■ d le sa-’’,e 1:111,1 ""'toe were re­ tire Mission by very diligently ami seriously ex- ! elected. Mrs. Blair was thanked for acting as amining onr lives ami trying to search out the > treasurer for the Deanery i Ligazme various habits that are keeping us away from onr I 0,1 May J1'"’ % Tv "iS W-aS r tv Cb,,,c 1,11 God, and verv earnestly asking God to 1T‘g Nortoni on May 4th, at which the three Hook Nortonorton snokaspoke of in thn.the HavMay i>ni»l.«numberM about .1the cfarmer ;I Church wardens and the Rector were present. who was prevented by ill health attending Church did viz The Rector attended the annual meetings of the sending a very liberal subscription towards Church expenses ’ C.1I.S. and the Bible Society in London on 31 ay Of course he was only doing what was right, hilt it so seldom 2nd and 3rd. happens that many of our people so circumstanced feel it at all necessary to act as he did, and yet if they could be brought to On May 4th, the representatives of the parishes think aright on the subject, they would, on reflection see that of the Deanery for the Mission of Repentance and ■whether they are at Church or not Church Expenses'<>o on as I Hope met at Chipping Norton, when Mr. Giles

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Edmonds was elected ns the representative of the The War.—We were very sorry to hear that laymen of the Deanery. Christopher Dyke had been killed in action in the The contribution from this parish ‘made on S. Persian Gulf, and every sympathy is due to his George’s Day for war work amounted to £2 6s. 6d. father and mother. May 23rd.—The inmates and nurses of the Red Some eight more of our Charlbury men in the Oxou Cross Hospitals of Bruern and Chipping Norton & Bucks Lt. Infantry, who have been training for a spent the afternoon at. Sarsden Rectorv. long time, have now started for the front. The following men visited their homes at Churchill The National Mission.—The Rector of Hook from the “ front” lately : Ernest Sole, Hubert Bot- Norton, who is one of the Diocesan Society of teridge, Cecil Peachey and Hubert Hands. Mission Clergy, has most kindly arranged to con­ The Services on May 14th were taken bv Rev. duct a service of Intercession, and give an address Charles Edmonds, Rector of Fontwell Magna, Dorset, on the objects of the Mission in St. Mary’s Church, who exchanged duties with the Rector. This ex­ Charlbury, at 5.30 p.m., on Thursday, June 22nd. change has taken place five times in the last ten At 4.30 p.m. there will be a tea on the Vicarage years. Lawn. All our own people and anyone from Mi-. Robert Dick has been instrumental in collect­ neighbouring parishes are welcome, and we hope ing 5,127 eggs from the parishes, and has seut them that this opportunity of making a definite start as follows : National Egg Collection, Loudon. 3096; with rhe w4*4eof the Mission may be generally used. Base Hospital, Oxford, 270; V.A.D., Chipping Chilson.—Mr. Harry Barrett, of the farm, has Norton, 1761. Many thanks to him for all his succeeded his uncle as ChinChurchwarden ch warden of Short- trouble. hampton Church, and was admitted to his office at The Rev. J. W. Balding, C.M.S. at Ceylon, will, the Archdeacon’s Visitation on May 11th. all being well, address a meeting at Sarsden Rectorv on June 27th, at 3.30 p.m., in behalf of CHASTLETON. this Society. Mr. W. Willett at the Easter Vestry Meeting was There were a good many interested people near re-appointed Parish Church Warden. He is to be the Church on Saturday evening, 20th May, when congratulated on the excellent way he carries out at 9 p.m. the hands of the clock were pushed for­ his duties. ward by Mr. George Widdows. School News.—The children did extremely well The Churchill Company of V.T.C. furnished the in the Oxford Prize Scheme for Needlework. The guard for patrol ing the Railway from King’s Sutton nine competitors gained 12 awards :— to Banbury and to Aynho, on Thursday, IStli May. 1st Prize 7 G Susie Gingell The journey there and homewards was by motor 1st Prize 5 0 Vera Corbett car, and eight members of the Company went under 1st Prize 3 0 ▼era Corbett 2nd Prize 2 6 Vera Corbett the charge of Mr. Blair and Mr. Watts. 2nd Prize 2 0 Ivy Newbury Owing to the war, the customary procession bv 1st Prize 3 0 Ethel Whittington the school children was omitted this year, and the 2nd Prize 2 G Rita Newbury celebration of Empire Day was restricted to special 2nd Prize 2 6 Marjorie Clark 3rd Prize 1 6 Cynthia Corbett lessons on thet‘ Elag,’" D, the" Motherland andI her Commended Ivy Newbury Colonies. Commended Norah Tidmarsh Commended Marjorie Clarke CHARLBURY. Railway fares to Oxford were kindly paid by Mrs. Marriage. —April 27 th, Thomas James Powell , Whitmore Jones, and Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Gingell and Alice Maud2 Jones.7 were good enough to drive the children to the Burial.-—April 29th, John Dues ter, aged 80 | Station. years.—Mayay 18th, Harry Timms, aged 69 years. I The Church Army very wai inly thank all those The Charlbury'’’.... " Easter'' ' Vestry„ was ’held’1 on April i who took boxes in aid of the War Fund :—Mrs. 28th. Altogether in the w year a sum of .£279 Ils. Richardson, Mrs. Jarvis, Mrs. Tibbies, Mrs. Willett, 6d. had been given in offertories. JMr. J. A. Bowl : Miss Burnley, Susie Gingell, Vera Corbett.• TheT’..„ ami Mr. A. E. Allen were appointedt l Churchwardens.Churchwardens, i sum of £1 3s. 2d. was collected,collected, viz.,viz., A,A. 10/1- ,; The Sidesmen are Messrs. Wilson, Luker, Price,] -®, 2/-; C, 2/7j; D, 1/6 ; E, 5/101J Tame, Lane, Bowles, Milton and Kitching. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore Jones have kindly given The visit of the Bishop of Oxford on Sunday an engraved Roll of Honour to the Church. evening, April 30th, brought.o... —a largeo— congregation to ' A Meeting of the Managers of the Day Schools Chinch. He gave us a imost interesting' u sermon on ! will be held1 on Wednesday, June 7th, at 6 p.m. « e ■. . . m—— XT _____ the Resurrection of Nature, Man and the Church. The National Mission.—The Bishop of Oxford. The offertory was 1for the Oxford Diocesan Fund, is anxious that we should be preparing ourselves to which we seut £10.■ Also an annual subscription for tlle National Mission which will take place of £3 3s. was sent by a parishioner■ • • of' ours. about the beginning of November. JUNE. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SALFORD. 1 year’s adverse balance of Z'9 17s- 6d., on account of The Annual Vestry Meeting was held at the , the new heating apparatus, was reduced to Z9 2S- 6<1. Rectorv on Mav 23rd, when the Rector thanked the But for the increased cost of fuel and the revision Churchwardens for the helpful way in which they had of insurance, there would have been no debt. carried out. their duties, and re-elected Mr. C. E. Instead of waiting for the Church insurance to fall due Tavlor as his Warden. Mr. Walter Hill being again on June 24th (for Zj.ooo at an annual premium of elected as Parish Warden. The Church accounts were Z2 5s. od.) it was raised at Lady Day to Z7,5°o at presented and passed, and showed an adverse balance an annual premium of Z5 12s. 6d. Only that week of Zs 5-’- °d., which was not to be surprised at, Skeflingthorpe Church, near the Vicar’s old home, considering the year has been an expensive one; was burnt down, vastly under-insured. outside charities liave to be supported. One or.two On May 11th, Vicar and Churchwardens attended items of expense that have occurred this year will the visitation of our kind and respected Archdeacon, probable not occur again, and there has been a debt who was much pleased to see the details of the revised of several pounds on the books for some years, so we insurance. may consider the balance, although an adverse one, On May 13th, nine ringers were present with the not altogether unsatisfactory. We have to thank the Vicar at the Spelsbury meeting. Arthur Hawtin, following for their subscriptions received and included : Eddie Htickin and Reggie Bennett were there for Major Daly, Z1 10s., out of the sum he forwarded the first time as probationers. Several of our ringers for Parish charities last October, Mr. C. E. Taylor, are in the army, but young and old have come forward Zi, Mrs. Urban Thornton Z2> Messrs. Thornton ’ to carry on. It helps,5 our ringers when they go to the Brothers 15s., M.C.C. 7s. id.. Mr. A. Cross 5s. GuildG-”’-i Meetingsat— to. find,- what a „goodly , company, __they Others have promised to support the fund, and we belong to, and the usefulness and dignity of their believe one or two others will do so, if asked. We ‘ work. Our~ welcome• at Spelsbury was most cordial are a poor Parish, and Mr. Churchwarden Taylor! and magnificent, and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Tanner. remarked how readily the offerings, though small, J Over 40 sat down to tea ; nor shall wc forget Dr. were given, when performing his office of collecting. , Holbrooke’s appropriate address in Church. The It is sincerely hoped that we i""ymay be able to• —publish'-n-'- | autumn meeting will be held at Shipton. in the next magazine that the debt of Z3/, 5s. ~.iod., t._~has i On 2^rd. the Vicar attended the Rural Dean’s ! been completely wiped out. I Chapter. The Rector has still a few of the Nurse Cavell Mrs. Rebecca Huckin was connected with many in portraits left, price 2d. each, he has already forwarded the Parish, besides leaving 7 children, 42 grand­ 4/6 to the Nurse Cavell Memorial Fund for those sold. children and 39 great grandchildren. '} It is proposed to have a parochial tea and games in We regret that Fred Hawtin reported missing, was the Rectory grounds, on Saturday afternoon, June 10, killed in action last September 25th. Frank Reynolds tickets 4d. each, must be bought at the Post Office, has also been killed in action. not later than June Sth. If neighbours and friends Felix Regan went down with his submarine. E 22. will kindly assist it is hoped to hold a Rummage Sale They all served in our choir. We need hardly say at the same time, the proceeds to go towards helping that their relatives have the sympathy of the Parish. to clear off the Church Expenses debt and other After Service one Sunday evening since Easter, a Parish purposes. muffled peal was rung as a mark of respect to their memory. ENSTONE. Baptised.—April 30th, John Frederick son of RAMSDEN. Bertie and Gertrude Akers.—May 28th, Deena Ivy, Nursing Association.—Two entertainments were daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth Hathaway. given on Friday. May 5th, by the Norlhleigh Black Buried.—April 8th, Rebecca Huckin, aged 85 years. and White Troupe, which were well patronised. The —April 20th. James Henry Pinfold, aged 14 months. entertainments were admirable, and reflect great credit No notes were sent last month. The Vicar went out on those who have brought the troupe to such perfec­ on Easter Monday for the remainder of the week and tion. The proceeds amounted to 5 guineas. the Vestry meeting was not held before Easter Saturday On Wednesday, the 10th, a Rummage Sale was night .However, it is not too late to record the special held at the Vicarage, and 11 guineas was secured for 11 appreciation of the Good Friday Service from 2 to 3 the funds of the Association. We are most thankful ! l.'J p.m. and what great cause for thankfulness Easter to all those who have assisted by their gifts and tiieir Day was from beginning to end. work in reducing our obligation to Lady Margaret At the Easter Vestry, the Churchwardensand sides­ Watney, the Treasurer of the Association. Our men were re-appointed. Perhaps it was too much to Parish Secretary has worked hard, and she is to be ask for on Easter Day, considering the times, that congratulated upon her success in clearing off /Ti of the whole of our debt should be wiped out. Last the debt. i No. 400. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON I Deanery JYCagazine.

I Sior it>e ^aris^es of I CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONIC. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. I CHARLBURY Jc SHORTH AMPTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. .MILTONA LYNEHA.M. CIIADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL k SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON A LANGLEY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. k DAYLESFORD.

J ULY. CALENDAR. 1916.

1 S 2 I £ 2nd Sunday after Trinity. Visitation of the B.V. Mary. 3 4 Ii TuM Translation of S. Martin, B.C. 5 Magistrates Meeting. 6 i Tu 8 9 I s 3rd Sunday after Trinity. 10 $... 11 Tn 12 | W Meeting of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. • 13; Tn ' 14 '■ F 15 LS I Translation of S. Swithun, B. I 16 S' j //th Sunday after Trinity. 17 ' M" I1 ’ 18 Tu W Magistrates Meeting. II 2019 'I’ll S. Margaret, V. M. 21 !I 22 I S. Mary- Magdalene.- I 23 A ! 5th Sunday after Trimly. i 21 ' 25 j TU 5. James, A.M. I 26 W S. Anne. Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. i 21 I Tn • 28 F ; 29 S 1 30 6 th Sunday after Trinity. I 31 ??

Sth, First Quarter, lOh. 55m. a.m. 21st,Last Quarter, lOh. 33m. p.m. 15th, Full Moon, 3h. 40m. a.m. 30th, New Moon, Ih. 15m. a.m.

W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. ___ CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MA G A ZINE. JULY. Magarino should be sent not later than THE NATIONAL mission Holes for the next I the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, I July 25 th, to the ------, The National Mission.—The Parish Church Room, CHIPPING NORTON. ______to be addressed to the ' on■••• June----- 7th was well filled to bear Mr. Hodson’s *1 All businessW. C. Hayes,communications Ltd., Chipping Norton. I address on the “ Origin, Necessity and Purpose of Publishers, the Mission,” and we can report good progress and steadily increasing interest. ^arocl)ial ^lotcs>. The Quiet Day.—The Quiet Day on June Sth was very well attended throughout and we believe a real help to many of us. In addition to our own people we were so glad to welcome our friends from CHIPPING NORTON. the surrounding parishes. Representatives came j from Chastleton, Great Rollright, Great Pew, Sal- Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. ford, Sarsden and Swerford. including the Incum­ Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. bents of each parish. Mr. Hodson’s addresses were Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (protem). listened to with deep attention. They were based on Acts I., 6, 7, 8. He spoke under three heads: Organist ard Choirmaster— Mr. Ernest C. Cook, (1) “Tite need ” ; (2) “ The preparation (3) “The Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— Work of the National Mission." He said the dis­ ciples in this passage were on the edge of a new Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. experience and they wanted to know the programme. Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. They wanted knowledge. Theirs was a character­ Mr. A. J. Bolwell, istically human question. The answer was charac­ for Chipping Norton. teristically divine : “ It is not for you to know ”— “ But. ye shall receive Power.” They thought they Major Daly, for Over Norton. wanted1 KnowledgeTr v v —Christ,r~‘ . 1knew ’ . ’ that they- -wanted Power. History (the speaker went on) repeats Baptisms.—June Itli, Violet. May, daughter of itself. To-day we stand on the edge of a new AVilliain Henrv and Maud Daisy Hunt.—June 11th, experience.1 As it. was with the Apostles, the old Bertha Zilpha May, daughter of Frank and Agnes world is slipping away—a new world dawning—a May Tanner. new England, new Europe, new world—and in the National Mission the Church calls us to bear wit­ Marriage.—Junel. Cyril Cowley Baylis Wadley ness—and we each at once want to know exactly and Eva Gibbs.—June 10th. William Calcutt and what we have got to do. We cry out for- knowledge, Martha Ann Parsons.—June 18tb, Horace William but Christ tells us (as He told His Apostles) what Townsend and Eva Jane Alley. I we need is Power. We want another Pentecost, in the Church of England, and therefore we have Burial.—June 23rd. Ernest Bickerstaff, aged 20. come together to-day to wait upon the Holy Ghost. Parochial Fete.—We hope for a good attendance With the power of His Presence it is wonderful at the Fete on July 6th. The arrangements have how opportunities will be shown us—but first we all been made. We only want now a fine day and must open our hearts to His Power—and the speaker plenty of patrons. There are many attractions ended by reminding ns that to win Christ, for our arranged for, and some valuable prizes will be given homes, for our nation, for the world—nothing less than this was worthy of the sacrifices of this awful for the different competitions, including live and wai. We wish we had room for the three addr esses dead stock, viz., six fowls and a leg of mutton. One in detail, but this short summary may help those feature among the stalls (which consist of Dairy, who were not present. We congratulate the ladies’ Sweet and Flower) will be a “Do Without” committee in charge of the lunch and tea—it was Stall or Rummage Sale which will commence at well arranged, and a balance of 18/5^ will go towards expenses of printing, etc. i 6.30 for everyone to have an equal chance of secur­ i ing the immense bargains. Anyone in need of a A Short Weekly Service of Intercession on bargain—well, here you are! Concerts too have behalf of the work of the National Mission (open to ■been arranged for, and many ladies and gentlemen all) has been fixed for Wednesdays at 8 p.m., and are kindly giving their assistance, including Miss1 Holy Communion will be celebrated every Thursday Madge Shilliugford of Oxford. Como and make the■ at 7 a.m. with Special Intercession for work of the Fete a great success ! National Mission in the parish. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JULY.

SALFORD. The Offertory on Ascension Day at Churchill, 5s., Holy Baptisms.—June 16tli, Gladys Violet was sent to S.P.C.K. through Rev. R. P. Burnett. Harvey, Hollis Hill Farm.—June 25th, Frederick On June 18th, 8 a.m., 5s. was sent to the Girls* Ernest Newman. Friendly Society through Miss Way. Funeral.—June 30th, Daisy Florey,aged 25 years. On June 20th, (he Rector attended the Mildmay We are being reminded of the coining National Annual Conference, in London. Mission. We must prepare for it, if it is to be a On June 24th, S. John Baptist’s Day, a Mission­ blessing. We have been living unto ourselves, God ary Service was held at Churchill Church, when 37 is calling ns to live to Him in the service of others. Missionary Boxes were presented and afterwards He is calliug ns to come and take our part in opened at the Reading Room by Miss Dorothy making the Nation more worthy of those who have Treweeke, the Secretary for C.M.S., the proceeds laid down their lives. We were attested in our amounting to £3 18s. 3d.,1, or an average of 2d. a Baptism and now we are called up. week from each contributor. Unfavourable weather, no doubt, kept many away School News.—On Monday, June lOih, Mr. from our Parochial Party and Rummage Sale, held Dean, II.M.I. visited the mixed School i..in the at the Rectory, June 10th, but we are glad to hear afternoon. that the proceeds will enable us to pay off the On the last Saturday in IMay, Mr. Dick was Church Expenses debt and leave a little balance for presented with a gold watchi suitably inscribed, Red Cross and Parochial Funds. Thanks are due together with a gold albert and spade% _guinea, to the many kind neighbours and Parishioners who subscribed for by the Earl of Ducie, the Tenantry helped us with their hands, with gifts for the tea. of Sarsden Estate and the Parishioners of Churchill and prizes and contributions for rhe sale, and also and Sarsden, Mrs. Dick also received from the those unable to be present, who were good enough ladies of the Parishes, a gold curb bracelet’ The io send subscriptions, making up for losses we presents which were much appreciated conveyed the suffered through the rain. Particulars of proceeds good wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Dick from all the will be published later. subscribers on their leaving, after a connection of Two letters have been received from Miss Cull, more than 22 years in this village. Mrs. Dick the hire Schoolmistress, in which she expresses her specially wishes to thank all who subscribed to the thanks to all those who so kindly helped her to present, as she had no opportunity of personally make the children’s tea and entertainment a success. thanking all her kind friends. She, too, should be thanked for what she did to It is hoped that Mr. Giles Edmonds will fill the make the evening an en joyable one, and be congratu­ vacancy on the Coal Club Committee rendered lated oil being able to hand over a balance of 18s. vacant by Mr. Dick’s departure. 6£d. • Pig Club.—The quarterly subscriptions were paid ' We are pleased to see Lieut. V. E. Ton Im in, of on June 24

the others were present at the Service as mourners. National Mission, and to whom we are all indebted. The Red Cross Nurses to the number of about 25, We hope all our people will read carefully the were also present to pay their last respects to their letter written to them by the Clergy of our Deanery. Commandant. 'The Service was taken by the Vicar The Services on Whit Sunday were well attended of the parish, kindly assisted by lhe Rural Dean the throughout the day, and a good number of Vicar of Shipion. Three of her favourite hymns were ; sung by the combined choirs of Milton and Lyneham, | Communicants were present. the last. *’ Now the Labourer’s task is o’er” being sung ■ 4s. 7d. has been sent to the Church of England at the grave. Our sincere sympathy is extended to :: WaifcWaifs and Strays Society by our Secretary, Mr at the grave. VnTnibly pray’t'hat’God | Cowley, from Boxes those near and dear to her,and we I 1 ~ ~ c----- ”—3 in Charlbury. who has called her home may give to them grace and |i We are delighted to see our neighbour, the Vicar strength to bear the sorrow and bereavement that her ! of Finstock recovering after his severe operation. loss has entailed upon them. TT.rrhe WW.nar.— We were very sorry to hear of the A Parish Pete is to be held in the Vicarage death of William Edward Buckland, who has been Grounds, on July 26th, to commence at 3 o’clock, for killed in action in France, and our best sympathy is the purpose of raising money to clear off the debt with his father and mother. He was pie pared for incurred by putting in the drain from the furnace Confirmation in 1909 and confirmed in Charlbury room. There will be stalls for Sale of Work made Church. Since he went out to the front- this year, by the Women’s Guild, Tea Stall, Rummage Stall he wrote to the Vicar on February 21st and April and others. There will be also games and contests. We 10th, speaking of the Services of t he Church which do most earnestly appeal for the patronage of our he attended, when possible, “ from G to 7 on week fellow parishioners, and also those of our friends who !i f day nights and also he spoke of the Chaplain’s are not parishioners. If lhe weather is propitious Bible Class. We hope to have a memorial in we shall hope to sec and welcome a great crowd, and Charlbury Church to those who have laid down we shall do our best to make them thoroughly their lives in the War. Mrs. Sear, lately of Dust­ welcome We shall gladly welcome any kind of a gift 1 field Farm, has sent <£1 towards this object, in that can he converted into money, nothing will come memory of her son Sackville Joseph Sear who fell in amiss, nothing will be too large or too small, and action in the Australian charge at the Dardanelles there are few that cannot send something. Come and help! on August 6 th.

CHARLBURY. SPELSBURY. Baptism.—(At Slioi t.liampt.on Church), Jane 18th, ■ Marriage.—June 10th, Hai ry Edgar Benfield and Maigaret, daughter of Edward Emmanuel and Julia. I Lucy Beatlice Niblett. Edward John Sturdy and Ivy Green, of Chilson. Austin. The National Mission.— On Thursday, June i Burial.—June 10th, Mary Wiggins aged 57 rears 22nd, the Rev. E. C. Freeman, Rector of Hook Norton, came to hold a Service in Charlbury Mr. O. .J. Hitchcocks, our Clerk, ami ISexton has Church preparatory to the Mission. We were very been called to the Colours where our good wishes glad to have some 250 people present at. this Service, follow him. During his absence. Mrs. Hitchcocks including detachments from Chadliugton, Pudlicote, will continue the work of cleaning the Church and Chilson, Spelsbury, ami Finstock. After Prayersand Mr. T. Harris of Taston has kindly undertaken lhe Intercessions, we listened to a most full and clear work of Sexton. address on the origin and objects of the Mission as Two of our Bell ringers on June 10th entered a Divine call, an effort to awaken every Parish in upon the Holy State of Matrimony, ami we offer them the land, a reminder of our past, failures and present.present our congratulations and good wishes. They are both opportunities and an inspiration for the future. now serving with the Colours, and they no less than The time for criticism was now past. T|je Rulers ourselves will be glad when peace allows of their of our Church had given ns a clear call to obey. return to their homes and to their work in the Bel ft y. We are most grateful to Rev. E. U. Freeman for Spelsbury Churchyard has had in the past the the good start he has given ns. reputation of being reverently cared for ami just at. Previous to the Service we had an Organ Recital present it certainly maintains its character. There by Rev T. P. Field, and two violin pieces by Mrs. is very considerable expense in keeping the grass •Schofield, which were heard by a good number and short and we feel that there must be very many who •thoroughly appreciated. Afterwards 111 people sat would be willing to contribute towards the Church­ down to tea. yard Fund. Church collections, May 28th to June We have to thank a Committee of 20 ladies, who 23rd : Sick and Needy. 4s. Id ; Church Expenses, £1 visited throughout Charlbury on behalf of the 19s. 3d; Oxford Diocesan Fund, 12s. 5d. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZIN E. JULY.

