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No. 406. Price One Penny. THE Deanery

•>> 5tor tt)e ^?arist)cs of CH 11’1’1 NG NORTON. ICNSTON E. LITTLE . Ac . FIKIELD & ID BURY. SALFORD. CI I AST I, ETON. . MILTON & LYN EH AM, CHADL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL U . . SHIPTON Jc LANGLEY. CORNWELL. . . fc DAYLESFORD.

January. R. 1917.

1 M Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Tu 3 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 4- Th 5 F 6 S The Epiphany. £ 1st Sunday after Epiphany. 8 M I S. Lucian, P.M. 9 Tu 10 W ■ Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 11 Th 12 F 13 S S. Hilary, B.C. 14 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. 15 M 16 Tu 17 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 18 Th S. Prison, V.M. 19 F 20 S S. Fabian, B. M. 21 & 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. S. Agnes, V.M. 22 M I S. Vincent, D. M. 23 Tu 24 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 25 Th Conver. S. Paid. 26 F 27 28 i .'ith Sunday after Epiphany. 2930 !1 M Tu King Charles, M. 811 W Magistrates’ Meeting. — Sth. Full Moon, 7h. 42m. a.m. 23rd, New Moon. 7h. 40m. a.m. 16th, Last Quarter, llh. 42m. a.m. 30th, First Quarter, Ih. 2m. a.m.

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Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than supplemented by the contents of ten boxes distributed January 25th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY, in the Parish and shortly to be called in, and the total CHIPPING NORTON. amount sent up to London at the beginning of the 5 AU business communications to be addressed to the New Year. Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. The School was examined by Mr. Young on Monday, December iSth, with satisfactory results. Prizes were won by Albert Hill, Alfred Stickley and ^arocf)ial 'glotes. jack Stickley for School work; by Ivy Stickley for Scripture ; and by Albert Thornton for good conduct. The Christmas holidays have now commenced and last for a fortnight. CHIPPING NORTON. We are greatly indebted to Mrs. Cumberland, Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. daughter of Mrs. Clark, our Schoolmistress, for Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. kindly taking the organ at the Wednesday evening Advent Services. Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (pro temi. Sub-Organist and Choirmaster— CHARLBURY. Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. Marriage.—Dec. 3rd, Alfred Frederick Quarterman and May Kerwood, both of Charlbury. Churchnuardens—Mr. Austin Webb. Burial.—Dec. iSth, John Henry Stayte, aged 30 Mr. A. J. Bolwell, years. for Chipping Norton. Charlbury Soldiers at the Front.—We were Major Daly, for . able to send a really good Christmas parcel to every Charlbury and man at the Front: and they f have written most grateful ami cheerful letters in Marriages.—Dee. 25lh, Ernest Henry Hargetts | reply. I he start was made by a concert by Mr. and Alice Emily Withers both of this parish. | Howse and the Charlbury Patriotic Society. Mr. James Pullen Walker and Florence Berry both of Frank Cowley collected subscriptions. A most ener- this parish. | getic committee spent two days in the Vicarage Room packing the parcels. 107 parcels were despatched, FIFIELD and . 102 for Charlbury men, and five for Chilson men. On S. Nicolas, December 6th— being the Rational £iy 6s. 6d. was given in cash, and 103 cakes were Festival of Idbury Church—there was a Celebration of sent to the committee ; half the boxes for packing Holv Communion at 9 a.m. when the Service was were given. The postage was/"y 9s. nd.; amount sung by the children of the School. It was not spent in groceries and eatables, /"y 1 is. yd.; boxes possible to have an Evening Service with procession and materials for packing, / 1 os. 8d.; total, /"16 2s. and special preacher as in the years before the war. 2d. ; balance in hand, £ 1 4s. 40. On Christmas Day there were Celebrations of the Since our last Magazine we have heard that Wilfrid Holy Communion at Idbury at 6.30 a.m. and at Howes, of 55 th Trench Mortar Battery, was killed in Fifield at 8 a.m. In spite of the weather there was action at Thiepval as far back as October 4th. His a satisfactory number of communicants. The commanding officer writes of his bravery and cheerful­ Churches were, as usual, prettily decorated. ness in very high terms. He was a member of our The Idbury Charity tickets for coal were distributed Choir and Church Lads’ Brigade. with the Club tickets early in November, that they Gordon Harrison, of the 41I1 Ox. & Bucks, died of might be available for use before Christmas. wounds received in action on November 23rd. His Colonel Kettlewell has gone to France as Military officer writes of his unfailing courage. Adviser to an Australian Contingent. Private Arthur Also we have heard of the death of Henry Stayte, Mason has arrived at Salonica. Lieut. Eric Matthews who came over with the Canadian Contingent. and Privates Fred Evans and R. j. Arthurs have been On the day of the prizegivihg at CharlburySchools, at home for Christmas. | on December 22nd, the Vicar mentioned that eight of The Mothers’ Union will hold a continual Inter­ the boys who had been at Charlbury Schools had now cession in connection with the war in Fifield Church been killed in action. on Friday, January 5th, from 2 to 4 p.m. It is hoped On S. Thomas’ Day the Vicar and Churchwardens that as many members as possible will take part. . distributed Penson’s Bread to too families. The Advent Sunday Offertory for Foreign Missions DAYLESFORD. was £3 14s. gd. Collections on behalf of S.P.G. on Sunday, We have sent £1 from our early Communion December 17th, realized £2 14s. yd. This will be ; Offertories to the Diocesan Church Hut for Soldiers. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JAN.

MILTON with LYNEHAM and . Our Missionary Boxes this year totalled the very- good sum of /5 10s. lOd. <£5 2s. 4d. of this sum There are few events of importance to chronicle goes to the General Work of the Society this month from our parish, perhaps the most for the Propagation of the Gospel, and the important is in reference to our friend the weather. balance of 8/6 to the King’s Messengers Branch. Certainly we have had during the past month The children of the Milton Sunday School have a succession of bad Sundays as far as the weather collected in their box during the year the sum of is concerned that would require some beating. It has 7s. 2fd., and Lyneham Is. Id. We acknowledge bad a very pronounced effect on our congregations ; these amounts with a great amount of pleasure, we do not remember ever having our congregation and we hope that year by year the interest ni so slim as within the last month. Apart from the Mission Work will increase. Last year we sent up weather being bad, so many have had bad colds to the Society £1 I5s- 10J-- s0 the lOs'. 10iL and otherwise been indisposed. The weather on this year shows an advance—we want this to Xmas morning was bright and beautiful overhead, but the roads like sheets of ice, really dangerous. continue. The Church was very prettily and tastefully There are several boxes not yet sent in, but we decorated, and our thanks are more than due to were obliged to close this year’s account, otherwise that gallant band of workers, who, despite all it would’ not. appear in the Society's printed obstacles, determined that the Church should statement. It is very much to be wished that those look beautiful on Xmas Day. kindly taking boxes, would send them in when desired, as it would tend to make itit. so much easier We have to acknowledge with grateful thanks for those doing the work. and deepest appreciation the gift of a beautifully hand-made fair linen cloth for the Altar. It was We take this opportunity of wishing all a used for the first time on Xmas morning, and was very Happy New Year. presented by Mrs. Burch. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. We also desire to acknowledge with many thanks the generous response made by our people to the Rector: Rev. 3. W. B. Holbrooke, jSI.A., D.D. Cassock and Surplice Fund. Through the energy Churchwardens: Mr. J. W. Hughes, Mr. W. Harvey. of Miss Giblett a sufficient amount was contributed Great Rollright Rectory, to provide all our boys with new vestments, and I December 28th, 1916. certainly not before they were needed. We should ' Dear Parishioners, like to put some of the old ones in a museum just j By the time these words meet your to show future ages how economical and tbriftv we |I eyes a New Year will have dawned, and so I take were in 1916, bun we fear they would not hold ■ the opportunity of wishing you all, from the together. Through the kindness of a non I. bottom of my heart, that old familiar wish, “ A. parishioner we have been able also to provide new ' Happy New Year.” Little has occurred in our books for the choir so that for a time, at least, we , small parish during the past twelve months to are well set up. engage our attention, or to attract notice; in fact The next thing that needs to be done, and which nothing beyond that spiritual movement known as 1 have no doubt our Working Party will undertake the National Mission. What the exact result of if asked, is to put some pads round the top of the this has been in individual lives we cannot say. pulpit. The stone pulpit is generally cold and Results of this kind are better understood by God. when your hands happen to touch it in the very We can but hope that the lives of faithful cold weather it is almost like touching an iceberg. a Christians have been deepened, and spurred on to- mi -kt- 4. , , .______increased effort and faithfulness. If this be so, we The V,car regrets very much that ow.ng to a ,leed not altogether despair, when tempted to think- very heavy cold he was obhged to forego the Serv.ee will, €eelillf;sbof discouragement of other lives still at Lvneham on Xmas Dav. , • , . ,-,Y ...... careless and indifferent, still unimpressed by the Our Sunday School Treat is to be held on Jan. recent call to repentance, and heedless of the lapse 3rd. We hope our parishioners will show their of time, and the approach of death and judgment. interest in this work by giving generously when A New Year is to many people an opportunity for asked. There are a few who, from one year’s end to making and keeping fresh resolutions, and for. another, spend themselves on this work, and it is not generally turning over a new leaf. I am quite too much to ask those who are unable to teach to convinced of two points here:— firstly such a help forward the work in the only other way open to course is necessary for us all. Secondly it would them, by their gifts. I suppose most will regardo be of the greatest benefit to ourselves and others. this as a privilege, but it is also a ChristianC duty. Each one then should look carefully into his or her JAN. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

life, and endeavour to find out how far such a life Oxford. We extend our most hearty congratulations is in harmony with the commandments of God, or to patents and son alike, and trust that this early in accordance with the dictates of conscience. If promise will be abundantly crowned by further there is only earnestness there will be no difficulty laurels. about the resolution ; the difficulty will be in Organ Recital.—We are hoping to arrange for keeping it, but with the help of God’s grace this I a short Organ Recital, on Friday afternoon, duty will be easier. It would, believe me, be of I January 19th, at 3 p.rn., in our Church. There will the greatest advantage to ourselves and to our I! be an collectionz«z > 11/>r> r 1 <-.»» iu... aid— ' .1 of- T the expenses incurred by village, if every one would make up his or her i the repairs to the Orgi mind to lay aside all trivialities, all petty differences I the repairs to the Organ. All who delight in good music should make an effort to be present at what everything that hinders unity and mars good j, should really be i an exceptional musical treat. The fellowship, and come forward1 in sincerity and truth f u j very kindly promised to take part: to the regular worshippingshipping of God in His House, ! ■»?. . z!a,V? i.e. the Parish Church. ' Loral service to the || Mrs. Schofield (violinist), ~?diss.. Dickens (organist), c.v. — - Loyal.. .service ,. toiiz the, , j Miss Field and Miss Wood (vocalists), Rev. T. P. Church and God’s representative is sadly needed i FieJ(I (organist). here, as elsewhere. No parish can really expect the '1 ‘ . blessings of the most High when this loyalty is SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOODwith LANGLE Y lackiim, or when secret division is present. One I important resolution during the coming year should I Vicar : W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, hebe * the increase of earnest prayerpraver—prayerpraver for our Rural Dean. Churchwardens : H. llawle, E. H. Dee. Nation and prayer for our Army I Sidesmen : Navv while this terrible war lasts.lasts, It A Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons, B.A ., M.R.C.S., seems perfectly unthinkable that anyny one of us J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) could be absent from an Intercession Service, Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. unless there be open unbelief, or an appalling i On the First Sunday in Advent there was, and will ignorance of the true state of things, I shall be ; be on each hirst.. Sunday in thew month, a Choral more than willing to hold a wteek-day . Intercession 1 Celebration of the Holy Communion, at i i o’clock, Service in addition to the presentmt arrangement at a j preceded by the Litany sung. Morning Prayer on time suitable to the majority,y, if the necessary i these days will be said at half-past ten o’clock, response be forthcoming. Do’o not letlet. us have | We regret to record the death of Victor Harry reasons for self reproach or remorseinrse inin this respect. Honeybone, Royal Berkshire Regiment, killed in Let ns realise that we do little enough as it is for action on December 2nd. leaving a wife and child. those who are risking their all on our behalf. That On Christmas Day, the Choral Communion was, as the coming year may bring ns the long-yearned-for | usual, at 8 o’clock. On that day about ninety persons peace—that priceless blessing of the good God— communicated, but many were confined to their peace abroad, at home, and in our individual hearts ■ homes with influenza. 'The Rev. John Williams, late and consciences, is the fervent wish of i Vicar of Poppleton, York, assisted. In the afternoon Yours most faithfully. carols were sung by a large congregation, and a large S. W. B. HOLBROOKE. number of books were given as prizes to those who The Holy Communion will (d.v.) be celebrated had the highest marks in the Sunday School, or who at 8 o’clock on the following days during were noticed by the Diocesan Inspector, during his January : 1st, Circumcision of our Lord ; 6th, The Examination in the summer. It is not probable that Epiphany, collection for the Oxford Mission to so many books will be given another year. Calcutta; 25th, Conversion of S. Paul. The Vicar spoke of the duty and punctuality and of trying to answer questions at the Catechisings. Soldiers’ Xmas Parcels.—The money raised at our recent Rummage Sale has been duly disbursed, The Church healing apparatus is out of order, •with the result that all who are serving abroad and we hope it may be able to be repaired, because a new at home from this parish, have received a parcel of one at this lime, would mean a larger cost. This one useful Xmas gifts. Mrs. Holbrooke lias had was put in in 1900. grateful letters from practically all the recipients. More of our Choir and Ringers have joined tiie It is pleasing to know that our little effort has forces; eleven from our Tower have gone. afforded some pleasure and assistance. Names should be sent in by those who desire to be confirmed in March. It is with the greatest pleasure that we chronicle Baptisms.—November 24th, Lilian Gladys Baylis. the success of Mr. .1. S. Hughes, the eldest son of —December 24th. Stanley Desmond Case.—Charles our respected Churchwarden, and neighbour Edwin Norgrove. Mr. J. W. Hughes, who has gained an Marriage.—December 2 1st, Roy Augustus Cornwell open mathematical scholarship at New College Lee and Olive Alice Bricknell Strong. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. School News.—Owing to an outbreak of influenza It has been arrangiged to againm send vegetables, etc., cold, the School Nurse who visitedi on Monday, 18th to the V.A.D. Hospital..!»—! at /'■Chipping’I • • xvNorton, fromr lllCthe I'December, - reported..I- r* zl »!»*»the matter to tinthe Education Sec- parishes of Sarsden and Churchill. If those who are retary at Oxford,’ * * who’ closed’ 11 the Schools° ’ ’s on Tuesday. able to contribute vegetables or groceries for our ' The holidays end on 1 uesday, January 2nd, and wounded soldiers, will kindly send them to Haughton School resumes Wednesday, 3rd inst. On Sundays House, on or before Wednesday, January 10th, they ' during the winter, the Infants Class is taken in the will be’ delivered’ ” ’ ’ to ”the■ £Hospital. \ ’ I mornings by Mrs. Edmonds at Haughton House, and BUBurialsjuam.—OuOn December 16th, neienHelen cox.Cox, ageciaged 77 .: in the afternoons by Miss Croxton, in the Gills years.—December 19th, Anthony Frank Pearman, . Schoolhouse. aged 13 months.—December 22nd, Moses Sole, aged 1 We regret to hear that Corporal J. M. Blair, who 65 years. has recently arrived at Salonika, is in hospital there Advent Services.—'I’he Rev. W. Fisher, Rector of I suffering~ from1 an attack of dysentery He is at , gave four addresses during Advent in | present „-.-.goingor on0 well. Churchill Church on< the subject of God’s good days : The'I’he VoVolunteer1"" Training Corps had ji Company coming, which were under the heads: “ The day of , Drill here on Sunday,. December 10th. The Duke of the Earth,” ‘-the day of Man,” “the day of Nations,” I Marlborough, who had been expected to come and “ the day of God.” The average attendance was | inspect them, was laid up, and was unable to be better than we have known in former years. i present. The Diocesan Organizing Secretary for C.E.T.S., I Mr. Ferris Pike, addressed the children and mothers i CORNWELL. on December 20th, and gave an interesting account , Christmas and the New Year.—Our Christmas of the work, which was further remarked on by Mrs. 1 this year was an exceeding" quiet4 ‘ t one. 'I’he deep snow Johnson. 1 cut us pretty well off from the outside world, while 'I’he Mothers’ Meetings have been well attended. colds and influenza laid up a considerable number of 'rhe local soldiers in number of over 40 have each our people.’ Wc had our usual Services on CChristmas been remembered in a substantial manner by the | Day, but owing to our Organist being laid up> we were parishioners and friends, We trust that next Christ- unable to have our usual amount -Jof dno-irsinging. The mas will have seen the end of the war. hymns were heartily sung however, and in the after­ The Rev. Charles Barter began to live at Sarsden ■ noon the carols were particularly sweetly rendered. in 1817. Canon Carter came in 1868. The present We sincerely thank those who so kindly helped to Rector completes the 100 years in 1917. He »''>takes’*•<• 1j brighten our Christmas Services. Owing to the deep this opportunity of wishing everyone a ha[ippy 4 and J snow, colds, and absence of several of those who peaceful New Year,—and begs to thank all k:his- many 1 generally assist in decorating the Church, but little friends for the help they have been to him in various could be done in this respect. The offertories were ways, and for their patience in putting up with his however most satisfactory, and amounted to over Y4, many failings. which wsum,...... as ...... in former- years, ____ was- ______handed -to our The Nursing Association.—Owing to the scarcity 1 kind organist, Mrs. G. Bowles, as a Christmas offering, of Nurses and the impossibility of obtaining one to 1 We hope to see her back in her place in Church very to undertake the work of the parishes, the Committee I shortly, as we feel quite lost without her. have reluctantly decided to suspend the Association ' The Rector takes this opportunity of wishing ail for the present. Subscriptions for 1917 will therefore 1 his parishioners a very happy New Year. The last not be payable. 1 one has been a very sad one for many, but we trust 'In't’he following:. t'l _ ’have paid• ’ 'for the. wDeanery —Magazine: and pray 1917 may open more brightly upon us, and Mrs.rs. Griffin, Mrs.Airs. W. Pratley, Mrs. Hucken, Mrs. D. ' see a successful end to the terrible war and all its Webb, Mrs. Honour, Mrs. Timms. Mrs Findley. 1 attendant sorrows and troubles. May we all be earn­ A Draw, under Art Union Rules, was held on Dec. est in our prayers to God that He would in His mercy ist, in aid of the fund for sending parcels to the men “ give peace in our time ” whose homes are in Sarsden and Churchill, and who Death of Mr. Penystone.—Mr. Penystone, who are now serving in the Army or iNavy;T and a few I since 1S93 has been Lord of the Manor of Cornwell, articles were sold by Dutch auction. The'i’i.« amount------* on ’fhmsday, tiie 14th of December. He had realized reached the satisfactory total of £27 17s. 3d. been an invalid all his life, and the estate has been in Forty-one parcels, each containing a plum pudding, the hands of trustees. It now passes to his brother, cheese, cake, butter, chocolate, cigarettes, a muffler the Rev. W. A Partridge. Vicar of Fewcott. Beds. and two pairs of socks, have been dispatched, and Mr. Partridge, as trustee, has been well known in many letters of acknowledgment already received. Cornwell for some years past. Each letter expresses hearty thanks, and best wishes At his request a ‘Memorial Service was held in for a Happy Christinas, to the inhabitants of the Cornwell Church on Monday, the 18th of December, parishes. the day of Mr. Penystone’s funeral. JAN. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

SALFORD. . Burials.—On Thursday, December 28th, Mary Baptised.—December 3rd, Albert William, son Ann Rainbow, aged 76, of the Manor House, of Percy and Emily Hnckiti. Oddington.—On Saturday, December 30th, David Buried.—December 14th, George Wyton, aged Hill, aged 72, of Salford. I 73 years.— 15th, James Pinfold, aged 83 years.— The Fawdry Bread Charity.—The bread should 18th, Tom Wearing, aged 50 years.—23rd, William have been distributed on St. Thomas’ Day, but owing Hitchcox, aged 80 years.—26th, William Faulkner, to the bad state of the roads, it did not arrive until aged 70 years. the next day, when it was g*.given out at the* School. J , lia vent- DUe Advent messag For us Room at 2 p.m., a loaf each for 152 Parishioners. this year the Advent message has been enforced by|„„ the4.U- above-1- list• of- ’burials, • ' S ' 'The late Mrs. Rainbow will long be remembered for Sickness, sorrow t the part she kindly took with other members of her and bereavement have their value in.1 making us more » family in giving a piece of land for the enlargement compassionate one with another. of the Churchyard, in placing a handsome stained We much regretr\, ' the loss of John Jones who went glass window’ : on the south side of the Church, and down in the submarine...... on...... which he was serving other benefactions.------1 his country. He is the third of our former On account of the war and the bad weather, little | choir boys to go down in his ship. He was was c.done in the wayx of decorations this Christmas,, - | a ^eat^favo.uite and, wonderfully intelligent..• Ilia which passed off quietly, but we trust that the father sent him, at his own expense,u to , commemoration of the Saviour’s coming brought joy where lie is kindly remembered...1. His...... last furlough--r,-- to the hearts and souls of all. was spent at Enstone with his grandparents, and We have been pleased to welcome back into on the Sunday he camec------'to Church with' *his ' grand- Church an old Parishioner who, although he has been father to receive the Holy Communion. living close to the Church for over 40 years, has not The Admiralty has-sent to Mr. Regan all papers been inside it. We fear that there are others in the relating to his son Felix, who went down some Parish who have for years forgotten their duty to God. time ago in his ship. Any father would be proud The day of Intercessions was observed on to have such a record of his son. On every ship he December 31st, and a sum of 16s. 8d. has been served his character was good, and he was very forwarded to the Red Cross Society. young when made Petty Officer. We regret to have to slate that W. C. Callis, of the The war has brought bereavement to several City of London Yeomanry, and nephew of the Rector, homes, and anxiety to many in our parish. But was killed in action on the Somme, on December 2nd. our list of men and lads serving is honourably long. He had often been a visitor at Salford. His C.O. wrote May 1917 bring the complete victory that must of him that he was most popular with officers and precede an honourable and lasting peace! men and had made an excellent soldier. It was surprising that the awful state of the William Giles, S.A., who was a regular attendant at roads did not have a far greater effect upon the Salford Church, wished to be remembered this Xmas. attendance in Church on Xmas Eve and Xmas Day. We sympathise with him and his family on the death This may be an old fashioned winter, but as to the of his mother, who, after a long illness, has been foot-slogging, ‘one step enough for me’ apart from called to her rest. d u t y. We thank Major D. St. G. Daly for the kind help Very many thanks to the kind farmers, in the he sent for the Church and Parish. Also Mr. C. E. midst of so many difficulties, for carting coal again, Taylor, Churchwarden, for carting the Church coke. namely:—Messrs. Adams, A lien, Bolton, C. Collett, We shall be glad of help from any kind volunteers D. Collett. Hawes, Parsons and Tombs. who will assist in doing this, as the coke itself is an expensive item. The generosity of Lord Dillon, Mr. Brassey, and There will be no Sunday School Treat this season, Mi-. Marshall provided for the Coal and Clothing, but Mrs. Toulmin will be pleased to see those who for which the best thanks of all concerned are given. have attended regularly for tea at the Rectory, on a Captain Ry nd, m sending receipt for our ten date which will be fixed later on. guineas for the Radcliffe Infirmary, writes, “ Please May every blessing rest upon the Parish in the tell your people how giateful we are for their coming year is the sincere wish of the Rector interest and help.” . Viscountess Dillon had great pleasure in acknow­ We regret that the very bad weather and illnesses ledging the receipt of <£2 9s. for the League of have very much interfered with our celebrations of Mercy, collected from supporters of that good work Christmas this year. in Enstone. The continued interest in the League The Rector wishes the Parishioners a Happy New Year. of Mercy is the more gratifying, because of the many extra calls upon the generous. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JAN. . Sebastopol Clasp. His experience of warfare was Burials.—Dec. 9th, Paul Edward Smith, aged 86 very different, in almost all respects, from that of years.—Dec. 13th, Daniel Stowe, aged 72 years.— those who arc facing the Country’s foes to-day. But Dec. 26th, Ellen Carter, aged 83 years. in one respect their experience is alike. They both A most generous gift of six beautiful altar lights, of had and have to face danger, hardship and death; and most handsome design, has been presented to the those gallant veterans did so with the same cheery Church by Mrs. Bliss in loving memory of her sister, fortitude and unselfish courage that their sons and Kale Louisa White, who died on October 28th, 1907, grandsons are showing to-day. He was laid to his rest and of her nephew. Gilbert While, who was killed in on December 9th, and the Mag—the Union Jack in action on Oct. 6lh, 1915, in France. The memorial 1I defence of which he had suffered, was used for a pall, gift was dedicated to the service of God during 1Even- and indeed a fitting pall, to cover the coffin. We song on Sunday, Dec. 24th—Christmas Eve. The six desire to offer our deep sympathy to his children and stately lights over the sacred altar not only make us grandchildren who have lost an honoured and deeply indebted to the donor of the gift for such a honourable parent. rich addition to the adorning of the Sanctuary, but We hope to hold the Sunday School Treat and will always remind us—and all who after us worship Prize-giving on Thursday, the 11th instant, at 4 p.m. in our place—not only of the mother and the son, but to have a Concert on behalf of Red Cross funds on also of the Christian virtues of which each was a Thursday, the 25th instant. type—the one of self-effacing courage and laying down his life for his home and country; the other of RAMSDEN. patient waiting through a long and tedious illness on God’s good time, Considering the dangerous condition of the roads “ One presses on and welcomes death ; our Christmas Services were well attended. The 6.30 One calmly yields her willing breath, | Celebrationvtivumnwu was used byz 16 worshippers,. . the 8 o’clock Not slow, nor hurrying, but in faith I by 6 only, and the; io10 o’clock by 76. OffeiloryC"- Content to die or live.” ) collections at these Services were divided between the We also wish to thank most sincerely Mrs. Sturch Sick and Needy Fund and that for the expenses of the and Miss Ryder for linen coveringscoverimrs with lace edgingserfoinos ! Church.Cfinrch forfrvr ll.Athe ixicninnpiscina andnnrl shelf.clinlf WWe o aren rz» indeedt n rl »-»■»<-»£•♦most rv.-nt-z.grate- | I he Church was prettily decorated, i iby Mrs.r THowes, 1 ful for their kind gift which they made and worked. I Mrs. P. Buckingham and the Misses Hall. Our Christmas Festival was observed under excep- I tibnally severe climatic conditions. The dangerous ’ The Choir sang Christmas Hymns through the and almost impassable state of the roads made it well ’village on three nights of the week before Christmas, nigh impossible, save for the sturdiest and hardiest, to [ 1and their singing seems to have been much venture out. But in spite of all, there were very fair ' appreciated.' congregations, and the Communicants numbered 42. Mr. Watney, of Cornbury Park, has kindly sent The Services were bright and hearty ; and the singing, three loads of blocks of wood for distribution to especially of the carols on Sunday and Christmas necessitous people, a very kind act of thoughtfulness evenings, was particularly good ; the efforts of the and consideration, tor which we arc grateful. Choir—much reduced in size owing to several causes, i Our village postman was unfortunate enough to principally, of course, the war—being well sustained I break a leg on the slippery hill in Finstock just before throughout. The Church was very prettily decorated, i■ Christmas. Miss Elsie Tipple has very kindly been and the altar, with its six additional lights—of which i round the village collecting his Christmas boxes for mention has been made above—looked most beautiful. I| him. We are most grateful to all who most kindly lent plants and gave flowers, and to all who helped in the i The same lady and her sister also, we are told, decorations. 1 have sent gifts to each of our men at the front. From a soldier’s letter from the fighting line we We regret to announce the death of Mr. Paul | quote the following :— Edward Smith, who passed away on December 6th “ I would just love you to hear some of the fellows talk at the advanced age of 86 years, after a long illness when in the trenches and especially when in immediate danger. which had rendered him bed-ridden for the last three I would not have thought it possible ; but these things seem years. He was one of a rapidly decreasing heroic to bring the boys into the way of thinking that after all there band of men—a Crimean veteran. He joined the is Someone above to look to, and one often hears a quiet prayer Grenadier Guards at the age of twenty, and sailed offered to his Maker.” with the first battalion to the Crimea. He fought in The comment which we should wish to make on tlie battles of the Alma and Inkerman, and was at the this is:—“ We ought all to pray that the same Divine siege of Sebastopol. He served throughout the Spirit may animate all of us at home, and make us campaign and received the Crimean Medal with the ( ready to receive our men when they return.” qPUPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.

