PARISH MAGAZINE

Rector : REV. R. C. TAIT, M.A. Wardens : Messrs. John Abbott and W. J. Barton. Sidesmen : Lt-Gen. Sir James O’Dowda, Sir Robert Ewbank, Brig. G. H. Osmaston, Messrs. A. E. Carradus, J. W. Hildrew, L. Hotson, A. Lambert, Jas. B. Macalpine, P. Peel, W. E. Sharp, E. Tyson, E. Wilson, Jas. Wilson, Jack Wilson. Verger : Mr. Hird Kendall.

APRIL, 1953. PRICE 3d.

? Midaleton, Printer, Ambleside. DIOCESAN APPEAL FOR SIX CHURCHES IN NEW HOUSING AREAS It is much hoped that the balance of the offering from Grasmere may be raised at the SALE in the HALL on SATURDAY, 18th APRIL, which the Rector will open at 3 p.m. Admission 1/- in­ cluding Cup of Tea. Cakes, efc., will be on sale at a buffet (Mrs. Marston and Mrs. E. J. Wilson will be grateful for gifts of scones, little cakes, etc.). There will be stalls for Antique Articles, Furniture, Sweets. Cakes and Provisions, New Goods, Flowers and Plants, Second-hand Clothing in good condition, Knitted Things, Books in good condi­ tion, in addition to a Bottle Stall, the Young Farmers’ Stall, a Men’s Stall, and a Children’s Stall. Everyone is invited to come and to give something. Gifts will be gratefully received beforehand at the Rectory and Allan Bank or AT THE HALL AFTER 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, 17th APRIL. OPEN TO ALL. Mrs. Moberley has offered a prize of £1 fo; BEST DRESSED BOILING FOWL (names to be sent to Mrs Moberley, Stubdale, by 11th April). OPEN TO MEMBERS OF ANY YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB a prize of £1 will be given for BEST TWELVE HEN EGGS, fres? laid, white or brown. OPEN TO ALL. Mrs. Horner has offered prize of 10 6 I BEST DECORATED CAKE TO BE PRICED BY COMPETITOR The above should be left at Grasmere Hall on afternoon of Fr day, 17th, or on Saturday, 18th, before 11-30. ( Judges, Mr. Coop er, Newton Rigg Farm School, and Mrs. Jones-Balme, Langdale Helpers are asked to meet at Allan Bank on Tuesday, 14th Apr: at 6 p.m. BAPTISM. 15th March.—Elizabeth Mary Serafain. RAINFALL. L66 inches of rain fell on 8 days in March. CHURCH COLLECTIONS—FEBRUARY AND MARCH. (All for Church Expenses). February 1—£3 18 4. March 1—£4 1 8. February 8—£3 4 10. March 8—£4 2 5. February 15—£4 15 0. March 15—£4 1 9. February 22—£4 6 2. March 22—£5 12 6. March 29—£8 4 0 “SIX CHURCHES” APPEAL. A total amount of £306 8s. 7d. towards the required sum of £525 has been already given. The contributions to this total have >. -n given by the following :— Ur. Abbott Sir William Jameson Mrs. D. Smith Il :ss Ainscough Mr. and Mrs. H. Miss H. C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Barton Kendall Miss Squance Miss Barton and the Mr. J. Kendall Mrs. Straw Sunday School Mrs. W. Kendall Rev. R. C. Tait Mr. and Mrs. W. Ben- Mr. Kirkbride Mrs. Thompson s5n Miss Edith Kirkby Mrs. W. Thompson ? -hop Blagden Mrs. Knowles Mrs. Thornborough Mr. and Mrs. Bore Mrs. Lambert Miss Thornborough Mis-; Borwick Capt. Lawson Mrs. J. Thornborough Mr. R. Brown Mrs. Lewis Miss Thornborough Z-r. R. Brown Mrs. Lindley Mr. T. G. Tittering- Mr. and Mrs. F. Bunt- Miss Lindley ton in