CHADLINGTON. FIFIELD and IDBURY. Baptisms—May 14th, William John Aston, sou On Ascension Day the Holy Communion Service of A. W. and B. J. Hemmings.—Primrose Doris was sung at Fifield at 9 a.m. There were several May, daughter of F. H. and E. .1. Faulkner.—June Communicants. At this Service an oak Credencetable 11th, William John, son of W. T. and F. M. Nixon. was used for the first lime. It is a gift of a friend of the Church who desires that his name should not be Burial.—June 16th, Walter Clements, aged 77 mentioned. years. On Whitsunday there was a large number of The number of communicants and the attendance Communicants in Idbury Church at 6,30 a.m. and in at the Services on Whit Sunday were quite Fifield Church at 8 a.m. satisfactory considering the number of absentees It has not yet been possible to make any definite arrangements for the National Mission of Repentance and the illness of various kinds. The Church was and Hope, to be held in October and November, by beautifully decorated, and we are most grateful to the whole Church of England. The joint letter all who so kindly gave flowers, lent plants and signed by the Clergy of our Rural Deanery, will (all helped in the decorations. At Evensong the choir being well) be distributed to every house. On July sang the hymn “ Come Holy Ghost our souls 9th, Evensong will be without music at 6 p.m. in inspire,” set as an anthem, very nicely. The Fifield Church, and at 6.30 there will be a special Service of preparation for the Mission, lasting from Collections throughout the day were given as a three-quarters of an hour to an hour, at which Mission Free-Will Offering to the Curate-in-Charge artd hymns will be sung. It is hoped that all Parishioners amounted to £55 6s. 7d. The Rev. T. P. Field will make an effort to be present to ask for God’s desires to tlrauk all most sincerely for so generous Blessing on the Mission. au offering. We were very glad to receive a visit from Harold Bond, when he was at home a short time ago. It is We wish to thank Mr. C. Webb for so kindly wonderful how well and strong our young men look playing the organ at very short notice for the I after all they have gone through. Henry Arthurs is Services on June ISlh. Mr. Stevens was unable to now in France. Colonel Matthews. D.S.O., has again play owing to the illness of Mrs. Stevens, who, we been wounded, but we are much relieved to hear that are glad to say, is better again. he is going on well. On May 25tli, an excellent concert, to raise funds ' CORNWELL. for the British Farmers’ Red Cross Association, was | National Mission of Repentance and Hope.— held in ths schools. The room was crowded and I On Thursday evening, the 8th of June, the Rev. E. the audience thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated i C. Freeman, Rector of Hook Norton, kindly came the various items ofj.be programme, which included | over and explained...r the object ofthe proposed Mission. songs by Mrs A. Carey Elwes, Miss Walker and The Meeting took place in the Schoolroom at 6.30 Mr. Percy Abraham, a violin solo by Mrs. Schofield, p.in.. the Rector presiding. There was a very a small string band, who—especially in the second fair attendance, though owing to the shortage of item—stuck manfully to their* guns—or rather labour just now, some of our male members violins at a critical period and won triumphantly were unable to attend. Mr. Freeman very fully thr ough to a successful and unanimous close. Also and clearly explained the origin of the Mission, and an excellent performance by the Northleigh “ Black the objects which it is hoped may be achieved thereby. and White" Troupe, who delighted an appreciative All seemed deeply interested, and we trust will do all audience for over half an hour. We are most in their power, especially by their prayers, to promote grateful to all who so kindly came from far and its success. The Mission takes place about the end near to help, and who so generously refused to of October, and the Rector hopes to attend a retreat .T-eervc any remittance of transport expenses. Mr. I £^01^7^7^ Abraham of Lowei Court most kindly took the I He would call special attention to the letter issued by chair, and at the conclusion of the concert made an the Clergy----- of-c the °Rural Deanery on •the’ subject.’ ,• . He appropriate speech. In addition a collection was trusts all who possibly can will attend the week-day made at the door to help to swell the proceeds of Services, meanwhile, especially theService of Inter­ thefile entertainment, and altogether*altogether the sum of< ” £9"" cession’ 'for "the War,held on Wednesdays at 11 o’clock, 15s. 2d. was sent to the Treasurer of the Association,int.inn 1' I OfIf course course thesethese hnsvbusy times manvmany are unableunable reto come,COItlS, who wrote a most grateful letter in reply, together | but that is all the more reason why those who can with■ ’ the formal’ ’ receipt.’ ’ ...... We also thank all who > should______do so. The old promise stands, “ When two assisted in the “ rough and tumble ” of converting or three are met together in My Name there am I in the schoolroom into a concert room and vice versa. J tianthe midstmt el r-4 r\(of them.tlinrn ”’ july.CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

NATIONAL MISSION OF REPENTANCE In every Parish in England there will be opportunities during the coming months to hear this call to true repentance and sure AND HOPE, 1916. hope : so that we may bo ready, by the end of October and the The following letter has been issued by the Clergy month of November, by our own example to renew the spiritual life and welfare of our Parishes. of the Deanery, and we beg to call attention to it:— Shall our soldiers and sailors give daily examples of self* In times of War and Calamity a call comes from God that sacrifice and courage, at their country’s call : and shall we men should repent ami put their trust in Him. Ihis year j refuse to listen when God calls us to make the effort to live a the Church of England in every Parish in the land, guided, as better and happier life ? England battles for the right. God we trust, by the Holy Spirit in direct answer to prayer, seeks I expects of us more devotion to himself, more compassion to our to awaken men, women and children everywhere to a fresh | neighbours. start in a life of pinyer and work well-pleasing to God. We trust that all our people will be ready to seek our counsel We, the Clergy of this Rural Deanery, have been called by and help in these and all other ways in which, as God’s God to minister His Word and Sacraments in our several ministers, we can bo of service. Parishes. We desire to appeal with all earnestness and affection to our people to make the life of town and village answerable We ask for your daily prayers for our sailors and soldiers, for to our Christian calling. We seek without delay to strengthen your own homes, for your Parish, for this Deanery, and for the faithful, arouse the careless, turn the wicked, restore the England. We shall pray for yon. Brethren, pray for ns. penitent: so that all may come to the knowledge of the truth, 1 A DAILY PRAYER. and live a godly, righteous and sober life. Lord God Almighty, Who hast brought Thy judgments upon We nil have cause for hope, reasons for repentance. We have all the earth, that the inhabitants of the world may learn the example in every Parish of those who pray to God every righteousness. We entreat Tin- Divine Majesty so to turn day, and are constant in the Service of God in Church on the the hearts of the people of this Land, that sorrowing for our Lord’s Day, ami on many working days during this anxious sins with true repentance, and trusting in the hope of Thy time of War. But we fear that there are households who fail salvation, we may be renewed to do Thee service and shew forth in their prayers either at home or in Church; although they Thy praise from one generation to another: through Jesus also have those near ami dear to them in danger—husbands, Christ our Lord. Amen. sons, or brothers serving their King and Country. THE NATIONAL MISSION. There is much in the home life of our Parishes to make us ' truly glad : there are many who are always ready to give an The Chairman of the Sub-Committee for Literature helping hand to their neighbours. Now ami then occur sins and Study Circles, asks me to bring before the which sadden ns: the neglect of God’s plain command about Deanery the advisability of the promotion 'of Studv marriage and purity; the abuse of drink; betting and (y-1 - ti. . 1 r pioinonon or study Circles. They might be formed to take up such sub- gambling ; quarrels and evil speaking ; distrust and disunion ; • lives spent apart from God, and without faith or hope or love. j J[ „ts as: The Prayer Book, Service of Holy Baptism, Holy Communion,” •• Church History,” “ Spiritual If we are saddened by those sins, how much more our Father ! Neerte o77hp Pnrkh ’’ who is in Heaven ? If by repentance and perseverance we are ! ‘ ’ etC ’ etc’ ,s not essential that inode glad, is there not joy in the presence of the Angels of Lne ^‘eroy should be present. We recommend “Our God ? i Mission Study Circle and how we worked it”—S.P.G. The War has revealed to us wimdeital’ comradeship ami ! a CkdeZ^YubAcr'16"1 ""b”* compassion- . among« all , ranks, of life.■ Lull wo can also sec now I ’ G howI near we were to ...... the brink of danger at home, from discord I Yours faithfully, selfishness and sill.sin. W. Collingwood Carter, InT.. this yearV..V of„r theill. NationalNTnlinn.l MissionXli.aln,, there is1„ „a clear ...... call1) (.for . Rural Dean. us all to place our«... lives. afresh under God ------’so guidance— and in His j keening. To this callnnll wewz» can allnil givervlw* our answer at once, ------if • q g will, by diligent prayer. Imagine our hopes fulfilled, our prayers in Christ’s Name A most successful and well-attended Meeting in heard : and think of the change that will come over the familiar support of the above, was held in the Grounds of scenes when this comes true. No home will go through any Sarsden Rectory, on Tuesday afternoon, the 27th of day without prayer to God for forgiveness and protection, .Tune, by the kind invitation of the Rector and Mrs. victory and peace. All shall read and hear His holy word. No Johnson. Quite a large number of the local clergy man or women will neglect their duty to God on His holy day : all will seek in God’s House the comfort which can steady and were present, including the Rural Dean. The dep­ cheer our lives. We shall preserve God’s day of worship and utation was the Rev. J. \V. Balding from Ceylon, who rest as a National Blessing. delivered a most deeply interesting and encouraging ' address, giving an account of his thirty years work in Those who in the past years have been confirmed will resolve to Come Cconstantly to"the HoiV Commuuio?to ----- ...... bo^nbiuiigmcii I the Isle where the spicy breezes blow, but where the and refreshed.eshed. Those who have not been confirmed wilfseekwill seek an i “ vileness’’ of the population is by the mercy of God, iriy opportunity of preparation that they maybe strengthened and the work of the C.M.S. and Other kindred by>" the Holy Ghost theth< Comforter. We------shall-- all pray and work I societies becoming a thing of the past. The Meeting for the spread of God’s Kingdom at home and world. For God has no favourites. !I_Itaiarets^O WWIU . i was a great success and all seemed much interested. Empire that we should be a light to the’ world” : and■ that mcn Mr. and Mrs. Johnson kindly entertained all present should glorify God in the day of visitation. ! to tea at the conclusion of the Meeting.

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August. CALENDAR. 1916. — ! i Tu Lammas Day. : 2 W Magistrates’ Meeting. I 3 Th 4 F 5 S 6 7th Sunday after 'Trinity. Transfiguration of our Lord. 7 Name of Jesus. 8 Tu 9 W Meeting of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 10 Tn S. Lawrence, D. M. n ;F : , 12 • 13 Sth Sunday after 2'rinity. i H s I 15 ' Tu’ 1 Falling asleep of B.V. Mary.] I 16 I W I Magistrates Meeting. I 17 . Th I 18 19 20 i 9th Sunday after Trinity. 21 : M 22 i Tu i 23 : W I Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 24 1 I S’. Bartholomew, A.M. 1 25 :1 ']?1? 1I; 26 S : 27 J (/th Sunday after 'Trinity. I 28 M i S. Augustine, B.C.D. I 29 Tu Beheading of S. John Baptist. ; 30 W I Magistrates’ Meeting. Th I 31 I 6:li, First Quarter, 8h. Gm. p.m. 20th, Last Quarter, llh. 53m. a.m. 13th, Full Moon, llh. 0m. a.in. 28th, New Moon. 4h. 25m. p. m.

W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPPING NORTON. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. A UG. Magazine should be sent not later than ! enemies without—our splendid sailors and soldiers have already Notes for the next got the measure of our enemies, and he believed in God's good August 25th, tot the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY time victory would come. The danger is from within. The CHIPPING NORTON. danger is lest we at home in England in our hearts do not •[ All business communications to be addressed to the ,[ rouse ourselves to answer to God’s call. Thousands of our 1 soldiers are being con finned in the trenches, thousands arc Publishers. IV. C. Hayes, Ltd.. Chipping Norton. , L " „ God.~ '. ’tiiousa' ’n.i's ' "are, praying. ‘ g as the}’ never prayed before, and arc looking forward to the rime when they will I return to this country to continue to live with God and for I God. The danger is lest when they return, they shall find us, ^aroc^inf 2iotes. ■ who have remained at home, still careless and Godless and 1 prayerless. Thousands of our brave countrymen are dying for us j on the battlefield. Are we worth dying for ? What about drink­ ing, gambling and impurity? Must we not root out these CHIPPING NORTON. awful sins, and make ourselves worthy of all this self-sacrifice, and the Vicar ended with an earnest appeal to all who had Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. strayed away from the Good Shepherd to come back to the fold, to all who had been confirmed to come back to prayer and Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. H0I5’ Communion, to come back to the fellowship of Christ's Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (protem). Church, to the delight of worship, to once more enter their grand old church, and regularly attend the service Organist ard Choirmaster—Mr. Ernest C. Cook, The address was listened to with deep attention. The clergy and choir, followed by the congregation, returned to the Church Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— in the same manner as they came, singing hymns on the way. The Vicar said a Collect in the churchyard and once more Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. gave the Benediction, and the congregation returned homo, Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. after a very striking and memorable service.” Mr. A. J. Bolwell, The second open-uir Service took place on Sunday, for Chipping Norton. July 23rd, at the same time, the place chosen being Major Daly, for Over Norton. at the bottom of London Road. It. passed off equally well. The Virat’s address was based on ' Psalm xcv. 8, “To-dayy, if ye will hear. His voice. The National Mission. ' harden not your hearts.' We Lope and believe things are going1 steadily We are grateful to the Choir and all t hose who forwaid. The chief feature of our woi k this month j helped the Choir• on both occasions, and to Mr. has been our open-air Services, The first whs held j Crowther for so ub.jably conducting the singing in the on 8Sunday 1 evquit>g, .Inlyt 1 n.9th. 1 We cannot do better j open-air, and unaccompanied. than publish the account given in the Oxfordshire j Weekly News :— Open Air Services—Weather permitting there “ There can be no question that the open-air service on will be a service at Over Norton on Sunday, August Sunday for the National Mission was most successful, if we can 13th, and on the Common, Sunday, September 3rd. use such a word in this connection. It was very well organized, and very carefully carried out. Immediately after the con­ The attendance at the Special Litany Intercessions clusion of evensong in the Parish Church the Vicar and choir I went in procession down the main aisle and passed out tthrough’...... !j on WednesdayVYeonesoay uv.evenings at 8, and the Celebration of the south door, passing up Church-street some yards, where a ' Holy Communion1 on Thursdays ar 7 a.m., have on pause. was made ..giving « the congregationo <->...... time to form upi- in fours : the whole been good, These Services ate of course immediately behind. As soon as the rear of the piocession (). el1, to all and we earnestly hope many more will had reached the top of Chinch-street and passed into Market- I 1 1 street, the choir started singing “Onward Christain soldiers,” !| ”make ' an effort to attend them. Here in this way which was at once taken up all along the line. Two more ;| we have Hie great opportunity of committing the hymns weie sung before the Green was reached. Here a great whole work of the National Mission throughout our number of people were waiting, ami a very large congregation land to God in Prayer. The Bulletin of the National assembled. The service consisted of a shortened forin of’even- song. with four well known hymns ami an address. Mission for July says—“ The one vital need of these days is more prayer, for only through prayer can the The Vicar (Rev. H. Herbert Arkell). in the course of his address, said : V e have done a very unusual thin" great work to which we have set our hands be carried to-day. Never before have the choir and’ clergy, with the to a conclusion worthy of its inception.—All that we congregation, come in procession straight from’the grand arc trying to do needs the touch of God upon it if it old parish church to hold a service in the open-air But,om is to be worth while, and God can only work through he said, these are unusual days, and demand unusual actions’ If any of us live 20 years hence, we shall look back on the men and women who are close to Him.—Let us make days we are now passing through as days of the greatest crisis yet more time to be with God...... all that we can in the world s history, as davs in which the destiny'y of** ”England * ’ i (jo wq| |)e of verv small consequence unless it is done and our Empire is being decided. Thu dangerr IRi^not°ffom nnt frnin •' 1 without, but from within. The danger is not from our j in an atmosphere of prayer.' CHIPPING NORTON deanery magazine. AUG

SHIPTON-undeii-WYCH WOOD with LANGLEY. William Franklin has been severely wounded, but Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, is going on well at Willesdon Hospital. Alexander Rural Dean. Franklin has gone out to France. Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. II. Deo. Wo welcome home Thomas Powell, after his Sidesmen : A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C S , terrible experiences of war. J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Our Missioner later in the year will be the Rev. Clerk: S. Coonibes. Sexton : J. Steed. Mackwood Stevens, Rector of Oddington, Bucks. He will come also early in September to address all June 2oth, H.M. Inspector visited the School and who will be helpers in the Mission, and the Vicar seemed satisfied with nil things. takes this opportunity of earnestly asking Parish­ July 1st, more were intending to attend the ioners to oiler help ; to take out papers, or such­ Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting at Cbarlbury, but like assistance will bo valued, because it is utterly were driven back by the severe storms. The impossible for any success without, some co-operation Lecture was of much interest. and some self-sacrifice The Vicar trusts that the July Gr.li, the Diocesan General Inspector examin­ letter from the Clergy of the Deanery has been well ed the School and begins his Report by saying: considered. “This School continues to do steady and careful work with satisfactory results.” Bishop’s Prize: Edith Hedges. Olive Powell was first, but received GREAT ROLLRIGHT. the Prize last year. Certificates were awarded to National Mission.—The Rev. I. Kinchin Smith Olive Powell, Donald Gaiger, Violet Watts and will visit this Parish and assist the Rector in conducting Mary Savin. He also commended Twentv-six our Mission in the coming autumn. others in the four divisions S.P.G.—Wc arc much indebted to the Rev. H. Kenney of this Society, for his sermons on July 16th. We have to lament the death of Sergeant Philip Collections amounting to £1 12s. 3d. were made. These Hugh Peirce, 1/5 Cheshire Regiment, who was have been forwarded to Headquarters. killed instantaneously on June 30th. His Officer writes: “His death has been a shock to us all, Diocesan Inspector’s Report.—Wc have received as he was greatly loved by bis men, for whose an average report from Mr. Nixon. The Bishop’s prize welfaie and comfort he was always most consider­ is awarded to Margaret Groves. Ethel Lewis, Doris ate. During the time that be has been my Platoon Howes and Cecil Sole receive certificates of merit. Sergeant he has always carried out his duties in a Flower Service.—This was held on July 9th, when most capable manner, and helped us to the utmost the children brought some very acceptable Howers. Two of his power. Keen on a smallest detail when resting large boxes were sent on the following day to Camberwell in billet, and both in action he has been a splendid Infirmary. A letter from the matron testifies to the example to those under him. He met his death pleasure given to the inmates by our small efforts. bravely encouraging the men when we were being Wc shall soon be welcoming to the Parish Mr. and heavily shelled, and 1 think that you will find in Mrs. Jeffery who have taken Church End House. .Mr. this some comfort, and also that his end was pain­ Jeffery is History Lecturer/atSBrascnosc College, Wc less.” Such testimony is worthy of record, but all look forward to their residence amongst us, and wish who knew him would feel certain that he would do them all happincssjn their future home. bis best, in what bis hand found to do He enlisted Diocesan Fund.—August 13th is the day appointed for earlv in the war, and bad be survived, probably collections in this Parish for the above Fund. Wc arc would have attained still higher rank. asked to contribute at least £2 12s. Last year wc And we also lament the death from fever, on July exceeded this amount by a few shillings, and 11th, in India, of Lieutenant Cedric Donovan this year wc shall hope for a like generous Upstone, I th Batt. Devon Regiment, son of the late response. There are, one^knows, many calls upon us Vicar of Coatey, Glos who joined ar. the very just now, but collections once a year for such a worthy beginning, from the O.T.C. at Oxford. He was object will surely meet with our unstinted support. educated at St. Edward’s School and St. John’s Moreover, wc never know wb.cn we, as a Parish, may College, Oxford, rowed in his College Boat, and was not have to seek the aid which this Society gives to on the point of taking bis Degrees, when bis star of Church and Educational schemes. life was suddenly upset by the call of war. He did The Rector would beaglad to hear if there arc any not hesitate to embark in the hard path of duty and other names for the Roll of Honour. These will at once fulfilled it with all zeal and energy, as we shall find be added to the existing list on application for those when report comes to England. concerned. A complete roll will then be made and this We regret there is still no news of Sydney will be framed ami hung in the Church Porch, or placed Franklin. inside the Church. CH IPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. AUG.