HOOA ixmri ’OV. - . clearfrom anyconscience merely in thisselfish war, motives. for we areSuch not thoughtsfighting j»rKI1LDecember_ 2nd,Joseph Edward Pinfold, inay well help ns to endure all hardships and d 36 years. privations,to trust that the blessing of God may Communicants from November 26th. to vecemoer-p i I ofrest upon us all, and to hope that the circumstances may draw us all nearer to Him and to 25th, 127. , one another, so that we may be able to see in days Collection^Collections,, . duringduungJnI.;11rto come g(,od howtQ them true tbafcit is jthat()Tc all things* woik together 12s. 2.j

Sor life '■Parishes of CHIPPING NORTON. ENSTONE. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHARLBURY & SHORTHAMPTON. FIFIELD k IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. MILTON Sc LYN EH AM. OH ADDINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL .V SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Ac LANGLEY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. .t DAYLESFOIiD.

February. CShEND AR. 1917.

1 Th 2 F The Purification of the B. V.M. 3 S S. Blasius, B.M. 4 £ Scptuagesima. 5 M S. Agatha, V.M. 6 Tu W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 8 Th 9 F 10 S 11 £> Sexagesima. 12 M 13 'i’n 14 W Magistrates’ Meeting. S. Valentine, B.M. 15 Th 1G F 17 S 18 Quinquag esima. 19 20 Tu 21 W Ash Wednesday. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 22 Th 23 F 24 S S. Matthias, A.M. 25 £ 1st Sunday in Lent. 26 M 27 Tu 28 W Ember Day. Magistrates’ Meeting.

7th, Full Moon, 3h. 23m. a.m. 21st, New Moon. 6h. 9m. p.m. 15th, Last Quarter. Ih. 53m. a.m. 28th, First Quarter, th. 44m. p.m.

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Notes for the next Magazine should be sent not later than SHI PTON-undeu- WYCII WOODwith LANGLEY. February 24th, to the EDITOR, CORNWELL RECTORY Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, . Rural Dean. CHIPPING NORTON. Churchwardens : H. Mawle, E. H. Dee. "i AH business communications to be addressed to the Sidesmen : Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. H. Parsons. B.A... M.R.C.S., J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittaway (senior) Clerk : S. Coombes. Sexton : J. Steed. On December 27th, the Choir Boys, and on the ^arocljicil ^lotcs. 26th the remainder of the Choir and Ringers spent the evening at the Vicarage, when it was proposed by CHIPPING NORTON. Mr. H. Miles that a Christmas letter should be sent to the fifteen absent at the front—which was done. Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. Ten have left our town, our clerk’s 6 sons arc in Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (pro tern). Military Forces, all of whom have been in our Choir. Private Hartley Lee.Corporal, 1) Squad, Sub-Organist and Choirmaster— Yeomanry, died in France on the 27th. In a letter Mr. R. H. J. Crowther. Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. received from Major Villiers he says—*' He had Mr. A. J. Bolwell, made himself a name in the Squadron as a good for Chipping Norton. soldier and a good horseman and was good at all Major Daly, for Over Norton. games and perhaps what is more important had made . himself a name as a man in whom everyone, officers -r mi 1? 1 » tv u c I anc' men a'ike had complete confidence.” Such Baptisms.—January 7th, Robert. Walter Scott, 1 testimony coroborated also in other letters, must be son of Robert. Scott and Slaty Kate Holmes.—7th, 1' I much consolation for that family and also that the Florence, . Annie,, , daughterT , of TJohn , tvEdward-11- an< Squad desire to place a memorial tablet in Shipton Mary Elizabeth Lord.Lord.——8th,8th, JohnJohn WilliamWilliam so<‘- ! Church in his memory of Albert Janies & Frances Agnes Smart (privately.) | o„ ,Ist thc War service piayers were said as j former occasions and 13s. id. was collected for DAYLESFORD. 1 Red Cross and S. John. The total contribution from this Parish to S.P.G. January 4th at the Parish Council the members or the year 1916 reached the sum of £7 8s. 3d. had recorded in the minutes their sorrow for the loss showing a very encouraging increase of more than .£1 of Mr. Marshall and Mr. Thomas Mace, and they over the amount sent up for the previous year. The appointed Mr. Albert E. Mace as his successor as amount was made up of the contents of ten boxes, viz. clerk. £4 13s. Sd., and collections in Church, .£2 14s. yd. Offertories to £,?■ 5 s. Sd. was collected for The boxes are a very steady and encouraging source Missionary Candidates at Dorchester, and £12 3s. of income each year, and special mention must be id. was sent to S.P.G. for 1916. made this rear of the School box whieh contained the Miss Perkins and Miss Padbury have been very satisfactory amount of g/jAd. appointed as teachers in the School. On Christmas Day, collections were made on be­ There has been three successful concerts in the half of the “ Prisoner of War in Germany” fund, and School, and parcels was sent for Christmas of good a sum of £5 is. 2d was forwarded to the head­ cheer for about icoof the Shipton men serving abroad. quarters in London. On the Sunday after Christinas, Major Huntington is now quartered at Aidershot. the day of National Intercession and Thanksgiving, Buriat..—January 1 ith. Jane Smith, aged 82 years. the collection were for the British Red Cross Society and the Ordei of S. John of Jerusalem, when LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. £^ 2s. 3d. vas the amount realized and sent up. A To commemorate the tercentenary of the sale of work in aid of the same excellent object is to building of the Church tower a new alms box be belli before long in the Parish room, and we hope for Church Restoration has been given to the Church, it will be well patronised and supported. and we hope it will be made good use of. A Red We have to thank the Rector of Adlestrop. the Ensign has been affixed to the north wall of ottr nave. Rev. F. J. Cholmondeley, for kindly assistance on The tower was built in 1617 by William Blowerwhose Sunday, January 14th during the Rector’s absence fine monument, a figure in full plate armour, lies be­ from home on a short holidav. neath a canopy situated on the north side of the We heartily congratulate our Churchwarden Mr. C. Chancel wall. Sargent, on the welcome and marked improvement in We regret that our little sexton, Dennis Williams, his state of health, and sincerely hope that it may be who is know 10 of age, and does his work well, has maintained, and that he may entirely recover his . been absent one or two Sundays on account of ill normal condition in time. health. CHIPPING- NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. FEB.

RAMSDEN. had hoped to have had it earlier, but on account of the severe weather and bad slate of the loads it had. Sunday School Party.—The children attending 1the he Sunday School were entertained in the School- to be postponed. /A number of useful and pretty presents have been room, on Ti Aiesday, January 2nd. from 5.30 to 8.30. kindlv sent bv the Rector’s sister. Miss Burnett, of and a. very l...rr. happy i.iniH was spent. There weie I Clevedon, Sum ;rsut, as in past years. We have no several willing helpei jrs who entered heartily into doubt they will give great pleasure to the recipients, the children’s games, Refreshments were handed who this year number twenty-two, the largest number round at intervals. for many years. We hope it may be a fine evening The Sunday School is in need of good willing teachers, who will consecrate their time and and free from snow. spiritual knowledge to this excellent work. Monday. 2211.1 of January was the 16th anniversary Diocesan Scripture Examination—At this , of the Rector’s institution’ to Cornwell, which took examination held in December last, our pupil j placej on that dav 1901, in Oxford, the Bishop being teachei, Flossie Townsend, gained a second classj 11| the’— late Dr. Stubbs. They have been 16 happy and in the first, stage subjects. 1 peaceful years. Social.— On Friday evening, January 19th, a S.P.G.—The organizing secretary. The Rev. II. Social was held in the Schools, which was well Kenney, hopes to visit Cornwell on March 17th, 1 Sth, patronised. A small body of willing helpers when we shall have sermons and offertories for that carried out all the arrangements—the collec­ Society, and also a Meeting on Monday evening the tion of gifts, and of subscriptions, and 1 Sth. they did well. The treasurer. Mr. P. Buckingham, Our Meetings and Sermons for the S.P.C.K. which announces that a balance of over <£4 will he ' hail to be postponed, owing to the Secretarv s having available for the supply of gifts to our Ramsden the influenza, will probably lake place after Easter. men on active service, for which object the gather­ A son of a former Rector of Cornwell, A. C. Boyce ing was arranged. Games, music and dancing Esq., K.C., M.P. of Ontario, is arranging for the were carried on from 7.30 to 11.30. erection of a tablet to his father in Cornwell Church. Concert.—The Northleigh Black and White '1'he Rev. J. C. Boyce was- Rector from 1S85 to concert party have kindly consented to come and ’ 1889. and died al the Rectory in the latter year, He give one of their excellent entertainments with an is still affectionately rememered by several of our entirely new programme, on Friday evening, people. February 16th. The proceeds will be devoted to the same object as those from the social. Whist Drive.—The School teachers have SALFORD. organised a whist, dri for Friday evening, We understand that the new schoolmistress will February 9th, to supplement the same fund. come into residence and take up her duties on Feb. i. C.E.M.S.—The fortnig11 tly meeting, on Monday, We feel sure she will be welcomed by all. and have January 8th, was devouted to the consideration of our good wishes that she may be successful in her some points in the life theory as stated in the book of Sir Oliver Lodge, "Reason and Belief.” work and happy in her new home. The Sunday School children spent an enjoyabbenjoyable On Tuesday, January 23rd, five members attended evening at the Rectory on Saturday, Jan. 20, being the" pFederation J meeting ar. Witney to hear an . . , . To. >T n*’ 1 • address from the Rev. II.11. Monks,Monk's, of Bristol,Bristol. ,nv,led b>’ ,lhe liect.°L a,ld Mr!L 1 oul,n"’: Prizes were awarded to the following :—George and Organising Secretary for the west of England. James Walington, Arthur Pearce. Elsie Walington and The severe weather has been a trial to many Margarie Newman. The infant class of the Sundav in Ramsden, as some of our roads are specially dangerous in slippery weather. School were entertained at the Rectory on Saturday There was an error in our last report under Jan. 27, when Gwennie Barrow and Chrissie Newman “ Christinas Services.” The tens figure at the 10 received prizes. Good conduct prizes were awarded to a.m. Service in the number of communicants should Cyril Hurst and Doris Pearce. We are very glad to have Miss Woodward with us again. have been 2 not 7’ We wish it might have been a 7. One of our churchwardens Mr. Walter Hill, now on active in France, has been in hospital for some time, and we are glad to hear he is well enough to be out CORNWELL. again. It is regretted that the Charity Coal has not yet Sunday School Treat:—We have arranged to have been received, the Chipping Norton Co-op. Society our annual Sunday School Treat and Christmas Tree promised to do their best to supply it a month ago at the Rectory, on Tuesday evening Jan. 30th. We but have not yet been able to do so. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______1'KB.

SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. of £5 ns. was paid as compensation for the loss, Baptism at Sarsden on January 7th 1917. Edith being its full value. Everyone in the parish who Jane, (born Oct. 30th, 1916.), daugher of Charles owrns a pig ought to become a member, if he has not Henry and Celiy May Bradley, Sponsors, Parents and already joined. Unity is Strength. Mrs. Norah Mary Smith. Burial. Jan. 2nd 1917. Jane Webb, Aged 9).— FIFIELD and IDBURY. Death 9th, Alfred Pearce, late of Churchill aged 52. On January 4 fifteen members of the Mothers The Hon. Mrs. A. Brassey acknowledges with Union, namely, those who attend the fortnightly thanks, gifts of vegetables and groceries from the in­ classes were entertained at the Rectory. After tea a habitants of these parishes, sent in Jan., to the \ .A.D. short play •“ The Little Pickle,’’ was acted by Misses K. Hospital, Chipping Norton. and G. Matthews, M. & J. Hudson, with B. Matthews, We regret the loss of Walter Stevens for many years J. Gee and R. Davis. foreman at Sarsden Gardens, who after emigrating to It was very well acted and gave much amusement. Canada, joined the forces and died of wounds in On Jan. 5th the Mothers’ Union held continual France presumably last September. Fie was, a intercession in connection with the war from 2 to 4 p.m. member of the choir in Churchill Church, and left In spite of the inclement weather a large number took behind him many friends here. part. The following members of the Deanery Magazine On the Feast of the Epiphany, Mrs. Kettlewall most have paid their subsciptions for 1916,—Mrs. Blair, kindly gave tea in her house to all the school children Mrs. Pascoe, Mrs. Vine, Miss Duester, Mrs. Hickman After tea there ------was— .a fine Xmas tree in the Reading Mrs Betteridge, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Kingzell, Mrs, Room, from which1 a magnificent Father Christmas Paxton, Mrs. Gerald Watts. Mr. O. Bushrod, Mrs. L. distributed• carefully selected presents. Bushrod, Mrs. J. Smith and Mrs. Bradley. Colonel Turville Petre has most generously sent Churchill Sunday School collecting boxes have a sum of money to the Rector to be distributed in recently been opened for the following objects, and coals to the poorer parishioners of Idbury. This has amounted to Church of England Waifs and Strays, been done, through the medium of tickets as with the 10/7; Rangoon Diocesan Mission, 8/1; S.P.C.K., annual charities. 9/3 ; Church Missionary Society (for year), 11/10. We must not forget to thank Mrs. Spagnoletti for Collections for the Diocesan Fund were made on her kind gift of the requisite number of copies of December 24th as follows : Sarsden 17/7; Churchill “ The Dawn of Day.’’ This leaves only the cost of £4 2s, jd., total £5. printing the parish news and binding up to be paid Choir News. Carols were sung in Church on for, and enables the Magazine to be sold for Sd. a Christmas Eve, and Mrs. Tuson sang “ Rejoice O year instead of 1/6. daughter of Sion," from the Messiah. Voilin accom­ Wedding. Idbury. On December 26 Edmund Barrett paniment to this solo and the carols was provided by of Moreton-in-March to Mary Rebecca Belcher of Mr. J. Couschier and Mr. Andrew’ Anson. Foscott, Idbury. School News. School re-opened January 3rd after Burial. Idbury. On December 28 Jonah Wright, the Xmas holiday. We have to record the great aged 86 years.—Fifield. On January 12 Kenneth pleasure given to the children on 30th December by Griffin Townsend, aged 14 years. excellent tea and Xmas tree provided in School by the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan of the Grange. Every child received a gift from the tree and FINSOCK and FAWLER. thoroughly enjoyed this Xmas party. About 100 Burial.—3rd Jan. Jane Pratley of Finstock, aged were present. 81 years. Mrs Giles Edmunds entertained the children of her On Sunday Dec. 31st collections amounting to Sunday school class to tea and Xmas tree at Haughton £2 os. id. were made on behalf of the Red Cross. House early in the New Year. The little children On Wednesday, Jan. 10th the Vicar gave a were all delighted "with their presents, and spent a very happy evening. Lantern Entertainment to the children attending the In future, the Missionary Sunday of the Sunday Day School at the conclusion of which each child School will be the last Sunday in the month instead was presented with either a pair of gloves or a muffler. of the first, when the usual address will be given at The heating apparatus at the Church is out of the afternoon school. order. We are doing our best to warm the Church Coal Club. The Club cards have been made up with oil stoves, but they are hardly suffiicient during and it is hoped a simple Balance Sheet will be this very cold weather. issued in the Deanery Magazine next month. The members and candidates of the G.F.S. are Pig Club. The loss of a ]pig by, Mr, C. Findly getting up a Patriotic Pageant, which will be given early proves the usefulness of this -Lrrectc.ttcr..Association. The sum in February, CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. FEB.

CHARLBURY. Owing chiefly to the very inclement weather our congregations were smaller than usual and the Marriages:—December 24, Edward Alfred Smith- number of Communicants fell to twenty-nine as com­ Claydon, of A.S.C., at the front and Kate Rossetta pared with thirty-five a year ago. The Church was Pratley, of Finstock. Jan. 23, Owen Frank Faint, of tastefully decorated, the white flowers on the Altar the Devon Regt., and Eleanor Jane Shayler, of being the kind gift of Mrs. Redwood. The offertory Charlbury. as is°usual with us at this Festival, was given to the On Christmas Day, although the roads were like Church of England Waifs and Strays Society and glass, we had 103 Communicants, and the early Com­ amounted to /T r 7; many envelopes also taken munion offertories, for the Church Army Huts at the home and returned on the following Sunday in which Front, amounted to .£4 7s. In the last two months were contributions towards the Relief Fund for we have sent /8 9s. lod. altogether for Church Belgian Children amounting to /T 7s- Army Huts, and £1 for the Diocesan Church Hut. Sunday School:—The scholars assembled at the On Sunday, Dec. 31st we observed the Day of school on the afternoon of January 5th for their Remembrance, Intercession and Thanksgiving for Annual Treat. The chief features of the afternoon those at the War. The offertories for the Red Cross were, Tea, Games, Prize-giving and a Xmas tree. at the front, amounted to £8 2s. 8d. So far we The latter was presided over by Father Xmas who have forwarded ^5 7s. 6d. in Advent for Foreign made his appearance suddenly by coming out of a Missions. But there is more to follow. Grandfather’s clock. Our young people much On Tuesday, Jan. 16th, the Clerical Society of the enjoyed the crackers and sweets which Mrs. Dillon Deanery met at Charlbury Vicarage, when we read Fitz-Gibbon so kindly provided and we are again and discussed carefully Hebrews chapter 8, and after­ indebted to Viscount Dillon for the Xmas Tree. wards there was a paper read on the National Book prizes were awarded for regularity. Good Mission in our Parishes. Some of the Clergy, who Conduct and Progress as follows :—Group I (Seniors) were prevented by weather or illness from attending, Godfrey Conduct, Elsie Mitchell and Kenneth Cross. write to say that they read the chapter at home. In Group II. Lilly Howes, Shadrack Cooper and February we are (n.v.) to meet at Spelsbury Vicarage. Richard Draw. Group III. (Juniors) Gladys Louch, The Vicar of Chipping Norton has most kindly Edith Louch and Arthur Louch. promised to come to Charlbury on five Wednesdays December 29th. A capital concert was held this in Lent and give a course of Sermons, as follows day in the schoolroom and a most enjoyable evening Feb. 28 True Repentance, March 7 Forgivness, spent. We are especially indebted to friends from March 14 Sins, Negligences and Ignorances, March Charlbury for the many items they contributed to the 21 The Holy Spirit, March 28 Amendment of Life. programme. The proceeds amounting to £4 12s. net have been used in forwarding parcels of comforts The general subject is the petition in the Litany : to our Spelsbury Boys at the Front and already many “ That it may please Thee to give us true Repent­ ance, to forgive us all our sins, neligences and acknowledgments of appreciation has been received ignorances and to endue us with the grace of Thy from them. The Mothers’ Union again contributed a Holy Spirit, to amend our lives according to Thy pair of socks for each parcel. It is only right that we Holy Word.” should appreciate the time and trouble Mr. Howes gave in arranging this concert and also the services of SPELSBURY. Mrs. Howes and Miss Holloway in packing the parcels and dispatching them to their destinations. Baptisms:—Dec. 24 1916, John Stanley, son of The present spell of cold weather enables us to Oscar John and Marlin Elizabeth Hitchcocks.—Jan. realize the efficiency of the Heating Apparatus in­ 7th, Emily Elizabeth, daughter of John and Emily stalled about a year ago in the Church. Our thanks Jane Bishop. are due to Mr. Churchwarden Holloway for hauling A successful year's working of our Coal Club was coke when ever necessary. brought to an end shortly before Xmas by the delivery I: is proposed to hold a “ Black and White,” of half a ton of coal to each of the fifty-one members. Concert on Tuesday, February 20. We have again to thank Viscount Dillon for his The Rite of Confirmation will be administered in generous gift of £5 toward the funds and also those the Deanery on March 22nd and 23rd. The Vicar farmers who so kindly hauled the coal without charge. will be glad to receive the names of Candidates at as By these combined helps the members were able to early date as possible. obtain their half tons of coal, at the cost of 12/- to Church Collections Nov. 26 1916 to Jan. 22 191917.’7- themselves. The Coal Club is clearly a good invest­ Sick and Needy, 12/10. Waifs and Strays, £1 is. yd. ment, especially so with coals at their present retail Bellringers’ Fund, 16/4. British Red Cross, 15/4, prices. Belgian Relief Fund /T 7s. Church Expenses Xmas was with us a quiet but a blessed Festival. £3 16s. 2d, F Eli. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY AIAGAZINE. HOOK NORTON. ;I Messrs.ess i T. Pargeter,T , Dennis Embra and Albert Holy Baptism.—January 7th, Leslie John, son HeyHeyden di have joined H.AI. forces, and Joseph 1 -n:‘e.. if .John Austin and Alice Hillman. . Pinfold one of our most earnest and regular Holy .Matrimony.—December 28th, Herbert ■ collectors has laid down his life for his country. Cdwin Gibbs and Ethel Goffe. Their places have been filled by Alessrs. T. Green, Burial.—November 28 th, Ann io Elizabeth , H. Pargeter, Walter Dyeryer and G. Diimbleton, akeman,IKCUiail, agedIIUCU 71 years. . t iI whom we heartily welcome into the Committee. Communicants from December 29th to January I, The entire cost of taking steps to darken the ?2nd. 57. Church in order to darken the Church in order to ,’.,d : Red Cross ' o —o , ...... - Collections during same period meet, the Lighting Regulations and to maintain the oeiet.v and Society of S. John of Jerusalem, £1 ®Xenjn^ services,, as usual amounted to j£17£17 Ils.11 6s. lid.: Church Expenses, .£1 5s. H5d. ; i 6d., for ciiitaiin material, rods, rings, cord, brackets, ffertni v Fond. 10s. Od. ; Lighting Fund, 13s. (Id. ; labour and colouring. Towards this we have umliiv School, 6s. OJd. ; Clmir Fund, 5s. 8;|d. \i received subscriptions as follows :—anon, per Rector The' wedding of Mr. Herbert Gibbs and Miss |■ £5, Alias Rushton, £5, the Rector £1. Miss Golding ‘ate Goffe evoked a great deal of local interest, £1, Aliss Dickens 10/-,, -Airs. Bury, 10/-, Air. John id there were a large number of people in the | M.trris in/_ ^M..crs * SpatclierQ.:..r 2/6,n/e, nKl]-ing a total hurcb on the occasion. The Goffes have been of( £13 12s. 6d., and leaving a deficit of £3 19s. line led with Hook Norion for many hundred towards i he ipingo off of which the Rector will be ars and the name is to be seen in the Church pleased to receive further subscriptions, large gister almost as far back as they go, and in the! small. me manner the Gibbses are one of the oldest mi lies in the neighbouring parish of Whichford. »r the first time during rhe incumbency of the i MILTON with LYNEHAAI and BltUERN. esent. Rector we had something approaching a 1 Baptisms.—December .30th. 1916. George Alfred, oral wedding, We wish it could be always so. I infant, son of George Edward and Mabel Groves.— adds greatly to the beauty and dignify of the January 21st, 1917, Dorcas Winifred, infant rvice. The cc□ngregation joined heartily in the daughter of Samuel Richard and Dorcas Emily iging, and the whole Service; was marked with Rainbow.—.John Sydney, infant son of Samuel eat reverence. The Christmas decorations and Richard and Dorcas Emily Rainbow. e khaki uniform of the bridegroom added to the sturesqneness of the ceremony. After the Burials.—January 1st, George Rickett, aged rvice Airs. Goffe held a reception at Nill Farm, 77 years.—2nd, John Alobey, aged 74 years.—9th, ? home of the bride, which was largely attended, Charles Wilks, aged 74 years. e wish the bride and bridegroom every happiness The hand of death has fallen heavily on our d blessing from God in their new life. parish since the year 1917 commenced, as is seen The Hook Norton Branch of the and by the foregoing obituary. Air. Rickett has been strict Workpeople’s Association continued its I for many years a parishioner, and has been very rk throughout the year 1916, and the committee prominent in all matters connected with the palish. 3 met regularly once a month. The result of the He served as a parish councillor for a number of inthly collections amounting to £13 15s. earnestly John Alobey was one of the old time parishioners endeavour to increase our support, of this who throughout a long life earned the respect of deficient institution, Messrs. R, Green, J. his fellow parishioners. He also for some time idbone aud R. Bowler were appointed delegates past, has been ailing, and we may hope that when attend the annual, m<,eetin g o£ the Association at the summons came to cease from labour he was inbury, on ZAPi" ”‘l 27th, and Airs. Jehu W. Harris prepared to enter into that rest awaiting the d Miss Williams again kindly consented to act faithful soldier of Christ. As often as possible he I ± VD rS t0,tbe <>■« behalf of the was an attendant at Church and we shall miss his “ g Duri,1g the year three of the committee, presence now. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.feb.