LYNEHAM and BRUERN. On Wednesday, the 26th of July, we are holding MILTON with our Sale of Work at the Vicarage and we are looking Baptisms-July 5lh, Doris Ethel infant daughter forward to a very successful day. The proceeds will of George and Adelaide Temple of Langley.-19th, be given to liquidating the debt incurred by putting in Dvelrn May, infant daughter of Escott Sydney and the Church drains. It is no easy matter to raise ^50- Millicent Emily Townsend of Milton. 25th, Claude in these critical times, but we know our people are Cecil?infant son of Charles Claude and Mary Sarah determined to do their best. Ricketts of Bruern in this parish. On Sunday next the Vicar of Ferry Hinksey has BtntiAL.-July i7lh. Mary Jane Hemmings of promised an exchange with the Vicar. We are sure Milton-under-Wychwood, aged 71. he will be heartily welcomed. Steps are being taken to erect a memorial in our Marriage.—July 25th, Robert Ralpho of Kirkdale, Parish to those of our parishioners who have fallen in Lancashire, to Hagar Frances Mobey of Milton, by the War. We hope next month to give more parti­ licence. culars of this, as a meeting is called for Thursday next The late Mrs. Hemmings, who was buried on July to decide on the form, etc., which the memorial shall 17th, had for a long lime been unwell, and although take. the illness from which she suffered caused her a Just as we are sending off our report we hear that great deal of pain she bore it with that fortitude and Private Bert Miles has been wounded. We are glad resignation that characterises a sincere Christian. to hear that it is not serious. We expect to hear When able she was never absent from her Church, fuller particulars later on. always accounting it a great privilege to join her prayers and praises with her fellow worshippers in her CHARLBURY. Father’s house. We have lost in our old friend an Baptisms.—July 2nd, Ernest Valder, son of honourable and true member of our congregation, Ernest Joshua and Ada Hassell Timms.—July and we earnestly hope and pray that the rest of 23rd, Thomas James Robert, son of Thomas Janies Paradise is now hers. Our sincere sympathy is and Eliza Ann Kearsey of Dustfield Farm. extended to those near and dear to her. The National Mission.—The Rev. Malcolm We have very little to record in this month’s news, Graham, of the Diocesan Society of Mission Clergy, but are glad to he able to state that the hay harvest is has most kindly promised to come to Charlbury in now well in hand, and if the fine weather which we the month of November for a mission of five days are now enjoying lasts a few days longer most of the or more. He will come on a Thursday evening in crops will have been harvested, and we should think August to speak to our Communicants and others, has been secured in excellent order. We are glad to as a preparation for the Mission. We earnestly see so many of our women turning out to work, as by hope that every communicant will make an effort to this means they are not only helping our brave boys be present. We are very glad that an old friend of at the front but are overcoming a difficulty which at many of us is to be our Missioner. me time we felt would be serious. It simply shows The Vicar of Charlbury is to go to Burford for a that the heart of our people is in the right place and mission of eight days from Sunday, Oct. 22nd, to the women as well as the men are determined that no Sunday, Oct. 29th. Our prayers to God are asked stone shall be left unturned to secure a peace that for all His messengers during the National Mission. will be a righteous and a lasting one. May it come We had a very satisfactory and pleasing examin­ soon. ation in religious knowledge at Chilson School. The report is as follows ;— '1 he Rev. H. G. Wheeler came over and preached a School: Chilson Council. R. de M. Nixon, most helpful sermon on the National Mission, and we Examined: July 12th, 1916 General Diocesan hope though things move slowly they are moving in Summary Mark: Good Inspector of Schools. the right direction. We are glad to be able to state Report.—I was jparticularly pleased with this that the services of a most excellent missioner have school, which is doing capital work in every way. been secured for October, fuller particulars of which The striking feature of the inspection was the very will be given later on. The Vicar hopes after his, level and general answering, there being hardly a return from the Retreat which is to be held at Radley child unable to do his or her fair share of the work. on July 31st and following days, to be able to circu­ It is solely because of this that I do not add to this late more literature dealing with the question. We report a list of commended children : Were I to do do most earnestly want our people to take their full this, I could hardly avoid being unfair to some; by share in this great work and we hope when our refraining, I can pay a well deserved compliment to missioner comes he will find our people ready to the teachers. Bishop’s prize:—Maynard Dingle. receive the instruction he will give.. Certificates :—Grace Artis and Elsie Harris. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.Aug. HOOK NORTON. The School was inspected in Religious Knowledge Holy Baptism.—July 2nd, William James, son on July 14th, by the Rev. R. de M. Nixon, General of Alfred George and Martha Elsie Taylor.—23rd, Diocesan Xuspectoi of Schools. Herbert William, sou of Herbert Joseph and Emily The Report, which we append, is a very good one Woodward. indeed and does great credit to Mr. and Mrs. Holy Matrimony.—July 13th, Arthur Taylor to Clarkson and the other teachers. Elizabeth May Wheeler. " Upper Division.—This is an admirable school in Burials,—July 6th, Alice Woodward, aged 22 everv wav, to which it gives me real pleasure to years.—22ud, Percival John Smith, aged 19 years. award the special mark—Very good. The teaching Communicants from June 29th, to July 26th, 125. in all the classes was adequate, accurate and Collections during same period : Church Expenses, practical, and the children were thoroughly £1 10s. 8d.; Offertory Fund, bls. 9}d. ; Sunday interested in their work. The top division was an School, 13s. 7d. j Choir Fund, 10s, lid. j Diocesan especially good class, Bishop's Prize: Gwendoline National Mission Fund, £1 10s. 5id • Lighting Veal. Certificates: Ernest Coleman, Sybil Larner, Fund, Us. 8d. ‘ Frances Brown (for her oral work). Percy Inwards, Very great sympathy has been felt throughout Annie Marshall, Iris Cox, Marjorie Brown. Com­ the village with the parents of Alice Woodward in mended : W. Clarkson, G. Matthews, 0. Varney, their sad and sudden loss, and also with those of R. Dumbleton, II. Allen, L. Geear, A. Varney, C. Percy Smith, and we hope that the many evidences Matthews, V. Allen, J. Brown, E. Gasson, H. Beale, of it in both cases has been a help and comfort to F. Matthews, E. Eden, F. Wyton, I. Busby, M. the parents. Gorton, E. Brown, G. Pinfold, W. Weston, G. Mr. Baverstock camo to address us on the subject Wyton, T. Hiatt, C. Haynes, F. Beale, W. Cross, of the National Mission on July 11th, and was H. Beale, D. Sweatman, S. Cox, Ivy Baker, D. listened to with great attention. As many know Turnock, D. Green, J. Rose, C. Varney. already, he is to be our Missioner when the special Infants.—This is a capital Infants’ School, where effort is made in the autumn. What form exactly the children are being effectively taught exactly the it will take is not yet known, but all arrangements things they ought to know. I am very glad to give, will be announced in good time. It behoves all it the special mark—Very good. The work in the who care about their Country to intercede with Babies’ Room more especially, would bo very much earnestness and perseverance for God’s blessing on helped by a good set of Scripture Pictures, which the National Mission, and we hope that people will should be obtained if possible. With the full con­ remember the special celebrations on Wednesdays currence of the Head Teacher, I do not add to this at 8 a.m. and Fridays at 10.30 a.m. arranged for Report a list of commended children ; were I to do this purpose. Now, too, that the Allies are taking so, I could hardly avoid being unfair to many the offensive is the time for us to pray more others, who did almost if not quite as well.” earnestly for our soldiers and sailors. It will always be a cause of wonder why so many who have FIFIELD and IDBURY. friends and relatives at the Front are never seen at The Reverend F. Symes Thompson, Vicar of the Intercession Services. Why is it? Is it a case Stanton Harcourt, Berks, has been appointed by the of “out of sight, out of mind?” No! what is it Bishop’s authority to couduct the Mission in our two then? Well, sometimes, it is want of faith. A sort parishes. We must pray for God’s Blessing, that of vengeance comes upon people who neglect prayer his work amongst us may bear good fruit. and they cease to believe in its efficacy. But some­ On Sunday, July 9th, a special Service was held times it is not waut of faith but pure laziness— at 6.30 p.m. in preparation for the Mission. There they are too lazy to make the effort, and sometimes were short addresses on Faith, Hope, Charity and Re­ the reason they don’t go is because they think their pentance. Appropriate versicles and responses were neighbours will remark on it. (The fact is, you said between the addresses and hymns were sung know, if you’ve been neglecting Church and talking from the Durham Mission hymn book. The Service against “parsons” and religion for some years, it was well attended and requests have been made that is a bit hard to have to eat your words). But a similar Service should be held shortly. whatever it is, it is very sad. Think of your lad at James Gee and Christopher Davis have been the Front, perhaps in the trenches. It is Sunday, boarders for a year at Burford Grammar School. or the weekly Intercession Service, and be thinks of Both boys have done very well. Davis was third in father and mother going to Church and joining in his form. J. Gee was first and obtained two prizes, the prayers offered for him, and then to think that the Class Prize and one for Writing. They have in so many cases it isn’t true, but the old careless both played in the cricket eleven. neglect of God goes on week after week, aud month An obvious and very regrettable error was made after month. Isu’t it too sad for words ? It is in the July issue of the Magazine. Mr. F. J. a tragedy of human life, and it need not be. Saunders died not on April 11th, but on June 11th, CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. AUG. CHASTLETON. CHADLINGTON.

11 >V School—The General Diocesan Inspector of Baptism.—June nth, William John, son of W. T. Srhools\-isited'the School on Wednesday, July 19th. and F. M. Nixon. T eport -‘ Tiffs is a delightful little School Marriage.—June 241)1 Horace Percy Chavasse and admirable taught and influenced, and doing Marion Eunice Lainchbury. thoroughly good work. Its condition as te ards Burial.—June 28th, Amelia Jane Edginton, aged Religious Knowledge reflects the utmost credit on 63 years. the Head Teacher, who is now retiring after so many rears faithful and devoted service. I indicated at It is with great regret that we have to announce the lime of my visit how the syllabus might best be the death of Mrs. Edginton, of Upper Court, who used in a school of this size. passed away on June 24th, after a trying illness of over 3 months’ duration, most patiently and faithfully Bishob's Prize-. Charles William Whittington, borne; though indeed for the last year she had been Certificate-. Albert Tyler. Commended-. J. Newbery, far from well. She will be very much missed in many B. Phillips, N. Tidmarsh, M Clarke, P. Clarke, I. ways in Chadlington for her quiet kindness had Newbury, C. Corbett, R. Newbury, C. Corbett. ' endeared her to many. Especially will she be missed The Summer Holiday.—The School will be closed in the practical interest she took in all parochial from Thursday, July 27th, to Monday, September 4th. affairs, and in her most regular attendance at Divine Service and at the Holy Communion for nearly 40 August 4TH, 1916.—The third year of the terrible years. May God grant her rest and peace in Paradise War will begin on August 4th. The Bishop hopes it ami a joyful Resurrection at the last day. Also we will be a day of faithful prayer in every Church. beg to offer our deepest and most sincere sympathy Congratulations and best wishes to Miss Violet to her family and friends who have lost a loving Taswell Richardson, of Chastleton House, and Lieut. parent and a faithful friend. Walter Seymour Carson, R.N , II.M.S. Titania, on The sad news came through iast week that Rowland their wedding on Tuesday, June 27th. Miss Violet Souch has lost his life in the trenches while serving Richardson during her long residence in Chastleton his King and Country and Home. We pray that God has become justly a popular favourite and she will be will have mercy on his soul and comfort and sustain very much missed. The bride looked very charming the sorrowing relatives and friends. This is the third in her dress of white satin embroided in silver with name on the Roll of Honour. full court train of old silk embroided net. Lieutenant G.F.S.—On Thursday, July 20th, the members Walter Seymour Carson, R.N., is the younger son of and associates of the Chadlington Branch of this a very, famous man. His father is the Right Hon. Society met at Shipton for the Anniversary Festival of Sir Edward Carson, K.C., M.P. The Church was the Diocese. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent prettily decorated with palms and white Madonna, in the grounds of Shipton Court by kind permission lilies The work was carried out by Mr. Phillips and of Major and Mrs. Huntington. The members Mr. Olarxe. The Rev Cecil Graham Moon (Rector assembled at the close of the day and marched of Nether Swell) and the Rev. J. A. Burnley (Rectot) in procession through the village to the Parish Church officiated al the wedding. The Service was choral singing “ O God our help in ages past,” and after a and the music was well rendered by the choir (Mr. W. short Service all dispersed to their various destinations Newman, Choirmaster). A very large number of having spent a very happy and pleasant day. guestsand friends were present at the Church and later at the reception at Chastleton House. It must have On Saturday, July 22nd, the annual summer Sunday been to the bride a source of gratification to see School Treat, was held by the kind permission of Mrs. several soldiers from Oxford and Chipping Norton, Schofield in the meadow adjoining Langston House. whom she had been helping t > .nurse back 10 health, The children had a most enjoyable afternoon in present at her wedding. The bride and bridegroom perfect weather. Tea was served on the lawn al 4 were the recipients of numerous useful and valuable o’clock, which was done ample justice to. The treat presents, sent, among others by the following The was concluded by the children competing in several Parishioners of Chastleton,' Chastleton School races of various kinds. Before dispersing votes of Children, Employees at Chastleton House. thanks were given to Mrs. Schofield for her kind welcome and help, to Mrs. Bliss for so kindly It was a kindly thought on the part of Mr. and Mrs. providing the sweets for which the children love to Taswell Richardson to enterlain the children and scramble, to Mrs. Southam for so kindiv giving the Parishioners to tea and supper on Tuesday, July 4th to milk, and to all the teachers and their friends who commemorate the event. The dav was thoroughly came to help amuse the children. Before returning enjoyed by all. ' 0 ' home the National Anthem was sung. CHIPPING NORTONAUG. DEANERY MAGAZINE.

LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. Admission before 5 o’clock 3d. and children Id., On July 19th, Mr. Thomas Jacobs, who has for afer 5 o’clock Id. for all. There will be Evensong some time resided in the Parish was married at in the Parish Church at 6.15, and the Venerable Fulbrook Parish Church, to Miss Margaret Elsie Archdeacon T. H. Aicher Houblon, D.D., will be Pearman, of the Manor House, West Hall, Burford the preacher. A collection will be made for S.P.G. The day was a bright and sunny one and there were numerous presents. We wish the bride and bride­ CORNWELL. groom every happiness in their new home. It was Killed in Battle.—July 1916, Arthur formerly the Rectory, and Mr. and Mrs. Williams I William Bowles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert have now charmingly and artistically restored it. ii Bowles, of Cornwell, aged 24 years. On Sunday, July 16th, a Sermon was preached in Our Second Cornwell Hero!—It is just a year aid of the Royal Society, for the Prevention of since Frederick Hill died in Hospital, while on Cruelty to Ajiimals, and on the following Sunday an service, and now Arthur Bowles has fallen in battle. offertory of 5/6£ was collected and forwarded to the He had been reported “missing” for some days, Society which does not ask for financial aid for and then the sad news of his death arrived, His itself but is now helping the Army Veterinary Corps. parents received a. letter from the Chaplain announc­ On Saturday, July 29th, the junior members of ing the fact and stating- that he “died nobly” in the Manor House were most energetic in collecting the great battle now raging in France. Our for the Red Cross Society and their efforts must !: deepest, sympathy is called forth for them and his have been successful; we hope to publish results two sisters. He was beloved and respected by all., later. atid had spent nearly all his life in Cornwell. He was educated in the Cornwell Schools, and was for SPELSBURY some years oigan blower at the Church. He was Sunday Services.— Holy Communion on the 1st devotedly fond of animals, especially dogs. He was and 3rd Sundays in the month after Mat tins, on the dog-boy at the Manor for some time after leaving 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays at 8 a.m. Mattins 11, School, and since then has been employed both in the Children’s Service 3 p.m . Evensong G. North of England and Devonshire. All with whom Saints’ Days.— Holy Communion 8 a.m. he was connected concur in bearing testimony to his Week Days.—Mattins 8 a.m. Fridays 7.45 p.m., genuine kindness and goodness. He enlisted iu “ the Intercession for the National Mission; 8 p.m. Devons ” some time since, and has fallen fighting Intercession for the War. for his King and Country. “ R.I.P.” “ Dulce et The Oxford Diocesan Council of the National Decorum est pro Pallia Mori.” Mission has arranged for the Rev. E. Greaves,;Greaves,1 On Wednesday evening, 26th July, “ a Memoria Vicar of Wolverton S. Mary, to visit Spelsbury in ; Service” was held in Cornwell Church, in memory November. Tn the meanwhile let' us prepare our of Aithur Bowles. It was well attended and most hearts against his visit and join in the Intercessions i of his o|d friends and former companions were for the Missions on Friday evenings at 7.45 p.m. present. The special lesson was read by bis former After something like forty years of constant use 1 master and friend, Colonel Hall, and bis own the Treble and Tenor Bells in our belfry have 1 favourite hymn, “ Fight the Good Fight,” was sung become unsafe for ringing. We are awaiting the 1 at the conclusion of the Service. All seemed much report of the expert who has examined them, and ' impressed and to feel.the solemnity of the occasion, after that must proceed to put what is defectivej ’i RRr.ned CCrossross SSocietyociety forfor thethe SickSick anda Wounded. in order, jA heady it is clear that a fund will have 1 The collection for the above is to be made on the to be raised and wc could wish that this was not 29th of July, and the following Sunday our so at a, time when there are so many demands upon offertories will be devoted to the same noble object. our purse. But are we not longing and praying for Last year Cornwell raised over <£11 and we hope victory and then peace—and when these come wc this year it will do equally well, if not better, so shall surely desire to hear the sound of “Joy Bells.” that our local Secretary may be still proud’ off our Will Parishoners, Friends and Neighbours kindly Parish. make a note of Thursday, August 24th,tin, rorfor we snailshall nationalNational Mmissionission of Rixeepentance penta wet and Hope—.— gladly welcome their presence} at Spelsbury. On 1 The Rector will be at Radley from 31st July to 4th. that date the Spelsbury Branch of “ King’s i; August at the Meeting of Clergy to be held iu Messengers” will bold in the Vicarage Grounds, ' preparation for the above. On his recurn, he hopes a Missionary Play entitled “ A Missionary Appeal.” to arrange Services, &c., in connection with the There will also be a Stall of Needlework for sale. coming Mission, and looks forward to the help and The following will be the Programme :—Grounds support of his kind Parishioners in so doing. He open 3 p.m. First performance 3.15 p.m., followed would call attention to the letter recently put forth by tea at 6d. each.—second performance 5.15 p.m. by the Clergy of the Deanery. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______AVO. FTNSTOCK and FAWLER. Ou Friday August 4th, the second anniversary of the Declaration of war. Special Service of Inter­ jjukial__ June 14th, Henry Hitehcox, of Finstock, cession will be held at 8 p.m. also on the following aged 75 years. Sunday. On July -Oth, the Fiustock members attended the The diocesan Council of the National Mission G F.S. Festival held at Sliipton Court. They will send the Rev. G. Dangerfield to visit Enstone contributed a play entitled “Aunt Jobson” which for some few days within the time appointed for the was much appreciated. Seven members receive the Mission. card given to members for long and satisfactory On the last Sunday in June, after preaching in the membership.) ' morning on Sunday Observance, the Vicar in the evening read the letter issued by the Clergy of the DAYLESFORD. Deanery. We trust that the letter is being well considered by the people, our Archdeacon declares it " Our Special Correspondent” feels that an apology is to be about the best of its kind that he has seen. due for a lapse of two months, during which no event There can be no doubt as to the need of the Mission— has been chronicled from Daylesford. This unwonted the conversion of England as a whole to silence is only to be explained by the fact that there has Chiistianity. It was put very plainly and truly for been no event of any interest to report. All our thoughts us in last mouth’s magazine by the Rector of great and interests are centred in the great War which is being Rollright. There are also “ Nome Plain Words” waged with ever increasing intensity, and we anxiously await news of all those near and dear to any of us who by Two Oxfordshire Clergymen, that ought to be are actively engaged in some portion or another of our read throughout and beyond our Deanery. They long battle front. Up to the present time we arc thank­ are the more to be commended because the words reveal to one the unmistakable identity of an earnest I ful to be able to report that all is well, and letters come regularly from one and another, written in a wonderfully and thoughtful brother priest. There is the need cheerful and hopeful frame of mind. May this continue of repentance, but. look forward and strive toward the to be the case, and may the wished-for-end come speedily. • attainment, of the blessing and joy that, it brings, i There is joy in the presence of the angels of God The School holidays commence on Friday, August over one sinner that repentetb. What then, if 4th, and will last for six weeks. No notice has yet been 1 England would only truly repent! received of a visit from the Diocesan Inspector, who is “ How great a work one person may do for God, now over due. Last year the Diocesan Inspector was i whose heart the Lord has really opened I It is obliged to be abandoned owing to a variety of unfortun- ! beyond calculation what Jesus Christ may do by one I I ate occurrences, and this may possibly have upset the | Herein England there is absolutely tie limit to what arrangements for this year, but we hope the Inspection ■ one single person may do by the Will of God, if may take place soon after the close of summer holidays. they will but open their hearts to the Lord, and to On Sunday evening, July 2nd, owing to the “ciphering” i the fulness of bis Love”. So said, some years ago, a of the organ from some cause unknown, all the musical dear' friend who only last week was described as one portion of the Service had to be sung unaccompanied. of the most wonderful Saints of the nineteenth The defect righted itself the next day without professional century. There are many different ways in which assistance, and has not occurred again since. the Lord opens the heart for Himself. Sometimes it is by great sorrow sometimes by the memory of past sin forgiven. Many a penitent has carried the ENSTONE. Gospel far and wide when their hearts have been Baptised.—July 9th, Cyril Lawrence, son of Erie opened by contrition. If our hearts are really Edward and Annie Harrison.—Eunice Mary I opened to* Him, anything may be possible to ns. daughterof William Charles, and Alice Mary Hazelh j We may do great things for Him, and what does it Married.—June 10th, John Harold Brice and ■ matter if it is _at.-- the cost cfof some pain and self- Annie May Lightfoot.—June llt.h(Whitsun Div) ‘ sacrifice? ” William Henry Faulkner and Elsie Minnie Simons’ Buried.—July 24th. Mary Randall aged 84 years' ' SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. Thanks to the Incumbents of Great Tew, Heythroo The Summer Meeting took place at Charlbury on and Spelsbury for being responsible for the Parish July 1st. About 40 were present from 6 parishes. The during the Vicar’s absence on the week-days from Rev. Dr. Biggs kindly came from Oxford and gave a June 19tb, to July 1st. most interesting address on “ the History and present state of the Russian Church,” with which wc should have The Rev. Waldo Burnett kindiv assisted the kindly assisted the so much sympathy, especially at this time. He also Vicar morning and afternoon,. on JJuly . 23rd2“ - preached at evensong, taking for his text Ephesians The laity will not forget to ask for God’s will not forget to ask iv. ii., and showed how every teacher has a divine blessing upon the Bishop’s retreats for the clemv of commission. he Diocese that will begin on July 31st. Tea was provided in the Town Hall at 5 o’clock. ! No. 402. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON eanery JYCagazirce. .

5tor tt)e ■g'arisfjes of I CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONE. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHARLBURY Ac SHORTHAMPTON. I FIFIELD Ac IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON HEYTHROP. MILTON .t LYNICHAM. CH A DL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL Ar SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Jc LANGLEY. CORNWELL. . GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. ■t DAYLESFORD.

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Notes for the next Magarine should be sent not later than Thursday, September 14th, when the following will September 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY be the arrangements :—Evensong with address in CHIPPING NORTON. the Chinch at 7 p.m., followed bv a meeting in the : Church Room at. 8 p.m. On the next morning IT All business communications to be addressed to the ; Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. (Friday) there will be Holy' Communion at 7 a.tn. We feel sure that all in the Parish will make every effort to keep this date, Thursday, September 14th, in remembrance and be present at the Evening ^arocfjial ^iotes. Service and the meeting immediately' afterwards, and that all Communicants will aim at attending the Celebration of the Holy Communion on the Friday morning. CHIPPING NORTON. The date of the Mission itself will be in the latter I part of November, probably the week before Advent. Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. Canon Hobhouse, Residentiary Canon of Glouces- Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (pro tern). ter? will preach m<.orning and evening at the Parish Church on Sunday, September 17th. 1His subject Organist and Choirmaster—Mr. Ernest C. Cook, will be “ '['be National Mission.” Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. CHARLBURY. Mr. A. J. Bolwell, Baptisms.—JulyJuly' 27th, Robert Kitchener, son of for Chipping Norton. Albert Herbert and Lucy Ellen Couling.—July 30th, Stella Louvain, daughter of Sydney Gilbert and Louisa Major Daly, for Over Norton. Andrews.—Cyril William, son of Sydney Gilbert and Louisa Andrews.

The War.—Several of our men have been wounded Baptisms.-August. 6th, Norah Kathleen, (laugh- 1 lately?: Beniamin Wilfrid Dix, Carlton Strickland, terr (>f Hedley WilHam _and Sarah __ _ Erances I James Harwood,- -Sydney ■ Gilbert Andrews• ’ ; ■ but all Maidinent.— August 28th, Edward John. son of ; appear to be progressing favourably, we anare thankful Edward. nAAugustus . and Annie, ------Elizabeth Bravery.— to say. August. oOth, llmmas James, sou of Thomas and ' ,, . . . Roset>— Shiite.q*...;*... The National Mission.—Rev. Malcolm Graham | has now fixed the date of the Mission al Charlbury to Marriage.—■AugustZ oth, Frank...... Malins~...... Thornton, begin on Sunday, November 12th. He is kindly of Asbted, Birmingham,nimrlmm. nodand Rnc„Rosa Anniea m:.Titcomb'e , coming to speak to Communicants on Thursday, of this Parish. ’ August 31st. Burial.—August 5th. James Sims, aged 37 years The Vicar attended the devotional Retreat for Clergy at Radley from July 31st to August 4th, at National MtsstoN.-It is now generally known which the Bishop of Oxford gave the addresses. that the Rev L. L. Jenner is unable to fulfil his promise of coming to us as Missiouer, owing to his We have provisionally fixed the Harvest Festival at quite unexpected appointment as a Chaplain to the Charlbury for Thursday, October 12th, as we hope Forces by the War Ofhee. In consequence of this by that date all will be gathered in. The Vicar of the Vicar asked the Archdeacon of Oxford to heln of Burford has kindly promised to preach. him secure some one to take Mr. Jenner’s nlJ 1 The Archdeacon has been most kind and has spared I The collection for the Red Cross Day at Charlbury no pains in the matter, with the result that we have on July 29th amounted to ^24 is. od. now coming as our Missiouer one of the most We understand that Sergt.W. B. Lainchbury, of the experienced nnssmucr s in England-the Rev. H. P Oxon & Bucks Regiment, has been awarded a Military Bull, S.S.J.L., Mission House, Cowlev S Ta > Medal for a very brave act in rescuing a wounded V Yeil7 thnS ai.d are grate­ officer Our best congratulations to his father and ful to Ma Lull for sparing u8 part of his most busy Huie. He proposes to pay us a first visit on mother. We also hear that Sergt. S. G. Andrews has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SEPT.

MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. On August loth, the children of the large school Baptisms—August 11, Violet Elsie, infant daughter gave a most successful open-air entertainment in aid of Charles and Emily Russell, of Millon.—August 17, of our soldiers, when the substantial sum of nearly Emily Louisa, infant daughter of Frank Michael and ^5 was raised. Through the kindness of H. E. H. Edith Mary Allen of Lyneham.—August 18, Cvril Way, Esq . Frogmore the pleasantly situated residence Beatty, infant son of Charles Samuel* and Gertrude of the above was thrown open for this entertainment, Lily Burch of Milton.—August 23, Gwendoline Lilian and we are sure the pretty garden and surroundings Dardanella, infant daughter of James Edmund and 1 an additional charm to the whole affair. The Lilian Selina Marv Bartholomew of Milton.—August ‘ children certainly acquitted themselves admirably, 23, Georgina Rose, infant daughter of Ernest Thomas ! and U,e whole management reflected very great credit and Lizzie Hedges of Milton. ■ °» our popular schoolmaster. Mr. C. Burch. We | were not only delighted in the way the children sang Burials.—August 5, Margaret Sarah Waters, of | and performed their drills, etc., but we were more Milton-under-Wychwood, aged 39 years, the wife of than favourably impressed with the splendid discipline Luther Waters. of the scholars. We regret that through the indistinctness of our I We are sorry to say that the movement to erect a correspondent’s writing the marriage of Robert Ralpl:. hs memorial to our brave soldiers who have fallen in the was incorrectlyi \ inserted;’ . it should’ ’ ’ ’have 'been: JJuly war has, for the present at least, been abandoned, but 25, Robert Ralphs, of Kirkdale, Lancashire, to Hagar we hope when the war is over that something will be Francis Mobey, of Milton, by licence. done to commemorate their brave deeds and to mani­ On Wednesday, July 26th, the Parish Fete was held fest our appreciation of their great sacrifice for their at the Vicarage, and it is a great pleasure to record country which they have made. that it was an unqualified success. The weather was We a|.e .(| to bear lhat privale Berl JIiles bas not all that could be desired, and the number of people been serioilslv woullde(|. but he is still in hospital, as present was excellent. I here were but few outsiders, tbc bul,et lbo h )ocate(| bas not been exlracted. the greater number being our own people. J hey did not come either as mere spectators, but evident! v thev i 'lilve made arrangements to hold the Mission came with the desire to help forward the good work 1 of Repentance and Hope in our parish on Saturday, of clearing off the debt on the Church drain. I think November nth, to Tuesday, November 14th. So far it is not too much to say that the results exceeded as "c can sa? ’,o" '3 definite, '>nti °f course, cir- verv largely our most sanguine expectations. A better 1 cumstances might arise which would necessitate a body of workers could not be found, we venture to , change. Vre earnestly hope that the literature that say, in any parish. The idea in the minds of all l^”las’° ^een distributed ■"to •the’ parishionersk' will be care- seemed to be to do the best, and• this they• fullycertainly studied : and the Prayer for the Mission be con­ did. The Vicar and Church Officers desire to extend tinually used. We feel in this way we can make the to them very grateful thanks. All the stalls were well best preparation within our power. We do most patronised, and some were completely cleared ; for earnestly desire that every parishioner will make the this we thank those of our friends who supported us ; necessary effort to be present at all the meetings It bravo Milton 1 The following is a statement of is a call that has been sounded forth and will continue the receipts and expenditure which will show bow to be made throughout the length and breadth of our well we did :— country, and one which we should not turn a deaf ear The receipts amounted to £41 4 1 to. Certainly such a call has never been heard in our The expenses ,, £6 5 1 ■ land before, and certainly to many, if not all of us, Leaving a balance of ... £34 111 3 such a call may never come again. It seems the door On the, Sunday following we had a collection in of opportunity is opened wide, and we ought to reflect Church for the same object, when a further /"io was the same opportunity never returns. raised, thus ver}' nearly clearing off the debt. We are more than thankful in being able to state that through the munificent subscription of one who at all times CHASTLETON. has shown a very deep interest in the parish, the whole amount has now been secured, and a small Collections took place at Chastleton and Little balance is in hand which will enable us to very nearly Compton on Saturday, July 29 th, for rhe British complete our heating apparatus in the Church before Red Cross Society. <£7 10s. was collected, viz., .£6 the winter sets in. Surely when we think of the , 17s. at. Chastleton, and 13s. at Little Compton. troublous times in which we are living, we must feel i more than ever grateful to all our friends, and we , Woundedwounrieu Soldiersemiureis from Kitebrooktvu were enter- cannot fail also to feel that the good hand of our God j, tained by Mrs. Richardson at a garden party on is upon us. • Thursday, Juiy 27th.

I CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SEPT. ENSTONE. An additional recommendation can now be sent for Baptism__ August 6th, Nellie, daughter of William “ Plain Words,” the leaflet spoken of last month. One and Nellie Busby. met the writer’s accomplice at Radleyd.ai., and fnrihuithforthwith and Nellie Busby. Burial.—August 22nd, Lily Irene Y ard, aged 10 I accused him. He promptly and most kindly pleaded I guilty by digging one in the ribs. He has been where )L lidv 20th —Oxfordshire Red Cross Day at Enstone God is not named ; and moreover knows full well realised Z3 15s. nd. Mrs. Hall of Cornwell Manor that all is not right with the spiritual life of England. kindly sends the details. Neat Enstone : Miss W. A month with this kindly Clergyman in his country Bennett. 14/5J, and Miss L. Bennett, 9/4. Church Vicarage and parish would do a world of good to Mr. Enstone: Mis's A. Drinkwater, 7/10, and Miss E. Twells Brex, the Author of “ A Layman’s Growl ” in Di inkwater, 5/5$. Radford : Miss Lizzie Lester, 16/-. a recent number of the “ Daily-----.” There will be Gagingwell and Cleveley: Miss Bessie Lester, 6/3. another dig in one’s ribs !—however, let our villagers Broadstone and Chaiford (roadside): Mrs. Coles, read and weigh well “ Plain Words ” by two Oxford­ 8/11. Lidstone and Old Chaiford : Mrs. Reeves, 7/8. shire Clergymen and they will see the need and aim Mrs. Coles found her district invaded by eager child­ of the National Mission. ren from another parish on behalf of the same good DITCHLEY. : i cause. Everyone was glad to help, and the flags were again a delight to the children. No one expected the When Viscountess Dillon sent the Z'4 5s. gd., collection to be as much as last year ; but. considering proceeds of the Collection for Hospital Comforts on all that has been given by everyone since then, “ it is Rose Day, she received the following letter from the really wonderfully good.” Secretary of the Radcliffe Infirmary :— The Vicar had the privilege to be at Radley College “ We arc doing the wounded very well in the way of comforts and small luxuries, and it is precisely by means of from July 31st to August 4th, at the Retreat for Clergy of your cheque and other similar offerings that we are i conducted by the Bishop. It was a wonderful and enabled to do so ; so I should be glad if you would tell memorable gathering. One has never experienced your grand-daughter, Miss Charlotte Dillon, Mlle Van quite such a measure of help since Ordination. Praet, Miss Agnes Braybrooke and the Enstone children The Service of Intercession and Thanksgiving on who assisted in making the collection, how grateful we are for their kind efforts.” Friday Evening, August 4th. the anniversary of the declaration of war, was an encouraging surprise. Red Cross Day.—The house-to-house visitation on There are no less than 130 names in our Enstone July 29th, at Ditchlev, made by Miss Charlotte Dillon and Mlle Van Praet, selling flags realized / i 17s. 7M. Army and Naw List. I August 1 2th—No grousing—the first day of the the receipt of which has been kindly acknowledged holidays for the Children at Neat Enstone School. by Mrs. Hall of Cornwell Manor. One pitied the children kept in School right into August ami in such hot weather. The six weeks holiday will, we trust, see the harvest gathered in. SALFORD. Harvest Thanksgiving Services.—The Vicar of Funeral.—August 12th, Decimus William Phillips Chipping Norton has kindly consented to preach at of the Larches, aged 4-1. Enstone on Sunday Evening, October 1st. An old The collectors and sellers of flags on Red Cross friend, the Vicar of Milton-under-Wychwood, will Dav, July 29th, are to be congratulated on their preach on the previous Thursday evening. We hope success. ’Mrs. Alex Hall, of Cornwell, has sent us our people will get ready the‘best possible thank- word that the following subscriptions were taken offering for the Radcliffe Infirmary. War or no war, out of the boxes :— Miss I. Rose, 10s. 5d.; Miss E. the hospitals must be kept going. Woodward, 8s. ll^d.; Cecil and Alary Belcher, The Rev. George Dangerfield, who is to deliver the Ss. lid. ; Miss P. Thornton, 8s. 8Jd.; Miss D. Rose, message of the National Mission of Repentance and 6s. 2£d.; Total £2 3s. 2-ld. Hope in the autumn, hopes to pay us a preliminary The Rector is always pleased to have good tidings visit in September. ' ’ of our Soldiers and Sailors. Last Sunday after the The saying of grace is more frequently spoken of Sermon, he read a post card from W. Giles, O.S., than any other religious custom. The' authorized who was to sail in bis ship the day before and form concluded with the petition, “God save our wished to be remembered in our Services in Church, Queen and Realm, and send us peace in Christ Amen.”—Shakespeare’s England, Vol. i. p. 70. Also “ The people of England, when they are not under LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. the pressure of immediate danger to the national life Master D. Williams and his sister worked very always quarrel among themselves; it is their school hard for the Red Cross Society, allowing no one in of war, the exercise that keeps them fit to deal with the Parisi) to be unmindful of their collecting box, foreign aggression.” which was found to contain 9s. Ojd. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SEPT.

CHADLINGTON. Bishop's Prize :—Albert Bond. Certijitates :— Baptisms.—July 30th, Frederick Charles, son of Frank Marlin, Lucy Bond, Fred Lodge, Robert J. G. and E. E. Pratley.—August 6th, Gertrude El rick. Eileen May, daughter of M. J. and R. C. Hudson.— Commended:— August 6th, Frank Eric, son of F. and F. Pratley. 1 2 3 P. Webb, E. Dodd, Burial.— August 8th, Ethel Annie Yeatman. S. Cooper, The whole class, A. Wren, E. Wren, Sept. 21st, St. Matthew, A. and M.—8 a.tn. Holy Communion. E. Souch, the answering Sept. 29th, St. Michael and All Angels ditto. D. Newbery, being very level E. Souch. Sept. 2Sth—Oct. 1st.—Harvest Festival.' For Services see and general. belojv. We congratulate the teachers on this satisfactory Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with report which will help to encourage them, after Mr. Albert Yeatman and his five young sons in battling against many drawbacks and difficulties, their great sorrow and heavy loss. due to the loss of several weeks of term, owing to the The Rev. Dr. Batchelor, Vicar of Cookham, who jI necessity of closing for various illnesses.” We has been our |preacher ‘ at the ’last_ 1 two Harvest sincerely .hope the new school year will have a less Festivals—has most, kindly promised (God willing) chequered___J career. to visit us in connection with the National Mission We linnhope to hold the Harvest Thanksgiving this of Repentance and Hope. His visit will include I year on Thursday, September 28th, and the Sunday, November 12th. A more detailed ! Sunday following, October 1st. announcement will appear in the October issue of • The Services will be :— this Magazine. We are most fortunate in securing ■ Thursday.—8 a.m. Holy Communion. the help of one who has already commended himself 1 7 p.m. Evensong and Sormon. Sunday.—7 and 8 a.m. Holy Communion. to us by his sincerity and spirituality. We must 11 a.m, Mathis, Holy Communion and endeavour by earnest prayer and careful prepara- | Sermon. tior. to receive into honest and good hearts the ! G p.m. Evensong and Sermon. message which the Holy Spirit will deliver through I The Preacher on the Thursday, will be the Rev. the voice and ministrations of the Preacher, and A. W. Batchelor, D.C.L., Vicar of Cookhan). God grant that having heard the Word, we may The St. Nicholas, Chadlington Baud of Hope Treat keep it and bring forth fruit with patience. took place on Wednesday, August 16th, at the July 29th was the Oxfordshire Red Cross Day. Manor House, by kind permission of Mr. aud Airs. The Chadlington Division collected in all <£129 15s. Bliss. A good number of Juvenile and adult 3d., of which our efforts amounted to <£3 10s. 10d., members aud friends were present. After a (Mrs. F. Southam, 3s. 5d.; Mrs. Stevens, 16s lid. ; substantial tea on the lawn, races, cricket aud other Miss Fletcher,r leivuur, 18s.xua. ll|d.iiyu. ;, Mrs.jmim. A.zx. Steed,qikvu, 5s.us. 7d.iu. ;j sports were indulged in until dusk, when the prizes Miss J. Empson, 10s. 0£d.; Miss Labrum, 15s. lid), Ii were given away by Mrs. Bliss. Air. Sturch. The report of the Rev. R. de M. Nixon. The I explained that the finances were very low, but kind . General Diocesan Inspector of Schools, is given in ; friends had come to their assistance. Mr. and Airs. full below. ' Roberts had kindly given the prizes, and amongst others who had kindly given towards the treat were 12th July, 1916. Summary mark Good. Ah-, and Miss Field, Mrs. Bliss, Airs. Schofield, Airs. Infants.—“This little School is working brightly, Southam, Airs. Stevens, Airs, and Aliss Rider, Aliss pleasantly and on good lines. Beyond the few Heritage (Worthing). The Rev. T. P. Field suggestions I made at the time to the Head proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Air. and Airs. Mistress, I had nothing to add to the Summary Bliss for having the Band of Hope treat in their Mark, which well deserves its condition as regards grounds, to Air. and Airs. Roberts for the prizes, to Religions Knowledge.” Mr. and Airs. Sturch for carrying on the Band of Commended :—F. Dodd, E. Cox, E. Souch, F. Hope, and to all who had helped in any way to Harvey, Al. Belcher, A. Newbery, K. Kitching, F. make the treat such a success. After three hearty Halton. cheers and the singing of the National Anthem all Upper School.—Summary mark Good. “ This went home saying how very much they had enjoyed School is being taught with much care and skill. the Band of Hope Treat. We hope to start our Obviously, with the work hindered as it has been regular fortnightly meeting at the end of September. by sickness, the results are incomplete, but all I Will parents kindly see that their children attend saw to-day showed me that the School is doing regularly as we are most anxious to keep up the what it exists to do, and doing it well. I was good attendance which we have had for many years. specially pleased with the singing both of Psalms Any new children or adults will receive a hearty and hymns, which was quite the best I have heard welcome. for some time.” H.R.F.S, SEPT. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

SPELSBURY. HOOK NORTON. Oxford Bed Cross Day, July 29th.—The total Holy Baptisms.—August 24th, Ralph, son of amount received from the boxes for the twenty-one Henry and Emma Busby.— Alice Mary, daughter of districts with which the Chadlington Hundred is Henry aud Emma Busby. divided amounted to .£129 15s. 3d. Towards this Communicants from July 28th to Aug. 27th, 171 total Spelsbury contributed £2 19s. I0d. We con­ Collections duiing same period:—Poor Fund gratulate our young people who undertook the (2 months), £2 3s. 9d. • Church Expenses, £1 17s. work on this result. 0d.; Offertory Fund, £1 2s. 6|d.; Lighting Fund, The National .Mission of Repentance and 14s. 8|d.; Sunday School, 17s. 8^-d. ; Choir Fund, Hope.—November 14th to 20th will be the period 13s.; Restoration Fund (2 months), £1 5s. 2|d. of special effort in Spelsbury in connection with this. During these days the Rev. E. Greaves, August 4th was the second anniversary of the Vicar of St. Mary’s, Wolverton, Bucks, will visit us Declaration of War, and we are glad to say there and conduct the Mission. In a later issue of our seemed to be a real effort to attend the Intercession Magazine we trust to set out. a time-table of what Service in the evening. The following Sunday was is proposed to be done. In the meanwhile let us observed as a day of continuous prayer. make the Missiou an object of prayer, prayer that j The following letter has been received by Mr. the spiritual life of the faithful may be deepened; Ellis Grey respecting his brother Laurence of whose prayer that the careless may be quickened ; prayer sad death at the front we heard some time ago:— that the dead to Holy Things may arise and gird themselves for sei vice. Sir, 17th August, 161G. I have it in command from His Majesty the King to inform Mothers’ Union.—Our monthly meetings are you, as next-of-kin of the late Private Laurence Percy Grey, well attended, and on August 4th we owed many No. 8540 of the O.&B.L. I., that this Private was mentioned in thanks to Miss Lee for her helpful address. a despatch from Major General C. V. F. Townsend, dated 17th Harvest Thanksgiving.—Thursday, October 5th, January, 1916, and published in the Fifth Supplement to the will be observed in Spelsbury for this purpose. At London Gazette of 11th July, dated 13th July, 1916, for gallant and distinguished service in the Field. 8 a.m. there will be a Celebration of the Holy 1 am to express to you the King’s high appreciation of these Communion ; 7 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. The services and to add that His Majesty trusts that their public collection will be for the Radcliffe Infirmary at acknowledgement may be of some consolation in your Oxford. bereavement. Tn the afternoon at 3 o’clock the Vicarage I have the honour to be, Your obedient servant, Grounds will be open for Social Intercourse and M. S. Graham there will be a “Jumble Sale,” etc. Tea will be Lieutenant Colonel, provided at sixpence each. Assistant Military Secretary. Ou Sunday evening, September 10th, the Rev. S. Since our last issue we have received news of the W. B. Holbrooke, D.D., will pay us a visit and death of two more Hook Norton men, George Savage preach at Evensong. and Frederick Tounley, to whose relatives we offer- In our last number it was intimated that repairs our sincerest sympathy. God grant we may try to were necessary in the Belfry. Since then we have live worthily of all these lives laid down for us. had the Bells inspected by a bell-hanger and his Albert Em bra and Percy Cooper have been report is certainly alarming. They are not safe for missing for a long time. We hope that their relatives ringing and to put them in thorough repair may soon hear* some news of them. (including the re-casting of the third bell) will cost Mr. and Mrs. James Cox, of Southside, Hook ^£80. For the present we are making an effort to Norton, celebrated their Golden Wedding on July render them “ safe ” but serviceable for a time, 28th. They were married 50 years ago at Swerford leaving the thorough restoration to a more con- by the Rev. Thomas Harris, who had also baptized venieut season. them both in their infancy. At the family gathering which took place there was present. Mrs. W. Winkles Mr. Churchwarden Howes is undertaking to collect funds with which to send a (daughter) with her husband, Mr. Winkles of to send a parcel of Brackley, and these two had recently kept their “Comforts’’ to each Spelsbury sailorouuur

SARSDEN-ctnt-CHURCHILL. cotton, (4) Books, likewise ? The bundle should be The Rev. E. W.T. Hudgell, M.A., Organising Sec­ weighed up in 141b. or 2 81b. bundles and tied up with retary to the British and Foreign Bible Society, will string, and left with Mr. Anson who will be glad to take the duty, all being well, at Sarsden and Churchill forward same. If anyone wishes to know more about on Sunday, September 17th, when the collections will the scheme, details can be seen at the Schoolhouse, be made for this cause. and its working explained. One word in conclusion: Please do not wrap coloured papers, including covers 1 he Rector is hoping to attend the Diocesan of magazines with white paper, but bundle separately. Missionary Convention at Keble College, Oxford, The money goes direct to the National Relief Fund. from September 18—21. If any other parish wishes to adopt the scheme, par­ Two or three Pilgrims of Prayer will probably visit ticulars may be obtained from Mrs. A. C. Hall, The the parishes for a few days in the latter end of this Manor, Great Rollright. month. Our Mission will (n.v.) take place from Friday, 13th October, to the 16th inclusive, when the Rev. DAYLESFORD. Chas. Edmonds, Rector of Fontmell Magna, Dorset, Before last month’s notes were in print—in which will preach it. we had congratulated onrselves that all was well The question of shading the lights in Churchill with our soldiers from this place at the front—news Church will need attention through the coming winter was received of the death of Arthur Giles, caused months, about which the Parish Council and the bv the bursting of a shell, and of the wounding of Churchwardens are earnestly asked to confer. Willie Webley and Willie Thornton, in different Subscriptions for the Deanery Magazine have been parts of the battle front. The highest testimony received from Mr. Anson, Miss Sherbourne, Miss has been borne by officers and men alike of his Mullington, Mrs. C. Webb, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Millin company to the very high qualities as a soldier of (1915-16), Mrs. Powell (1915-16). Arthur Giles, and all have expressed their sincere Mrs. Edmonds will be much obliged if all subscri­ sorrow for his death. The sympathy of all who bers to the Nursing Association, who have not yet knew him will bo extended to those whom he leaves paid their subscription for the current year, will kindly to mourn his loss. We are happy to learn that the send them to her. the two wounded ones are progressing well in base hospitals abroad, their wounds not being sufficiently School News.—After seven years’ service as serious to necessitate their being sent home. We Assistant in the Infants’ School, Miss Mary Peachey wish them a complete return to health and strength, resigned her position on August 31st. From the and are proud to learn of their gallant conduct in teachers and scholars of both Schools she received a the field. We watch the careers of all our small bedroom clock, which will remind her of the Daylesford boys with the most anxious interest at verysry happy time she has spent here. She leaves us I all times. with the hearty good wishes of all for her future. The harvest holidays will end Sept. 25th, when j On Friday August 4th, the second anniversary' of School resumes. 1 the declaration of war, a Special Service of Prayer We are pleased to know Mr. Giles Edmonds is now and Intercession and Thanksgiving was held which steadily improving after his recent illness. was attended by a large congregation. On Sunday August 6th, the first Sunday in the The many friends of 2nd Lieut. Alfred II. Cornell, third year of the War, collections were taken for who was so severely wounded in the big advance on “The Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund” July 1st, will be pleased to hear he is now improving and realized an amount of £2 15s. 6d. which has and is hoping soon to be brought to England. been sent up and duly acknowledged. The amount The address to Mr. Dick was completed by Mr. was not as largo as we had hoped for. Andrew Anson, and after being suitably framed was despatched to Lumley. The list of 102 subscribers On Sunday, September 10th, a Sermou will be was added by Mr. Anson. The parcel has been safely preached and a collection made at the Morning received and is acknowledged with warm thanks by Service on behalf of the British and Foreign Bible Mr. and Mrs. Dick. Society. The Sermon will be preached by the Rev. W. G. Roberts, one of the Society’s district Sec­ In connection with the National Relief Fund, all retaries. We hope the response to his appeal will kinds of waste paper are being collected. Will any­ be a satisfactory one. one who has any to spare kindly make up a bundle, each kind separately, e.g., (1) Newspapers, (2) Wrap­ The School holidays commenced on August 7th, ping paper, (3) Magazines, wired, not sewn with1 and will last for six weeks, that is, till Sept. 18th. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______SEPT.

SHI PTON-hnder-WYCH WOOD with LANGLEY 27th, 28th and-29th of October. We have applied for a Missioner, but have not yet been informed Vicar : W. Collingwood Carter, SI. A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, whom we are to have. Preparatory to the actual Rural Dean. Churchwardens: H. Mawle, E. II. Dee. Mission we hope to have special Services each Thurs­ Sidesmen : day evening in October, when addresses will be delivered as under, viz.:— Thursday, Sth October—Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, Clerk : S. Coombes. • Sexton^*F^ : J. Steed. or) Rector of Great Rollright. Tulv 27th—August 24th.— I he London Childrens 12th ,, Rev. II. H. Arkcll, Country Holidays’ Fund have sent down fifteen child­ Vicar of Chipping Norton. 19th Rev. J. D. Payne, ren who have been kindly entertained in different , Vicar of Charlbury. houses. i 26th ,, Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, Our Bell has_ tolled for more of our young*"5 men on I, Rector of Saradcn-cum-Churchill. our^ Roll” of Services, killed in the war. For Arthur | The Service each evening will be at 7 o'clock, and we Harris Roval Medical Corps, grandson of Mr.Thomas I trust all our parishioners will make a point of —. ' . - T T J _ Q. D nob o • nlcn I irU)-. Ill t Fl A tYl Atinh m C _ .... Case,Case auuand iuifor ucuigtGeorge Hedges, Oxon ------& Bucks;» - also-- ; 1 in-g. . In the meantime--- we------ask— for their prayers for a Corporal’ Arthur- Henry’ ' Lane,•- ”1/5------Gloucester Regt.,1 blessing’T'” 'upon **■■■ the Mission, bothl.i our in own parish is reported missing since July 23rd; also has the Bell anHand thrnno-h™tthroughout the world. nr...May God indeed stir up tolled lor James Turner, late Rifle Brigade, killed by the hearts of His people to love and serve Him better an accident on his farm in Canada. He joined the for the time to come. Army with Arthur Coombes many years ago, and took up some land in Canada, with his brother Albert, on FINSTOCK and FAWLER. the completion of his time of service. On Saturday .July 29th, the children of the Julv 29.—Another Red Cross Day resulted in /"to School gave an euterrainmeut on the Vicarage 1 is. yd. being collected and sent up. Lawn in aid of the Red Cross. The various items We sincerely regret that the family from Wychwood were well done and showed what, pains the teachers House are leaving. The Misses Matthews have for bad taken in training the children. zVt the several years been most energetic in many a good conclusion of the Entertainment Miss Bannister, work—such as presiding over the Girls’ Needlework who is leaving us after two years at D’instock for a Guild, as also the G.F.S. Branch, an example to all of regularity and constant painstaking. Through their post in Oxford, was presented with a hand bag, subscribed for by the parents and children. The instrumentality 1240 sandbags have been sent from proceeds of the entertainment together with the sale Shipton for the trenches, as well as many other articles. of flags amounted to «£2 6s. 9Jd. On their departure the Guild of Girls presented them I with a silver cream jug with inscription, and the On Wednesday, August 2nd, the Sunday Schoo] G.F.S. Branch with a silver toast rack. We wish Treat was held in the Vicarage Grounds. Mr. Fred them all health and happiness in their new home. Harris kindly lending his field for the elder The house they vacate has been taken by the Rev. scholars to play cricket in. After tea. various John Williams, Vicat of Poppleton. York. games were indulged in till it was time to go home The Missioner will visit us on September 13th, a when the children were dismissed with the usual preparatory call before the Mission in the late autumn. bun to help them on the way home. On Wednesday, 23rd August, the members of the Mothers’ Meeting drove in brakes to Oxford CORNWELL. and spent rhe dav sight-seeing and shopping, the Red Cross Day.—Saturday, the 30th of July, was more adventurous members voyaging by steamer to observed as Red Cross Day in Cornwell, and the Iffley and back. Tea was provided at the Three offertories the following Sunday were devoted to the Feathers, in St. Aldate’s, a place of entertain­ same object. Altogether a sum of just five pounds ment recently opened and to be highly commended. was realised, which, though not so much as last year, A further sum of £7 10s. has been sent to the was a very creditable contribution from our little National Committee for Relief in Belgium, making parish, considering the many callsand heavv expenses a total to date of <£42 10s. from Finstock to this which have to be met at the present time. excellent and most necessary fund. Harvest Festival.—The harvest promises to be a very abundant one, and we hope to arrange for our DEANERY SUNDAY SCHOOL Harvest Thanksgiving Services about the end of ASSOCIATION. September or beginning of October. Due notice will The last meeting of the year is fixed to be at Enstone be given as to date, Preacher, etc. on Saturday, October 9th. National Mission of Repentance and Hope__ The Vicar will give his experience in Sunday School We are arranging, all being well, to hold the Mission matters; and there will be a lecture on the period of in our parish on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Church History marked out for this year. >0*

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OCT. ______■ j should be sent not later than merely this week itself, it is the preparation before Notes for the next Magazine^ the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, hand, from now, every single day up to November October 25th, to t:.~ -- 25th,—that is going to make all the difference— CHIPPING NORTON. Surely we shall pray daily that God may send down •1 All business communications to be addressed to the upon us and our Parish at this time a great outpour­ Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. ing of His Holy Spirit that the work of grace may be deepened in every faithful heart, the careless awakened, the wanderers brought back Let many of us honestly ask ourselves why we do ^aroctjial glofes. not attend the Special Litany each Wednesday at 8 p.m. and make some attempt to come to the special service of Holy Communion on Thursdays. It is CHIPPING NORTON. now arranged to have a Celebration of Holy Com­ munion at 7 and 8 a.m. each Thursday morning to Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arfcell, M.A. give a greater opportunity. Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. Let us never forget this National Mission is God’s Sexton and Clerk—PL. H. Langton, (pro fem). distinct call to every one of us at the greatest crisis in the world’s history. Organist and Choirmaster— Mr. Ernest C. Cook, Harvest Festival.— As announced last month Harvest 1 hanksgiving Services will be held as Deputy Organist and Choirmaster— follows:—Thursday, Oct. 5th, at 7 p.m.; Preacher Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. Rev. 1. A. Garnett. Rector of Wickwar, Glos., and Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. the following Sunday Oct. Sth, at the usual hours. There with be Holy Communion on Sunday, Oct. Mr. A. J. Bolwell, 8th, at 7, 8 and at the 11 o’clock service. Children’s for Chipping Norton. service at 3-3. Let us remember that the Eucharist, Major Daly, for Over Norton. as its name implies, is the great Service of Thanks- giving and therefore—L.e every Communicant should endeavour to attend Communion on the Harvest Baptisms.-—September 3rd, Marjorie Sarah Rosina, Thanksgiving_ Sunday.. The Collections on the daughter of William John and Susan Elizabeth the Thursday will be for Foreign Missions and on the Wealc.—Walter Ernest, son of Ernest and Mildred Sunday for Radcliffe Infirmary. Emily Padley.—Albert Frederick, son of Philip Open Air Services.—These Services were held James and Sarah Harriet Benfield.—Arthur Thomas, as announced on the Common and on the top of the son of James and Annie Eliza Hawtin. Leys. There was a good attendance on the Common Marriage.—Sept. 18th, John Henry Page and considering the weather, and on the top of the Leys Emily Pauline Stanley, both of this parish. the gathering was a verv larue one indeed. In the Burials.—Sept. 71I1, Mary Ann Grey.—Sept. 15th, latter case the Clergv and Choir, followed by the Edward Reeves.—Sept. 22nd, Ivy Constance Sarah majority of the congregation went in procession Gillam. straight from the Parish Church after Evensong, The National Mission.—The preliminary visit of five hymns being sung on the way. At the con­ our Missioner, Rev. H. P. Bull, S.S.J.S., on Sept. clusion of the Service the procession re-formed, and 14th, was the chief event this last month in connection though darkness was falling, four well-known hymns with the National Mission. A very large congrega­ were sung on the way back, ending with the “Nunc tion assembled in- the Parish Church, and his first Dimittis” down Church Street to the Church gates address was listened to with deep attention. His text where the procession dispersed after the Blessing. was Amos v. 4, •• Seek ye Me and ve shall live ’’ and The Vicar gave the address on both occasions. The his subject was, •• The war and the Mission ” ’ Service fixed near the Town Hall on September A meeting in the Church Room followed immed- 17th had to be given up on account of the rain, but lately atter the service and the times of the different we were surely fortunate in having fine weather for services during the Mission week at the end of Nov were discussed. Holy Communion was celebrated five nut of the six Services. at 7 a.m. the next morning. It. is now no longer possible to have open-air It is now generally known that the actual Mission Evening Services, but on Sunday afternoon, Oct. week is fixed from Saturday, November 2 uh to 15th, weather permitting, we shti.ll have an Inter­ Saturday, December 2nd. We most earnestly hope cession Service at 3 o'clock, in Spring Street, ou all in our parish will keep this week as free as behalf of those serving their country. The names possible from other engagements. But it is not of all those connected with Spring Street will be read out. It is hoped to hold an Afternoon Inter-

I CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. OCT. cession Service in every street in this way during CHADLINGTON. the autumn or early winter, and at each Service reading out the names of those (living in or con­ Marriage.—Sept. 24th, Frederick Ernest .Jarvis nected with the particular street) who are serving and Mabel Annie Wilson. their King and Country. We hope many oft our congregation will be able to help us by their pres­ Burial.—Sept. 14th, Charles Rowlaud Davies, ence, and will keep Sunday, October 15th, at 3 p.m., aged 73 years. in their memory. Oct. 18th (St. Luke) and Oct. 28th (St. Simon & Church of England Schools—The time has again arrived when it is necessary to elect three Repre­ St. Jude): Holy Communion at 8 a.m. sentative Managers to serve with the Vicar (ex The Rev. A. W. Batchelor, Vicar of Cookham (as officio) as Foundation Managers, and one represent­ was announced in our last issue), hopes to visit the ative of the County Council, and one representative parish next month in connection with the National of the Town Council, as the six Managers of the Mission of Repentance and Hope. As at present above Schools. A meeting of qualified subscribers arranged, the following will be the time table:— will shortly be held for this purpose. These, the Education Act says, shall mean : (a) Persons who Nov. 10, Friday. 7 p.m. Preparatory Service & Address. have voluntarily contributed a sum of not less than ,, 11, Saturday.8 a.m. Holy Communion. 7 p.m. Evensong and Preparation for two shillings and sixpence to the funds of the school Holy Communion. in each of the three last preceding years; or (b) ,, 12, Sunday. 7 & 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Persons who have voluntarily contributed to the 10 a.m. Children's Service. funds of the school not less than five pounds in one ]1 a.m. Matins, Sermon anil Holy Com. sum ; or (c) Societies or other bodies who have 3 p.m. Service for Men. 6 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. voluntarily contributed to the funds of the school ,, 13, Monday. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. not less than ten pounds in one sum. 3 p.m. Service for Women. 7 p.m. Concluding Service and Sermon. Surely it is the duty of all Church-people to ' ,, 14, Tuesday. S a.m. Holy Communion. “ qualify ” and take an interest in their own schools. I The Correspondent will be glad to receive the I The effect of the Mission should be a general names of those who have not already done so, and realisation of the call of the Holy Spirit to the who are willing t.o become “ qualified subscribers.’’ Church as a whole, and to its individual members, Recreation Club for Lads.—We shall open the to witness to the faith which we profess by lives Boys’ Schoolroom on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for games lived in greater nearness to God ; to make our and recreation for the lads of the parish. All Church religion a reality, influencing ourselves in every­ lads and young men will be welcomed, and we hope thing we do, and so influencing others around ns to find plenty of games and reading matter to go who also profess and call themselves Christians. round. We hope for a pleasant weekly evening And this is a duty we owe not merely to ourselves— in this way. for the saving of our own souls—but to the nation Parochial Social Gathering.—It has been de­ at large—for the saving of the soul of the nation. cided to have a Social Gathering in the Town Hall And this last consideration will often move people on Thursday, October 19th, beginning at 7 p.m. to take part in a great effort of this kind, when the There will be tea and music. Tickets, 6d. each, may thought of the salvation of the soul of the individual be secured from the Churchwardens. Sidesmen, or i leaves them cold and indifferent. Let ns, then, District Visitors—if obtained before Monday, Oct. i enter upon this Mission in the right spirit—not 16th—after that date, 9d. ■ from idle curiosity, nor the mere attraction of the | preacher—great indeed as that help will be—but Bible Society.—The annual meeting is fixed for 1 with the earnest desire to strengthen in our own October 26th, in the Town Hall at 7.30. ■ lives, and in the lives of others as far as we can, Many were present at the funeral of Mrs. Gillam.• j Christian ideals and the Christian character. But, As a daughter of the late A. Creswicke Rawlinson, we must never forget that the National Mission is Esq., who was so great and earnest a supporter of I not an end in itself ; it is, rather, to be the beginning the Church, she spent her early life in this parish— of a new and purer national life—a life more worthy and all will unite in our expression of deep sympathy ■ of a Christian people. So that the present genera­ with her husband and the family in her early death. tioniu)n may hand on to the ages yet. unborn a. purer,. Waste Paper.—A depot has been started, No 5 iI lessiunn oSlfisl;selfish and more righteous and God-fearing Market Street, for the collection of waste paper. I heritage—a nation wherein dwelleth righteousness. Parcels should be directed: Mrs. Daly, c/o Mr. i which judgeth the cause of the fatherless and. Lw.Lewis, at the “aboveK—n address. • widow, and whose God is in the midst of her. CHIPPING N0R'1’0N DEANERY MAGAZINE.______oc r. present. Mothers’ Union, Mothers’ Guild, Girls* MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUEPvN. Friendly Society, and in short all women. Baptism.—August 27th, 1916, Elizabeth Mary, Service at Lyneham at 6.30 infant daughter of Alfred and Alice Payne. Tuesday IJ/th.—Holy Communion at 8. It is possible that after our preparation meetings We are verv glad that the weather of late has been some slight alterations may be marie, but of these due well with so fine, as it lias enabled the farmers to get on notice will be given. has the harvest. The scarcity of labour of course On October 4th, we hope to hold the first of these been felt, but considering all things, the difficulty has meetings and we hope that every Parishioner will be been bravely met. Tiiere cannot be much ground present. This Mission applies to all, and we want all for complaint this year. The crops are above the from the present moment to throw their whole hearts average and the prices are abnormal. Not only does into the movement. A call such as this has never the grain harvest give such rich promise, but the been made before, and it is more than possible we seasonable rains that have come, have insured a good shall never receive such a call again. Let us regard root crop, which is but a secondary blessing to the it as the Call of God Himself to each one of us, and good harvest. let us seek to hear the message which God would We have our Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday, deliver to us. Let no seat in the Church be Oct. rst. at Lyneham. and at Milton on the following unoccupied, let there be none absent, We want all to Sunday. Oct. Sth, when we hope there will be no 1 come; we extend a sincere welcome to every absentees, for surely this year above all it must have' individual. filled our minds and hearts with thankfulness to I realize how beautiful have been the blessings from , SALFORD. God, of which we have been recipients. The collect­ Holy Baptism.—September 3rd, Donald Ruben I ions al all services will be given to Hospital Funds Rose, of Addlestone, Surrev. as has been the custom in other years, & it is surely not This year we hope to commence our Harvest to much to ask that our offerings will be in proportion Thanksgiving Services on a week day, and the Rev. to our blessings and if this happens, we shall have a W. A. Edwards, M.A., Rector of Tredington, has very large sum to send to alleviating the distress kindly promised to come and preach to us on the incident on sickness and accidents. evening of Thursday, October 19th. The Service will The National Mission of Repentance and Hope begin at 7 p.m., an hour which we trust will be has been ar ranged to take place in our Parish on Nov. convenient to all. Flowers, fruit and vegetables t uh, the Saturday before the 21st Sunday after should be at the Church by 10 a.m. on the day, the Trinity. Our Missioner, the Rev. O. S. E. Clarendon, time when those who usually decorate and others the Vicar of Iffley, Oxford, paid us a visit to talk matters ' willing to do so will kindly begin their work. over with the Vicar, and the following arrangements I| Collections for rhe Hospital. were made, subject of course to alteration if necessary. 1 The time for holding the National Mission of On Saturday evening, November 11th, at 6.30 if i Repentance and Hope is drawing near and wjll be possible,.c.-lldn tl.othe MissionerAT iccinnur wishes to meet —all 11 .1...the r»_..:_i.Parish ­ i conducted by the Rev. R. Townsend, Vicar of Little ioners that he may have the opportunity of telling Milton. We trust that it may be blessed and the them about the aims and objects of the Mission and Services well attended. Before a field is sown it is offering help to each one of us. how best we can cleared of weeds and prepared. We trust our hearts forward these aims. Communicants are especially [ may be prepared to receive seed more precious than expected to be present. silver or gold. It, is sad to hear that something The Sunday Services will be as follows : like 70 per cent, in this England of ours go to no place of worship at all. Let us pray that when Holy Communion at 8. Mattina 11 (The Missioner will preach). “ the boys” come home, they will find a new and a Children's Service at 2.30, which will’last about three . better England in this and other ways. quarters of an hour. Although this Service is | We are glad to see the Village Chapel has been specially for children, anv and all ,..in be welcome. 1 lI re-decorated. David said, the Lord’s House must be Service for men ar 4 for three-quarters of an hour exceeding magnifieal. We may feel sure that God Evensong 6.30. This Service will be of a distinctly will accept true worship in a barn if we can afford Mission character. J 1 i nothing better, but have we a right to think so if we There will be no Service at; Lyneham can. on this Pte. A. Cross is now in France where we under- Sunday, but we hope our Lyneham congregation, will 1 , stand he has met several Salfordians, and AV. Giles, come up to the Parish Church, and we specially invite the children to the 2 30 Service. , O.S. is on the broad seas. They both wished to be i especially remembered in our prayers in Church, We Monday, 13th.—Holy Communion at 7, or ifi found more convenient at an earlier hour shall remember the others too, but it is good, and Women’s Service at 4, when we liopo uall the different I should have a good influence on others when such Guilds for women’s work will make--- xj an dibit to be wishes are expressed. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. OCT.

LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. Oliver.—At Shortharnpton Church, August 31st, Through the weather and other causes Harvest William, son of Fred and Edith Mary Parsons, of has been somewhat delayed, that we cannotc___ yet fix the School House, Chilson. our Thanksgiving Day, but hope to shortly. It will if possible be arranged for a National The National Mission.—It is now arranged that Repentance and Hope Missioner to visit the Parish. at Charlbury we shall have an eight days’ Mission from Sunday, November-12th, to Sunday, November DAYLESFORD. 19th. Our Missioner, the Rev. Malcolm Graham, The collection for the British and Foreign Bible came to speak to us on Thursday evening, August Society, after a Sermon preached by the Rev. W. G. 31st, when some two hundred people were present Roberts on Sunday morning, Sept. 10th, amounted at an Intercession Service for the Mission. He has to /T5 5s. 8d. which by a curious coincidence was written a letter to the people of Charlbury, which exactly the amount to a penny of the collection for will be in print by the end of September, and will the same Society a year ago. This has been sent be distributed to each house. During the Mission up to the Society’s head-quarters, and a grateful we shall begin each day with a celebration of Holy letter of acknowledgment has been received. It is Communion. Each night there will be a Special matter for thankfulness that the support given to Service in Church with an address. There will also this valuable society from this parish shows no sign be Special Intercessions at convenient hours each of falling off in spite of the many pressing claims day. Our time table will soon be arranged. We in consequence of the war. have recommended for daily use at home as a It is hoped to hold the Harvest Thanksgiving preparation for the Mission a little book “The Service either on Friday, Oct. 6th, or on Thursday, Epistles of Saint John.” verse by verse, by Rev. F. Oct. 12th. Offerings of fruit and vegetables will be Noel (published by Mowbray, Oxford, price 1/6). acceptable, and will be sent to some hospital for the We hope this may be regularly used by our people, sick and wounded at the conclusion of the Festival. and will be a permanent result of the preparation The Sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. S. for the Mission. We mean that the use of it may W. B. Holbrooke, D.D., Rector of Great Rollright. become a daily habit. Dr. Holbrooke has also very kindly consented at the Bishop of Worcester’s special request, to act as The Harvest Festival will be on Thursday, “ Bishop’s Messenger,” to this parish in connection October 12th, at 7.30 p.m., when the preacher will with the National Mission. The date of his visit is be the Vicar of Burford : and the offertory will be not yet quite definitely fixed, but it will probably for the Radcliffe Infirmary. The Festival will be be in the first or second week in November. May continued on Sunday, October 15th, when the we all do our best to prepare ourselves aright for offertories will go to the fund of the Diocesan Council this solemn time. The Rector is acting as “Bishop’s of the National Mission, which is providing the Messenger,” to the parish of Whichford, and the Missioners and paying all expenses. date fixed for his visit is Oct. 28th to 30th, which includes a Sunday, Oct. 29th. Every effort will The War.—We are glad to hear that Albert will be made to arrange for the services in our own Harbord has been awarded the Military Medal for Church on that day, but in case of necessity, the bravery. He was bugler in our Charlbury Company Bishop has authorized the curtailing or even the of Church Lads’ Brigade before the War. All the abandonment of some services in order to free wounded from Charlbury appear to be recovering. the “ Messenger,” for his special work. The school re-opened on Monday, Sept. 18th, after the summer holidays. Our numbers are smaller than we have ever known them, and one or two of our scholars are still busily engaged in the harvest ENSTONE. field. We regret to say that we have received notice that all Inspection of Schools in Religious At the end of a busy week one wakes up on Sept. Knowledge has been suspended for six months.—so 30tb, in the charming and hospitable Rectory of our that we shall again have no visit from the Diocesan indulgent Editor, who receives by this morning’s Inspector for this year. post the proof of the magazine. So it is not too late to remind Enstone that the Rev. George Dangerfield will pay his preliminary visit in CHARLBURY. connection with the National Mission of Repent­ Baptisms.—September 1st. Joan, daughter of ance and Hope on Wednesday, October 4th. The Frederick William and Emily Timms.—13th, Rosa actual delivery of the message of the Mission at Queenie, daughter of George Aaron and Rosa Maud Enstone will be given early in November. OCT. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SPELSBURY. Geraldine and Fanny for their prizes for the races. Baptism.—August 27th, Wilfred James, son of National Mission Week in Spelsbury, Tuesday, Perov and Ivy Simms. November 14th to November 19th.—As already Burial.—August 26th, William Cook Blunt, made known to you in the pages of the Deanery aged 51 years. I Magazine I have secured the help of the Rev. E. Church Collections August 24th to September/Kuinuei j Greaves,G1CU.WB, VVicarjuiu oful S. Mary ’s,Wolverton,s, Woiverton, Bucks. In 23rd:_ Oxford Diocesan Fund, 15s. 8d.; S.P.G.,~ j preparation for the Mission he has addressed the ^2 8s. 6d.; Sick and Needy, 3s. 2d.; Church following letter to us, which I trust we shall read Expenses, £1 9s- lid.- , with attention. In our November number' fuller On August 24th, the Feast of S. Bartholomew, information will be given regarding our Mission the Spelsbury branch of King’s Messengers held a Week, in the meanwhile let us not fail to pray for a Missionary Pageant entitled,“A Missionary Appeal," blessing on it when it comes. in the Vicarage Grounds, before a numerous number Stony Stratford, of parishioners and neighbours—and we believe that October 1st, 1916. all those present felt that they did it very creditably. | My dear friends, There was also a stall of needlework for sale, the j our Vicar has asked me to come over to Spelsbury handiwork of the same young people. Tea had | for your Mission Week, beginning on November 14th. Twenty j years ago I was not altogether a stranger in your parts. I beeu set out upon the lawn but a heavy rainstorm havo very happy recollections of visits to Finstock and necessitated its hasty removal to the Parsonage Charlbury, and I have served in the Diocese of Oxford most Barn, where a goodly number partook of it in the of my ministry, except for a time in London, and lately in dry. At 6.15 there was Evensong in the Church at Canada. You know the National Mission arose out of the War. The which the Archdeacon of Oxford (who had very- War has shewn us how terrible is the power of wickedness. kindly come iu the middle of a well deserved It was as if the dam burst and let the whole flood of wicked­ holiday) gave us an eloquent address based on II. ness, suffering, sorrow and destruction over the whole world. Kings vii., 9. But there is a power stronger than the power of wickedness, The K.M’s. next presented their Missionary and it is the power of God. We in England as well as in other countries, had forgotten God and fallen away from Mis Boxes containing £1 11s. Id. and a collection from Service, and before the War we were fast going down hill to the congregation amounted to £2 8s. 6d. The God only knows what. Now, through the whole country, result of this day’s effort has enabled us to forward we are, I hope, willing to see things in a different light, and to the General Fund of S.P.G. the sum of eleven wo are going to be much more true to God, and to His Service. But for that we need God's help, and in your Mission guineas arrived at as follows :—Gate, £1 9s. 5d.; Week we shall think ami pray over these things, and by Needlework, £2 18s. Od.; Plants and Sweets, £1 I God's Grace bring our lives back to true religion, and to Jesus 2s. 2|d.; Collection in Garden, 8s. 7d.; Side Shows, I Christ. 13s. 7d. ; Donations. 10s.; Profits on Tea, 9s. 7Jd. ; i I am, K.M. Boxes, £1 Ils. Id. ; Church Collections. Your friend in rhe Service of Christ, E. GREAVES. £2 18s. The effort to collect funds wherewith to send j parcels of comforts to our Boys at the Front lias met j SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOODwith LANGLEY witha hearty- respouse, A a sum of< " over £10 received. This will enable us to semi tobacco in two relays, I Vicar : W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, Rural Dean. aud also boxes containingLining cake and a pair of socks, Churchwardens : H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. the latter the gift, and work of members of the | Sidesmen : Mothers’ Uniou. A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. II. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C.S., Mr. Churchwarden Howes who has been the J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. moving spirit in this matter must feel that his trouble is amply rewarded. Sept. Sth, Dedication Festival.— The Church We deeply regret to hear that Private Arthur was decorated aud kept up for the Octave. I he Hailing,Hurling, 0. &