Mr. Charles Wilks has also for some time been a ablaze with lights from top fo bottom. From great sufferer but despite the pain and discomfort, this tree each child received a piesent at. th® bauds of Mrs. Shildrick. Through the kindness o* incidental to the complaint from which he was suffering, he manifested great cheerfulness and Mrs. Way, who is ever ready to help on these i was patience, and we may hope that, that these, our occassions, a big basket full of mince pies erstwhile fellow parishioners, now are at. lest in the relieved of its load by the happy youngsters» as Paradise of God. they left t he room. 1The Vicar------and Mr. H. E. H. the sick list, were very much missed We have this year, as in preceding years, held Way, both on we wish them a our various Sunday School Treats and Choir throughout the evening, and festivities. That, of Milton was held on January i speedy recovery. 3rd. We owe very warm thanks to all those who so kindly and energetically worked for its success. ENSTONE. son of George We very much regret that many who for many Baptised.—January 14th, George, years, have done so much in this particular work and Emily Kezia Sheffield. Buried.—January 12th, Charles Lester, aged 83 were this year prevented from assisting by illness. Indeed our parish might, be compared to a hospital years. During 1916 we had 9 baptisms, 2 weddings and for nearly every house has had members thereof During 1916 we had 9 baptisms, 2 laid up with sickness, we do hope that they will 1 12 burials. Owing to the dangerous state of the ice covered soon be restored to health again. We miss them at . ' <. W 1 I ’ 11 1- - X X —. u 1 «, the various functions of the parish, and most sadly roads on Sundav, January 21st, and the bitterly miss them in Church. We feel that we cannot let cold weather extending over the following Sunday, the opportunity pass of thanking Mrs. Tustain and many were i.unable to attend Church. Tim collections Mrs. Goodwin for coming forward so gladly and were on that account smaller, But better weather willingly to fill the breach. As we hope to incor­ |and____ thankful hearts will no doubt, put that matter porate in our notes this month a full account uf i right. this treat from another source, we shall say no * We are.... glad to know that. the wives and children more of it here. ' of soldiers have the help in these hard times of an i increased allowance. Tne Lyneham Sundav School Treat was held on A National Lent.—The Prime Minister has Monday, January Sth, and we are glad to be able to ! been calling upon the country to observe during the say that the children all had a really enjoyable ! evening, thanks to the Miss Salters, Miss Horlock 1 war a “ National Lent,’’ and he expressed the view and others. The Vicar was very sorry that an i that the nation would be better for it morally, attack of cold made it necessary for him to absent 1 mentally and physically., The phrase on the lips of himself. | Mr. Lloyd’ Georgige sounds strangely enough, but war changes many things, and it must be highly The Choir Boys to the number of fourteen sat gratifying to Church people to find the Prime down to a supper provided for them by t he Vicar, Minister falling back upon one of the cardinal on Thursday, January 11th, and a very pleasant principles of Church life, and suggesting its evening was spent, and the prizes distributed. application to the nation at large. It will be Wo very much regret to say that Mr. H. E. H. recognised, however, that be is proceeding along Way is not able to be out very much. His attack right lines. For years past the growth of luxurious of influenza has been a severe one, and we shall be living has been a. menace to our national well-being, very glad when he is able to be amongst us again, and now that the nation is well on in the third year We sadly miss him at Chui ch and in other ways. of the war, and the question of food supply has We are all anxious to sec a break in the weather, become one of real urgency, it is imperative that the roads are almost impassable, the slippery drastic action should be taken to promote a simpler nature of which, render it dangerous for foot form of living. In such a campaign Mr. Lloyd passengers, and make it almost impossible for 1 , ... . * _ - . w/w.gv,George nuuand «»ir>his MinGovernment VI II IIIVII U Willwill UI1Ufind I1Ono lltllVltrurer even the well ones to attend Church, 6 lol,e supporters than the Archbishops, Bishops and other when the finer weather comes, that out iuic i leaders of the Church of England, who ever since attendance will quickly improve. the war began have protested against, ext ravagence The Sunday School Treat took pi ace in ♦the i./. Bign... j an(] luxury and counselled the observance of School on Wednesday, January 3rd. Tea was taken the strictest economy in the matter of food aud promptly at 4.30 p.m., and thanks to the many drink- and of dress.d—». And not from leaders only will willing helpers. Our little guests, to the number of support come ; every true and loyal member of the seventy, had a very busy half hour, but no doubt Church will welcome Mr. Lloyd George’s call to the an enjoyable one. The evening was spent in the i nation to abstinence from comforts, luxuries and usual way, till finally the children were introduced j pleasures, and will do their utmost to make that to a Christmas Tree, very prettily decorated, aud | call effective. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______FEB. CHADLINGTON. our especial thanks are due to Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. Southam and Mrs. Edginton Baptism.—January Htl>. Edna Margaret, who gave gifts in kind as well. We also desire to daughter of D. R. and A. L. Simmons. thank most sincerely all the teachers who so Burials.—December 26t.b, 1916, E Ben Carter, regularly assist in the work of the Sunday School, aged 83 years.—January 17th, 191/, Geoige and especially Mr. Labrum for his most valuable Lainchbnry, aged 52 years. help on the Sunday afternoons. It was a great ’ Wednesday, February 21st, there will disappointment that Miss Labrum was unable to OnCelebration Ash of the' Holy Communion at 8 a.m.; be a be at the treat on account of her illness, but we are nud Litany at 11 a.m.; Evensong, glad to say that she is somewhat better again, but ComminutionMatins Service and Address at 7 p.m. Also will have to be very careful for some time yet. during Lent there will be a special Service and The treat concluded with the usual and jolly romp, Address on the Thursday of each week at 7 p.m. and after the singing of the National Anthem all Let us try in Lent to renew and carry out in lives the teaching of the National Mission of went homewards at about half past seven. Repentance and Hope. Lent is the special season of scjirchiuff into our hesirts «md consciences, with the help of'the light of the Holy Spirit, for those CHASTLETON. sins which, if left to run riot, so disfigure the lives Marriage.—On Saturday, December 30th, 1916, a of all who profess and call themselves Christians, very pretty wedding took place when Ellen Brown Surelv the Comminution Service—especially that became the bride of Albert Bartlett, Stoker, R.N. wonderful opening address which we should do Miss Ellen Brown has been a long resident in well to make our special subject of prayerful Chastleton, and a member of the choir; she is to be meditation during Lent—sets the tone of the congratulated on her marriage. Our heartiest good season, viz., self-examination and repentance, Ihe wishes are extended to the bride and bridegroom. Service is not intended to be an opportunity for us May they have a long and happy life. to curse, in a pharisaie spirit, the sins of other neople. It is meant rather to be a solemn warning The War.—We are very sorry to hear the report ;o each one of us lest we fall into the same cou- that Sgt. Coppin had been drowned in the lemnation. We must not imagine that the solemn Mediterranean. Every~ sympathy is due to his wife ‘ Amen,” after each pronouncement of the “ Curses,” and family. tierelv means “so be it.” What right have wo to T. Morgan Tibbles, the eldest son of Mrs. Tibbles, :urse our neighbours ? It is not enough to consider is now attached to the A.O.D. ;hat the “amen” means only “so it is.’’ We The Day School children collected 3/- for the snter more into the true spirit of the Service if we Over-seas Club Tobacco and Comforts Fund. innibly put to ourselves that searching question of :he Apostles, "amen,” "Lord, is it I." That is The offertories on Sunday, December 31st, were given to the joint committee of the Order of St. John die question which leads to true repentance, and of Jerusalem and the British Red Cross Society, to through the grave and gate of the death of be applied by them to the relief of the sick and -epentance to the glorious and joyful Easter of a lew risen and re-invigorated life of humble, stead- wounded men of the King’s Forces on the various "ast, faithful service. battle fronts. The offertories on Sunday, January 21st, were for We desire to express our deep sympathy with Miss Lainchbnry and her brothers in the great and the Moreton-in-Marsh Cottage Hospital and the tragic sorrow which has fallen upon them? Bishop of Oxfords Diocesan Fund. The Sunday School Christmas Treat and Prize­ The Coal and Clothing Club tickets were giving was held in the Schools, on Thursday, distributed to the members in December. Thanks to Decembei 11th. In spite of the inclement weather the generosity of the donors, the 16 coal members most of the children were present, and a good received 15 cwt of coal each for their contribution of number of parents and friends came up later. The 12/- and the Clothing Club members (12) received a children thoroughly enjoyed the tea and the games bonus of 5/- each. Those who kindly gave donations and those who had earned a prize were still more are as follows:—our late Rector, The Rev. G. A. satisfied. There were twenty one prizes given and Sneyd is., Mrs. Richardson and C. T. Richardson, they were presented to the children bv Miss Esq. ^4 4s., Mrs. Whitmore Jones and T. W. Wellsman. Our most grateful thanks are'due to Whitmore Jones, Esq. yfs and W. C. Kettle, Esq. the many kind friends who subscribed to the treat IOS. I.- so generously that almost all the expenses— The thanks of the members are due to the farmers including the prizes—were covered, and in addition who carted the coal free. 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I March. e AhENo a r. 1917.

I 1 Th S. David, Abp. 2 F Ember Day. S. Chad. B. 3 S Ember Day. 4 s 2nd Sunday in Lent. 5 M 6 Tu W S. Perpetua, M. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 8 Th 9 F 10 S 11 £ 3rd Sunday in Lent. 12 M S. Gregory, B.C. 13 Tn 14. AV Magistrates’ Meeting. 15 Th i 16 F S i1817 £ .'/th Sunday in Lent. S. Edward, K.M. M 2019 I Tn 21 W ! S. Benedict, Ab. Meetings of Board of Guardians ami Rural District Council. 22 Th 23 F 2-1 S I 25 > ~>th Sunday in Lent. i 26 M Annum B. Jr.Af. I 27 Tn . 28 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 29 Th 30 F 31 S

8th. Full Moon, 9h. 53m. a.m. 2.3rd, New Moon. th. 5m. a.m. 16th, Last Quarter. Oh. 33m. a.m. 30th, First Quarter, lOh. 36m. a.m.

W. C. IHAYES. LTD.. PKXNTET.S, CHIPPING NORTON. CHIPPING NOR 1’0N _DE A NERY MAGAZINE. MAR. T \NGLEY. ' which full justice was done,there was a Christinas tree SHI PTON-under-WYCII WOODwith | which was loaded with many pretty and useful articles On January 27th, Reuben Timms, formally yea is which gave great pleasure to the recipients. These 11 member of our Choir, met with an accident. lie were kindly sent, as for many years past, by the Vicars died sister, M(gsMiss Dun)Burnett, Clevedon,Somerset, to whom our attended his burial. He leaves eight J"’ hearty thanks are due. The number of scholars is at four sons are serving their Country 1-iii different'• present 22, of- which• • • 19 were present. A veryenjoy- able evening was spent and all seemed greatly pleased. . begun in rapacities.Since 1 he War Depot at the Court was We did not forget that two of those who had par­ September, more than 1000 articles L«have— been sent taken in years gone by of our little Christmas treat, ' had laid down their lives for their Country. - Arthur to headquarters. s , Several of our soldiers from the front have had Bowles and Freckly Hill. leave of absence for a few days, and one from LENT. We know all are very short-handed at the Saloniea, and some more are ready to join up present time, but we trust all ’who possibly can will make it an act of duty and conscience to attend our immediately.An Entertainment was given by the Girls, Uork, Lentern Services. Surely never were our prayers more Guihi, (in February 14lh, at the Vicarage. About . . , . ------—■—1 ------more humbling forty friends were present by invitation.. TheI he . ’ . ?Xer ?vas there cause for ourselves in the sitrht of God. Let us obey the The programme contained songs and acting, Divine command, and “ Watch and pray ”. good and venture proved a success, the acting was g s.p g. We hope to have onr annual sermons for the And on themuch pains must have been taken over it. Ana on | eve,. ■ >, u.mc U,;■ day *hc l8lh’ ..°f AI^h- in the Wu shall bo able to have our lights again in the be preached by the Rev. H. Kenny i Diocesan Secretary,who» will also give a lantern Church now, and bells might be rung till nine o’clock if we had the men and the heart, to ring !| lecture on Mondayr ’ evening* o tinhe 19th. We hope all will try and attend. Holders of Missionary boxes are peals, bin we must wait their return. requested to send them in to the Rectory by the above The following Clergy will preach here on Fridays i dale, in Lent :— As we go to press we have to record the death of March Slid.— The Vicar of 3Iilton. Mrs. Williams, wife of Mr.J. H. Williams, old resid­ March Uth.—The Rector of Great Rollright. March Kith.—The Rector of Fifield and Idbmy. ents at Cornwell. The deep sympathy is called forth j for the husband, son. and young daughter of the March :23rd.—The Vicar of Charlbnry. Ma.ch doth.—The Principal of St Edmunds Hall. | deceased. Mrs. Williams had been out of health for Ar. six »»’cluck, unless further notice is given. I some lime, but her death came quite un-cxpectedly On Good Friday the Rev. A. D. Pierpoint, (three and was quite a shock to our village. May God hours).The Confirmation will be on Friday, 23rd of '. comfort her family in their deep sorrow. R. I. P. on March, ar, 2.30 p.m Marriage.— February 3rd, Walter Edward FIFIELD and IDBURY. On Ash Wednesday we began our preparation for Cuombes and Alice Anne Rainbow. ^Burial.—February 10r.li. Reuben Timins, aged Easier with a Celebration of the Holy Communion at Fifield at 9 a.m. when Lenten hymns were sung by 57 years. 1 the School children and there were several commun- We are asked to print the following letter :— “Mrs. Timms and family wish to take this opportunity to 1' icants. express their gratitude to all friends for their kindly help and It is hoped to hold the Lady Day Service for the sympathy extended to them in their bereavement in the loss of '' Mothers’ Union on 'Tuesday March 27th at 2.30 p.m. Husband ami Father. The blow which came so unexpectedly I and that a special preacher will come for the occasion. lias been softened by such timely help and sympathy.” Several candidates are preparing to present them- On 20th, eighteen of the Deanery Clergy met in ' ! selves.for Confirmationz' r ■ at ShiptonC’K:-----1 on Friday March Chapter at rhe Vicarage to consider how they could . best assist, in the National Service. One was 23rd at 2 p.m. Reginald Arthurs has been spending a few days •willing to go as Chaplain, two others making them­ at home. William Arthurs and Reginald Bishop selves responsible for his duty in his Parish. All have recently joined the army. were willing to do what they could to assist at this Miss D. Matthews has done good work as Scout­ crisis. master since the resignation of Miss Philips. Mrs. Kettlewell, with the assistance of Mr. Worth has CORNWELL kindly undertaken that office. Sunday school treat. The children attending the Fifield. Baptism. On Nov. 1 1916, Tryphcna Sunday School were entertained at the Rectory Dorothy, daughter of Herbert and Charlotte Sarah on Tuesday evening, 30th. January. After tea, to Ann Rogers, (omitted through oversight.) CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. .MAI’..

CHASTLETON. • follows so soon on the loss of his brother Wilfred On the Wednesdays in Lent there will be a Service i who was killed in action. in church al 6.30 p.m. The Charlbury Red Cross SaleJ on February ist On and after Sunday March nth the evening ■ was a wonderful'success,- -. ?“L realizing~~ over £860. service will be at the old time 6.30 p.m. Voluntary Rationing :—The Food Contoller has SPELSBURY. addressed an appeal to the nation. He lays great importance on the imperative necessity of observing Burial.—February 7th Ruth Trinder aged S5 voluntarily, the spirit of voluntary rationing. All years. classes should participate in an effort to avoid com­ Church Collections January 25th to February 21st, pulsory rationing which, if introduced, would cause Sick and Needy 3/11. Church Expenses /i its. ;d. great inconvenience to the individual, involve the February 20th, at.capital “ Black and White ’’ establishment of a costly machinery, and entail the concert was given this day to a large gathering of diversion of labour that could be more profitably parishioners and neighbours, On the eve of the employed in other directions. entertainment we are sort)’ to say that Mr. Conduct who was to have taken an important part in the programme, was taken ill and unable to do so. CHARLBURY. This of course led to some modification in the per- Baptism—February 18, Joan Florence, daughter. : believe nevertheless the crowded of George and Florence Anderson. formance but we audience had £a capital evening's entertainment. Marriages :—February 3, George Cawthra and more we have to thank Airs. Conduct for Fanny Culverwell.—February 12, Frank Wiggins, of Once kindly...... j _____lendingo us her piano. The gross takings Royal Flying Corps, and Agnes Ellen Fudge.—Feb. amounted to / 5 18s. gd. and when some necessary 17, Reginald William Smith, of R.N.V.R., and 1 expenses are defrayed a sum of well over £5 will be Maud Helen lliealt. , ‘1 Comforts for our boys on active service. Burial:—February 12, Fanny arwood, aged 66 ; It was a kind thought‘ which prompted Mrs. Wm. years. Cross of Spelsbury to offer a beautiful piece of Lent, 1917.—During this critical and decisive | crochet lace for sale on behalf of our Spelsbury stage of the war, the Christian Church seeks to be “ Boys ” Comfort Fund. It has realized £ 1 3s. 6d. more diligent than ever in bringing together fre­ I have the pleasure of including among our notes quently in God’s house as many of our people as for this month the following contribution which will possible, that we may commit all our needs to God be of interest to all of us who have the welfare of our for His guidance. This national service is rightly men on active service at heart. expected from us all by those who are risking their Spelsbury, lives by sea and land to defend the right. February 20th. One of the earliest and most beautiful pieces of Christian literature, after the Apostolic age, is a letter A centre for making and carbolising anti-vermin written al the beginning of the second centuary, to shirts and pants is being organized at Spelsbury, vindicate from actual experience the place of being affiliated with Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild, Christain life and teaching in time of public calamities through the Central Depot, 2 Cavendish Square, “ The Christians in the world are as the immortal London and known as the Spelsbury Carbolising soul in the perishable body. From the faith of , Centre No II. The necessary plant for carbolising has been in- Christians, blessing/flow out to the world. Apart I staUed but t0 carry on the work from Christ-the world is.iiivn^bte/. (The Epistle to » • <■’ ■ ’ on the scale desired Diognetus, A.D. 117. we will depend chiefly on the help of the people of St. Mary’s, Charlbury.—The Vicar of Chipping this part of the country for the making o the gar­ Norton has most kindly promised to give a course of , ments. My idea is to provide the cut-out garments five sermons : to be made up in peoples own homes or at sewing Feb. ;.}Sth.—True Repentance. classes. If being preferable that smallish numbers March 7th. —Forgiveness. : should be taken at a time and when those are re- March ZfM.—Sins, negligences and ignorances. turned others asked for- for this purpose we will March 21st—The Holy Spirit. have branches in the various villages and towns. March 28lh.— Amendment of Life. The garments may be made by hand or by machine The Vicar of Chipping Norton will also (d v.) give and the work is extremely simple.—Workers are the addresses at the “ Three Hours’ Service on Good what we chiefly need, but also contributions of money Friday, . will be very much appreciated, as we must depend The War.—We are proud to hear that George entirely on the generosity of those interested for Howes, formerly one of our choir, has received the ! getting materials—I shall be very glad indeed to D.C.M. for gallantry in the field, especially as this answer any questions about the work. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______MAR. HOOK NORTON. somewhat long & very trying illness. He took such Burials.—February 13th, Oliver George Harris, an intelligent and real interest in all that was done aged 17 months.—February 15th, George Andrews, for him by way of ministration, and on the Wednesday before his death he received the Blessed aged 47 years. Communicants from January 28th to February Sacrament with great devotion and happiness. The members of the Working Party are preparing 21st,Collections 57. during same period : Poor Fund, 6s. to hold a Sale of Work on behalf of Foreign 9d. : Restoration Fund, Ils. lfd. ; Church Expenses, Missions, in Easter week, as is usual every secoud Al 14s. Hid.; Offertory Fund, 8s. 3d.; Lighting year. In spite of the war, and indeed because of the war, those who wish to respond to the call of Fund, 8s. 7fd. . Lent.—The Special Lenten Services this year Christ in the National Mission held last Autumn, will be on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm. The feel more strongly than ever that they must not go Service will consist mainly of Intercessions ffor onr back in their efforts to extend the Kingdom of God soldiers and sailors, followed by a Sermon, The in other lands, and it is hoped that many’ will be following Clergy have kindly consented to come and glad to buy useful things at the sale and will welcome it as affording an opportunity of doing preach to ns. -Feb. 27lh.— The Rev. W. J. Palmer, Vicar of Enstone. something for the Missionary cause. Auy gifts of March

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April. e abend a r. 1917.