■■ CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. OCT. there be many prayers offered up for a blessing upon Frederick Stowe, the younger son of our respected it. Papers will be distributed, which we hope will be Church Clerk, has, after several unsuccessful carefully read. attempts, passed the doctors and entered the Royal Navy. May he be spared to return with honour to We have to lament the death of Sydney Franklin his parents and friends at Cornwell. and Henry Slatter (Langley) at the War. May they The Mission.—As announced last month there rest in Peace, will be Special Services and Sermons preparatory to On 1 Sth, the School re-opened with a good attend­ the Mission, each Thursday evening in October. ance. The preachers being as follows : On 19th, Pilgrim Edith, and Pilgrim Dorothy 5lh October.—'Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, Rector of Great visited the Parish and visited some houses, and held Rollright. 12th. October.—Rev. H. H. Arkell, Vicar of Chipping a meeting at the Vicarage Long Room which was well Norton. attended on the evening of 20th. We wish to return r.Hh October.—Rev. J. D. Payne, Vicar of Charlbury. our best thanks to those who kindly gave them 26th October.—Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, Rector of Sarsden. lodging and hospitality, and conveyed them on their Service each evening will be at 7 o’clock, so as to way to the next Parish. allow all our people to attend. We hope they will The Harvest Thanksgiving will be on Wednesday, do so. October nth, when the Sermon will be preached by The Rector is still in communication with the the Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Vicar of Chipping Diocesan Committee respecting the Mission and Norton. (Offerings for the Radcliffe Infirmary). Missioner, and due notice will be given when the The Diocesan Conference at Oxford will be held date and particulars are finally arranged. In the on October 4th and 5th. meantime he/jommits the matter to the prayers of Possibly a detachment of the Church Army will his people. visit us in the second week of October. If they come offers of hospitality will be gratefully received. CHASTLETON. Baptism.—September 10th, Vera Mary Page. The Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held on Friday, October 13th, at 7 p.m., when the Rev. Dr. CORNWELL. Holbrooke, Rector of Great Rollright, will preach. Harvest Thanksgiving.—Our Harvest Thanks­ School News.—After about 40 years of long and giving Services will be held on St. Michael and All valued service, as headmistress of the Chastleton Day Angels’ Day, Friday, September 29th, as under-. School, Mrs. Mary Tibbles retired on pension on July 8 a.m. Holy Communion, 6.30 p.m. Evensong and 23rd, 1916. On Saturday, September 9th, from the Sermon, Preacher, the Rev. W. J. Palmer, M.A., parents and friends in Chastleton she received a Prayer Vicar of Enstone. The Services will be continued Book with inscription, and a purse of together the following Sunday, October 1st, and the with a list of subscribers. Miss Ethel Jarvis kindly offertories on loth days will be given (as for many acted as secretary. The following is a list of sub­ years past) to the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. A scribers:—Mrs. Archer, Miss A. C. Bartlett, Mr. E. good many people are away at present, and a good Bartlett, Mrs. J. Bartlett, Mrs. Beale, Mrs. Brown, many changes will be taking place about Michael­ Mrs. Burnley, Rev. J. A. Burnley, Mrs. Carson, Mr. mas, but we feel sure all who are at home will and Mrs. Clarke and family, Mrs. Coppin, Mr. and make a point of attending the Services and helping Mrs. Corbett, Mrs. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Gingell, the good cause with the first fruits of their substance Miss E. Hopkins, T. W. Whitmore Jones, Esq., Mrs. The War.—A very beautiful white Marble Cross Whitmore Jones, Mr. and Mrs. G. Jarvis, Miss E. has been placed by his parents over the grave of Jarvis, W. C. Kettle, Esq., Mrs. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. “Freddy Hill ” in our Churchyard, with a suitable Luckett, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Medcraft, Miss C. A. inscription and the very applicable text, “ He hath Minchin, NIiss Nora Minchin, Mrs. William Newman done what he could.” Though not quite 18 years and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Newman and family, of age and in delicate health, he bravely enlisted in Mrs. Pike, C. T. Richardson, Esq., Mrs. Richardson, the out-break of the war and died in hospital while the Misses’ R. and V. Richardson, Mrs. Stanbridge, on active service. He certainly did what he could. Mrs. Skclcher and family, Rev. J. A. Sneyd, Mrs. May we take the lesson to heart, and do the same. Tyler, Miss Alice Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. William Our wounded hero, Harold Cooper, has been Tidmarsh, Mr. and Mrs. Willett, Mrs. Whittington. home for 6 days’ leave. He seemed in excellent We are given to understand Mrs. Tibbles received health and to have quite got over his five severe other gifts from friends. wounds, May God protect him for the time to Dora May Mimms has been appointed monitress in come. the day School from September 1st, 1916. 1

CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. OCT. HOOK NORTON. I social problems, problems relating to the relation Number of Communicants from August 30th to I between capital and labour, financial problems, problems relating to trade at home and trade and September 24th, 124. Collections during same period : Church Expenses, intercourse with foreign nations, problems indeed /1 t2s. 2,-d. ; Offertory Fund, 13s. rod. ; Lighting almost without number. We .profess Christianity, Fund, 13s. i|d.; Sunday School. 17s. sJd. ; Choir and it is absolutely necessary and essential that we Fund, 12s. 9jd.; Poor Fund, 13s. 2d.; Restoration should look to our principles. We must keep a tight hold upon the band of God, for indeed we stand in Fund, 12s. id. . There will be a Rummage Sale on behalf of Cnurcn the direst need of the guidance which only He can Exoenses early in November. The exact date has give. He is indeed most literally our only Hope and not’ yet been fixed, but we shall be glad at any time Guide and Strength, our only Saviour. These are now’to receive articles which anyone may be able to some of the facts which make this National Mission give, and they should be sent to Mrs. John Harris, of Repentance and Hope of such unique and critical East End. Hook Norton. importance. So again we say “ To-day if ye will hear We are glad to say that we shall be able to His voice harden not your hearts,” Behold, “ now is continue our evening Services in Church throughout the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation.” the winter this year, as several kind friends have “ See that ye refuse not Him that speaketh,” - Oh provided us with money to curtain and darken the Israel, return unto the Lord thy God.’* windows. The Missioner assigned to us in connection with EINSTOCK and FAWLER. he National Mission of Repentance and Hope is the Baptisms.—Sept. 3rd, Sylvia, daughter of Henry Rev. E. P. Baverstock, Rector of Whitchurch, near James and Kate Dore of Finstoek’—Violet May. Reading, and he will visit us for three days, on daughter of Ernest anil Jane Isabel Wiggins of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 20th, Finstoek. 21st and 22nd, during which lie will conduct Services Burial.—September 23rd, Thomas Mulliiigtou, of md try to bring home to us the message of the the Meath, Ramsden, aired 68 years. Mission. Mr. Baverstock is undoubtedly one of the Belgian Relief Fund. Statement of Accounts jest Missioners we could have, and we are extremely sent to the National Committee for Relief in Belgi um. I brtunate in having been able to secure him. But llecciiits. Expenditure. ve must remember that no man, however good and £ s. d. | £ d. rifted, can do us any good unless we respond to his Per Mr. James Harris 2 14 G I 31st December, 1914 4 0 0 jfforts. We may be sure that he will do his part as ,, Mrs. Carey-El wes 13 18 9 16th February, 1915 6 0 0 0 0 aithfully as he can. He will without a doubt throw ,, Mrs. F. Alderton 8 I 7 1 11th April 5K ,, Mrs. H. Bolton 15 19 2 i 2nd June 5 0 0 lis whole heart into his work, and we must respond ,, Mrs. II. Dore 3 G 2 I 22nd August. 5 0 0 n the same spirit. Our part will belie to receive him 1st November 5 0 0 is one who comes to us ”“ in the Name of the Lord,” I 31st January, 1916 5 0 0 j 1 .Tn I ir 0 o pray for him and for ourselves, to attend the 31st July 7 10 22nd September 1 13 2 Services regularly and to listen to his addresses with earnestness and- humility. One frequently hears £44 3 2 .£44 3 2 jeople ask with regard to the National Mission, “ do ,-ou think it will do any good ? ” Well, whether it This Fund is now closed. will do you and me any good depends upon ourselves, [f there is failure, it will lie. as far as any indvidual is The collections on 3rd September, were on behalf concerned, nobody's fault but his own. The words of the Diocesan Fund, and amounted to lO.s. 8d. which should be continually sounding in our ears are, In addition subscriptions amounted to .£1 5s. Od. * To-day, if ye will hear His voice harden not your The children's Whitsuntide offering of 2s. 7d. which hearts. Remember, we shall never have such with a donation of Is. 9d. made up the quota of <£3 another chance as this, never, as long as we live. It asked for from this Parish. would be almost impossible to exaggerate the critical In preparation for the National Mission a Service nature of the times in which we live. It is indeed the of Intercession is being held in the school at 7.30 on end of an age, of an era. as it is called. God is call­ Wednesday evenings, and a celebration of the Moly ing tousnowinmercy, He is holding out His hands to Communion at 7 a. id. on Thursdays. ns and inviting us to face under His guidance the vast Free-Will Offering.—The Vicar would be glad changes and new conditions in human life and to supply envelopes to any willing to take them. It relationships which lie before us in the near future is suggested that, any sum collected by this means and will become more evident to us when the war has should go towards the enlargement of the heating come to an end. There are the most bewildering apparat us in the Church, which will cost a. consider­ problems before us, problems of religion, of education, able sum and is very necessary. ' ’ * No. 404. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JVCagazine.

3or f^e 'g'arisbes of I CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTON E. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHARLBURY & SHORTHAMPTON. FIFIELD IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. MILTON & LYN EH AM. CHADL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL k SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON k LANGLEY. i CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. S PELS BURY.

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1 w All Sainis’ Day. Meeting of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. i 2 Th [All Souls.] I 3 F . 4 S I 5 20th Sunday after Trinity. I 6 S. Leonard, C. I 7 Tu 8 ! ”AV Magistrates’ Meeting. ! 9 I Th ! 10 F ; n ! s S. Martin, B.C. I 12 & 21st Sunday after Trinity. I 13 I| M'• | S. Britius, B. H Ii Tu I ' 15 : AV S. Machutus, B. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. i Th I 1 F ‘' S. Hugh, B. 18 S 19 S’ I 22nd Sunday after Trinity. I 20 M 1 S.< V.lmmulEdmund, K.M.ic \t • 2i :; Tu I 22 | w : S. Cicilia, V.M. Magistrates’ Meeting. | 23 1 Th I1 S.c> Clement,m...... ♦ B.n M.nt I 24 | F I I 25 I S S. Catherine, V.M. | 26 | Sunday next before Advent. 27 i § 28 Tu 29 W Meeting of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. i 30 Th ■S’. Andrew, A.M.

2nd, First Quarter. 5h. 51m. p.m. 17th, Last Quarter, lOh.Jlm. p.m, 9th, Full Moon, 8h. 18m. p.m. 25th, New Moon. 8h. 50m. a.m.*^

'■v. c. hayes. ltd., printers. CHIHHNG NORTON. NOV . CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE^ MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. I far forward as possible. We trust too, that this f I additional expenditure will not be forgotten by our Baptisms.—October 8th, Mary Kathleen Hopkins, ’ people, but they will try and increase their offerings infant, danuhter of Tom Victor and Gertrnde Lucy Kate Hopkins of Milton.—15H1, Joyce Gertrude, so that when Easter comes the Church Officers will infant daughter of Harry and Florence Emily CollierColhet be able to present a Balance Sheet showing a balance on the right side. In addition to this of Millon. extraordinary expense we have to face another, viz., Marriage.—October 25ih, Harry Mawle of the that of providing for the boys of the Choir new parish of Shipton-under- Wychwood, and Katherine cassocks and surplices. We are very glad to bo Margaret Bond of Millon. able to state that Miss Giblett, who has kindly Tin* Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held at undertaken to collect for this need, has so far met Lvneham, on October 1st. The Church was very with a most generous response, and we hope that tastefully decorated, and we were glad to see so good all members of the congregation will do what is in a congregation j we could wish that such a congre­ their powerproviding to assist these in i necessary’ ’’ 11 ------gation assembled every Sunday. It is . really garments. lamentable to realize how many there arc in our Our National Mission of Repenta parishes who never seem to think' of entering the an co and Hope Services have now been1 definitely ...... arranged, and the House of God. The Service on Sunday, October following is a list of Services 1st., was very bright and hearty the singing of the * ? to be held at Milton and Tjyneliam :— Harvest Hymns and also the Anthem reflects great credit on the organist—Miss Horlock—and also on Saturday, Nov. 11. the choir itself. The collection which was given to Opening Mission Service at the Church at 6.30 p.m. the Royal Surgical Aid Society of Oxford amounted Sunday, Nov. 12. to 17s. Holy Communion at 8 o’clock. On the following Sunday, October 8th, our Manins ami Sermon 11 Thanksgiving Services were held at Milton ; there Children’s Service 2 ■were good congregations, and the Services were well Service for Men 3 rendered. The Vicar preached in the morning, and Evensong 6.30 ,, the Rev. H. G. Wheeler, the Chaplain of the Kingham Monday, Nov. 13. Homes, was t he preacher in the evening. We arc Holy Communion - 5.30 „ very much obliged to him for coming over, and Holy Communion 7 much indebted for the very able, thoughtful and i Service for Women - 2.30 „ interestino- Sermon be gave ns. The Church was Mission Service at Lynoham ,, 6 7.30 „ most, beautifully decorated, the good taste displayed Service in the Large School ,, seemed to eclipse anything of former days which is ' Tuesday, Nov. l.f. saying a great, deal as our Church denotations have Holy Communion - ,, 10.30 ,, generally been greatly admired. We are very much Tiie Missioned the Rev. O. S. E. Clarendon, indebted to our willing band of helpers whose work will conduct all the Services. We do most we so highly appreciate. The collections did not. earnestly hope that every member of the congre­ quite amount, to those of previous years, but this gation, and all other parishioners who are able will was hardly to be expected ; they were however very make every effort to come to these Services, and to creditable amounting in all to <£5 9s. 9£d. which bring others with them. It is to be earnestly hoped was divided amongst the following good institutions : that the preparation for a response to this great the Radcliffe Infirinarv, .£2 Os. Od.; Burford Cottage call has forced upon us all the need of a true and Hospital, <£2 Os. Od. / Roval Surgical Aid, XI 8s. sincere return to God. Anyone wiio can say, as 9d. ; Charity Is. some have said, that they have done nothing wrong, We have been at considerable expense in darkening and therefore the Mission does not apply to them, is our Church, in order to comply with the demands to say the least, in a most perilous condition. Once oi^ the Government, and the necessity of the times. again we earnestly bid all to come. W e hope we have made due compliance with the law We are glad to see Private R. Timms on a short in this matter, and we hope at. not a serious incon­ furlough, and to see him looking so well. Also venience to the congregation. As the heard of the death of Private Dick Hopkins ; he was Hope.— Tuesday, November 14th, to Monday, one of our boys whose place in Chinch on Sunday November 20th. Tl.v.The time drawsJ. near, when we of evenings was seldom vacant. We desire to express Spelsbury are invited to take our part in this Great our very deepest sympathy to his parents and National Movement, from which by God’s Grace we brothers and sisters and friends, and may God look for the " Spiritual uplifting” of our Country. It give them that strength to bear this heavy blow will be a lime of “ Serious Call ” and it is to be hoped with Christian fortitude. We must realize that the that already it is a matter of earnest prayer, and when weight of the blow falls more heavily on those that the actual Mission week is with us that we shall allow are left to mourn their loss,than on those who being in nothing to hinder any one of us from entering into it the path of duty, fighting in a noble cause, have with heart and soul. been called upon to lay down their life. May God The lime table of the Mission has been drawn have mercy on him, and may light, perpetual shine up and is now with the Printers. This when received upon him. The Chaplain in notifying his parents of his decease says :—“ I regret to inform you of will be left at every house in the Parish. the death of your son, Private R. Hopkins, killed in Church Collections, September 24th to October action by a minenwerfer on the 11th. He died a 24th: Radcliffe Infirmary, 11s. 3d.; Sick and death of self sacrifice, and a life like his is never Needy, 3s. yd.; Church Expenses,/T 18s. 6d. lived in vain.” Our sincere congratulations are herewith extended to Mr. Harry Mawle and Miss Katherine Margaret DAYLESFORD. Bond on their marriage, which took place on Oct. 25th. The ceremony was performed by the Vicar The Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held on assisted by the Rev. W. C. Carter, Rural Dean. Thursday, October 12th when there was ai good con­ gregation. An excellent. Sermon from 1st striking text, was preached by the Rev. Dr. Holbrooke, SPELSBURY. Rector of Great. Rollright, ami the collection, which Holy Baptisms—October 1st, Elsie, daughter of amounted to ;£3 Is. 2d., was on behalf of the Albert and Margaret Matthews—22nd, Mabel Ellen, Radcliffe Infirmary at. Oxford. The decorations daughter of Harry and Florrie Souch. were simple but effective, and a striking feature was the fine collection of vegetables brought, by the On Thursday and Sunday. October 51’n and 8th, we i Parishioners, which were afterwards forwarded to kept our Harvest Thanksgiving To write first of our j the Radcliffe Infirmary for the use of the sick and Services, these were marked by large congregations, wounded in that Institution, These have been tasteful decorations and bright and reverend music. grate fully ack n o w led ged. To the Rev. E. C. Freeman, Rector of Hook Norton, our thanks are due for his appropriate Sermon at We are now looking to the visit of Dr. Holbrooke Evensong on Thursday. The Collections, which to our little Parish as “Bishop’s Messenger,” in were on behalf of the Radcliffe Infirmary, amounted I connection with the National Mission, which is to to Z"6 11s. 3d., besides a quantity of fruit and take place on Saturday November 11th to Monday vegetables. November 13th. The details of this visit are not To speak next of our Social Gathering in the yet fully arranged, but will be announced in due course. May it be productive of much spiritual Vicarage Grounds—this we have reason to believe blessing to the Parish as a whole, and to the was much enjoyed. There were various amusements individual members of it, and may we all endeavour for our Entertainment, a lea for our refreshment, and to prepare our hearts aright to receive the message a Jumble Sale at which many a bargain was secured.r By the Jumble Sale we realized /*7 os. 6d. ; by the* of the Mission and to profit by it by diligent and earnest prayer. “O Lord, raise up Thy power, and profits of the tea 12s. 4 aa Sunday• toTl pass without coming once to God’s distribution of papers on the Mission, so we trust House,U and so on—which resolution we will endeavour, that when the Missioner arrives on November 4th with God’s help, faithfully to keep. Unless the for the Mission, which will last over November 12th, teaching of the Mission be crystallised into some lie may find a welcome, as he did indeed when he practical resolution, the effort will be more or less in came in September. vain. Mr. Mawle, Churchwarden, was married at Milton Our congratulations and best wishes to Walter and on 26th, and we wish him and his bride a happy Rebekah Cooper who kept their silver wedding day life at Shipton. on October 31st. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERYNOV. MAGAZINE. ENSTONE? England to see that her men of business and her The Harvest Thanksgiving Services on Sept. 28th tradesmen and her workmen have a name for and October 1st were well attended. We are much Honesty and Truth, But the call comes specially indebted to the Vicars of Milton-under-Wychwood to such’as have been brought up in Christian homes. and Chipping Norton for their excellent Sermons, For we know how we have been careless, and have referring in the most helpful way to the forthcoming I forgotten God in our daily life; we know that in National Mission as well as to other things that I our homes the first thing ought to be, “ What would were uppermost in mind and heart. Thanks to our Saviour do?,’’ whereas that is almost the last Church decorators, ringers and choir, and all who thing we think about. 'The National Mission is a helped to so well maintain our traditions beyond call to each to think and pray and try, and not to our expectation. The offerings of fruit and veget­ give up because we feel hopeless about ourselves. ables were taken by a kind farmer free of expense This National Mission has begun already ; God to the Chipping Norton Hospital. The collections has begun it. Has it begun in your heart? Are amount, tot .£10 for the Radcliffe Infirmary,£ £ and | you taking your part. in it? Have you begun to 10s. 6d. for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent' pray more earmjestly for yourself and your dear Institution. ' ones ? Are vou trying to seta better example at We have also to record our thanks to the Rector I home ? Are vou trying to use your Sundays of Salford for his helpful and appropriate Sermon, 1 better? Haveyou any regard■* for* the■> Lord▼ ’s 0WI1 much appreciated in the Private Chapel at Ditch ley Service, in the Lord’s House, on the Lord’s own at the Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sept. 27th. IDay? “O Lord, I am sorry and ashamed ; I have National Mission at Enstone, November 5th to I been.1 ungrateful, but I want to be better for the 12th.—Parishioners will kindly remember Nov. 5th time that is left." This National Mission is also a as the day on which the Bishop’s Messenger will Mission of Hope. There must be a new England. begin to deliver the message of the National Mission The best and bravest of our men and lads must not in Eustone Church. All will do their utmost to have died in vain. And. God helping us, we will come and hear and heed the message—and help (each one of us) take our part in making this new others with their influence, example and prayers. Englando a land of true freedom, because its men There will be no collections at the Mission Services. and women and children (by God’s grace) have been The Rev.G. Dangerfield will preach at the ordinary made “ free from sin, and become servants to God. ’ morning Services on Sundays, November 5th and 12th. On the Sunday afternoons at 3 there will be CHASTLETON. Services for men only. Special Mission Services on Harvest Thanksgiving.—The Harvest Thanks­ the Sunday evenings at 6, and on the intervening giving Service was held on Friday, October 12th, and week days at 7 p.rn., for all comers. On Monday continued the following Sunday. The Church was and Thursday afternoons at 3, the Services are for very tastefully decorated. The Rev. Dr. Holbrooke women only—and on Saturday afternoon at 3, for preached a most thoughtful and inspiring Sermon on children. The Messenger’s letter, with full list of the Friday evening. The lessons were read by T. W. Services, is already in every house, and the invita­ Whitmore Jones, Esq., and C. J. Richardson, Esq. tion has been personally given. The kind and The Rev. R. P. Burnett, the Rector of Cornwell, serious way in which the invitation has been I gave a most appropriate and helpful Sermon on the received gives one cause to believe that the whole ! Sunday afternoon. We are most grateful to all who movement will be a real blessing to the Parish. Even those who belong to religious bodies, sent so abundantly of the fruits of the earth as thank- unfortunately not in communion with our English offering. The eggs were sent to the Red Cross Church, are most sympathetic and interested. One Hospital at Kitebrook, and the fruit and vegetables gladly notes this, for as long as there is disunion were despatched to a poor London Parish, by which they have been most gratefully received and acknow­ there must be something lacking in strength and peace, that are both needed to achieve the common ledged. The offertories were divided between the good. Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, and the •‘When Thy judgments are in the earth, the Nursing Association. inhabitants of the world learn Righteousness” —so The National Mission of Repentance and Hope we read in Isaiah. God’s judgments are in the in this parish will take place in December. The earth to-day, and we know that this awful war is a Rev. Dr. Holbrooke has most kindly consented to be call from God to our Nation to learn a lesson of our Missioner. Righteousness that we should turn to God and seek The Oxford Diocesan Council consider that the to do our duty to Him and our neighbour. The call thing most needed at the present time is a fresh is to everyone, for we all have sinned and come short unveiling of the Cross as the remedy for sin, and the of the Glory of God. The call is to everyone, to unfailing sources of true comfort and strength, and turn from our sins; it is a call to parents not to let recommends that earnest prayer be made to God for the children just please themselves ; it is a call to this. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. NOV. HOOK NORTON. about. We trust people will not be indifferent to all these sources of information, northink it beneath Margaret Eva Holy Baptism.—October 15th, their notice to read them. That however we cannot and Margaret Annie, daughter of John Richard control. We must trust that every serious-minded Annie Woodward. man is aware of the gravity of these times. Burial.—September 30th, Richard Matthew Beck, We offer our sincerest sympathy to the family of aged 62 years. j Richard Matthew Beck,’ , an honest, hardworking, Communicants from September 27th to October Ij industrious and inoffensive man,, with.. a kind word 25th, 129. ' and cheery smile for ever,rybody ’ ; also to Mrs. Collections during same period : Horton Infirmary, I; Hyde, whose husband has nobly gjveu |jjs ]jf0 for ^£6 9s. 5J.; Church Expenses, .£1 6s. Od.; Offertory | his country on thet’ battlefields’ ’ of' France,, and who Fund. 12s. 3d.; Lighting Fund, 12s. 6d.; Church i will be well remembered in. ---Hook ------Norton.vv,... And we Missionary Society, £4 14s. 0| for ,b? I Strong of Crawlev, to Dora May Knights of Horton Infirmary, and amounted to ±.b 9s. ou., and ' Fj,lstOck. the vegetables were sent to the Fleet. The Church was very beautifully decorated indeed, and we are The Harvest Festival was held on October 11th, more than grateful to those who spent so i,much al|d began withi a Celebration of the Holy Corn- time and trouble over the work. ' munion at 7 a.hi. Evensong was ar. 7 p in when I the Rev. C. T. Tanner, Vicar of Spelsbury, preached The annual sermons on behalf of Foreign Missions j to a. fairly good congregation. The Festival was were preached this year by the Rev. Arthur Elwin, continued on the following Sunday, the Vicar formerly a missionary in China, who also gave a preaching morning and evening. The Church was most interesting address ou liis work in the Church > simply butuuu cllButeffectually,ullliv uevummu,decorated, theme com,Font by.» Mr..... the following evening. The collections amounted to > iUIJ J]IS. Welton, and the Pulpit and Chancel by £4TJ- 14s.14-s. 0|d.01 M,s- G- Kito a,lliflel to nsus about the National Mission. He gave< Rev. E. S. Robinson, of Oxford, and on the 12th by urns an excellent address bis subject beingbeing" “ Hope,Hope. ' A the Rev. S. T. Gwilliain, Rector of Hampton Poyle. fair number were present but we think more mimight, The Rector is also to conduct a. Mission at Prince’s be presentpresent, .it these Wednesday evening Intercessions Risborough from November 24th to December 4th. and at the Thursday morning Celebrations withi a and earnestly begs the prayers of his * parishioners little effort especially at such a time as the present. at Hook Norton with regard to all these efforts. ; T. P. Field of Chadlington has kindly Mr, Ba.verstock will be coming here on November The Rev 20th, and will hold the opening Service of his j promised to be our Missioner, and proposes to begin the Mission on Friday, November 2 tr.li, and conclude Mission amongst us at 7 p.m. the same evening.< ' . on Mondnv 27t.lt November. A full list of Services He has written a letter to the people of Hook ------• , T, . > Norton which together with one from the Bishop' wil1 be ’sslleu, btteI; a"d’, 1T ’b '.'f,C ever.' bl,,l' ’ .v■ will ”"t one from the Bishop, ’ j as free from engagements and another from the Rector will be distributed in try and keep these dates due course. Arrangements are also being made for 1 as. possible so that,that we immay give our whole time and the further distribution of literature from house to minds to the Mission. house, which we hope people will read when they 1 No further news has been received of Alfred get it. There is also a largel i----- supply, ' off the principal Langford.Warwicksliire Regiment, reported missing publications of the Central""’l p'"Council’"'"1 ■?£of the M:.-.;.„„1Mission some ago. He was a regular attendant at. Church, on large table in the Church. No one need ’ a Communicant and was Chirk ami Sexton for some therefore be ignorant of the Mission, and what it. is 1 time. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.Nov,