Sunday next before Easter. 2 s Monday before Easier. 3 i Tu Tuesday before Easter. 4. AV Wednesday before Easter. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 5 ! Th Thursday before Easter. F Good Friday. S Easter Even. 8 ; £_ ! Easter Day. 9 I M I Monday in Easter Week. 10 Tu Tuesday in Easter Week. 11 I W Magistrates’ Meeting. 12 I Th 13 F 14 I S 15 £ 7.'7 Sunday after Easter. io1ft :1! MXI I Ta 1817 1iI w Annual Meetings of Guardians and Rural District Council. Meeting of Assessment Committee. Til S. Alphege, Abp. 2019 I 21 I r 22 2nd Sunday after Easter. 23 a S. George, M. 24 Tu 25 W S. Mark, E.M. Magistrates’Meeting. 26 '1’h 27 F 28 s 29 3rd Sunday after Easter. 30 31

7th. Full Moon, In. 49m. p.m. 21st, New Moon. 2h. Im. p.m. llth, Last Quarter, 8h. 12m. p.m. 29th, First Quarter, 5h. 22m. a.m.

W. C. HAYES. LTD., PRINTERS. CHIPMNG NORTON. NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. APKM*. The new time will be observed for Church SPELSBURY. purposes,...——( on and after Easter Day. Owing to the cutting down of the paper supply, the whole of our Spelsbury notes were not published last At the Meeting held on March 3rd, it was desired month. Unfortunately the contributed letter regard­ to fe-form’n a War Savings’ Association for Enstone. I Further details were ing “Spelsbury Carbolising Centre No. II, . arranged at a meeting on the auueared without the writers name being appended, following Saturday, Miss Vance has kindly I therefore now take the opportunity of correcting tins consented to act as Treasurer, and Mr. Glover as omission. The writer was Mrs. Dillon Fitz-Gibbon. Secretary. It was hard to tell when one called the Appended to this letter should havermvc also...... been the- meeting, whether such an Association was wanted or following extracts from letters re ccarbolised------„ garments, not by the Parish. However there is now no doubt “I be«r to acknowledge parcel of carbolised vermin-proof .1 as to its useful and prosperoust f w existence. pants and vests. Thank you, I need hardly say what a boon The following candidates from this Parish were presented for Confirmation at Chipping Norton, on *• Received your welcome gift of carbolised garments. They Match 22nd :—Mrs. Regan. Christina Regan, Clarice all declare that they are one of the finest things that have come for the comfort of our Soldiers. We have for a long time Butler, Arthur Hawtin, Bertie Allen, Albert Ward, known how to deal with the Hun, but it has always been a bitmt Maurice Knight, William Griffin and Charles Ivings. ot a poser, how to get rid of the smaller kind of pest. 1 hese God grant them grace to persevere. shirts and pants we are finding to be ‘just the thing, they are We were glad to see Albert Stevens looking so well, about the most welcome articles we have had since coming out. “ For the Boys in the trenches they are a Godsend, for since with the badge of Sergeant Major’s rank on his we have been in France we had not much peace, untill your sleeve, the South African war ribbon on his breast, carbolised underwear came to us, anti now we feel as clean as and gold stripes that tell us he has been thrice when wc were al home.” wounded in distinguished service on the battle field. Church collections February 21st to March 22nd: Church Expenses, / 2 3s.; Sick and Needy, ys. yd. DAYLESFORD Services for Holy Week and Easter.—Palm By a regrettable mistake on the part, of the Pub­ a. in. Sunday-.—Mattins and Holy Communion, it lishers, the magazines for last month contained no Childrens’ Service, 3 p.m. Evensong, 6 p.m. news notes from Daylesford, though the notes were Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:— sent as usual. 'I he mistake was not discovered until Ante-Communion, 8 am. Mattins,. to a.m. Even­ after the type had been taken down, when it was too song, 6 p.m. late to do anything in the matter. Only one copy G>ed Friday.—Litany 8 a.m. Mallins and Anle- was received which contained the Daylesford nows. Commimion, tt a.m. 12 to 3 o’clock, Meditation on A very successful Sale of Work was held in the tile Seven Words. Evensong, 6 p.m. Village Hall, on Satu. day, March 17, on behalf of the Easier Eve :—Ante-Communion, 8 a.m. Mattins, Red Cross Society,which attracted many buyers. A 10 a.m.' Evensong, 6 a.m. brisk business was done during the afternoon which Easier Day-.—Holy Communion S a.m. (choral). resulted in a sum of nearly /"40 being taken. The Mattins and Holy Communion (plain), 11 a.m. accounts are not yet made up, but after the payment Childrens' Service, 3 p m Evensong, 6 p.m. ofceitain inevitable expenses, it is hoped to hand over a substantial sum to the Society which is doing ENSTONE. such invaluable work amongst the sick and wounded. Baptised. — February 21st, Lucy, daughter .of One of the most attractive features of the sale was a William Henry and Annie Elizabeth Burgess.—March loan exhibition of curiosand interesting articles from i8th, Mary Annie, daughter ot Sidnev and Florence all parts of the World, which attracted many inter­ Elizabeth Hawes. ested visito.s throughout the afternoon, and proved Buried.—February 3rd, Maria Hitchcox. aged 81 a profitable addition to the proceeds of the Sale. years —March 29th, Alec Stevens, aged 34 years. Thete were many kind and willing helpers, amongst Dining Holy Week there will be Evening Prayer whom should be especially mentioned Miss Sargent and an address at 6 o’clock, each evening. and Miss Ring. Mr. Young very kindly sent a supply On Good Friday, the morning Service will be at of rabbits to be sold for the benefit of the Society, half past ten, and from 2 to 3 instead of the three and Miss Young generously supplied the tea. hours Service, as last year, there will be a Service of George Wood who held the post of Clerk and Intercession with an address on the Last Words from Sexton for over fifteen years, and during all that the Cross. .On Easter Day the Celebrations of Holy time was most regular and punctual in the perform­ Communion will be at 7 a.m. and after the Morning ance of all his duties, has left the village for another Pr?.''er *’ and the Evensong will be at 6.30 o’clock. sphere ofwork in which we wish him and his fam­ 1 he \ tear appeals for most liberal offerings on ily all success and prosperity. A successor lias not dXaLheVwv tl‘e Churfc!’.'™rde"s may therewith Vet bee., appointed. ’ ■ ■ ■ We shall miss him in many ways, and not least of all as bell-ringer in which he did excellent work. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. APBIL.

______Good Friday will be CORNWELL. The Three-Hours Service on conducted by the Rev. A. D. Pierpoint, Chaplain of Burial.—28th February, Emma, wife of John H. H.M. Prison, Holloway, who will also Preach 011 Williams, aged 49 years. R.I.P. Maundy Thursday night, at which Service, it is Holt Week and Easter.—We hope all who can hoped that all the newly Confirmed will attend. will make a point of attending our Holy Week and On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday there will Easter Services. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, there will be Divine Service daily be Readings. At the Confirmation on March 23rd, by the at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., with a short address at the Bishop of the Diocese, a large number of persons latter Service. were present in the Congregation. There were 53 On Good Friday, Service and Sermon, 11 and 6. candidates. From Shipton 30, Leafield 3, Milton 1, Easter Eve, 6 p.m. Fifield 9, Finstock 7, Asthal 3. There were seven On Easter Day, Holy Communion at 8 a. in. Clergy present. The Rector of Fifield acted as the Matins, Sermon and Holy Communion 11 a.m. Bishop’s Chaplain, and carried the Pastoral Staff. Evensong and Sermon, G p.m. The Bishop went up to the Belfry before the “And Note, that every Parishioner shall com­ Service and spoke to the Ringers, and after, he municate at least three times in the year, of which Easter to be one ”. walked round the Church and admired it. At the Sei vice the Bishop gave two Addresses The offertories on Easter Day will, as in former which we trust will be remembered, and all years, be devoted to the payment Church Expenses' present seemed to understand the solemnity of the We shall be glad of gifts of flowers and help in the occasion. Afterwards, tea was provided at the decoration of the church on the Saturday before Beaconsfield Hall, and several met the Bishop for a Easter. few moments at the Vicarage. While the present shortage of labour compels We are pleased to relate that the Parish Rooks many to work on a Sunday, we hope those who do are building nests on the Vicarage Trees, as half so will not neglect Church in consquence. The century ago was the case. service of God is the more important of the two, Baptisms.—March lltli, Sarah Edith Louvain and we must remember the words of our Divine Hunt.—March 11th, Dulcie Constance Shepherd.— Master, “ These ought ye to have done and not to March 18th, Percival Frank Roge Curtis. leave the other undone,” and the divine command Vernon Townsend, late of Sbiptou, a Ringer in given amidst the thunders of Sinai, “ Remember the Tower, was wounded on February 22nd, and the Sabbath day to keep it holy,”—which is just as died on March lltb. His parents are now living in binding ns the other nine. Devonshire. S.P.C.K.— We hope to have our annual offertories and sermons for the above on Sunday the 29th of CHADLINGTON April, and the Meeting and Lantern Lecture the We desire to express our most grateful thanks following Monday evening, when we hope for a once again, to Mrs. Bliss and her son for the beau­ good attendance. They were unavoidably post­ tiful embossed Alms-bason they have given, iu mem­ poned on account of the Secretary’s illness last ory of the late Mr. Bliss, to the Church for the November. Service of the Sanctuary. The following inscription The Rector wishes all his people a peaceful and is engraved on the rim:—“ To the Glory of God. happv Easter, and hopes we may all watch with In Memory of Edward Bliss, February 26. 1914. Christ, die to sin, and rise in heart to where He R.I.P. The gift of his wife and son.’ ’ ever sitteth at God’s right hand. Also the Churchwardens have been able to place a handsome strip of carpet along the Chancel aisle which greatly adds to the beauty and dignity of the SHI PTON-undeu-WYCHWOODwith LANGLEY- Sanctuary. We are most grateful to them for this, Vicar: W. Collingwood Carter, M.A., Ch. Ch., Surrogate, aud the many other tokens they show of their loving Rural Dean. care for, and interest in the House of God in the Churchwardens : II. Mawle, E. H. Dee. village. Sidesmen : A. Miles, M. Bunting, J. E. II. Parsons, B.A.., M.R.C.S.,J J. Strong, A. Miles (junior), R. Townsend, J. Pittstaway (senior) MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. • Clerk : S. Coombcs. Sexton : J. Steed. Baptisms.—March ist, Blanche Livinia, daughter of Evelyn Parsloe of Oxford.—March ist,'Freda Alice The Wednesday and Friday Special Lent Sei vices May, infant daughter of Alfred Haydon and May have been fairly well attended, and we are much Richards, of Hayling Island, Hampshire. obliged to the several Preachers who have helped us Burials.—March 22nd, Georgina Rose Hedges, with their good Counsels. aged 8 months. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______APRIL.

SALFORD. CHASTLETON. It is greatly to be hoped that Winter will really A Rummage Sale at Chastleton House realized have left- us before Easter Day, and that nothing may ^29 8s. The proceeds were divided, stand in the way to prevent a single communicant from being present to carry out the Lord’s Command, £ s. • Hcythrop Nursing Association . <1. on the great day of His Glorious Resurrection. 12 8I 0 Morton Cottage Hospital 5 10 0 Morning Service at 9.30 a.in. followed by a cele­ Red Cross County Fund bration of Holy Communion and Evensong at 6 p.m. Balance in Bank 5 10 0 On Good Friday, we trust that all who can, will 6 0 0 meet at the bottom of Black Horse Lane, and join in1 Summer Time.—The-Tlie Government has decided a procession to the Church, at 11.45 a.m., after which that Summer Time shall be reintroduced this jyear Service will be held. Evehsong at 7 p.m. During throughout the , beginning at two Holy Week. 10 a.m. will be the hour of Daily Divine o’clock on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 8th, Service. when the clocks will be put forward one hour, and We are very glad that the National War Savings ending at two o’clock in the morning of Monday Association is likely to be a success in the village, September 17 th. especially amongst the school children, Mrs. Door­ mead reports that one member has already subscribed Holt Week.—Good Friday services at 11 a.iu., and 6.30 p.m. Easter Communion. It. is hoped enough for a 15/6 certificate. that no Communicant will absent himself or herself, The Rector hopes that efforts may be made to from the Holy Communion, at this, the Highest find small pieces of waste land, and that the good Festival of the Church’s year. Holy Communion women in the parish will find time to dig it, and plant will be celebrated on Easter Day at 8.30 a.m. and potatoes upon it. With the help of Mrs. McDowell I he is cultivating a promising piece in his own orchard. I at the 11 o’clock service. The Church is open each day for Private Devotion. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. On Easter Day there will be Matins at I 1.30 a.m. At the Parish Meeting held on Saturday March followed by a celebration of Holy Communion. 24th. it. was decided to start a War Savings Assoc. The main purpose of a War Savings Association is to enable its members to purchase the 15/6 War OHARLBRUY. Saving certificates by small instalments. The Burial.— Feb. 23rd, William Stephen Claydon Chastleton Farmers will kindly supply information aged 64. and receive subscriptions. The War.—We regret very much the loss of William Eeles, who was killed in Action on Feb. 27th : this being the twelfth killed in action of those belonging to Cliarlbury. Carlton Strickland FINSTOCK and FAWLER. is believed to have been taken prisoner on March Baptism.—March 4th, Roy, son of Albert and 1st, and we trust that he is safe. He took great Annie Claridge of Finstock. interest in our Church Lads’ Brigade, of which The Services on Good Friday and Easter Day William Eeles was also a member. will be as follows :—Good Friday n a.m. and 6 p.m., The Wednesday evening services during Lent, at Easter Day, Celebration of Holy Communion 7, which the Vicar of Chipping Norton has kindly 8.15 and Mid-day. preached, have been very well attended. He is to give the addresses at the Three Hours Service on On Wednesday evening, March 14th, Miss Lee Good Friday. came and kindly addressed the members of the G.F.S. There was a very good attendance and we The Vicar attended the Diocesan Conference on hope her sound advice re war savings and food Finance on March 7th. economy will be followed. On March 22nd, we tookt ’ 2 candidates_ to the Confirmation at Chipping Norton. A War Savings Association is being formed in the village, there arc already several members, it is hoped The Vicar is acting as representative for the that all the young people who are earning money will Soldiersand Sailors Families’ Association ; and for join. Enquires and payments are to made to Mrs. the Discharged Soldiers Employment and Pensions Elwes at the Vicarage, on Monday evenings after Committee. The work is now becoming verv use­ 6.30, or at the Mothers’ Meeting on Monday after­ ful in this district. noons. I No. 410. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON eaizeFy agazme.

•’> 5or the 3?arist)cs of CHUTING NORTON. ENSTON E LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CIIARLBURY .k SHORTHAMPTON FIKIELD Jc IDBURY. SALFORD. CI {A STL ETON HKYTHROP. MILTON & LYN El I AM. CH A DLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL .V SAJtSliEN. FINSTOCK' SHIPTON Ac LANGLEY CORN W ELL GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY.

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May. 6 AhEND A R. 1917.

1 Tu S. Phillip, A.M., and S. James, A.M. 2 W Meetings of* Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 3 Th Invention of the Cross. 4 F 5 S 6 £ //th Sunday after Easter. S. John E. before the Latin Gate M 8 ’I'u 9 W 1 Magistrates' Meding. 10 Th 11 i F 12 S 13 ~>th Sunday after Easter. 14 Rogation Day. 15 Tu Rogation Day. 16 \V Rogation Day. Meeting of Boaid of Guardians. | 17 Th Ascension Day. 18 F 19 S S. 1 unstan, Abp 20 1 £ Sunday after Ascension Day. 21 M 22 . 'i’u 23 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 24 ’I'll 25 , F 26 s S. Augustine, Abp. 27 * ir/iitsun Day. Ven. Bede, P.. 28__ M Monday in li'hitsun Week. 29 ! Tit Tuesday in H'hitsun ll'cck. 30 j W Ember Day. Meeting ol Board of Guardians. 31

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ciHIPP NGNORTON ’ ciency on the 6 a.m; but a considerable number miss- v ’ 1 b ,t addressed to the ing the first service, were unable to come at all and 80 ' A" “businessSu Ommacommunications7l? Oh ootna to Nortonbe the total number was much the same as last rear, Publishers, W. 0. Hayes, Ltd., Chlp_p^Norton^===_ which is disappointing when ( allowing for ma.7 away through the war ) we yet, hoped for a decided in­ 2ivarocl)ial ^lotes. crease—But the real fact is—and we are bound to • face it— many who are confirmed, neglecting the I rule of the Church and failing surely to realize the CHIPPING NORTON. * gl°ry a,Jd wonder of Communion on Easter Day— Vicar-Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A. . do not attempt to come to this, the highest act of I worship on the greatest day of all the year—Why? Assistant Priest-Rev. E. LI. Weight. I he other Easter services were well attended, and Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (pro tem'l. | the singing was bright and hearty. Churchwardens — Mr. Austin Webb. In spite of the lack- this year of Spring flowers, Mr. A. J. Bolwell, 1 the church was very tastefully decorated and the for Chipping Norton. i following kindly assisted Mrs. Arkell. —Miss Barlow i Pulpit, Miss Baxter windows, Miss Cooper choir Major Daly, for Over Norton. screens, Miss Felt house windows, Mrs. & Miss 1 Lockwood S. Transept window, Miss Lockver Choir | Scieens, Mrs. G. Mace Altar. Mrs. Pettipher, Mrs. Holy Week & Easter.— Holy Weak 1917 will H. Pettipher Font, Mrs. Toy Windows, Miss Walk- loi.o be rememberedw for its wintry weather,. Those I ker. .diss G. Walker. Miss N. Walker Pulpit, Airs. of U.S whoX, ll» attended*■ the- ten minutes service on the Weight. M indows. Flowers were kindly sent by the way to» work at 5. 30. on the Monday morning, had following: Mrs. Chamberlayne. Sister Lily Corke, tn reach the church through a iveritable snow , Mrs. Donnely, Mrs. A. E. Mace, Miss Pryer, Mrs. storm; ami though the wcathei s< miewhat, improved Wilkins. ' " town rds the close of the week, it was i««ifor I• heuu mostii>«>oi> |>mupart , Our ringers gave us glad peals. cold and wintry, amiml thet.he averagenveraire attendance of 40 |1 Rogationtide.—Rogation Sunday falls on May 13, at these services mtist be considered good and shows . and the three following days are Rogation Days in these services a real m ed has been met. Given ■ when we specially pray for our Country as a whole better weather,we feel sure our numbers would have ! and particularlyoitLivI" for GodY-Joo’sc- kloaciiwrblessing qj) (.116 frUlt' of I been doubled. i the earth. In view <»f the very anxi<011s days through The other Services too, were v?ell attended as a , which we are passing, and the very greatt importance whole, t here’hoi ng an average of about 60 each even­ ' of I he mning l.aivest, t hese-days should be surely ing at 7.30. The Unildeiis’ 5.30. services deserve speciallvobserved tin’s year. Weather permitting, special mention, ami the average numbers, 150-200 an open-air Rogation Service will be held on Over were distinctlv encouraging. Norton Road, in Mr. Webb’s field opposite the Park We are sure that the real effort, to keep these first | Gates< on Rogation Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. four days of Holy Week by so many, enabled us to | Ascensioscension.. ...day .—The following will be the services enter more into deep meaning of G rd Fi ida v and > Holy Commonmunioii. 5, 6. 30, & 8 a.m. Mat ins 11.15 a.m. its incalculable significance for us iml the World, I Evensong 7 p> 1,1 • and rhe great gladness,« joy’ and eternal triumph of Whir Sunday. May 27. Holy Communion 6,7, Easter Day. Mr.I •• Payne1^ -1 I* I I 11L'’s AddressesA <1.1,' at• > , theHill ThreeUP *»•<-» .» & 8 a.m, and at the 11 o’clock service Evensong 6. Hout s’ Sei vice, “were“ re foundloti nd mostm<>st helpful, and a large j RE;aster VesTRY.—The annual VestryMeeting was cong: ega' ion was present| during the last half of heldi in the Church Room on April 12, the Vicar this Service. We are very gi a refill io Mr. Payne I■ presiding. The final presentation of the Church­ for all he has done for us this Lent, his Addresses on | wardens Accounts was postponed until April 27, to the 1st. Epistle of S. John, were well attended and allow the result of the Free-Will Offering Scheme much appreciated*. to be known. Mr. A.Webb, and AL. z\. J. Bolwell The Town Hall Service on Goo“ I Friday evening were unanimously re-appointed Church wardens for was again attended Io crowding point-. Chipping Norton, and Major Daly was unanimously On Easter Day itself, I he* weather improved some- re-appointed for Over Norton. The Sidesmen were whit-it w,is Jess wintry ami more fine, if not- more all unanimously re-elected with the addition of spring-like, .but alas, the new time coming in that Messrs C. A. Johnson, A. C. Neale, and C. Wilkins. very day, distinctlv affected the number attending Afier other business was transacted, the Vestry the 6 a.ma.in Service which really meant 5a.m.5a. and the adjourned until April 27, at 8 p.m. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAY.

Church of England Waifs & Strays Society. April-. 1st.. Class, Florence Goodman, Vera Gibbs, Mrs. Wilkins is to be congratulated on the result Marmiret Hodgkins, Violet Withers, Rose Withers. of the Lent Collection in the Self-denial boxes which 2nd Class: Margery Giles. 3rd. Class: Dorothy Jones amounted to <£11. The Secretary from I he Head 1 Vera Goodman,Olive Withers, Betty Robinson. Offices in writing to the Vi car says “I need hardly ‘ Infants for April'. 1st. Class: Elsie Goodman, Mar- meh substantial help | ger/ Willets, Winifred G.een, Kathleen Newman, say how much I appreciate such substantial help and 1 wonldask you> our choir, Church Lads’ Brigade and Church of Eng- SUNDAY SCHOOL.—Full marksfor March'. Girls, 1st I land '*Men ’ s Society° ", andI a regular communicant. He Class: Florence Goodman, Olive Coles, Vera Gibbs, was a general favourite and set an excellent example. Margaret Hodgkins, Violet Withers, Rose Withers Our best sympathy is with his father and mother and 2nd. Class: Dorothy. Robinson, Minnie Bui toiishaw, his three brothers serving in IL M. Forces. Lizzie Stiekley. 3rd. Class: Vera Goodman, Olive Six members of our Church Lads’ Brigade have "Withers. now been killed in action. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. MAY.

CHASTLETON. j Since Christmas S. Michael’s Home have manu­ factured 800 sandbags and icoo grenade bags and The Vestry Meeting; was' held on Wednesday, The Churchwardens accounts were sub- the girlshave also done good work in... potato planting April 1 uh. T!:c ‘..’hurcl. in their garden. mitted and accepted,’ there' j was an adverse balance on the^yearsAe years 'working of £1'<7 6s. whichcompareswhich compares very The boys have asked the former Scoutmaster Mr. Alfred Bayliss, to re-form favourablvfavourable with last years accounts^accounts when- theme Chuich------z —> — ...... 1 <*a Scoutv-vwui Company,kyvuipany, which,wuhji, wardens were £14

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I 5?or fbc parishes of little rollright. CHIPPING NORTON. I. ENSTONE. CHARLBURY & SHORTHAMPTON. 1 FIFIELD A IDBURY. SALFORD. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. MILTON Jc LYN EH AM. CHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL fc SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON Jc LANGLEY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSHURY. i DAYLESFORD.

June. C^hENDTtR. 1.9 1 7.