CHARLBURY. ; Mr. Arthur Whinney heard, about the same time, I that his brother, Major Whinney, had been killed Burials.—Sept. 27th, Elizabeth Ann Hern, of | while ” gallantly leading' 1his men at Thiepval. Chipping Norton, aged 28 years.—Oct. 7th. Walter Our truest sympathy goes out to all the relatives. Henry~r -r 1Benjamin " - - - * Holloway,T T 11. of» /Cheltenham, I I. 1 r — , < 1, » aged.1 < V Q fl . Harvest Festival.—On Thursday, October 12tb, 76 years. a large congregation was present at the Parish Much sympathy was feltI with Mrs. Overs aud : Church, when the Vicar of Burford preached on her family in the loss of• her,.... daughter,j----- 1.,... mMrs.— Hern,II...... j' ““ The fulnessfulness of God.” The Church had been beau- who had been a Sunday School teacher for some 1| tifully decorated, and the Choir sang well. The time at Chipping Norton. offertory for the Radcliffe Infirmary was £6 4s. lOd. The Services were continued oil Sunday, when the Mr. Holloway was well known in Charlbury some I vears ago: and his relatives wore among the old Vicar preached. The offertory was for the Diocesan Fund for the National Mission, £4 14s. lOd. At and respected residents here. Shorthanipton Church there was also a full congie- Church of England Men’s Society.— We are gation, and the offertory for the Radcliffe Infirmary reading this winter the First Epistle of St. John. amounted to £2. On October 9th the first chapter was read. Mr. Higgins and Mr. Harvey gave most careful and SALFORD. interesting introductions to the subject. This year we adopted a plan with regard to our Harvest Thanksgivings which has not been in The National Mission.—From Sunday, Nov. practice for many years, that is we commenced our 12th to Sunday, Nov. 19th, we shall do our best in ,I Services on a week-day, Thursday, October 19th, at Charlbury to respond to the call of the Mission. 'I 7 p.m., ami continued them on the following Sunday. The letter of the Reverend Malcolm Graham, our The experiment was a success ; we had good con­ Missioner, has been circulated and read by our gregations and a very fair offertory, £2 5s. 4d., for people. Every opportunity will be given by having the Radcliffe Infirmary. Mention should be made the Services in the Church at convenient hours. of the valuable services of all those who in different Oxford Diocesan Fund.—We have forwarded . ways gave their kind help and time towards making subscriptions: £11 from Mr. Albert Brassey, £10 ■ the Services worthy of acceptation to the Giver of from the Earl of Dticie, and 10s. from Rev. J. D. all good gifts, They were as follows : The Rev. W. Payne. A. Edwards, M.A., Rector of Tredington ; the Rev. R. Wortley, B.A., Chaplain of the Forces at Didcot, The War.—Since our last Magazine we have had | for Sermons;Sermons; MissI” —R. —Rainbow ■ - of Darlingscote for grievous losses. Wilfred Bryden was killed in playing the organ ; Lieut.‘ V. E. Toulmin for his' L action on September 15th at High Wood. He was solo; the ladies who did the decorations in their in our Choir for several years, and often sang solos. I usual good taste; those who sent flowers, fruit and Herbert.TIi»rkort. 'I'linTii!!finitii'lihin-vThomas Lainchbury wncwas killedl.'tllml in actionnntmti mion vegetables ; and Mr. H. Winnett for a beautiful loaf 26th September, having bravely volunteered for a of bread. The fruit was afterwards sent to the Red post of danger. Cross Hospital at Chipping Norton, and the loaf Lieutenant-Colonel Francis C. Bartholomew West, was given away in the village. R.F.A., who was killed on September 29, was the The National Mission of Repentance and Hope only surviving son of the late Rev. C. F. C. West, will take place about November 19th. Notices will Fellow of St. John's College, Oxford, and Vicar of be issued later. Charlbury. He was educated at Cheltenham College The following have been wounded in action : and St. John's College, Oxford, where he rowed for Privates H. Hurst, A. Rose and W. Yates. We are his College in 1904 and 1905, both in Torpids and glad to hear they ate making good progress, and Eights. Ho took his degree in 1905, and was called they will soon be quite strong again. to the Bar in 1907, but never practised. On the formation of the Territorial Force he received a LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. commission in the R.F.A., and went to the front with his brigade as commanding officer in March, The Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held at 1915. He married, in June, 1909, Agatha Mary^ 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 22nd, when a most elder daughter of William Dewar, of Rugby ; he interesting and instructive Sennou was preached leaves a widow and four daughters. To him and by the Rev. R. Wortley, B.A., Chaplain of the his sister wo owe the oak frame on which our Forces at Didcot. The pretty little Church was Church Hells were re-hung in 1905. very nicely decorated by Mrs. Williams and friends, A muffled peal was tuug in memory of all the and the offertory in aid of the Radcliffe Infirmary above. amounted to XI 5s. Od. NOT. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. CORNWELL. Regiment, to which he has been given a Commission. Harvest Thanksgiving.—Our Annual Harvest He is a native of Chadlington. Thanksgiving was held on St. Michael and All Angels The Rev. Charles Pigott Edmonds conducted our Dav, the 29th of September. The Church was beauti­ ParishMission in Churchill Church, from Friday, Oct. fully decorated for the occasion, and looked lovely. 13th, to Wednesday, October 18th. The titles of Our Services commenced with the Celebration of the his interesting and striking addresses were as follows : Holy Communion at S o'clock, when we had a nice “The Call to be Real,’’ “The Call to Children," number of Communicants. At the Special Service in “ The Necessity of the Vision,” “ The Call to Repent­ the evening we had a good congregation, and the Rev. ance,” “Possibilities for Children,” “The Call to W. J. Palmer, Vicar of Enstone, preached an appro­ Patriotism,” “The Call to Women,” “Forgiveness priate and excellent Sermon. The Rector of Salford and Hope,” “ The Purpose and Limitations of the also took part in the Service. Our Thanksgiving Mission.” The attendance was very satisfactoiy, Services were continued the following Sunday, when Mr. Edmonds has left the following note in the we had good congregations, the Church being quite Preachers’ Book :—“ A most hopeful time found great packed in the evening. attention, sympathy and response.” “ Resolution ” The Offertories, as usual, were for the Radcliffe and “ Family Prayer Cards ” may be had for asking. Infirmary, and amounted to the sum of £1 !5 °> 7 he quarterly collection for the Church Missionary •which, considering the many calls at the present lime, Society amounted to Z3 15s. 6d. from 41 contributors, was most satisfactory. We beg to thank all who which is rather less than an average of 2d. a week, so kindly assisted on this occasion. which is quite good. We trust near/year, we may not only have to thank Cottage meetings are held at Sarsden Village, on God for our Harvest, but for Peace. Wednesday afternoons, at 3.15 p.m., also at Sarsgrove The National Mission of Repentance and Hope.— Lodge, on Thursdays, at 2.45 p.m. The Mothers’ On the four Thursdays in October we have been Meetings are held at the Reading Room, on Wednes­ having Special Evening Services preparatory to the days at 2.30. There is a membership of 60 women. coming Mission. The Services, which were at 7 There will be a difficulty in holding Temperance or o’clock, were very well attended, and we trust a other meetings in the Schoolroom this winter owing blessing has rested upon them. Very excellent to the Lighting Regulations. I addresses were given, explanatory of the Mission and The Reading Rooms were opened as usual at the 1 its work, by the Rector of Great Rollright, the Vicar beginning of October. of Chipping Norton, the Vicar of Charlbury and the The Rector has two books which are worth reading Rector of Sarsden. The Mission itself will take place at this present time, which he would lend with pleasure, rather later than we expected, viz.—The third week in namely: “Eclipse or Empire,” by Dr. Gray and November; Js the Missioner, who will conduct it both Mr. Turner, also a “ Spiritual Pilgrimage,” by Rev. J. here and in the neighbouring parish of Salford, will be R. Campbell, late of the City Temple, and recently the Rev. R. Townsend. Vicar of Little Milton. ordained into the Church of England. We ask the prayers of all our people for a blessing The Parochial Church Councils for Sarsden and upon his work and labour of love among us. Churchill, were held on October 5th and 2nd 1'he Rector is taking the Mission at Ascott-under- respectively. Wychwood, the 7th to the 10th of November. At Sarsden there were present Mr. and Mrs. He also asks your prayers. Blair, Mrs. Tuson, Messrs. Vine and Cox and the Rector. The Voluntary Churchyard Rate Books were SARSDEN-cvm-CHURCHILL. to be prepared by Mr. Blair, and distributed to the Baptism.—At S. James, Sarsden on October ist, Collectors. It was decided that in view of the small Margaret Helen Esmee (born August Sth), daughter amount of business to be transacted the meetings in of Thomas Dalkin and Margaret Blanche Cave future should be held twice a year at Easter and Harrison. Sponsors: Herbert Geffrard Pirouet, Edith Louise Cave Fuson, Rachel Lilian Hewett. Michaelmas instead of once a quarter. Churchill Church has been satisfactorily treated for At Churchill there were present Mr. and Mrs. keeping the lights from shining out of the windows Giles Edmonds, Mr. and Mrs. Anson, Messrs. W. H. on dark nights. The churchwardens, Messrs. Giles Peachey and Ferriman and the Rector. Mr. Cooper Edmonds and W. H. Peachey, took the matter in wished to resign serving' ; on the committee owing to hand, and for under £5 have completed the work. his affliction of deafness. He has assisted Mr. Giles Some of the ladies in the parish undertook the Edmonds in keeping the entrance to the Churchyard in needlework connected with the black curtains under order,by cutting the grass and attending to the lose trees the superintendence of Mrs. Giles Edmonds. which our thanks are due. The Churchyard Rate Nurse Empson has given up her appointment as Books will be handed to the collectors by Mr. Blair. village nurse, and has joined her husband, who for A discussion was made about the shading of the some time has been training troops in the Dorsel Church windows. ' No. 405. Price One Penny. I THE CHIPPING NORTON Deanery JVCagazine. i Stor tfyc parishes of ^0 I , CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONK. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHAHLBURY Ac SHORTH AMPTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. MILTON k LYNEHAM. OHADL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL Ac SAItSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON k LANGLEY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. k DAYLESFORD.

December. 6 AhENiD A R. 1916.

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Notes lor the next Magazine should be sent not later than Advent.—Special evening Services will be held in December 21st, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, the Parish Church as follows :— CHIPPING NORTON. Thursday, December 7th, at 7.30 p.m., Preacher, Rev. A. W. Swayne, Vicar of Tytherington, Gloucestershire. "I Ail business communications to be addressed to the Tuesday, (not Thursday) December 12th, at 7.30 p.m., Publishers, IP. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. Preacher, Rev. Prebendary Ross, Viear of Langport, Somerset. Thursday, December 21st, at 7.30 p.m., Rev. R. P. Burnett, Rector of Cornwell. In the Mission Room on the Common, a short Service will bo ^aroctjial held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., beginning Wednesday, December 6th. Christmas Day.—The following are the Services in the Parish Church :— CHIPPING NORTON. Holy Communion G, 7 and 8. Matins and Holy Communion at 11. Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. Evensong and Carols at 0. p.m. Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. Watch Night Service —A Watch Night Service Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (pro tern). will be held on Sunday, December 31st in the Parish Church, beginning at 11.15 pm. Sub-Organist and Choirmaster— Temperance Meeting,—In connection with the Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. National Mission, a united Temperance Meeting of Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. all denominations was held in the Town Hall, on the evening of October 30th. The Vicar took the Chair Mr. A. J. Bolwell, and was supported by Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, Rector for Chipping Norton. of Churchill, Rev. E. Lt.. Weight, Rev. Father Sole, Major Daly, for Over Norton. Rev.T. Pinfield, Rev. S. Brown, Rev. J. Graham and Rev. A. E. Fellowes. Mr. H. P. Pike, Diocesan Secretary of the C.E T.S., was the chief speaker—and he was ably- seconded by Rev. E. J. F. Johnson. All others on Baptisms.—November 10th, Cyril Arthur, son of the platform contributed short speeches. The Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Moulder.— 10th, Alfred meeting was well attended, and we hope that one Charles, son of Samuel and Mary Elizabeth result of it will be a realization that all of us (whether Moulder.— loth, Elsie Ellen, daughter of Samuel and pledged total abstainers or total abstainers without Mary Elizabeth Moulder.— loth, Alice Mary, daughter pledges, or those who make a moderate use of alcohol) ■ of Samuel ami Mary Elizabeth Moulder.— 19th, Sybil can and ought by our example and effort forward the Eileen, daughter of Cecil Frank and Edith Elizabeth cause of temperance. This is what the C.E.T.S. with Calcult.—Stella, daughter of Robert George and its two branches stands for. If we are not total Caroline Gardner.—25th, Joan Ellen, daughter of abstainers, we can at least pledge ourselves to take Reginald William and Jeanie Cameron Slay.— 26th, nothing between meals. These meal pledges if Frederick Richard, son of James and Alice Amy honestlv kept would banish much drunkenness from Harrison. our land. Marriage.—November 22nd, Henrv Brown and Open Air Intercession Service.—Beautiful •w • - • zsi 1 . 1 r . 1 • tx Minnie Clarke, both of this Parish. weather favoured our open-air Intercession Service at Burial.—November 10th, Frances Esme Lennox the Green, West End, on Nov. 12th, and a large Gordon, aged 3S years. number were present. As at the Service in Spring National Mission.—As we write we are in the Street, the names of those in West End and neigh­ midst of our week of Special Services. Thankfully bourhood, serving their Country by sea or by land, we can record a good start and each day increasing were read out. and after each name a pause of silence numbers. Father Bull has brought with him Father broken by the prayer ” We beseech Thee to hear us Williams, who, besides giving other help, is taking good Lord.” In this case in all 87 names were read the Children’s Services. Already we hear on all sides out, 4 of whom had laid down their lives for their great appreciation of the Services and Addresses. King and Country. Three hymns were sung and the May God the Holy Ghost bring the Message home to Vicar gave a short address on John iv. 50, part of the every heart. Only one addition has been made to the Gospel for the day. list of Services published last month, viz. Holy Com- Confirmation.—The Lord Bishop of the Diocese mimion at 6 a.m. on the Sunday as well as 7 a.m. and will hold a Confirmation in our Church on March 8 a.m. A fuller account of the Mission will appear 22nd. The Vicar will be glad to receive names of next month. intending candidates as soon as possible. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DEC.

SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOODwith LANGLEY. The Hon. Secretary Mr. Thomas Hewett, of Leafield, after three years of good service for the Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, Board resigned his Office, and Mr. Harry Miles was Rural Dean. Churchwardens : H. Mawle, E. II. Dee. elected to that office, if he would undertake it, withall Sidesmen : his present duties at Oxford at School and with the A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C.S., wounded. J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Clerk: S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. The number at the Meeting was of* course much The Mission conducted in this Parish by the Rev. smaller than usual, as Ringers have been forward to Mackwood Stevens is now over, but we trust that his offer their services at the war, Nine have gone from teaching will long remain in our minds. It began Shipton Tower. Every Parish with Bells should join with an evening Service on Saturday, November 4th, the guild and we are pleased to learn that two more and ended with a second Special Instruction for men have joined. on Sunday, November 12th, thus including two The Sermon was preached by the Rector of Fifield Sundays and the whole week between. There were and Idbury, and will be remembered as a full and many Services, morning, afternoon. and. evening, , each, learned exposition of what Holy Scripture teaches day,y to give opportunity to each member of the1 Parish j1 jth al/t0 thc subject of methods of all times, for shew their membership in the great Army of Christ’s summo°j t0 vaHoJs dllties whelhcr of worship Churchlurch by rallying to the Special Call, and many did ; or warfar(? whetber the summons be made with so musternuictor uplin totr» theth#* Call( .nil ofr\f God(Zrxri againstnooinnf thea ,evil,11 I in I ’ ...... silver trumpets or bells, and the effect they should the world, nor « . ’ ' at any Service was Intercession for have upon us, whether we are thereby called to Joy those engaged in earthly warfare omitted. The or sorrow or prayer or Thanksgiving, or on account of Instructions were given given from ih<5 heart, inform- danger but chiefly with regard to the assembly, for ally as is the custom in Special Missions, and were given mustering up. both at the Church and the Mission Chapel, and S. Michael’s Home Chapel and at the Schools, and they Church Bell-ringing is an interesting part of Church who were wise and seized the opportunity of the ! Work and is therefore work for God. It is sad to Mission will not soon forget the very earnest work of think of bells being melted up to make implements the Misioner, each day we began with Holy of destruction. Our evening bells are now silent, Communion and the usual appointed Services were there very silence should call us to intercede for those also performed. who are absent. 'Fhe points which the Bishop has marked in his A picture called “ The Great Sacrifice” has been new Book on Membership were brought out. we will placed in the Church reminding us of our own men not attempt to reproduce them here ; those that heard I will remember, for the great attention of all was ’ who have died for us in the faith of Christ Crucified, “ Greater love hath no man than this.” manifest. And may there be found throughout the Deanery . The Rev. Raymond Townsend has been the fruit of the various Missions. Missioner for Salford and for Cornwell. Shewn in increased zeal for the battles of Christ Jesse Watts,vval whow was wounded, has returned home ag-nnst His adversaries, I he World, I he Flesh and : nearl recovered. I he Devil. Wen e havenave not only toio act on methe detence,defence, i; but to be prepared to use our weapons of offence, Baptism.—October 28th, Charles Henry Siatter.— and do each his bit in the Spiritual ceaseless war. 1 November 7th, Gladys~ Enid Huntingtc on.— 19th, On Nov. 1 Sth, the-Deanery Branch of the Diocesan 1 Elizabeth...... Betty Rainbow.— 19th, Dorothy ElsieE Pearl Church Bell Ringers Guild met at Shipton, and some Rainbow, short peals were rung ’before the’ Guild~ Service, after which the Riingers met at tea at the Beaconsfield Hall, under the Chairmanship of the Vicar of Enstone, 1 LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. President of the Deanery Branch. In the Speeches j at the Business Meeting, mention was made of the On Sunday, Nov. 26th, Kathleen Ruth Lovelock, of honour conferred upon the Master of thei guild. ; OhoicehiU Cott^ t, ...... 3 on Chaplain at the front from the beginning of the war, the last- -Sunday of the- Church’s year. 1916 will not who has received the Military Cross for special be without a baptism to record. service to the wounded under fire, and it was I remarked that he was a man who would do with all On Monday, Nov. 20th, the Rev. R. Townsend, who his might what his hand and his heart found to do, was.... carryingo on the National Mission at Cornwell whether Bell-ringing or Chaplain's Duty on the Field ! and "Salford ’ paid’la visit to the parish and we regret of Battle. , that time would inot allow him to be longer with us. CHIPPING N ORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DEC. ENSTONE. tlie special mission services preach sermons, but in Baptized.—November 12tb, Barbara Ellen, the form of what is called a “teaching mission” daughter of Charlie and Alma Ellen___ Collett.______— delivered the message as to Chinch people, who , ,T „ ... of, c Charlie andn.1.1 AlmaAlma helped him by their sustained effort, attendance William John Henry, son ------1 and devout attention. Every morning and after­ Ellen Collett . . .. , On Christmas Dav the Celebrations of the Holy noon he was in Church accessible to those desiring Communion will be at 7 and 11 a.m. and the bis help and advice. The week-day services at 8 and 10.30 a.m were a great help.” The mothers Evening Service at 6.30. The Closing Day of the Year. Day ob will not forget the address on the Monday afternoon NvrtoNiL Prater.—In accordance with what was and the part God has given to them in the formation done throughout England on the fiist Sunday of of the child s character. The nearer we approached the years 1915 and 1916, it is proposed that m the J the time of the Mission the greater was the" response Cathedrals and Parish Churches of England, on that the Vicar anticipated, and the response was Sunday, December 31st next, Special Prayers should fully realized. \Ve do not expectt to reap the be offered in connection with the war, and thankful harvest ail at once, but' ' we do' know that in God48 recognition made of the devotion which has been good time we shall reap,K if: wo faint not. The shown by the manhood and the womanhood of our bread cast upon thet' waters will be seen after many country. The Archbishops suggest that the days. Within living memorv there) can have been collections and offertory alms be given to the joint no greater experience and call at Enstone. May Fund of the British Red Cross Society and the the Mission that is begun continue in the lives Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England : and and devotion of the people! they trust that the whole nation may again be moved to a joint act of prayer, of thanksgiving, RAMSDEN. and of resolve. At Enstone we shall be happy to |I National Mission.—The more active part of our do as desired in this matter. m respond w ...... „ —v I mission was under the able ministration of the Rev. In response to au appeal from the Daily News and Daily Telegraph our schoolmaster and school I “enrJ Adams, X icar of Broadwell, whose presence children have collected■■ • ■ seventy ...... shillings for the■ and work amongst us was greatly appreciated by all Army Xmas Pudding Fund. Last year this fund the people. The Services began on Friday evening, enabled every officer and man to have Ilh. of plum November loth, and continued till Monday morning pudding with his Xmas dinner. Numerable officers November 13th. There were good congregations, and men have written to say how much " this piece especially on Sunday, and there was a good attend­ of Xmas ” cheered the men who were bearing the ance at each of the two celebrations that were held. I brunt of the war. Our seventy shillings will The visit of Mr. Adams will be long remembered, and provide for 140 men—quite the number belonging we hope to see him amongst us again before long. to Enstone. Silent Worship.—These Services on Monday evenings are still well attended by the members of On November 19th four ringers were present the Mothers’ Union, and we wish many others of with the Vicar at the Guild meeting at Shipton- both sexes could be got to understand and appreciate under-Wychwood, when the Rector of Fifield gave their value. us a wonderful sermon about the bells and the devotions connected with their use. Intercession Services are held every Thursday evening, and are well attended by about twenty We all look back upon the delivery of the people. Here again we wish that fathers, as well as message of the National Mission of Repentance and moti ers and sisters, could be got to understand the Hope, that began in our Palish Church ou value of these special Intercessions at this time of the November 5th and ended on November 12th, world’s disaster. with au uncommon measure of gratitude’ "We look forward with confidence because we know The Ramsden Red Cross Working Party has that the message cannot be forgotten by those who now been registered, and begun another winter’s work. I heard it. The earnest and simple words of the Baptism.—There was an error in this report last messenger, the Rev. G. Dangerfield, went right month, and we apologise for our carelessness. It home ; nor need we wonder at that, for they were should read “Alice, daughter of Sergeant and Mrs. the outcome of prayer and the sense of God’s Percy Panting ” (not Hodgkins). presence. The messenger had never undertaken Radcliffe Infirmary.—The collectionsat Ramsden such work before. He was happy in the advice he and Wilcote for the Radcliffe Infirmary, amounted to sought and the plan he adopted. He took infinite /6 4S. 3d. A good collection of fruit and pains, even to writing out everything lest the vegetables has also been made by the School message should be unworthily given. He did not at Children for the same Institution. CHIPPING DEC.NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

GREAT ROLLRIGHT. embroidering were undertaken at borne. It may occur to someone to give this as a thank offering for The National Mission.—This is now an event benefits received at the time of the National Mission. of the past, but we earnestly hope that its results Mrs. Pensou-Hari is asks for space in our will long remain. Our missioner was the Rev. T. Magazine, to chronicle the result of the collection . Kinchin Smith, Vicar of Horton-cuni-Studley, who in the parish, for the Oxfordshire Prisoners of War delivered most earnest and soul stirring addresses Fund, and to thank contributors. The amount on five different occasions. The chief points to collected by Mrs. Penson-Hiiri is was £3 Is. 0d., to which our attention was drawn were Reality, this have been added the contents of two boxes in Responsibility, Reform. The faithful amongst us the possession of Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Tompkins, made great efforts to attend the majority of the containing 2s. IJd. and Is. lOd. respectively. A services, and we cannot but feel that there has receipt for these amounts can be seen at the Post been here a deepening of the spiritual life. It is much to be hoped that the less regular Churchgoers Office. Our Christmas Day Services will be at 8, 11 and will share a like experience, and will now strive to 3. The collections tfill be given to the Organ carry out the rules of the Mission memorial cards. Our missioner more than once expressed his Fund. satisfaction at the altar, and at the other services. CHADLINGTON. But wo were not without otfr disapointments; Baptisms.—October 31st, Muriel, daughter of W. some of our people took no part at all in the and E. E. Woolcock.— November 5th, Arthur Henry Mission,and as a consequence missed the opportunity of a lifetime. It does indeed seem strange that George, son of A. W. and M. A. Steed. people who call themselves Christians, and who Marriage.—November 9th, Henry Cole Preston profess such a real love for the Motherland, should and Winifred Fletcher. consider it unnecessary to take a practical share in Burial.—November 1st, Ernest Yeatman, aged 5 the repentance of the nation to which they belong. years. That at such a time they should still cling to petty On the three last Fridays in Advent there will be differences, should show personal feeling by keeping Evensong and Address at 6 pm. I The Services on Christmas Day will be :— aloof from a movement—so plainly for the universal good—is utterly foolish and well-nigh inconceivable. I| 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Holy Communion. II a.m. Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon. It all betokens nervousness of mind and ignorance, 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Carols. and, alas I a sure but most sad sign that they are Dec. 26th :—St. Stephen. altogether indifferent to the welfare of their own Dec. 27th :—St. John. 8a.m. Holy Communion souls. At the same time we have real ground for Dee. 28th:—The Holy Innocents. hope, and much to be thankful for. We must go The National Mission was held in this Parish from on day by day trying to live up to all that we have Friday to Tuesday, November 10th to 14th. The been taught, and steadfastly purposing to keep close Missioner was the Rev. Dr. Batchelor, Vicar of to God in the future. Cookham, Berkshire. The Services were very well Our Organ.—This for some years has been in a attended, and the congregations listened very atten­ very sad state of repair. Messrs. Martin and Coate • tively to the helpful addresses of the Missioner. On have been over from Oxford and thoroughly over- I the Sunday there were 80 Communicants, and hauled it. One stop—the oboe has been revoiced, I throughout the Mission the number of Communicants and 800 trackers have undergone new wiring with '1 amounted to it6, and the Collections to £\ 4s. 5d. the proper material. The cobwebs and dust The expenses of the Mission amounted to £3, the accumulated in the last sixteen years have been I remainder went to the Church Expenses. Resolution expelled, and other defects have been supplied, ii cards were taken by those members of the congrega- Our kind organist appears satisfied with the i1 tion who desired to do so, on Sunday and Monday improvement, which was decidedly necessary. ii evenings. May we all endeavour faithfully to keep Once again the Rector has to thank the Rev. A. i' whatever resolution the Holy Spirit of God put it into Grisewood, RD., for taking a service in his Church, our minds to make. And may we never be ashamed on Sunday November 12th. His efforts were niucli of our Christian calling and of confessing the faith of appreciated. Christ Crucified; but rather by that winning and most irresistible form of compulsion—the example of We are greatly in need of new linen for use at : a life hid with Christ in God—lead others to join the altar. Possibly some of our communicants , with us in yielding loyal obedience and faithful would like the opportunity of giving this to their : service to our Lord and Master and most loving Parish Church. If so, the Rector will be happy to Saviour Jesus Christ. give information as to our requirements. The We hope to arrange a Concert in the early part of expense would not be great, especially if any little January on behalf of the Red Cross Society. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______DEC daylesford was greatly pleased with his visit. The congregations . were very good and the people deeply interested. We have much cause for thankfulness in connection We might perhaps mention the following reports of =vith the visit of Dr. Holbrooke, Rector of Great , the two Missions, received from Mr. Townsend, Eiollright, as “Bishop’s Messenger to this Parisi. ' respecting Cornwell, and the Vicar of Ascott, Mr. Elis addresses were most earnest and helpful and | Walford:—(1) "I have felt my own spiritual life must, we feel sure, have gone straight to t e; tear s o , mucl) refreshed, and trust and pray that even a richer all who listened to them. His peisonal vis . , 5jessjng- |ias come into the hearts of all the worship- mottages in village were greatly in8 God’s Sanctuary, St. Petefs. •• Hethat zalk to the children in the school, we belie , o watereth shall be watered himself;” Prov II 25 -emembered by them. The congregations were good , , , . riot.tr, 2,.25- (2) “ I am glad to hear as I go about that your Kt all Services, and we were especially thankful for | words were much appreciated and I trust that they or the large number of Communicants at the Cele- , maynay not have been spoken in vain.” □ration of the Holy Communion on the Sunday 1 I he Season of Advent and Christmas is approach­ morning. Results are with God, but we cannot but ing once again ; may we all realise Christ'Christ's coming nope and believe that one result will be the deepening , „ ■ 1 li i ,l-, inn ourout Hearts,heaits, anoand prepare for IlHis s Second*■ Coming □f the spiritual life of the Parish...... k"l“ 1 some among us may 1 s. w-*. •'« "■>■« ”0* r it. Each year hankfulness the Nationalmal Mission of Repentance and ;I ,I,I8S it nearer to us. TheI he RecRector is forcibly Hope of the year >916. Collections were made on ! reminded^of>emmded of this by the factact that Advent Sunday, the > Sunday, November 12th, in aid of the expenses of the i of December, is the 40th anniversary of Ins National Mission in the Diocese of Worcester, and an 1 Ordmation.Ordination, whichwinch took ...... place' that . ,1„.day 1876, in Kh,Ely- amount of £ 1 tos. 3d. was forwarded to Mr. John Cathedral. Of those 40 years, 20 have been spent in □tailard, of Worcester, for this object. Service in England (1876—80 and 1900—1916), and I. 20 in India (1880—1900). May the comparatively We record with sorrow the death of two of our i short time that remains be blessed by God and lived number within a space of ten days. George Janies, ’ to His Service. He asks for your prayers. who had lived and worked at Daylesford for more I L L 1 Clothing and Coal Club :—Clothing and Coal I, than fifty years, died at the age of 86, on November Q]u,..bub was paid out on Saturday the 16th November. j 1th and was buried on November 14th ; and Emma The deposits amounted to /13/’13 6s. andami the Bonus, Steed was suddenly seized with serious illness on £4 8s., a total of 7 14s. A bonus of_ jC i 8s. 2d. is November 15th and died without recovering con- j being' paid to the Children's Club in connexion with sciousness on November 20th, and was buried on the School at Churchill. November 24th The sympathy of all is extended to the relatives of both, more especially to those of the ; latter, whose terribly sudden death at a comparative!)' | SALFORD. early age has shocked and grieved us all. She was I On November 6tb, Ann Thornton, aged 77, was one of a family of Bridges known and respected in laid to rest beside the grave of her late husband Daylesford for many years, others members of which Adam Thornton. The funeral was taken by the are still, we are happy to say. living and working at Rector assisted by tiie Rev. It. P. Burnett, Rector of Daylesford at the present time. ■ Cornwell. The many relatives and friends present I showed tiie regard and esteem in which the deceased was held, she passed away on All Saints Day after a CORNWELL. short illness. We are indebted to the Hector of The Mission :—The Mission was held in our parish Cornwell for his kindness in taking the 3 p.m. service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 17th, i8lh, and on Nov. 1 2th. 19th of November. The Missioner was the Rev. The Special Service and the visit of our Missioner Raymond Townsend, Vicar of Little Milton. The have come and gone, but we must not on lids account weather was very unfavourable, and the Sunday was think that all is finished and done. The National possibly the worst in the whole year. We were Mission has 1 eally only begun, it has left us a message therefore thankful that the Services were well attended from God ami u now calls upon us to carry it out. especially that on Sunday afternoon, when all our ' The Message throughout the parishes of England is children and a good many others attended. WeV.’_ trust I a great call to more Christain fellowship and brother- and pray that the earnest and loving words spoken ’by hood. Because Christain Nations forgot this, this the Missioner may indeed bear fruit and the result this terrible war has come to pass. Our aim must be be a nearer and closer walk with God for the time to ■ more fellowship with God. We must not turn our come. > backs upon Him, as we have done, we meet together The Rector took the Mission at Ascott-under- , in His House to meet and speak to Him, Sunday Wychwood, the 7th to the 10th of November, and ] by Sunday. We can be friends with God, only ___ CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DEC. through fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ, who is 19th, Arthur Lionel Ernest, son of John and Alice the way to God. The National Mission, too, is to Whittaker. remind us that we need more fellowship with one The Vicar went as Missioner to Burford for eight another, take more kindly interest in one another, not days, and was received with much kindness. In fact, keep ourselves to ourselves, but to meet together_„o____ as... in every Parish of which we have heard, a real friends not to talk about our 1neighbours faults, but ; welcome seems to have been given by the people to their good points. The Church congregation should the Missioner. be a centre of fellowship in every parish, all worship­ The War.—It will deeply interest friends at ing together, feeding at the same altar, working Charlbury to hear some words about Colonel Prank together for one another’s good, we shall . then be West, who was killed on September 29th, wriiten on ready to show a true fellowship our with sailors and that day by General Ward, commanding the Royal soldiers on their return. Not the fellowship of Artillery. “Absolutely fearless, and' possessed of public house treating, but a welcome back to share in untiring energy, he has always done most excellent our religiono______and in our dailyj life ___andWe work. are workWe are : andwork I cannot : and speakI cannot too speakhighly too of highlyhis services of his services grateful to the Rev. R. Townsend for conducting the , throughout these recent active operations, during’ ’ J Mission which was held Nov. 18th, 19th, 20th, and we 1 whichv.’h:?h time’hr.? he commanded a nrmmgroup. TI tbmlrthink hohe was sincerely trust that his kind and quiet way of I the bravest man I ever met, and I feel that in him I delivering the Message will have good results. have lost na friend and one in whose judgment I had We congratulate Capt. M. C. Callis, B.A., of the the greatest confidence.” East Anglian Royal Engineer, on his promotion. We may remember that he was wounded at Gallipoli in Sept. 1915, and are glad that he has nearly re­ i MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. covered. On Sunday, Nov. 26th he gave a short address to our Sunday School Children. | Baptisms.—October Sth, Mary Kathleen, infant ' daughter of Tom Victor and Gertrude Lucy Kate I Hopkins of Milton.—15th, Joyce Gertrude, infant daughter of Harry and Florence Emily Collier of CHARLBURY. i Milton.—Nov. Sth, Mary Eleanor, infant daughter of j Albert Ernest and Lucy Eleanor Timbrell of The National Mission.—Our 8 days’ Mission from November 12 th to 19th was a memorable time. ! Handborough.—11th, Catherine Louise, infant On the first Sunday there were a hundred communi- ; daughter of Frederick and Emily Puffctt of Milton. cants; and the Church was well filled at both the MMarriagesarriages.—.—OctoberOctober 25th,25th, Harry Mawle of morning and evening Service. The addresses were I Shipton, and Katherine Margaret Bond of Milton. much appreciated throughout the week, and a good —11th, Horace Barnes and Jane Coombes both of number of people attended steadily each day. The this parish. early Communion offertories daily were for the ! Burial.—November 3rd, Annie Wilson aged one Church Army Huts at the Front, and amounted to day,, infant daughter of Mr. M. and Mrs. Wilson. 2s. tod. The appeal of the Mission to the Nation as well as to the individual, was given by Rev. Malcolm Graham with directness and simplicity : so SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. that the general comment was •‘there is no getting away from his message.’’ On the concluding Baptism at Churchill, November 17th, 1916, Sunday, when the weather was very bad, there were Alfred George Douglas, (born August 15th) son of 64 Communicants. Resolution Cards were given to Alfred George Phillips and Edith Annie Treweeke. those attending the Mission. /At the concluding Sponsors: the parents and Alfred Stuart Treweeke. Service a card in memory of the Mission was given to I Advent Services.—The Rev. W. Fisher, Rector each person present. During the week a 1number ofJ. of Kingham, will (d.y.) preach in Churchill Church, requests for prayer for special needs were sent in, ! on Thursdays, November 30th, December 7th, 14th, and formed part of our Intercessions. 21st at 6 p.in. At Chilson we had a well attended Service in Mrs. ; We very much,regret to --reportc that another- Barrett’s house, with an address from our Missioner. Churchill lad has laid down his life for King and This was a welcome incident in the Mission: and we 1 Country, and was buried at sea on his way to are much obliged to Mrs. Barrett for receiving us. Egypt. The sympathy of the parish go out to On Advent Sunday, December 3rd, our offertories John and Caroline Webb the parents of Ernest throughout the day according to custom will be for Webb. They have now lost two sons during the Foreign Missions. war. Ernest had a strong presentiment that he Baptisms.—October 29th, Reginald William, son would never return to his home alive. He served of William and Louisa Stayte, of Oxford.—November in one of the Artillery Forces. ____ H

CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DEC. HOOK NORTON. i rods and ring., and labour, ete., so that we .may 'have Holy Matrimony.—November 15th, John James ! ° more. Towards this we have Bolton to Annie Berry. ' from Miss Rush toil "^61 t'ao.u°*1 Rector, Communicants from Oct. 23rd to Nov. 29th, 100. ^e Rector, arid 10s. from Miss Dinkins' frorn

Collections during same period: Poor Fund, 10s. historical interest we may record 18s.9jd. ;8d.; Restoration Offertory Fund, Fund, Ils. 9d.12s. ; Churchlid.; Expenses,Lighting, ’d"-’ mayafter now one behour rung atd for a halfChurch afte. on sunset Sun

Fund 9s. 4|d.; Mission Expenses, £1 0s. Il|d, : ------The great event of the month has been the visit I SPELSBURY. of the Rev. E. P. BaverstockcioCwvk ic .;;d us in our special iNovemoerNovember 14th14tli__—20Hi20th was the period observed with the National Mission•...... of£ iI at Spelsburv in conneed " effort in connection i ------C...... —I nf R ...... _ * with the “ National Repentance and Hope. We were „greatly . favoured j of Repentance and Hope.”’ It was a happy with propitious weather, and bng.it starlight nights. and blessed week vwe ttrust—L f-.for all.... who took part in UnfortunatelyVnio. i.uuu.1 oij Mr. Baverstock ...... - could only„ spare. I US j >t. Certainly the earnestness of our “ Messenger ” and his thoughtful addresses, tureethree days,uaro, but we -----are------sure- that those three days' j - Ii _ n------v>oovo, diiviand thei.uu manyIlli will not soon be forgotten in Hook Norton, The j intercessions in which he led ns, should bring “ liotio.. llAnn '• C-...... - I .. , °j us response made by the people was imost, encouraging i better hope for ourselves individual! v and for• our and ought, to cheer us on our way. The spirit of] country 1has a whole.’ . cGood: .iesolutions doubtless bv all classes was most.1 we made, let, ns not fail to seek for the “Grace of earnestness 11m 2__!i •• 'nt ’ ' ‘ ” bring the same to “ good effect.” marked. Missioned in all parts of the country tell Perseverance ” to I - -o the same story. It is evident that the Spirit of It is with great pleasure that. I am able to append a God is working throughout the country and awaken­ letter from our messengeri which we may regard as ing ns to a fuller sense of the love of God and of his parting words2s to us. We all I feel sure would our duty towards Him, and we all ought to be wish through our magazine to thank Mr. Greaves praying that the same Holy Spirit may draw us for his week’ among; us and bid him God speed in nearer to Him and to one another than we have, his own sphere of labour for Christ. alas, been living for many years. Mr. Baverstock’s My dear Friends, special subjects were : (1) the Profession of Religion, (2) the Practice of Religion, (3) Religion in the I wanted to write these few lines to the people of Spelsbury and the hamlets, to say that I hope we shall none Home, and (4) Prayer. We must try to remember of us forget the Services which we had together during your the special point he made in his final address to the National Mission week. It was a happy time. The Children’s effect that the delivery of his message was not to be Service on the first afternoon started us off well, and I don’t regarded as the end of the Mission, but as its begin­ think anybody was left out afterwards. What we want to do in all the parishes where the National Mission has been is to ning. Now we are left to build upon the foundation keep before us what we heard, and as God enables us by His which has been laid. He has done his part, now we Grace, to bring it out in our life. have to persevere day in and day out in doing ours. The National Mission is a movement among the members All that Mr. Baverstock said was most helpful, but of the Church to reform and to make better our own practice in all that he said he never spoke more helpfully as Church members, and the national practices of our nation. than when he spoke to us about Prayer, both public The first thing is to think it out for ourselves with and private. By Prayer we-keep as it were in cor­ prayer to God for guidance and help, and by Bible reading and Sunday Worship and regular Communion, to become live respondence with God, and if we drop that corres­ and happy members of the Church, which is our brotherhood. pondence it will not be long before He will pass out And later on we can help forward anything that comes forward of our daily lives and we shall forget Him. This, which is for the good of our country. he said, had been our great fault—forgetfulness of Your friend and brother in Christ, God. We had come to leave Him out of account,, E. GREAVES. and so on. We know how true that is. Let us lav it to heart. Church collections Oct >ber 25th to November 23rd :—Sick and Needy, 4s. 2d.; Chinch Expenses, Our best thanks are due to the ladies who worked 13s. lOd. ; Oxford Diocesan Fund for Expenses so hard at making the curtains for the windows in of National Mission, ill 8s. 6