1 F Ember Day. S. Nicomede, P.M. 2 S Ember Day. 3 Trinity Sunday. 4 e 5 Tu S. Boniface, B. M. 6 W Magistrates’ Meeting. Th [Corpus Christi.] 8 F o S ' 16 * 1st Sunday after Trinity. ! ii M S. Barnabas, A .W. 12 Tu 13 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. ]15 Th F 16 S 17 2nd Sunday after Trinity. S. Alban, M. IS 19 Tu 20 W Translation of S. Edward, K.M. Magistrates’Meeting.' 21 Th 22 F 23 S 24 3rd Sunday after Trinity. Nativity of S. John Baptist. 25 26 Tu 27 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 28 Th 29 F S. Peter t A. M. 30 S

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W. c.. MAYES. LTD., PW N n-.TtS. CHtrHNG NOKTON. NOR.TON DEANERY MAGAZINE. CHIPPING past generation in country districts, a fact which CHASTLETON. The War.—We are glad to hear that Segt. F. ought to teach a lesson in economy to the rising Skelcher has been awarded the Military Medal for generation. . of the We congratulate Mr. H. Howsey one of our bravery. He was in our choir and was one Sidesmen, on his recovery and return home after bellringers before the war. We are sorry Ito hear that Pte. Sydney Luckett has been wounded, but I his serious operation for appendicitis, at the Rad­ cliffe Infirmary. we are glad to hear it is not serious. The Collections on Sunday, May 20tb, were given Sad news has come through in letters from men to the Society for Promoting Christain Knowledge. at the front, that Jack Wright has fallen a victim in this terrible war. It is not authenticated offic­ Chastleton School Oxford Prize Scheme for Needlework.—The girls visited Oxford on Sat., ially, and the tension of anxiety for his wife and M.«y 19th to receive their needlework prizes. The family is very great. jailway fares were kindly paid by Mrs. Whitmore- We congratulate Major Barnett, son-in-law of Jones. Conveyed to the station, as usual by Messrs. Mrs. Lowbridge-Baker, and also Capt. and Ailjt. Jarvis and Gringel 1. Donations given by Mrs. A. II. Hall, son of the Vicar, on being mentioned in Willett and Mrs. Tibbles for Luncheon and tea despatches, in Sir Douglas Haig’s recent list. given by Mrs. Richardson. Thu following were The village water supply is still very far ftotn the successful girls.—Norah Tidrnarsh, 1st prize for being satisfactory and we cannot help thinking Marking, 2nd prize for Patching, 3rd prize Chamber that the officials of the Rural District Council are Towel. Ethel Whittington, 1st prize for Sampler, to blame for allowing the matter to get to such a 1st prize for Flannel Petticoat. Ivy Newbury, 1st stale, as a good water supply is the first importance prize tov Patching, 3rd prize for Nightdress. Rita to any community. Newbury, 2nd prize for Marking, 3rd prize for Au open air service in connection with Rogation­ Chamber Towel. Beatrice Philips commended for tide was held at the north end of the village, and Sampler, Mnrjoiie Clarke commended for Working ' was fairly well attended. The answer to our Apron, Phyllis Clarke commended for Dish Clot)", ' players—3 has been wonderful, as it always is. We Cynthia Corbett commended for Child’s Skirt. , pray that such experience may arouse us all to greater efforts “ to do the will of God, share the ' life of God. and get to know the mind of God.” (St. DAYLESr OKD. j . .,y__ < The Davlesford correspondent regrets the omission | - • > “ of any "notes'’ in the last issue of the Deanery | Magazine. The fault on this occasion was entirely , CHARLBURY.’ his°and not the publishers, and he tenders his. . Baptisms.—April 29th, Marjorie Eileen, daughter apologies to his subscribers for his lapse ot memory I of Frank and Emily Margaret Nicholls.—April 29th, A Sale of Work and bazaar in aid of the funds of the Dora Eliz.'.belli, daughter of Thomas James and Nursing Association and the Red Cross Society is to ,j AlKe Maud Powell—May 6th, Kate, daughter of be held at Kingham in the grounds of Sir Henry;I AlJanies"-e and Beatrice Smith.—May 6th, Richard Frank, Cunyngham, on Thursday. June ■ 14th. Any I son- of lohn Burt ami Alice Kate Mina Walker.-— conlt ibuliuns ot-■ work or other saleable articles will be ■ "ol'j' Frederick George,, son of Frank Henry, & gratefully received, and may be sent to Mrs. Grisewood I May 20111, 1 ‘T" '■* atuie Rectory tor transmission to Kingham. It is j Harriet Amy Co .ien hoped that the Sale will be well patronised, as the ’ Burial. J-CvrilCyril Henryen Kimber, aged 17 months, funds of the Nursing Association are in need of j O’1 Ascension Day we were glad to have a good funds of the Nursing Association are in number of Communicants in the early morning at support and the work of the Red Cross Society 6 go as well as at 8. appeals most strongly .to one and all in these days. 'I'lir War.—Capt. C. R. Payne. R.N. has been ap­ Baptism.— On Thursday, April 26th. Patience Mary, pointed in command of If.M.S. Suffolk for service daughter of Capt. Dudley Granain Johnson, D.S.O., abroad. B.E.F., France, <& Marjorie Ailsie Johnson, born on Frank Drinkwater, of O. & B.L.I., was killed in Good Friday. April 8th, at The Rectory. Daylesforci.. action on April 9tr‘- He was for nia,1P Jears a The following notice appeared in “The Gazette” member of our Church Lads’ Brigade, and sei an under the dale of April 29th last, “Lieut. F. IL excellent example. He was also a member of the Grisewood, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, Church of England Men’s Society. Seven members relinquishes his commission on account of ill health of our C.L.B. have now been killed in action. contracted on active service, and is allowed to retain Lieut C. R- Brooke, of Gordon Highlanders, was his rank.” killed in action on April 24th. His Colonel writes of his braveiy, devotion to duty, aiyd care for his men. RAMSDEN. Our best sympathy is due to the relatives of both the We have lost another of our well known Ramsden above. Both families have been most stedfast in the figures, James Panting, at the aire of 66. For the past prayers of the church during the War, and know few years he bad been able to do but lit tle. He had bi ought up a large family on the low wages of the where comfort is to be found. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JUNE.

CORNWELL. the relief of Emir Pasha in the year 1889. He has S.P.C.K.—-The chief event of the past month hasl been a prisoner during the war and nothing waa been the visit of two of the Secretaries of the above heard of him and his friends until the Belgian society. The Rev. G. L. Gosling, from the head­ Army entered Tabora near Lake Tanganika in quarters in London, and an old friend the Rev. E. C. September 1916. He should prove to be an inter- Summers of Oxford. They both stayed at Cornwell osting speaker. . . . Rectory and their visit proved most satisfactory The Diocesan board of Missions have been and encouraging. Mr. Gosling preached at Chipping offering prizes to Hie successful writer of an essay Norton on Sunday morning the 29th of April and at on “ The Effect of the Great War in the Mission Cornwell in the evening. He seemed much pleased Field.” The result has just come out. Mrs. Powell with his visits. Mr. Summers held lantern lectures of Churchill Grounds, who wrote an interesting at Cornwell, the following Monday evening and at paper, 1ms been placed fifth in order of Merit in the Salford on 1 uesday. Both were well attended, and three Counties of Oxford., Bucks, and Berks., in a the Rector of Salford very kindly lent manipulated competition consisting of 640 parishes. the lantern on each occasion. Miss Margerie Treweeke aged 12f years, was An afternoon meeting was held at the Parish Room within 8 marks of gaining a County bcholaiship in Chipping Norton, on Monday, the Vicar of Chipping the examination which has recently taken place. Norton presiding. Among other happy results Miss By perseverance we hope to hear nioie of hei Inter Lockwood kindly volunteered to act as Parochial on in the educational world. Secretary for Chipping Norton, and quite a good The Sunday School Association hopes to have a number of collecting boxes have been taken. While gathering at Churchill on Saturday July 7th. Ihe there is so much to sadden, it is most encouraging Rev. J. P. Malleson, Under-secretary of the Diocesan and cheering to find so far from any falling off, Board of Missions, Rector of Great and Little lew, additional interest taken in the work of our oldest will give an address on S. Francis of Assisi, and the Missionary, Bible and Tract Society. The offertory Vicar of Chipping Norton, Rev. H. II. Arkell will at Churchill on Ascension Day was devoted to the preach the sermon in Church at 4.30. Owing to same, as in past years, and sermons arc to be the control on food, each party coming from their preached and collections made at Chastleton and respective parishes will bring their own refresh­ Milton later on. ments. We are truly thankful to report that our very kind School News.—The Cocoa Club which provided friend Mrs. Hall of Cornwell Manor, has quite re- a mug of cocoa daily during the winter for the covered her recent indisposition. She has left dinner children was quite a success. Miss Croxton Cornwell for a change to Tidnioutli, which we trust ■ has a balance in band for another year, She spec- will quite restore her to her usual strength inactivity. , ially wishes to thank Mrs. Edmonds for her gift of The 2nd ofor June is the anniversary of the death ■ cocoa regularly, and also Mrs. Johnson and Mis. Frederick. . 1 .. — ■ - IIHill, til who* 11 rt o-ngave ou Jit.-his 1 life: f.for . — l.lhis . _country, ... . 1 his• Treweeke who constantly provided a supply of parents desire the insertion of the following memento. !\ milk-.milk. In loving memory of our dear and only son Freddy I Needlework Result.-—-The results of the Oxford Hill, who passed away lune 2nd, 1915 “ TwoTwo yearsyears NeedleworkNeedlework CompetitionCompetition havehave beenbeen receivedreceived and as .passed away.. Since our great borrow fell,fell., But- -in - j- arem-e as 1follows :—Mixed--- School.... ,; 2nd Prizes, Norah all our hearts, Oh! how we miss the one we loved so I Timms, Mayat.... Wearing,txt-—...... Dorist a ..... Widdows.vnr.a—i—...... 3rd prizes well. Mother, father and sister. Alice Hicks, Daisy Williams, May Biles. Com- 1 mended, Margaret Ackerman. For Boys, Knitting, ' Darning, Buttonsewing and Patching. 2nd prizes, S A RSD E N-cum-C 11 (J RUI IILL. I Frank Clifton Cbarle Kent. 3rd prize, Fred Burial:—On May 17th, William Pearce, aged 83 Anson. The results reflect much credit on Miss He was baptized at Sarsden Church on Christmas Stringer, Miss Mathews and Miss Morris, and in Dav, 1833, by Rev. Charles Barter. Infants’ school on Miss Croxton. Tho King’s Proclamation has been duly read in J Infants’ School.—1st prizes, Stella Dewar and “.Iridnnand Chiirrhill Churches on the four Sun-! Madge Math Sarsden and Churchill Churches on the four Sun- hews, (doll dressing and toilet tidies), days in May. I 2nd prizes. Mary ^Watki:r-A,-ins, Winnie Griffin. Knitting Parishioners are t taking the food Rations pledge | and Kindergarten. 3rd? \ p^ize, Alice Biles, Sewing. ami wearing the purplei nle iribbon. ibbon. Commended, Stella Dewar (sewingj, Madge Mathews • C.M.S. The Rev. D. Deekcs of the German (Knitting) East African Missions, hopes to address a meeting Pig Clue.—The Annual Meeting was held on th© at the Rectory on Thursday afternoon, June 14th, usual date and a very satisfactory balance sheet at 3.30 p.m. He has been out in Africa since 1887. was passed, the same to be duly audited by Mr. In conjunction with the late Alex Mackay, he had Giles Edmunds. It was decided to purchase 30 the privilege of supplying all Europe with the news War Savings’ Certificates, from the reserve Funds of the safety of the famous African Explorer, the of the club. The Balance Sheet will be published * late Sir Henry Stanley, on his return journey from when the bank interest has been added. ' 1

JUNE. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______

GREAT ROLLRIGHT. ENSTONE. Baptisms.—May 6th, Mary Tanner, of Great Roll­ Burial.—April 19th, Laura Church, aged 72 right.—May 27th. Ronald James Williams, Old Bilton years. Saturday, June 9th, will be Red Cross Day for Ruby. Oxfordshire. FINSTOCK and FAWLER. On Sunday, June 10th, the collections at the 11 Burial.— 15th May, Frederick Hilary du Cros, of a.m. and 6.30 p.m. services will be given to the London, aged 48 years. Heythrop District Nursing Association. On April 30th, a meeting was held at Finstock On Rogation Sunday, immediately after evening House for Women, when Miss Locock of Oxford I service in Church, the Vicar led the way out into came and spoke on Food Economy. There were a I the open at the top of the village, followed by the good many present, and all who came must have choir and congregation. Prayers were offered and benefited by the sound advice and useful hints given the National Anthem was sung. On the Monday by the speaker. evening following, the Vicar went on to the Neat On Monday. June nth at 7 o’clock at Finstock Enstoue allotments and offered Rogationtide House, there will be a cookery demonstration, given prayers in the presence of the workers who willingly by Miss Hodgson of Oxford. It is hoped that all and gladly paused from their work for that purpose. women and girls over 14, will come if they possibly It was during the course of the Sunday evening can. sermon that the above named observance of The Finstock War Savings’ Association is in a very Rogationtide was suggested, so that the prompt and flourishing condition. Mrs. Carey Elwes was able to unanimous response was the more remarkable. buy 11 certificates during May and to allot 5. The daily morning and evening pravers in Church Pledge cards for Voluntary Rationing are being 011 Rogation days were appreciated. This third sent round the village. It is Doped that as many as year of warfare and trouble brings home to us with possible will sign them, and return the slips, which greater power those fundumental truths of Christ’s are to be cut off to Mrs. Carey Elwes at the Vicarage. Religion that His church never fails to remind us By signing these cards we pledge ourselves to waste of. nothing and to use as little flour as we can, al least a | less than in the ordinary way. . CHADLINGTON. Saturday, June 9th is to be kept as Red Cross Day The Rev. T. P. Field has been offered and has in Oxfordshire. There will be an entertainment accepted the living of Finstock and Fawler, which given by the School children on the Vicarage lawn in will very shortly be vacant through the the resignation aid of the funds. of the present Vicar, the Rev. A. Carey Elwes. The offer was very kindly made to him by the Vicar, the FIFIELD and ID BURY. Rev. J. D. Payne, who is patron of the living of On Ascension Day there were two celebrations of Finstock. The Archdeacon had hoped to be able to Holy Communion in Fifield Church. At 5.30 there induct Mr. Field, but now finds it impossible to do so were 19 communicants, and at 9 a.m. when the as he will be away from Oxford, but the Rural Dean service was sung by the School children, there were has kindly promised to do so on 'Thursday, August 7, so that in view of the common neglect of this 9th, at 7 p.m. great Christian Festival, we may say that, it was On Monday, May 14th. a meeting was held in the well observed in Fifield. On the evening before, Reading Roocn to discuss and promote the formation being one of the Rogation Days there was a service of a War Savings’ Association in Chadlington. a in the allotments at 7 p m. which was well attended which Mr. A. E. Mace kindly came from Chipping and this was followed at 7.30, by a short Evensong Norton and explained very clearly the working and for the Vigil of the Ascension, for which most of benefits of the Association ; and the committee was the congregation came on to the Church. formed, consisting of Mr. J. Collett, chairman. Mr. Vestry Meetings were held at Idburv 00 Mav 7th W. Lakum, Hon. Treasurer, Mr. H. Sturch, Hon. and at Fifield on May 10th. Mr. E. P. Sturch re­ Sec., other members, Mrs. Abraham, Mrs. Collett, mains churchwarden of Idbury and Mr. F. W. Miss Field, Miss Ryder, Mr. Southam. Mrs. Southam, Matthews of Fifield. The Church accounts showed Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Sturch. It was also decided the usual satisfactory balance at Idburv. At to hold another meeting on May 25th al 8 p.m., and Fifield there was a balance of £3 Ils. 9d., in spite to make a start. of a deficit of £9 5s. 6d., with which the year com­ menced. For this happy result we are very greatly indebted to the Sale of Work at Idbury School, on IMPORTANT NOTICE April 1*2, which brought in £11, and to Miss Philips In consequence of the shortage of labour and our Schoolmistress, who so ably organized it. other causes, it is requested that for the present the Baptism.—Fifield. On Apr. 29l.h. Francis Richard, contributions from the various parishes may be sent son of Richard Charles and Elsie Mary Bull. in by the 20th of each month. I *

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1 //th Sunday after Trinity. 2 £ Visitation of the B. V. Mary 3 Tu 4 W Translation of S. Martin, B.C. Magistrates’ Meeting 5 Th 6 F S i 8 ~dh Sunday after Trinity. 9 « 10 I’ll 11 w Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 12 Th 13 F 14 S I 15 Ulh Sunday after Trinity. Translation of S. Swithun, B. I 16 I 17 Tu . I IS W Magistrates’ Meeting. 19 Th 20 F ' S. Margaret, V.M. 21 S | 22 £ 7th Sunday after Trinity. S. Mary Magdalene. 23 M • 24 I Tu I 25 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. I 2d Th 8. Anne. 27 ' 28 I 29 Sth Saiidiui after Trinity. 30 § 31 T

•1th. Full Moot, lOh. 4bn. p.m. 19th, New Moon, 4h. 0m. a. m. 11th, Last Quarter. Ih. 12m. p.m. 27th, First Quarter, 7h. 40m. a.m.

W. C. HAYES. LTD., ?IU.\TKUS. CHIVYING NOK3XIN. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JULY. HOOK NORTON. last vear’s accounts, we have had to buy some new rose trees to replace those killed by the frost in the Holy Baptism.—June 3rd, Fredei ick Ralph, son winter, at a cost of 7/6. Two-dozen and a half of Robert and Susan Hyde. geraniums have cost 10s., and labour has cost 4/9, Burial.—May 31st, Alban Alfred Clarke, aged so that our expenses this year so far have amounted 59 years. to ^£1 19s. 8d., leaving ns the sum of 7/4 to carry Holy Matrimony.—June 16th, Robert Norman on with. A volunteer has been doing the mowing,, Dai res to Meryl Taylor Prescott. but be has not the time at bis disposal to clip the Number of Communicants from May 27th to graves, nor the long grass close to the tombstones, Juno 20th, 132. which the mowing machine cannot touch. It is Collections during same period: Oxford Diocesan Fund, £2 2s. 6d. ; Chinch Expenses, £1 7s. 7d. ; hoped therefore that people will themselves attend to the graves of their relatives, as many have done Offertory Fund, £1 3s. Id.; Lighting Fund, Ils. OJd. ; Sunday School Fund, 8s. llsd. ; Choir Fund, already, and keep them in a condition befiittng their place in God’s Acre, and betokening the affectionate 9s.The S.jd. death of Mr. Alban Clarke on May 26th, has I remembrance due to the faithful departed. In normal times it has been possible to employ a man been a great shock and sorrow to us all. It was, as most of our readers will know, quite sudden—the to do these things, but. it is now very difficult to result of a bicycle accident not far from Temple I obtain labour, as everybody knows, but that is no Mill. Mr. Clarke came to Hook Norton as a boy reason why our Churchyard or any other should be about live-aud-forty years ago to live with bis uncle neglected, and become dishonouring to God and to Mr. Harris, the founder of the Hook Norton the dead and standing reproach to the living. A Brewery Company. In course of time he entered little thought of what is due to God and the dead, the busine-s and was for many years the Managing ; coupled with a sense of personal responsibility Director. He had therefore a great deal to do with and the will to do one’s share (and more, if the industrial life of Hook Norton, and it has been necessary) will enable us to make the Churchyard pleasant to hear on all sides the spontaneous one of the beauty spots of the village. testimonies of regard and respect paid to his I memory by the men in his employ. A very large ' FINSTOCK and FAWLER. number of bis friends from all parts of the ’ Baptism. —3rd June,, Harold Alfred„ Frederick, son neighbourhood and far beyond its limits attended ' °f Henry and...j Janet-----ah Oliver ofr R Ramsden— Heath. the funeral on May 31st. It was a very beautiful j On Saturday, June mb9th, R„.iRed Cross Day, the afternoon when he was borne to his last resting ; children crvMsold paper ^'badgi’ges and flowers, and after tea place, such a day ns lie with his love of the open air I an entertainment.... was...... fegiveni.v...... on the. Vicarage Lawn by anil of the things of nature would have rejoiced in. ! Bie scholars' at‘ the local school. Great credit is due He would have thought a great, deal too of the ! J° l*le teachers for the excellence of the perform’ loyally and affection which brought so many | Bhe satisfactory sum cf Q- ---- • • lailct" . so °f jCs "’as forwarded to the together in such genuine sorrow to say. as it. were, ! Bed Cross Society as the result of our efforts good-bye to him for a season. It is almost ! A Cookery Demonstration was given’ at Finstock unnecessary to add how real and deep is the i House on Monday evening, June nth, by Miss sympathv felt for Mrs. Clarke and her children in ! ”Hodgson, ■„ . There was quite a good attendance, and their sad bereavement. He lias left behind him a ' all those who came were very grateful for the useful great example of uprightness of life and of stead­ hints and practical help given. fastness in friendship. As this is the last occasion that I shall write in the magazine as your Vicar I feel I cannot let the It. is with very great regret that, we record that occasion pass without some reference to the fifteen Donald Hall has been killed in Action at the front. very happy years I have spent in the parish. I know He was only nineteen years of age, and it does not that there are many things that ought to have been seem long ago since he was confirmed. He was a done have been left undone and no doubt have done good steady lad. We shall miss him from his place many things that ought not to have been done. I in Church, and from the belfry where he was a should like to take this opportunity of thanking all ringer. We offer our sincerest sympathy to Mr sunt Mrs. John Hall, whose home has been so those who have helped me in the work of the parish saddened by his death. duiing the past fifteen years in various and many ways, and also to thank the Non-Conformists of the We have received the following contributions to parish for the kind way in which they have always the Churchyard Fund: Mrs. John Harris 5s. Mr. received me and for the friendly relations that have Clarkson 5s., The ■ Misses Coletrrave 2s (LI Al,. always existed between us. Geear 10s„ Mr. Bull 5s.. Mrs. Bury 2s 6d ' Mr- The Rural Dean will induct the Rev. T. P. Field, on August 7th, and it is hoped as many parishioners lutal 6s. There was a deficit of 17s. gd. on will be present as possible. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JULY.

CHADLINGTON. Baptisms.—May 27th, Kenneth Ernest, son of E. Mt Dear People, and A. L. Cooper.—May 27th, Reginald Thomas, This is the last time I shall have the son of T. A. and E. K. Cooper.—May 27th, privilege of writing the Chadlington Notes in the Margaret Ann, daughter of J. H. and R. J. G. Deanery Magazine. So I wish to take this oppor­ Cooper. tunity, and my sister also associates herself with me Burial.—June 9th, Elizabeth Bell, aged 36 years. in this; of thanking you, one and all from the We desire to express our deepest sympathy with bottom of my heart, for the very magnificent pres­ Mr. and Mrs. Bell and their family, in their great entation made ns on May 31st. We shall always sorrow value very highly the book of the names of those who gave so generously and liberally ; and the form CHARLBURY. in which the presentation was made. A book of Baptisms.—May 27th, (Whitsunday), Kenneth, son treasury notes, could not have been more acceptable of Thomas and Constance Helen Benfield.—Florence as there are always a quantity of various things Helen, daughter of Charles William and Sarah required on moving into a new house. Harris.—Frederick George, son of George and Then, again, I wish to take this opportunity of Annie Maria West.—June 3rd, James Alfred, son of thanking all my many friends, in and around Chad­ Alfred Frederick and May Quarterman.—June 10th, lington, for your great kindness and help to my Eric Charles, son of Charles Albert and Margaret sister and myself during our stay amongst you, and Pratley. especially for the many tokens of loving sympathy The Rev. II. F. Donaldson Selby is to begin duty shown us in last January year. Five years is not at Chadlington on July 1st. He took his degree at very long, but it is long enough to become attached Oxford in 1893 ; and, since bis ordination, has seen to a place, and to leave behind many friends and good work at Leeds and Sedbergh. His wife is a many tender memories. Also it is long enough to niece of the late Rev. S. York, who was Rector of realize how much that could and should have been Fifield and Idbury. They are sure of a welcome in done, has been left undone, or only done very this neighbourhood. partially. And that consideration enchances a We shall be very glad to have Rev. A. Carey Elwes thousandfold the unfailing kindness always shown and his wife living in Charlbury, when their house is me by the Vicar, an obligation which is rendered all ready for them. the more difficult in any way to attempt to repay by The War.—Albert Souch of Chilson, and of 2/4 the offer made me by him of the living of Finstock.- Oxon & Bucks L. I. was killed in action in France, I feel that I can never adequately recompense his on April 28th. We offer our true sympathy to his confidence in me, and that my record here is but a I father and mother. We also express our sympathy poor return to him. to Mrs. Boyde of Charlbury, whose husband was Once again, then, I desire to thank the Vicar and killed in action at Salonika on May 9th, in the Oxon. all my many friends in Chadlington for their many & Bucks. We are glad to hear that Capt. J. W. acts of kindness and love towards us,US, and for Shilson has been mentioned in despatches. their constant loyalty. The Chadlington notes will refer to the parting Space forbids me to add more, though I should gifts to the Rev. T. P. and Miss Field, and all the like to write a lot. about the loyal support and help ' good things that were said on May 31st.. We w’sh of the Church Officers, the Sunday School Super- ' to remind their friends in Charlbury that the Induc­ intendent and teachers and the Organist and Choir; tion Service at Finstock Church is to be on Thursday, but I know they will take my silence as a more August 9th at 7 p.m. eloquent tribute of appreciation and thanks than The Vicar, Churchwardens and Sidesmen gave many words could convey. Mr. G. W. Lane, our station master, who has been I can assure yon that you will always receive a promoted to Hartlebury, a parting present of a most hearty welcome at Finstock Vicarage, when­ Church Service Book and Hymn Book for his faithful ever you are able to come over; and I also hope not help in the Church during the seven years he has to lose sight of my many friends here. been at Charlbury.’ May I, as a last request, ask you sometimes to remember me and my new work iu your prayers : SPELSBURY. Just as I hope never to cease to mention in mine Burial.—June 12th, Thomas Fowler, aged 79 you and the good work of my predecessors, a work years. which I know will be strengthened and advanced The White Ensign which hangs over the Roll of by my successor. Honour in our Church has been kindly lent by Mrs. Believe me to be, Dillon Fitz-Gibbon to whom it now belongs. Thia ever yours verv sincerely, interesting relic was flown by H.M.S. Shannon in THOMAS P. FIELD. the naval engagement of Jutland, 1916. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. JULY. MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. Franklin is reported missing, and that nothing Baptisms.—June 10th, 1917, Charles William, further has been heard of William Hedges. infant son of Henry Richard and Louisa Clemson, The Red Cross Flag Day was on 9th June. It High Lodge. Milton.—June 17th, Barbara Langford, was arranged as on former occasions. There were infant daughter of James Harry and Ethel Harriet ten box carriers and they met with hearty response Rebecca Ricketts. Fir Tree Cottage, Milton. realizing 9 7J. Marriages—June 2nd, 1917, Allen Victor Cecil On 11th Miss Hodgson ou behalf of the County Shaw, of Cholsey, Berks, and Florence May Council gave a Cookery Demonstration at the Beaconsfield Hall, the Lecture was very interesting June 13th, 1917, Robert Jack Ralphs, and useful, especially in this time of war and scarceness of food material. agedOn fiJuly weeks. 8r.h, the Lord Bishop of the Diocese has Baptisms.—12th June, Edward Frank Faulkener, kindly consented to visit our Parish and will preach Eva May FauIkener.— 17th June, Beatrice Audrey Roper. at the Morning Service. A Runimage Sale will be held in the Vicarage Grounds on Thursday, July 12tl>, to commence at CORNWELL. Red Cross Day.—Saturday, the 9th of June, 6.30 o’clock. A Meeting was held in the Infant Schoolroom, on was observed as “ Red Cross Day ” in Cornwell and Juue 13th, when Mr. Gaiger explained the necessity xi._the collection...ii- made,. __as- ___last, year from house to of spraying our potatoes. The Meeting was very house. Though several of our Parishioners were poorlv attended, and whether any results will follow away, the amount collected was highly satisfactory, yet remains to be seen. It is certainly very being £4 15s. Id. We trust by this time next, important that, we should do all within our power year the war will be over, and our *■ Thank- to conserve the fruits of the earth this year, as we Offerings ” asked for. know not what may be in store for us in the future. S.P.G.—Our Meeting and Sermons for this The Lecturer stated that, by spraying twice at. a Society were unavoidably postponed, owing to the very nominal cost, the country could be benefited illness of the Secretary, the Rev. II. Kenney. V-We to the extent of 100,1)00 tons. hope to have them both shortly, probably next We extend our heartiest congratulations to month, when in place of the lantern meeting, which Lieutenant. Barton, who, for conspicuous bravery in would be out of season just now, we are thinking of the battle at Gaza, has been awarded the Military having a Garden Meeting, which will make a variety, and will be double appreciated. Due notice Cross Our deepest sympathy is given to Mr. Burch, our of the dates will be given. Schoolmaster, who a few days ago heard of the National Society.—We have been asked to death of his brother, Sapper A. E. Burch, of the have a Sermon for the above on Sunday evening, Royal Engineers, who waskilled inaction on May6th. July 29th. We are reminded by the Secretary that No particulars other than the above have yet been the last occasion when such a Sermon was preached communicated to the relatives. was in the year 1851. During July, the Rector will be engaged in the We desiro- to record our sincere sympathy also Inspection of Schools in the neighbourhood. Getting with Mr. and Mrs. Souch, who heard only a few about just, now is rather difficult work, but he always days ago that their son had been killed in action. enjoys his visits. This makes the 1 llh year since The Commanding Officer in writing to the parents, he has been so employed. spoke most highly of him and of his work, he said The grass is being cut all round and the hay “ We have lost a good soldier and a man, one who harvest promises to be an abundant one. always did his best for King and Country.” With the present beautiful weather there is every Mr. and Mrs. Souch desire to thank those who prospect of a good corn harvest also, which is have been so kind to them in their sorrow. They greatly needed. thoroughly appreciate the boundless sympathy that VVe^are delighted to welcome Mrs. Hall back to has been given to them from their many friends Cornwell, quite restored t o health ; the place seemed and the friends and acquaintances of the deceased. quite lost without her. N.B.—For •’ Tidmouth ” read “ Sidmouth ” in SHI PTON-uniier- with LANGLEY. last month’s notes. On May 24th there was a successful concert at the Beaconsfield Hall, given by the inmates of the SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. Court on behalf of the “ Disabled Sailors and A Meeting will be held at Chuichill, ou July 7th, Sol.lieis Society.” at 2.15., Address on St. Francis Assisi, by t.he Rev. Tho Whitsuntide Services were well attended. J. P. Malleson. Evensong 4, Preacher the Rev. H. The offerings were sent as usual to the Binford H. Arkell. Tea at 5. Will parties kindly bring Cottage Hospital. their food with them. Tea and cups will be It is with sorrow we record that Alexander provided, but not sugar. No. 413. Price One Penny. ; THE CH8PPING NORTON eanery

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August. e abend ar. 1917.

1 AV Magistrates’ Meeting. Lammas Day. 2 Th 3 F S 5 9th Sunday after Trinity. 6 £ Transfiguration of our Lord. Tu Name of Jesus. 8 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. 9 ' Th ' 10 F. S. Lawrence, D.M. 111 s i3* 10th Sunday after Trinity. 121' M I1 1413 II> Tu I 15 W Falling asleep of B.V. Mary. Magistrates’ Meeting. I 16 Th I 17 F I 18 S I 19 11th Sunday afl< Trinity. 20 ?t I 21 Tu i 22 W Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 23 Th 24 1 F S. Bartholomew, A.M. , 25 s 26 £_ 1 .'th Sunday after Trinity. 27 , M ' 28 T S. Augustine, B.C. 1). : 29 AV Beheading of S. John Baptist. Magistrates’ Meeting. 30 Th.. 1311-F 3rd, Full Moon. 6h. 11m. a.m. 17th, New Moon, 7h. 2-1 in. p.m. 9th, Last Quarter. 8h. 56m. p.m. ‘25th. First Quarter. 81). 8m. p.n

W. c. HAYES. LTD.. »’!UNTE1Ui. CHHUXG NUli'J-’ON. * CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY AUG. magazine.______SARSDEN-cmi-OIIURCIIILL. I Miss May Rose, late of Churchill Heath Farm, metJuly at Churchill,7th. the Deanery when between Sunday 40 School and 50Association teachers Meri/andnassed'iSBfid ho.C" Mr....:--late ,Exam-o ox >nationvnur< fifth in Order of met to hear a lecture on S. Francis of Assisi k , ---- ‘ dso so qualified Qualified as n aa QStaff Nurse in a year and five months instead of taking two years. All Rev. J. P. Malleson, Rector of . It is ’to j her*'"■ zfrieudV“ wiTile glad1 to hear of her success, and hoped that one result from this Great War "and and | w,sh her well f<>r her’ ° future- career. the National Mission will be to raise up a body f men who...... will follow Christ, our Example_ moreA committee i,lv meeting of the War Savings’ Assn, perfectly, than is the usual outcome of thoCbristfan dT°" Monday e%~ning° Juiv 2nd ,ife t0’day’ . (Treasurer^ m'T' .-■ Tiie weather is simply grand for us Germans. HaroldHaiold Dick and Willie Liner are both who have been used to India but rather in the» Air SeiSet vice Wireless TcivgTelegraphy. The others C Our health is good except for bouts of Malaria former is expecting orders for the front veiverye. shortly & Stomach trouble. The snow ImsI all disappeared His photograph is in the,l.w Church Porch. Willie from the hills that you wrote of, aiid ecv. „c 1UUU ■ --1 now as we look Haynes has been wounded at Salouica, losing a at them they appear bine in the distance, faintly finger andI a toe on the right side. LvHe .•his now linled with green. Before 1 close mthis.:.. letter,> there > able to get up, and no doubt would much appre ­ is one great, favour I would ask of you, Dear Sir, ■■ yon, Dear Sir, ciate1 a stay• in° convalesconta convalescent. home. Iw».m Churchillni > mid that, is your prayers for a l;;2lad who’’ has of‘ 'late sailors1 and soldiers ‘ sadly neglected all affairs spiritual, are bravely fulfilling their duty, ... I do not think John Parker has recently joined and gone to i lia t. a man can do a ggreater thing. than this for Salisburyi Plain. smother, and I have had direct answer to prayer ! many times. And so for the present, dear Sir, ' Goodbye and may we all meet soon, (d.v.) Yours Sincerely, FINSTOCK and FAWLER. James Cannings. • The Rev. T. P. Field will be inducted by the B.P.O.AV., Angora. Rural Dean on Thursday 9th August at 7 p.m. The Service will probably consist of Evensong and July 6th was observed for the collection L for Lord the ceremony of Induction. Copies of which Roberts’ Memorial for Workshops’ Fund, \ I will be provided. It is hoped that as many parish- amounted to £1 2s. 6d. from this parish. , which isbioners as are able will be present. Sermons will be preached on September °3rd for the British and Foreign Bible Society when ! The ~~new q Vicar’ will7“ commence »•'«his Untieduties on the the Rector will take the opportunity, all beiiitr well ’ Sunday, the IwthnOil- nist.- - and’ hope;res to come of being away from the Pa.ish for a few davs 1 to‘‘ residence,e8,dence "asS soon800,1 as the VicariVicarage isk sufficientlyo, I ready to admit of moving in. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. avq.

SHIPTON-under-WYCHWOOD with LANGLEY We drove a party of Sunday School Teachers to the On St. John Baptist Day, collections were made for 1deanery meeting at Churchill on July 7. On Sunday August 5, we shall have special remem­ The Oxford Diocesan Fund. The amount at which brance, intercession and thanksgiving at our Service Shipton is assessed was not nearly reached. at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., i 6 p.m. that Sunday being the On July 3, a meeting of parishioners was held at ‘ the school to consult concerning the Heating of the 'completion of the third year of war. church. Certain plans were examined and the Church­ CORNWELL. wardens are in consultation with an architect. Baptism.— 1st July, 4th Sunday after Trinity, On the 6th. was Lord Roberts' Workshop Flag Day Winifred Florence, daughter of Mason James and £1. 14. 9. was collected, and we return thanks to Florence Alice Calcutt. those who carried the boxes for that good object. On Sunday evening the 29th of July, we hope to In the evening there was a Missionary Intercession have the pleasure of hearing a sermon on behalf of Service. Since that night the Vicar has been indis­ “ The National Society,” the preacher being the posed, and for two Sundays the Rev. John Williams Rev. Herbert. Shears, M.A. The last occasion and the Rev. H. H- Williams, Principal of S. Edmun­ when a sermon was preached for this society was iu ds Hall, have most kindly performed the services. the year 1851. On the 71I1, five from Shipton attended the Sunday S.P.G.—The Diocesan Secretary, the Rov. H. School Meeting at Churchill. Kenney, hopes to pay us a visit about the end of We are thankful to record that letters have been re­ August. He will preach at Cornwell on Sunday ceived from William Hedges who has been wounded morning the 26th and we hope to arrange a Garden and a prisoner, and we deplore the official commun­ Meeting on cither the previous Saturday or follow­ ication that has now been received of Alexander Fran­ ing Monday. The date depends on the trains, klin's death on 71I1 May. He was wounded and taken which are rather awkward at present. Due notice prisoner on the 4th' will bo given of the day and hour, andwe hope for a Baptisms.—24th. June, Albert Roy Hedges,—15th. good attendance arid liberal response. • July, Minnie Piltaway. Holders of Missionary boxes are requested to On the 19th, the School was examined by the Rev. send them in to the Rectory, if they have not al­ R. P. Burnett. Diocesan Inspector. There was a very ready done so, by the date of the Meeting. good attendance, and we believe the Inspector was Mr. Kenney's visit was to have taken place early pleased with the children. In the afternoon, St. in the year, but had to be postponed on account of Michaels’ Home was inspected The children have illness. now made 1,326 sand bags, and 2.012 grenade bags. The Rector is engaged at present in inspecting the Church Schools in tlm neighbourhood, and tho CHARLBURY. results so far have been very satisfactory. Baptismns.—July 1, Liiy Ivy Matilda, also Laura He trusts the Cornwell children will distinguish Louvain, also Teddy, children of James and Kate themselves nt the Inspection nt Churchill 011 the Ellen Pickett July I, Maude Elizabeth Mann. 31st inst. Soldiers and Sailors Help Society, Collections for disabled soldiers on July 7th. The sum of /'S. 9. 2. was collected in Charlbury by Mrs. CHADLINGTON. Constable, Miss F. E. Wells,Mrs. Davis, Miss Harvey, Dear People, Miss G. Allen, Miss Jones, Miss Bowles and Mrs. I wish to thank you for the kiud reception Lane. This is in addition to Cornbury and neigh­ which you have given my wife and myself on our bourhood. Lady Margaret Watney has forwarded the arrival in Chadlington. We both hope and trust total from the whole neighbourhood. we may spend a useful and happy time among you. The War. Lieut. j.A.P Whinney of the Yeo- Wo are looking forward to making the acquaintance manry was killed in action on lune 22. He was much of all.in the parish. I should like to thank the esteemed by his comrades, officers and men. Our Vicar of Charlbury, and the Vicar designate of truest sympathy is with his relatives, who have always Finst.ock, for the kind words they have said about shown every interest in the life of lire Church and ns in the magazine. Parish. Albert Shayler, also of tiie Yeomanry, was Yours Sincerely, also killed in action on the same day and place, and Henry F. Donaldson-Selby. has been highly spoken of by his officers. His The many friends of Fred Southam heard with mother has met with sympathy in her loss. William regret he had been wounded. We would express Humphries has been wounded in action, but we hope our sympathy with his wife and the rest of bis is progressing favourably. The two latter were family. We are glad to hear that ho is making members of our Church Lads' Brigade. satisfactory progress. Church Lads’ Brigade. We are glad to see our Chadlington did very well in the collection for Charlbury Company being regularly drilled by Mr. The Silent Tribute to tho late Lord Roberts. Fred Higgins in the Vicarage garden. Mr. Higgins has and Stanley Martin, Lucy Bond and Norah • done excellent for C.C L.L Z.B. elswhere lor many Simmons proved efficient collectors and gathered the sum of £4 7s. 6d. years. 1

AUG. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. DAYLESFORD. From his childhood he has been so well known by everv person in the parish, and we all feel that we A new scheme of Diocesan Inspection lias quite have lost a personal friend. Our sincere sympathy recently been inaugurated by the Bishop which is extended to his young wife, and also to his father. will take effect as from the Autumn of the current May he rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine year. For some years past there has been no visit on him. to our school from any Diocesan Inspector but Our schools have been closed since Tuesday July 17 under the new scheme now to be started the school on account of an outbreak of Measles. There are will be visited some time during the coming quite a number of young children who are suffering Autumn by the Rev. H. J. Kelsall, Rector of from them, but we hope it will not be long before it Evenlode. who has been appointed to the Post by will be stamped out. the Bishop of the Diocese. We shall cordially welcome his coming, and hope to take again the The beautiful showers of rain have done much to high position we for merly enjoyed under the old ensure a bountiful crop, and we hope that the harvest this year will be an abundant one, and safely garnered scheme. in good time. The corn in places begins to change, ; We were delighted to welcome Fred Painting and in about a fortnight or three weeks harvest oper­ home on leave from the Front in France, wearing ations will be in full swing. Sergeant's stripes on his arm and looking in the best of health. He is greatly to be commended and congratulated ou his rapid promotion, and we hope CHASTLETON. it may be an earnest of other honourable distinction Red CrossJDay. The following sums were coll­ to follow in the future. He is justly proud of belong ected. Miss V. Richardson and Miss J. Walford, ing to a Regiment, the “ Worcesters ” which has L6. 12.4. Miss M. st Master J. Henderson. 16-14 covered itself with glory in this present war. total /7.S. 9J. ' 1 Clmstleton School Children collected 3 0 for the MILTON with-LYNEHAM and BRUERN, Overseas Club. Baptisms.—July i, Doris Allen Slatler of Lynehem The School will be closed for the Harvest Holi­ July 15, Charles Reuben, infant son of Reuben and days from July 27. until Sept. 3. Eva Mary Stringer of Milton. The report of the Rev. R. P. Burnett, the Dioce­ marriage.—lune 30. Joseph Henry Slatter, to Jane san Inpector of schools, is given in full below. Examined July 5th. 1917. Ellen Tibbits, both of Milton. Rei'ORT—It was a great pleasure to inspect this On July 8, The Lord Bishop of the Diocese paid nice little school again, though I much missed the his visit to our parish. It was unfortunately a very presence of Mrs. Tibbles who for 40 years has been wet day, and the congregation was not as large as it its devoted mistress. Her place however, is well otherwise would have been. There was however, a filled by her daughter, who has for some time been very fair congregation, and those who braved the ele­ associated with her in the work. ments, were well rewarded. His Lordship was listened to with the deepest interest—indeed it would have The results of the inspection was very satisfactory been very difficult to have listened to the eloquent though the number of scholars was considerable sermon without feeling deeply interested. We feel less than in former years. Prayers had been said quite sure that a visit like this from our Father in God before I arrived, but I heard several hymns sung is most helpful in every way to our parishioners, and which were exceedingly nice. In the upper section, we hope that the day will soon come round again standard 1-5, the knowledge of setiptare was good: when we shall have the previlege of welcoming again catechism and prayer book very good. The children to our Parish onr Bishop. bad evidently been carefully taught, and the subject explained: the writing out was neat, and generally On Sunday, July 15. the Collections at all services fairly accurate. In the 1st. class the Bishop*s prize were given to the S. P. C. K., and we are glad to be able to announce that they amounted to £1. 10. o. at is awarded to Beatrice Phillips, and a certificate Milton, and 4/-at Lyneham. We are always hopeful to Marjorie Clarke, Minnie Minims ami Norah Tid- that each year may show a deeper and more real int­ marsh also deserve special mention. In the 2nd. class Cynthia Corbett and Phyllis Clarke answered erest in the Missionary work of the Church, and it seems too, that this great conflict of nations is bring­ well. Infants—Knowledge of scripture and Cate­ ing about this interest. May it be so. chism both very fair, and repetition good. We are sincerely sorry to have to announce this Thomas Whittington, Elsie Tyler and Dick Tr­ month, the sad loss that the parish has sustained in ier did particularly well ami deserve special mention the death of Major Samuda who was killed in action. Richard P. Burnett, Dios. Inspector. I No. 414. Price One Penny. | THE CHIPPING NORTON eaner^ JVtagazine.

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S S. Giles, Ab. C. 13th Sunday after Trinity. Tuft W Mootings of Board of Guardians and Rural District Council Th F S. Evurtius, B. ! 8 S Nativity of the B. V.M. 1 9 l.'fth Sunday after Trinity. 10 11 Tn 12 W Magistrates’ Meeting. 13 Th 14 F Holy Cross Day. 15 S 16 loth Sunday after Trinity. 17 ?I S. Lambert, B.M. 18 Tu 19 W Ember Day. Meetings of Board of Guardians and Assessment Committee. 20 Tn 21 F St. Matthew, A.E.M. 22 S Ember Day. 23 £ Itilh Sunday after Trinity. 24 M 25 T 26 W S. Cyprian, Abp. M. Magistrates’ Meeting. ' 27 Th : 28 F 29 , S S. Michael and All Angles. . 30 £ 17th Sunday afer Trinity. S. Jerome, P.C. I).

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MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. FINSTOCK and FAWLER. The new Vicar, the Rev. T. P. Field was inducted Baptism.—Aug. 12, Dorothy, infant daughter of into the living of Finstock & Fawler on Thursday, Joseph and Ada Letitia Griffin of Bruern Grange. August 9th, by the Rural Dean, the Rev. W. After the two or three weeks of very wet weather, Collingwood Carter, assisted by the Patron, the Rev. there seems to be a good prospect of such weather as J. D. Payne, Vicar of Charlbury, and by the two those just beginning harvest are desirous of see- Churchwardens, Mr. F, Aiderton and Mr. J. Douth- in". In a few more days the harvest operations will waite. There were also present in the Choir, the Rev. be’in full swing, and we earnestly hope that the A. Cary Elwes (the late Vicar), Rev. H. Hall, Vicar of abundant crops will be safely garnerbed. We do not Ramsden, Rev. H. Hornagold Wright, Vicar of remember seeing bettercrops than we have seen this Northleigh, Rev. T. Tanner, Vicar of Spelsbury, and year. The grain looks well, and there is a promise the Rev. II. Donaldson-Selby, the Curate in charge of of an abundant root crop. The allotment holders Chadlington. The Service commenced with Choral are well satisfied with the appearance of the potato Evensong; the office was sung by the Vicar of crop, and if we now get a month of real sunshine, Charlbury, the Rev. H. Hall read the first lesson, and we may look for a very plentiful supply of tha precprec-­ the Rev. A. Cary Elwes the second. After the third ious tubers. Some of the potatoes that have already Collect came the ceremony of Induction, at the con­ been taken up are of a tremendous size, and so fat- clusion of which the Rural Dean Preached The im­ free front disease. pressive service ended with a hymn, after which the Rural Dean pronounced the final blessing. A good Il was a very great pleasure to have the assist­ ance, kindly given by the Rev. .1. Hawes on several congregation were presant to take their part in the Sundays this month, and we are sure our congregat­ service, and the Vicar was very pleased to see among ion both at Milton ami Lynehatn fully appreciated them some old friends from Chadlington. He was the change. The Vicar has been enabled to have a also greatly gratified at the presence of so many of the little relaxation which has been greatly appreciated. neighbouring clergy, who attended not only to extend a warm welcome to the new Vicar, but equally as a Mr. Hawes is trow in a curacy at Sunderland, and token of affectionate esteem for the late Vicar and out is now spending his holidays with his wife’s relatives of respect for the good work done by him in Finstock at Lynehnm. during the last fifteen years. The Vicar also especially Our Organist also is having a brief holiday which desires to thank most heartily the Rural Dean for so ■we h »pe she will much enjoy, as she has decidedly kindly undertaking the Induction Ceremony, and merited it. ventures to express the hope that he will return from We are sorry to hear that Lieut. J. Way has been the rest and change he intends shortly to take, restored woimded, and is now in St. Thomas’, London. We once more to health and strength. are however glad to hear that his wounds are not serious.but we shall be glad to hear the report of his SALFORD parents who went to see him on Monday, Aug. 20th, Towards the end of July, the sad news reached us The Large School will re-open on Monday, Aug. 27 that Mrs. Candy’s husband had been killed in action for-a short time, ami will then take the balance of in France. Most sincere sympathy was felt for her. The Sunday evening service, July 30th took the holidays in October- when the potato picking commences. ° the form of a memorial one. The deceased we under­ stand was a bell ringer, and it is always a consolation The Rural Dean paid us an official visit on Wed­ to feel that our dear departed ones have taken some nesday Aug. loth., ami examined the Church and active part in connection with God’s House. grounds and Registers etc. He was glad to give us On August 9th, a successful garden gathering was a good report. We hear he is going awav for a well held at the Rectory ; to help pay off the Church earned holiday and we do most sincerely hope that Expenses debt. Among other things kindly sent for the change will be most beneficial to him. competition were a beautiful table cloth, two charming We have a good marry visitors now inirr MilMilton ton, and dolls, a cake and a box of chocolates. We are greatly are very glad-to welcome them to our Church. ’ obliged to the donors and to all those who gave so We regret to say that our respected sidesman, Mr. much help on the occasion. The sum realized to­ Barker is still very unwell; we hope however that gether with promised subscriptions will pay off the the bright weather which we hope has now come, debt and leave something in hand to-wards repairing will prove helpful to him. the Churchyard wall. On Saturday, August 9th, a marriage was solemnized Our old friend Mr. Gom in has been in Oxford for between Henry Rainbow of the parish of St. John the an operation on his1 eyes; as yet it is too early to say Baptist, Coventry, and Alice Winnett of Salford, they what the result may be; we hope for the best. have our best wishes. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SEPT.

SPELSBURY. certificates have been purchased by single payments Baptism.—July 22nd Francis Olive, daughter of The association started with 600 coupons Rvalue Z'15) Henry and Annie Matilda Snow. and of these only 11 are left (value 5/6). The Burials.—July 14th, Louisa Hunt, aged 59 years, membership is 26. A vote of thanks and congratula­ (at ).—July 16th, George Pratley, aged 87 tion was given to Mr. Frank Bolton our energetic years.—July 31st, Mary Ann Beck, aged Si years. secretary for the very successful way in which he Church Collections, July Sth to August 1 Sth, Sick carried out, this very real work of National Importance & Needy 9/2, Church Expenses /3 10s. yd. Let us not forget that every contributor is doing a bit We regret to announce that Basil George Sturlcy of war work. and Alfred James Cross, D.C.M. have been killed in action in France and that Arthur Harling, reported missing in August 1916, has now been reported killed‘ CHARLBURY. (b.i.p.). Our sympathy goes out to their relatives in Baptism.—Aug. 5 Iris Muriel, daughter of Herbert their bcreavments. Henry, and Mary Tompkins. August 5th.—Very touching, instructive & helpful Burial.—August 2, Emma Ackerman Eden, aged was the form of Service set forth by authority for use 79 years. Emma Eden was one of our most devoted on the Third Anniversary of the declaration of War. and regular Churchpeople; and usually attended the The Holy Eucharist (choral) following Maltins was daily service. as is fit, the Chief Service of the day, this was well The War.—The services of intercession for the attended and there were 25 Communicants; the War on Sunday, August 5th were well attended Evening Service was also well attended. throughout the day. There were 77 Communicants in There are at present sixty names upon our Roll of [ the morning. Honour, of this number six have given their lives for their Country and many have received wounds and We lament the loss of three men from Charlbury suffered from sickness. Is our conscience clear that killed in action. Bertram Brookfield was killed by a us, who remain secure at home are doing all that in shell on the night of August 51I1. Fie was a member us lies to show our gratitude to those who are de­ of our Church Lads’ Brigade, always full of spirit and fending our national honour and protecting our very well behaved, and a general favourite. Flerbert lives. Robert Castle died of wounds. William Richard By means of the proceeds of a Concert given on Lane was killed on the night of August 5th. For Febuary 20th and by tile aid of subscriptions, parcels many years he had drilled our Church Lads’ Brigade, of comforts have been forwarded to 27 of ‘ Our Boys ’ and was foreman of the Bell Ringers, and sang in the serving at the Front. Letters of appreciation have Choir. At the outbreak of the war, as Segt. of the since been arriving as the opportunity of acknow- Territorials, he was in charge of the first batch of some lodgement has come to them on leaving the ‘ Line ’ i 20 "'h° j°'n'-'d from Charlbury. Later, as Sergent- for rest behind. Major at the front, he took great care of many from Harvest Thanksgiving.—Thursday, September this neighbourhood ; and they were greatly attached 20th has been fixed for our Harvest Thanksgiving. 1 to him. His death is a great loss to us. Our truest There will be Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and ( sympathy is given to his wife, as to the relatives of all Evensong at 7 p.m. The preacher at Evensong will the above. Charlbury has now lost in action 10 be tile Rev. II. F. Donaldson-Selby. The offertory members of the Church Lads' Brigade and 21 al- and gifts of fruits and vegetables will be sent to the ' together who went from this place. Radcliffe Infirmary. During the afternoon com­ Harvest Festiaal.—We hope to have our Festival mencing 3 p.m., the Vicarage Grounds will be open ( on Thursday, September 27th, when the Preacher wiil and there will be a Jumble Sale, Hoop-la and many j be the Rev. G. S. Payne, M.A., Rector of Delamere. other attiactions. War time lea will be provided. Any contributions to the lea or Jumble will be grate­ fully received. The proceeds will be devoted to CHASTLETON, parochial objects. Day School re-opens after the' Summer Holidays Spelsuurv War Saving Association.—This ass­ on Monday September 3rd. ociation which had its beginning no longer ago than May 9th, has justified its existence as the following Good reports continue to be received of our local report made to the Committee by the Secretary on soldiers at the front. Gerald Alfred Edgar Clarke August 17th will show. It has been possible to has joined the 92nd. 1. R. Batt. purchase one certificate weekly and sometimes two. Clergy National Service.—In connection with In all nineteen certificates have been purchased by the the above the Rev. R. P. Buineti, (Rector of Cornwell) instalments of the members and of these eleven have will kindly take any necessary duties on week-days been issued to the members. In addition twenty-two during the absence of Rector. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. SEPT.

DAYLESFORD. CHADLINGTON. It is with much sorrow that we have to record the Holy baptism.—August i6th, Francis Ernest, son death at the front of Herbert Bridges of this parish, of Arthur Alfred and Olive Louise Edginton. who joined the R.G.A. last year and went out to The War.—On the third anniversary, Sunday, France at the end of last March. He was killed August 5th, good congregations assembled and the almost instantaneously by a shell. He had done special forms of Service were used. It behoves us excellent work with his Regt., and his name had been more than ever to draw nigh to God in humble sent in for promotion, and a letter from his com­ prayer that He will grant us His continued help in manding officer states that he was much liked and this struggle for the cause of righteousness, liberty would be much missed by all who knew him. Great and justice. sympathy is felt for his young widow and child, as War Savings’ Association.—During the past well as for his parents. Willie Webley, also, received three months a branch of the National War Savings* a somewhat severe bullet wound in the leg, and has Association has been established here and already been sent to hospital at Leeds, where we are very seventy, certificates have been purchased. Mr. J. pleased to hear he is going on very well, and hopes Collett is Chairman, Mr. Sturch Hon. Secretary, and to be about again before long. Fortunately the Mr. W. Labrum Hon Treasurer. Friday, at 7 p.m. bullet missed the bone. Dick Stickley has been is the time to pay in to the Association. home from the Front on leave, and was looking as though soldiering thoroughly agreed with him. We heartily wish him continued good health and good ENSTONE. fortune on his return to France. Capt. Dudley Baptized.—June 10th, (in the private Chapel at Johnson has also been home on a short leave and Ditchley.) May Joan, daughter of John Harold and hopes to get a longer one in a few weeks' time. Annie May Brice.—August 12th, Doris, daughter of The School holidays commenced on August 4th William Henry and Elsie Minnie Faulkner. and will last six weeks. On July 30th, the Rural Dean visited our Church The collections on Sunday, August 5th—the day of and was glad that one at least of the Churchwardens Special Prayer & Thanksgiving in connection with (Mr. Allen) could make it. convenient to meet him. the third anniversary of the outbreak of War, were The rainy day revealed the defects of the Nave roof. given to the British Prisoners of War in Germany There was nothing for him to find behind the curtain Fund, and realized an amount of £z 13 1. ’Phis was worse than the ten commandments. afterwards supplemented by some furthur donations The special forms of Prayer as issued by authority and a total of £<) 13 was ultimately forwarded to the were used on Sunday. August 5th, and were found Society's head-quarters in London. most helpful. The annual Sermon on behalf of the British and We were thankful for the plain encouragement Foreign Bible Society will be preached by the Rev. given to remember before God those who have fallen E. W. G. Hudgell on Sunday morning, Sept. 23rd. in the service of their country. As we look back on three momentous years, we can see plainly how the CORNWELL. convulsion has shaken England, and can find out our National Society.—On Sunday, ■ July 29th, a weak places. Yet we have great cause for thanks­ Sermon was preached on behalf of the above Society, giving and to count our blessings. Religion has not by the Rev. H. Shears. It was 66years since the last broken down: but the abandonment of religion Sermon was preached for it at Cornwell. Mr. Shears brought about the war. seemed pleased with his visit and we hope some day We have the details of the Red Cross Day to welcome him again. collection on June 9th. that amounted to /s iSs. 4d. S.P.G.—Mr. Kenny’s long deferred visit will take Ditchley, (Miss Lee-Dillon) /j 12s 3$d. : Gazing­ place August 25th—27th. On Sunday, the 26th, he well and Radford, (Miss Lester) 14s. 3d : Litchfield will preach at Cornwell in the morning and Salford in Arms and Chaiford, (Miss Peachey) 8s. ojd.; the evening. , (Miss Collett) 5s, 41<1-; Broadstone, (Mrs. Church Inspection.—The Rural Dean, the Rev. Butler) 2S. 7J.I : Woodford and Cleveley, (Mrs. W. C. Carter, formerly Rector of Cornwell, inspected Blackwell) 5s. yd.; Neat Enstone, (Mrs Hudson and the Church, Churchyard, &c., on Thursday, the 16th Mrs. Bowl) £1 us. gjd. : Church Enstone (Misses of August, and expressed himself much pleased with Hawtin and Drinkwater) iSs. 4-J-d. all he saw. We cannot yet make any announcement for the The South wall, which had been injured by the Harvest Thanksgiving. The faith and patience of all frost ani bursting of the water pipe, has been repaired who vrorkon farm or garden are being sorely tired. and a new pipe inserted. But trials, however they arise, will make the true­ A new top has also been made to the Altar Cloth hearted more mindful of God and more ready to pray. which had got rather shabby, so everything is in The Radcliffe Infirmary will need our best help. p'erfect order. Their latest appeal states that the average cost in We congratulate Iris Cooper on obtaining the 1916 for an inpatient was Z'S 6s. 3d. Bishop’s Prize at Churchill School, at the kte “Help me to need no aid from men, that I may Inspection. “ Well done Cornwell.” help such men as need.” Price One Penny, j I No. 415. THE CHIPPING NORTON cattery JYCagazine.

5tor tbc parishes of LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. ' CHUTING NORTON. knstonk. SALFORD. I CHARLBURY Ac SHORTHAMPTON. FIFIELD A IDBURY. MILTON A LYNEHAM. CHASTLETON. HEYTHROP. OHADLINGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL Ac SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON A LANGLEY. CORNWELL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY. i DAYLESFORD. *'

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Notes lor the next Magazine should be sent not later than the World. The following are the fixtures for the October 30th, to tthe EDITOR,------CORNWELL —" orr.Tnr>rRECTORY, day.—Holy Communion 6-30’ and 8 a. m,, Matins CHIPPING NORTON. with special intercession 1030; Meeting inTown Hall *1 All business communications to be addressed to the at 3 p.m, Special Speaker, the Rev. Father Bull. Publishers, W. C. Hayes, Ltd., Chipping Norton. Evensong in Parish Church at 7 p.m. Preacher The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Oxford. ■g'aroctjiaf ^iofes. We would earnestly plead that all may keep this day free from engagements, and give it a place In our CHIPPING NORTON, prayers. May it lead to a fresh start of Missionary Life ri'car—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. and enterprise in this Parish, and that something defi­ nite may be decided with regard to a forward move­ Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. ment in the cause of Foreign Missions in this Parish. Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton, (pro tern). There will be a meeting in the Parish Room on the Churchwardens—Mr. Austin Webb. following Monday Nov. 5 at 7-30 to arrange definite Mr. A. J. Bolwell, lines on which Foreign Missions shall have a greater for Chipping Norton. place in our prayers and work. Major Daly, for Over Norton. Harvest Thanksgiving Services—As announced last month, these Services are fixed for Thursday Oct. 4, and the following Sunday. The Service on the Autumn Missionary Effort—It is now well- known that the Central Board of Missions have recom Thursday begins at 7 p.m. and the Preacher is the mended that a Missionary Campaign in support of Rev. W. C. Emeris, Vicar of Burford. Missions Overseas should be held this coining autumn The Offertory will be given to Foreign Missions. throughout the Country, as a proper sequel to, or The Services on Sunday will be as follows:— following up of the National Mission of Repentance Holy Communion 7,

Giri. Guides.—On Saturday Sept. 22. the Church Burial.—Aug. 27, George Webb, aged 82 years. Company of Girl Guides marched to Churchill and Names of Sunday School Scholars who have made had tea with the Churchill Company through the perfect attendances during September- RgyriKenneth kindness of Mrs Jordan, the Captain. Games were Giles, George Rice, Norman Bolter, Alfred Britten, played before tea and afterwards each patrol laid and Sydney Jones, Donald Colman, George Peates, Harry lit their own fires and boiled their kettles. Harris. Willie Grubb. Lendsey Grubb. Then followed drilling and games, and after sing­ Girls:—Lily Berry, Ivy Berry, Margaret Hodgkins, ing the Guide song, and giving three hearty cheers for Violet Withers, Rose Withers, Minnie Peats. Emma Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Edmunds and the Churchill Peats, Mabel Hinson, Margery Giles, Ivy Gardner, Guides,we slartedhome at 5-45 after a most enjoyable Edith Baker, Mabel Allen. Dorothy Jones. afternoon, two of the Patrol Leaders lead with their Infants:—James Burnham, Elsie Goodman. Alary flags and several of the guides in Churchill Company Sewell, Margery Willets, Kathleen Newman, Phyllis came as far as Bolters Barn when after afriendly leave White. Nellie Sewell, Laurence Busby. Thomas taking they returned. Nobbs, Joev Townley. Job Townley, Reggie Davis. Church Social Gathering.—Our Annual Church Social Gathering will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday Oct. 18, beginning at 7 p. m. Owing to SALFORD. the Food Restrictions, we must be content with a cup Sunday, October 7th will be observed as a day of of tea and a bun for refreshments. Each one is asked Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Blessings of to bring their own sugar. There wll be music. the Harvest. The services will be :— Tickets 6d. each may be secured from the Church­ 8 a. m—Holy Communion. wardens, Sidesmen, or District Visitors, if obtained 11 a. m—Matins, Sermon and Holy Communion. before Monday, October 15. after that date gd. <5 p.m—Evensong ami Sermon. C.L.B.—The C.L.B. had a short Camp from Sat­ The sermons will be preached by the Rev. V. urday afternoon to Sunday afternoon and thoroughly Lawson of London. The collections in aid of the enjoyed themselves. We trust that parents will encou­ Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution and the rage the lads all in their power to come to drills regu­ Hospital. Offerings of fruit vegetables and flowers larly and make our Company a strong one. Altogether will be will welcomed at the Church on Saturday, we have 25 lads enrolled, and this has the making of October 6th. a really good Company. We must all work hard and then we may hope for good success during the coming winter's work. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. Our best thanks to Mr. Hill for so kindly taing 1 Should the weather be sufficiently favourable to the lads to Chadlington, to the Vicar of Charlbury I allow the harvest to be safely gathered in by October and Rev. Selby for the use of the room and kindness . 8th, the Harvest Thanksgiving will be held at 3 p.m. shown, also tne Hon. Mrs. Brassey, Mrs Daly, Mrs. ' on that.1 . day,1. and the ______sermon...tn will be ______preached1____ 1 1by___ .1the Chamberlayne, Mrs. Rowell, Mrs. A. E. Mace'cfc Mrs. j Rev. V. Lawson of London, and the offertory will be Toy for subscriptions enabling the outing to take ' in aid of the Royal Agriculcultural Benevolent Ins­ place. titution. In case of its being necessary to make any In Memoriaji.—Our deepest sympathy goes out to deviation from the above arrangement notice will be Mr. & Mrs- Saunders of Over Norton in the great ' duly given. sorrow which has come to them by the death of their son George, who is another of the brave lads to have 1 SPELSBURY. made the great sacrifice. By his good and true life ' he endeared many to him. He was an old C.L.B. lad Baptisms.—September 2nd, Robert, son of Charles and took the keenest interest in the work of the Com­ and Caroline Hunt.—September 16th, Leonard John, pany in the Parish. For such lives as George Saun­ son of John and Emily Cox. ders we can thank God. Church collections. August 19th to September 16th: Baptismns.—Aug. 29, Philip Desmond, son of Sick & Needy 16/8, Oxford Diocesan Fund 17/., Aubrey and Lilian Jones.—Sept. 2, John Henry, son Church Expenses/T 18s. of Henry and Emily Woods; Alastair Francis Greg­ We are grieved to announce that news has been ory, son of William Henry and Florence Rose Har­ received that Spencer Salter Sturdy has been killed wood; Hammond Job, son of George and Rosa Anne in action in France. Our sincere sympathy goes out Cooper; Norman Ronald, son of George and Rosa to his mother and family, (r.i.p.) Anne Cooper. Owing to al) local matters for our magazine having to Marriages.—Sept. 5, Thomas Claridge Giles and be in the Editors hands by the twentieth of the month Emma Phillips.—Sept. 19, Percival Joseph Padley notes of our Harvest Thanksgiving must stand over and Elsie Rosina Clarke. until our November issue. OCT, CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.,

CHARLBURY. men and women in a parish. I should be dull aid Baptism.—September 16, Frank, son of Joseph and unfeeling indeed if I did not feel stirred to a deter, Charlotte Pratlev. miuation to devote myself more entirely and effect, The War.—John Bradley, whose home is at IVat- innately aud patiently to your service after such 4 erman's Lodge, of the Royal Warwicks. Regt, died of proof of your regard for me, and I pray that Gcj wounds at Rouen on Aug. 25. John Henry Souch, of will give megrace and strength to do my duty asyout Chilson, of the O.B.L.I., died in action in France on Rector, but I shall never feel, whatever I do, that I August 16th. Our best sympathy is with the parents can do enough for you. of both the above in their great loss. I am so pleased to hear that yon have appreciate! The Vicar of Burford has most kindly, promised. to the ministrations of Mr. Chalmas who has beet take the Services at Charlbury on fSunday, , . October~ 28 taking duty for me in my absence, and you will be The offertories will be in behalf ofc our Churchr-kn-M, Funds, glad t„ lle.u. tllat hg ig> Qn [|ig s-de> de)ipllteil wjt)1 which have suffered owing to the war. Hook Norton. I told him before he came that in A Meeting of the Clergy of the Deanery was held coming among you he might feel from the first that at Charlburv Vicarage on September 1 ith, An affect­ he was entirely surrounded by friends, mid yoa ionate message was sent to the Rev. W. Collingwood 1 have verified my words. Carter, hoping for his restoration to health. The I| The Harvest Thanksgivingg this year is to take Yicar of Great Tew read a .paper . on the I place on Friday, October 12th and will be continued present world situation with reference to Christian j over the following Sunday. The special preacher Missions;H f i r.r* inn e- . whichnrlitr'Ji wastime ofr\f great intpr/interest’St fland 11 (1 Pencourage-11 CO 11 Ffl _ Ij will lirabe our old friendJ althe Archdeacon* of Oxford. ment. 1 The collections willi be forI_. the HortouII.. Jufirmarr,’ c The following subscriptions were sent for 1917i - to' |1 and I know I need hardly remindI you to be a. the Oxon Clergy Widows and Orphans Fund,.,,t (ofz-r generous as you1 can in your offerings, We an which the Vicar of Charlbury is- a— steward.)------— —z — , corningL—...... back.j...., on the previous Saturday, so as to 1- Chipping Norion JJeanery. IMr. Albert Brassey, j able-to- take----- • part in the Festival. Heythrop Z"5, Rev. W. Collingwood Carter, Vicar of I With my best love to yon all. Shipton io/-, Rev. A. Cary-Elwes io/-, Mrs. Dawkins, | Your effectionate friend and Rector, £2, Viscount Dillon, Ditchley /'i is.. Rev. ERNEST C. FREEMAN. T. W. Lee, Vicar of Lealield £1 is., Rev. J. D. Payne i Vicar of Charlbury 10/-, Mr. V. Watney, Cornbury 1 CORNWELL. Park Z3 3s- Total Z'3 ‘5s- , S.P.G.—The Rev. H. Kenney, the District Secietan ------—— , I paid a visit to Cornwell August 25—27. 11: HOOK' NORTON. j preached at Cornwell Chruch on Sunday morning. Holy Matrimony.—September 1st (at St. Jude’s, 1 llle 26th- and tt Salford in the evening. Whitechapel) Ernest Charles Freeman to Agnes I 0,1 Monday, the 27th, a meeting was held Mary Gibson" Parker.' ! Cornwell Rectory. In spite of the rain there was u My Dear Friends, I excellent attendance. Air. Kenney gave an interest­ Iain writing away from home, and con­ ing address chiefly respecting his work in Burma ani sequently I have not the usual statistics with which there was a very good collection. The total leceiptsare I supply you month by month, but there is an the best on record and nearly doubled last years announcement of marriage in which you will be in­ which considering the war expenses and many car. terested and which leads mo to go on to say how - is most satisfactory. They are as under :— greatly I have appreciated all the kindness which Church Offertory £ 1 ;s., Meeting £2 3 1 J, Collett- yon have shown to my wife and myself in connection ing Boxes 19/0], Total £4 7 2. We heartily thank with our wedding. I shall never forget that wond­ our people and kind friends for their help and erful gathering in the Schoolroom when you made support. me a presentation. The presentation was in itself Harvest Thanksgiving.—All being well, we hope a very handsome gift, but it was made much more to have our Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday, Oct. valuable in my eyes by the circumstances in which it 2 I St. The Services will be as follows:— was made. It was a pouring wet night, but that 5 a.in.—Holy Communion. 11 a.in.—Matins, Sermon ami Holy Communion. did not hinder you from coming to the meeting, and 6 p. 111.—Evensong ami Sermon. then it was such a representative gathing—Church­ The sermon in the evening will be preached by the people and Nonconformists, Radicals and Conser­ Rev. II. H. Arkell, Vicar of Chipping Norton, and vatives, rich and poor, young and old, you all came the offertories, as in past years, will be given to the to show me kindness and to wish me well. I eon Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. never forget it, as long as I live. It showed that We shall be glad of gifts of fruits, corn and flowers there is a spirit of unity and effectio* stronger aud for the decoration of the Church, and shall be grate­ greater thau all the differences which mav° divide ful for kind help on the previous Saturday. *

No. 416. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON I I Deanery J^ayazine.

•Ho 9> 5-or fbc parishes of CHUTING NORTON. F.NSTONE. LITTLE ROLLRIGHT. CHARLBURY Ac 3 NORTHAMPTON. FIFIELD Ac IDBCRY. SALFORD. CIIASTLKTON. HEYTHROP. MILTON k LYNEHAM. CHADL1NGTON. HOOK NORTON. RAMSDEN. CHURCHILL Ac SARSDEN. FINSTOCK. SHIPTON k LANGLEY. CORNWKLL. GREAT ROLLRIGHT. SPELSBURY.

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1 Til All Saints’ Day. o F All Souls. 3 8 4 22nd Sunday after Trinity. 5 6 Tu S. Leonard, C. W 8 I Th 9 J F 10 I s 11 1 £ 2jrd Sunday dfter Trinity. S. Martin, B.C. 12 ! M 13 Tu S. Britius, B. 14 I w 15 I Th S. Mnchutus, B. 1G i F 17 S. Hugh, B 18 !Sc 2jth Sunday after Trinity. 19 ?i 20 | T S. Edmund, K.M. 21 W 22 . Th S. Cecilia, V.M. 23 : F S. Clement, B.M. ...24 : s 25 £ Sunday next before Advent. S. Catherine, V.M. 26 ‘ M 27 Tu 23 ! W 29 Th 30 F S. Andrew, A.ilf.

6th, Last Quarter, 5h. 4m. p.m. 21st, First Quarter, lOh. 20m. p.m. 14th, New Moon, 6h. 29m. p.m. 28th, Full Moon, 6h. 4-ltn. p.m.

W. C. HAYES, LTD., PIUNTEKS. CHIPPING NORTON. Nov. ______CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Notes for the next Magazine 'should be sent not later We have not yet had opportunity of meeting than November 20th, to the editor, corx'wbll together, so as to convey to the Rev. W. Colling­ iiEcroiir, cnirriNG no.’.ton. wood Carter the sense of loss of his advice and «i All business communications to be addressed to friendship, now that he has left this neighbour­ the Publishers, W. C. Hates, Ltd., Chippino hood ; and our best wishes for his restoration to Norton. health. Parochial Notes. Our Harvest Festival Services at Charlbury were well attended. From the offertories we sent £7 18s to the Radcliffe Infirmary, and £6 Is. RESIGNATION of the rural dean. to the Oxford Diocesan Fund. The Rev. G. S. We cannot allow the present number of the Payne, rector of Delamere preached. At Short- Deanery Magazine to be published without record­ hampton Church the offertory for the Radcliffe ing the regret at the departure of our respected Infirmary was £2 4s. 8d., and the preacher was Rural Dean, the Rev. W. Collingwood Carter. tlie Rev. II. F. Donaldson-Selby. We were glad Mr. Carter, owing to ill-health, has been obliged to see almost every family from Chilson repre­ to resign both the Vicarage of Shipton-under- sented. Wvchwood and office of Rural Dean, which he has The Vicar attended the Diocesan Conference held for eighteen and twelve years respectively. His father, Canon Carter, Held ths office before on October 3. The speakers on the “ Church him for many years, being Rector of Sarsden, as and State Report of the Archbishop’s Commit­ tee were, of exceptional interest. was also his grandfather, the Rev. Charles Baxter. Mr. Carter has won the esteem and affection of From October 10 to 12 the Vicar was present all, Clergy and Laity, with whom he has been at a gathering of the Diocesan Society of Mission brought in contact, and all will regret his depar­ Clergy at hitchurch, conducted by Bev. G. ture. Perry-Gore, sub-warden. We trust he will recover his strength in the The Bishop has arranged a Confirmation in genial climate of the Isle of Wight, and have Charlbury Church on Wednesday March 20th, at many peaceful end happy years yet before him. 3 p.m., for Charlbury and neighbouring parishes. We all most heartily welcome the Vicar of Charlbury, the Rev. J. D. Payne, as Rural Dean, and feel no better appointment could have been o o o made. We wish him every success in his new office. CHADLINGTON. We would also tender our welcome and offer our best wishes to the Rev. Canon Oldfield, who suc­ Holy Baptism.—Sept. 23rd, Anthony John, ceeds Mr. Carter as Vicar of Shipton, and who son of John Edward and Ellen Eliza Capel.—Oct. from his experience, at home and abroad, is sure 17th, Joan Elizabeth Gylbert, daughter of Ed to prove a very efficient and worthy successor to ward Spencer and Daisy Amelia Bliss. an old friend. “ Benedict uh Bcncdicat." Harvest Festival.—The thanksgiving service for the safe ingathering of the harvest was held o o o on Thursday, October 4th. The Church had CHARLBURY. been beautifully and tastefully decorated by kind Marriage.—September 26, Harry Steed, of the helpers and there were quantities of fruit, flowers, Royal Flying Corps, and Lilian Rose Empson (by plants, and vegetables sent by generous donors. licence). There were also four dozen fresh eggs and several large loaves. A good congregation assembled in Burial.—October 10, James Alfred Quarter­ spite of a stormy day. The service was hearty ; man, aged 5 months. the choir ably rendered the anthem ” Great is the The Bishop has appointed the Vicar of Charl­ Lord.” The offertory amounted to £8 14s. The bury to be Rural Dean, and has written a most services were continued on the following Sunday. kind letter. In our Deanery the Clergy have The total offertory came to £14 2s., a record for always been accustomed to meet frequently for the Parish. This sum was all sent .with the ex­ counsel: and our lay representatives, Church ception of £1 Is. to the Eye Hospital, to the Rad- workers, and Sunday School Teachers have had cliffe Infirmary. Mr. Southam kindly conveyei regular gatherings. With the blessing of God, the six sacks containing the vegetables, Ac. to we shall face the work of the future with good Charlbury Station. We would heartily thank all heart and encouragement. who helped to make the festival a success. ______CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Nov. Girls’ Friendly Society.—Miss D. Lee kindly vice, in spite of a seriously depleted choir, was came over and gave us an excellent address on bright and hearty. Our thanks are heartily September 25th. About 15 candidates gave in tendered to all who helped, both by contributions their names. WeT' hope in due time they will be- of garden produce, and in the work of decoration, come members.— Meetings every fortnight at and amongst these should be specially mentioned 5.30 p.m. Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Mitchell, Miss L. Ring and Mr. White. War Savings Association.—Our branch still continues to do good work, and we hear of new It is with the most genuine and profound regret members. The meeting is at 6 p.m. on Fridays, that we have to note the departure from Dayles- Wo hope next month to give a ssummary of bal- ford, after a residence of twenty-one years, of Mr. anee sheet. and Miss Sargent. For some time past Mr. Sargent’s state of health has left much to be de­ Soldiers’ Comforts Fund.—A concert will be sired, and he has found it necessary to resign the given in the Schools on Thursday, November 8th, position of Bailiff and Steward of the Estate, at 7.30 p.m. The Northleigh Concert Party un­ which he has so long and so well filled, into der the Rev. W. J. H. Wright, are very kindly younger and more active hands. He will be very giving the whole programme. We hope there greatly missed by the workers on the Estate by will be a goodly number of tickets sold and that all of whom he was held in great esteem and there will be a satisfactory balance to be handed regard, and who testified their feelings towards over to this excellent fund. him by the presentation of a parting gift, which Band of Hope.—The first meeting was held on took the form of a handsome wrist watch-suitably . Monday, October 1st. A fair number of members inscribed, which was subscribed for by every one assembled. The Rev. H. F. D. Selby gave a on the Estate without exception. Mr. Sargent brief address, and Mr. Sturch explained the had also acted as Churchwarden during the whole winter programme. of the time he had resided at Daylesford, and the Rector would take this opportunity of saying how o o o greatly he has valued and appreciated his services in this capacity, and especially the consistently DAYLESFORD. high example he has always set in every respect, and not least in the regular and steady attendance On Sunday, September 23, the Rev. E. W. G. of himself and his family at the services at the Hudgell, District Secretary of the British and Church. Miss Sargent will also be much missed Foreign Bible Society, preached at the Morning by us all, and her many kindnesses to those in Service on behalf of the Society, and a sum of sickness or sorrow will be long and gratefully £15 15s. -Id. was collected and has been forwarded remembered. They leave Daylesford with the to London. This amount shows a slight increase most sincere good wishes of one and all for their over last year’s collection—indeed over those of future health and happiness for many years to some years past—which is satisfactory and en­ come. couraging in these difficult and expensive days. Mr. Sargent would like to take this opportu­ Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held nity of thanking most gratefully all those who on Thursday, October 11, when the Rev. E. J. F. were good enough to subscribe to the handsome Johnson, Rector of Sarsden, was kind enough to wrist watch so kindly presented to him by his come and help us by preaching a most earnest friends at Daylesford, and of assuring one and all sermon. The congregation was not as large as that he appreciates most highly the good-will on some previous occasions, but the night, though towards himself which prompted the gift, which fine, was dark and threatening, and our numbers he values very much both for itself and still more are sadly diminished. The collection was for the as a token of their esteem and regard for him. Radcliffe Infirmary at Oxford, which benefited We should like to offer a hearty welcome to Mr. to the amount of £4 5s. fid. In addition to and Mrs. Edginton, who have taken Mr. and Miss offerings of money, there was a splendid collection Sargent’s place at the New Farm, and to wish of fruit and vegetables contributed by nearly all them many years of health and happiness in their in the parish, and these were despatched the fol­ new home at Daylesford. A welcome also to Mr. lowing morning to the Hospital for the sick and and Mrs. Sandies and family who come to us from wounded at Kitebrook, and have been most grate­ Churchill, and bring welcome additions to Choir fully acknowledged by Mrs. Richard, the Com­ and School; and also to Mr. and Mrs. White and mandant. The Church was very tastefully and family who come from near Oxford, and who also appropriately decorated throughout, and the ser- bring welcome additions to our little school. Nov. CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. very threatening, we had a large congregation, FIFIELD AND IDBURY. and from expressions heard they all thoroughly On Sunday, October 21, Memorial Services were entered into and enjoyed the services. The col­ held in Fifield Church for Gunner Henry Arthurs, lections this year were a trifle larger than last who was killed in France on September 30. He year, for which we are truly thankful. They were was the first Patrol Leader of the Scouts, who as usual distributed between the Radcliffe In­ attended the services in mourning. At 8 a.m., firmary, Barford Hospital, and the Royal Surgical ■when suitable hymns were sung, there were many Aid Society. communicants including scouts, boys and girls On the Sunday following the Thanksgiving Ser­ who were confirmed with him, and members of vices was held at Lynham, and here, as usual on the Mothe's’ Union. After Evensong, the Dead March was played on the organ, and a special such occasions, our little church was filled. The Choir rendered very beautifully the Harvest service was held according to the authorized form. Anthem, and our people seemed to welcome the Members of the V.T.C. were present in uniform ; opportunity of publicly offering up their sacrifice the Scouts and Girl Guides being in the Chancel. of praise and thanksgiving to God for the count­ Hymns No. 358 and 744 from the English Hymnal less blessings of which He had made them reci- H were sung—the latter, being the “ Russian pients. The collection at this service was also Kontakion,” was sung without music. After the larger than last year. service the Scouts went outside the Church and the “ Last Post ” was sounded by their bugler. Both the Mother Church and S. Michaels were Henry Arthurs was the Bon of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis very tastefully and prettily decorated. The Arthurs, of Fifield, with whom much sympathy is vegetables that were sent were particularly fine felt He was only 19{-, though ho had been in the and very nicely arranged. Our thanks are due, •rmy for over 2 years. He was at the front for 18 and are hereby whole-heartedly given, to those months, and was expected homo on leave this faithful band of workers, who always do this work. month. With regards to his membership of the Scouts he said that the signalling he had learnt We have been glad to see Cadet Wiggins on a with them was of real use to him later on, and it brief holiday, also Privates A. Smith and Par- is noticeable that in a letter written to his parents geter, and we regret to have to record the death in his Major refers to his efficiency in this respect. action of Private A. Turner. Our sympathy is extended to his wife and child. As 1st Patrol Leader his popularity and influence over the younger boys was of very great assistance, We are about to complete the heating apparatus and the cheerfulness and readiness which he then in the Church as soon as ever men can be secured displayed appear from his Major's letter to have to do it. We have all the material now on the been a marked characteristic till the time of his ground, and shall be very glad when it is done. death. R.I.P.. On the Sunday mornings now the Church is very cold, and we cannot expect especially aged people Idbury—Baptism.—On September 30, Frances to attend the services until we can assure them Emily, daughter of Austin Albert and Sarah that the danger of getting serious colds is not Jane Lane. greater than attending them at home. Your help Fifield—Burial.—On October 22, Lizzie Worrall, will be needed to complete this work. aged 33 years. We have made arrangements for a Deputation o o o of the S.P.G. to preach here on Sunday morning, MILTON with LYNEHAM and BRUERN. November 18. He is a missionary from Borneo, and we trust our congregation will show their zeal Burials.—-October 10, Philip Pratley, of Lyne- and interest in Mission Work by making a point ham, aged 83 years. to be present. The Vicar will preach on the The chief event to which we must make Sunday' evening on Mission Work, when he hopes allusion was the Harvest Festival which was held to bring before the congregation the needs that on the first Sunday in October, the 7th. It was a face the S.P.G. for the year 1918. There will be day to be remembered, for the rain came down in no special collection on Sunday, 18th of Novem­ torrents, and we scarcely expected to see a hand­ ber, but the Vicar contemplates presenting a ful of people at the Morning Service, but we arc scheme which will materially help forward this thankful to record that even though the weather work, and which he trusts will commend itself to was so unfavourable we had a fair congregation in the congregation. This scheme will be explained the morning at 11 a.m., but a much fewer number on the Sunday evening. We want every one of than we hoped for at the Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m, all classes and of all ages to willingly come for­ which is to be deplored. ward and assist in this, the greatest work in which In the evening, although the weather was still the Church is engaged. *

No. 417. Price One Penny. THE CHIPPING NORTON eanery jVtagaziize.

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NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE.______—— Pec. CHIPPING AUTUMN MISSIONARY EFFORT. N°teSthaV^ [Extract from “ Oxfordshire Weekly News. ] RECTORY, CHIPPING NORTON. There can be no doubt that All Saints-tide, U All business communications to be oddr®’s®d 1917, will long be remembered as a great and the Publishers, W. C. Haves, Ltd., Cuirrmo inspiring time by the Church people of Chipping Norton. Norton. Beginning on All Saints’ Eve with evensong and the " Communicants’ Guild Service of Preparation,” the services on the following Deanery Notes. morning were carried out as announced: Holy Communion at 6.30 and 8, and Matins with in­ Shipton.—The Reverend Canon Oldfield will tercessions at 10.30. be instituted and inducted by the Bishop and the As the hour approached for the afternoon meet­ Archdeacon at a service in Shipton Church on ing at the Town Hall, it was soon seen by the Friday, December 14th, at 5 p.m. Clergy of the numbers making their way in that direction that a well-attended meeting was assured, and this Deanery are asked to bring their robes. indeed proved to be the case, for when the Vicar Great Rollri£ht.— On November 19th tha and Father Bull and the rest of the clergy entered Reverend Philip Morgan Watkins, M.A., was ap­ the Hall a very large gathering had assembled, pointed by Brasenose College to the Rectory of the Town Hall being as well filled as we can re­ Great Rollright. member for an afternoon meeting for some years. S.P.G.—The Deanery Secretary, the Reverend After the meeting had been opened by a hymn A. Shildrick, the Vicarage. Milton-under-Wych- and prayers for foreign missions, the Vicar as Chairman gave a short address, and in welcoming wood, would be glad to supply Missionary Boxes I Father Bull referred to the indebtedness they all for the above to any of the Clergy making appli­ cation for them. felt to him for all that he had done for them and taught them in the National Mission. ♦ * ♦ On the conclusion of Father Bull’s address, the Rural Dean (Rev. J. D. Payne) proposed the fol­ CHIPPING NORTON. lowing resolution, which was seconded by the Vicar—Rev. H. H. Arkell, M.A., Surrogate. Rev. J. D. Malleson(1) That this Rural Dean­ Assistant Priest—Rev. E. LI. Weight. ery will with renewed effort help forward the mis­ Sexton and Clerk—H. H. Langton (pro tem). Churcluvardens—Mr. Austin Webb. sionary cause in the coming year; and (2) That Mr. A. J. Bolwell, a public missionary meeting for the Deanery be for Chipping Norton. held annually at All Saints-tide at Chipping Nor­ Major Daly, for Orer Norton. ton, or some other centre, at which the year's work shall be reported.” This was carried unani­ Baptisms. mously. November 4.—Albert Rowland, son of Charles A vote of thanks to Father Bull was then pro­ William and Sarah Jeffries. posed by the Rev. E. J. F. Johnson, seconded by ” 4- ——Victor Henry, son of George and the Rev. R. P. Burnett, and heartily received. Beatrice Edith Britten. The following clergy were present on the plat­ >> 4-—Ellen Eileen, daughter of William form : the Revs. R. P. Burnett, E. C. Freeman, Grant and Ellon Eliza Grubb. II. J. Gully, E. J. F. Johnson, J. P. Malleson, J. ,, 22.—Frances Margaret, daughter of D. Payne (Rural Dean), H. F. Donaldson-Selby, Christopher Albert and Lizzie C. J. Shebbeare, A. Shildrick, E. LI. Weight, and Wrask Johnson. C. Hankin-Turvin. Marriages. A large congregation assembled in the Parish November 7.—George Wulstan Page and Bessie Church at 7 p.m. The Mayor and Corporation, Emily Lardnar. the O.V.R., the Church Lads’ Brigade, and the Church Company’ of the Girl Guides also attended ,, 17.—George William Bateman and Bertha Mary Westbury. The service, which opened with a processional hymn, was choral. Burials. November 2-Mary Ann Vincent, aged 68 years. The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Ox­ ford, who made a very deep impression upon all. ” n ™°n°^d Pratt’ “Sed 74 Jews. The offertory was for foreign missions, and with ” '.—.Ellen Bond, aged 73 years. the recessional hymn, “ For all Thy saints,” CHIPPING NORTON DEANERY MAGAZINE. Dec.

came to an end a service which will long be re­ He enlisted in the Oxford and Bucks Light membered in Chipping Norton. Infantry on January 8, 1906, in which regiment The Bishop, on leaving the church, spoke a few he served till November 6, 1914, when be received words of encouragement to the Church Company his commision as second-lieutenant and was ap­ of the Girl Guides, congratulating them on the pointed to the North Staffordshire Regiment. He good start they had made. was further promoted to first-lieutenant on March The following morning, All Souls Day, there 1, 1915, and captain on March 30, 1917. was a celebration of the Holy Communion at 7.30 We heartily congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Withers as a commemoration of the departed, and the on the success which has attended their son’s Bishop, who was the celebrant, read out the 53 military career. names of those connected with this parish who A concert will be given by the 1st Chipping had fallen in the service of their country. Over Norton Co. of Girl Guides in the Town Hall ,on 80 communicants were present. On the evening Thursday, January 3. There will be an afternoon of this day a muffled peal of bells was rung as a and evening performance. Later particulars will token of respect and honour for our brave country­ be issued in due course. men who hud given up their lives to defend us. Parochial Social. — The balance from this At the missionary business meeting, held in amounted to £1 Ils. 10d., which will go to the the Church Room on Monday, November 5, it was Heating Apparatus Fund. unanimously decided to restart the Missionary Association and to circulate a missionary maga­ Sunday School.—Scholars who have obtained zine. A meeting to elect a secretary for the full marks for November. association was held on November 29, after the Girls :—Florence Goodman, Olive Coles, Vera Communicants' Guild service and Rev. E. L. Gibbs, Margaret Hodgkins, Fanny Smith, Violet Weight was elected. Withers, Rose Withers Ethel Smith, Mabel Advent and Christmas.—A special Advent ser­ Hinson, Audrey Tilling, Gladys Johnson, Dorothy vice will be held in the Parish Church on Wednes­ Jones, Olive Withers, Betty Robinson, Irene Day. days at 7.30 p.m., beginning on December 5th. Boys :—Alfred Britten, Sydney Jones, Francis The preacher on December 5 will be the Rev. E. Lord (choir), Frank Willets (choir), George Rice, J. F. Johnson, Rector of Sarsden. There will Dennis Willets (choir), Victor Alley (choir), also be a short service on Tuesdays ip Advent in Donald Coleman (choir), William Grubb, George the Mission Room on the Common, beginning on Peaks, Lindsey Grubb, William Shutt, Albert December 4 at 7 p.m. Nicholls, Donald Keen. Christmas Day.—The following are the services Infants :—Harold Britten, George Townley, in the Parish Church: Holy Communion 6, 7, Margery Willetts, Phyllis White, Enos Tanner, and 8; Matins and Holy Communion 11; Even­ Amy Foster, Chrissie Brown, Tommy Nobbs, song and carols G. Cyril Tanner, Harold Lord, Reggie Davis, Joe Watch-night Service on Monday, December 31, Townley, Job Townley. at 11.15 p.m. * ♦ ♦ Foreign Missions.—On Sunday, December 9, CHARLBURY. the offertories will be given to foreign missions as Baptism.—October 20, Katherine Joan, daugh­ in former years. All holders of missionary boxes ter of John Ebblewhite and Emily Linnegar are asked to bring or send them to the Church Barton (private baptism). Room on Monday, December 10, either at 12, or -6.15 p.m. The boxes can then be opened and Burials.—October 20, Richard Croly, aged 70 years.—October 24, Katherine Joan Barton, aged given back. three days. Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Betteridge in Dr. Richard Croly had lived in Charlbury for a Lodge Terrace on the dentil of her husband, who good many years, and was always kind and cour­ liashas given his life to defend us. May God comfort teous to all his patients. Our best sympathy is her. with his family. Our readers will be pleased to hear of the pro­ Mr. James Glen, of Wychwood House, was motion of Captain J. R. Withers. He is the buried at Stratton Audley on November 7, the second son of Mr. Withers, 6, Portland Place, Vicar of Charlbury and the Vicar of Stratton Aud­ ■Chipping Norton. He was a scholar at the ley taking the service. Mr. Glen bore his illness -Church Boys’ School and a member of the Church with much patience; and we wish to express our Lads’ Brigade. sympathy with his widow. Dec. CHIPPING NORTON DEANER1 MAG A Z IN E. On Sunday, October 28, the Vicar of Burford SARSDEN-cum-CHURCHILL. took the services at Charlbury Church, and spoke of the present missionary outlook. The offertories Baptism.—October 28, 1917, at All Saints’. were for the funds of our Parish Church, and Churchill, Phyllis (born 9th September, 1917), amounted to £16 16s. 3d. The Churchwardens daughter of Henry and Rhoda Whyman, of are grateful for this generous help. Birtley, co Durham; sponsors, the father, Mary An illuminated and framed Roll of Honour has Ann and Lottie Priscilla Hands. been given to us, on All Saints’ Day, 1917, and On Sunday, November 4th, as Morning Service placed in the Parish Church, containing 27 names was finishing, an aeroplane flew low down by 1 a of those who have been killed in action, with a Church, and, owing to engine trouble, landed in Text and a Prayer. a field adjoining the Chipping Norton Road, about On November 5th, in the Cathedral, the Vicar, half-a-mile from the village. As the day was fine together with 15 other clergy of the diocese, was many people took the opportunity of inspecting it. admitted by the Bishop to the Diocesan Society of The machine was fitted witli machine-gun Mission Clergy. bombs, as it was engaged on special war du J. Wc are glad to welcome the Rev. A. Cary- The airman described himself as the son of tho i C1S 3lbd hiS W*f0 relatives aa our ne'ghboura Rector of Slymbridge, Glos., and soon made friends with many of the inhabitants. The nei morning he flew away, but unfortunately he aa.- * ♦ * killed near an aerodrome in Anglesey on the w lowing Wednesday. He was given a mditan SPELSBURY. funeral on the next Saturday afternoon at Slyffl- Baptism.—November 11, Audrey Beatrice, bridge. His last visit home was in the we« daughter o£ Erank and Beatrice Alice Bosley. before his death, when he assisted the Vicari Church Collections.—September 30 to Novem­ Coaley in the manipulation of a lantern lecture ca ber 18: Sick and Needy, 12s. 8d.; Church Ex­ behalf of the Society for the Propagation of I* penses, £4 10b. 9d. Gospel in Foreign Parts on Friday, November- He returned to duty on Saturday on receipt ci On Wednesday, November 14, the Rev. H. an unexpected summons from his headquarters. Kenney gave a most interesting lecture on Mis­ The news of his death cast quite a gloom over sionary Work among the Hill Tribes of Burma. The lecturer, who had laboured many years for . The Rector wrote a letter of sympathy on behalf of the parishioner’ the Gospel among these people, was able to speak and himself to the Rector of Slymbridge and Mc­ on the subject from personal experience, and Carter, and a touching letter of thanks was sen* moreover had prepared a series of pictures illus­ trating his subject, which were shown by means back, with the promise of a photograph of the lab of a lantern. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Second-Lieut. Bernard Robert Hadow Carter, Kenney for stirring up our interest in the Mis­ which will be placed with the GO photographs of sionary Work of the Church ; nor must we omit men on our Roll of Honour in the Church porch to thank Mr. Conduct for kindly manipulating There was a large gathering in the Town Hah, the lantern. It was pleasing to see so many Chipping Norton on November 1, called together persons present. The collection taken at the door by the Diocesan Board of Missions; and after* amounted to 16/-, which has been forwarded to wards in the evening the Bishop of Oxford the General Bund of S.P.G. preached a striking sermon to a large congrega* On the day these notes will be reaching the tion. Some of the Churchill folk attended both Press our Priend and Churchwarden, Mr. Albert m the afternoon and evening. J. Holloway, will be entering upon the bonds of I Holy Matrimony. Our good wishes go out to Mr. I OUr nei£hbours note that our postal address is now (Churchill or Sarsden) Kingham, and Mrs. Holloway that they may enjoy many I Oxford, instead of Chipping Norton, Oxon. years of married life. The Vicar and Choir have had the pleasure of Hie Mothers Meetings are being well attended. Mrs. Giles Edmonds kindly allows them to ba presenting Mr. Holloway with a teapot and hot water jug as a token of their appreciation of him held on Thursday afternoons at Haughton House. and of their good wishes towards him in his vnYpDy workers have been, and are still, busy in married life. woH- r? °P.erat2,on socks for Queen Mary’s Needle­ ban s^ni d' s TwentJ -seven pairs have already been sent and many more are in hand