APRIL 1953 FROM THE BISHOP. My Dear People. One of the most important things to remember about the Christian religion is that it is inseparably linked with a Person who lived on earth at a particular time in history. Some people assume that it is only what Jesus taught that matters, but the teach­ ing without the Teacher is not our religion. Christianity differs Irom all other religions in that it is based not only on the teaching but also on the events in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is because of this that the essence of the Christian life is a personal relationship to Jesus Christ and devotion to Him as Lord. " Come unto me,” “ Lovest thou me ? ” “ Do this in remembrance of me,” “ My Lord and my God,” are words which point to the heart of true religion. This fundamental truth about our religion needs to be em­ phasised and the Seasons of Lent and Easter provide special opportunities for so doing. During Lent and particularly during Holy Week, we think of the life, betrayal, trial, suffering and death of Our Lord. He gave His life for us, “ He died that we might be forgiven.” Good Friday, the most sacred day in the whole year, will be for the Christian a very special day. It is hard to see how anyone, who has real love for our Lord, can cum the day, on which He was nailed to the cross, into a secular :r pagan holiday. The unbelievers, the indifferent and the thoughtless can, but not those who love Him. I ask all of you, my friends, to ponder this in your hearts, and show forth your devotion by a quiet and reverent observance of this Holy Day. It is only as Good Friday speaks its message to us, that we can enter into the joy and triumph and significance of Easter. Here again the Christian faith is tied to an event in history and the personal relationship is emphasised. “ I am the Resurrection and the life, saith the Lord : he that believeth on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. . . .” The fact of the Resurrection cs essential to the Christian Faith. The secret of Easter joy is the knowledge that our Lord’s victory is our victory in Him. In it -■eve overcome hate, good overcame evil, and life overcame death. In Him is this victory gained. Here is the key to true progress on earth, and beyond. Evil and hate threaten mankind, evil and hate spoil human relationships and ruin hearts.and homes. Evil and hate bring death to the soul. Only in Jesus Christ can they be overcome, but in Him they were, and are, and shall be overcome, and only in Him can our souls ^nter into life victorious and eternal. May your Easter be joyous and blessed. Yours sincerely,

The Archbishop of York Will you please note the date, May 18th, for on that day the diocese will be honoured with a visit from the Archbishop of York, who will address a “ Meeting of Church People ” at Ambleside, at 7-45 p.m. This will be a great occasion. We hope to have accommodation for at least 2,000 people in a marquee, and many more outside. The organisation of the meeting is in the hands of the Archdeacon of Westmorland, and all parishes will have the chance of being represented. Tickets will be avail­ able through your incumbent in due course, for seats inside the marquee.

EDITORSHIP OF THE NEWS Canon Rimmer says about suppor both clerical and lay ? It would b. The Diocesan News has become well of considerable help if copies established and we are grateful to the church magazines could be sent to Rev. J. A. Briggs for the work he has with items of interest marked done as Editor. We wish him well underlined. In order that “ Tz- as he returns to serve in the Diocese of Diocesan News” shall appear promt:?, from which he came to each month, it is essential that az Ulverston. articles for inclusion, should be in — • The Rev. Norman Casson, Vicar of hands not later that the 4th of tz= Haverthwaite, has accepted the difficult preceding month. N. casson task of Editor and we ask all sections of the Diocese—both clerical and lay to DIOCESAN give him their support. Any article of more than Parochial interest will SUMMER SCHOOL be gladly considered. The Carlisle Diocesan Summer Hoi. May the Diocesan News go from day School for Sunday School Teacher, strength to strength. and all engaged in the Religio_ J. Stuart Rimmer, Education of Children will be held z Chairman Diocesan Publica­ Derwent Hill, Portinscale, Keswizt tions Committee. from August 1st, to 8th ; and 8th As I take up the editorship of “ The 15th. Programmes will be sent to ai Diocesan News,” may I endorse what Parishes. M.V.M. of the Bishop's engagements in years past, towards that Fund. The fact that the special services in connec­ - —n a.m. The Registry. tion with the Coronation in our Church­ 2—11-15 a.m. Pastoral Committee. es will be held on that day ought not to — 11-30 a.m. Troutbeck. be a deterrent but rather an incentive : K 16—Conference—Hawarden, since it is stated in the recently cir­ - — 11-15 a.m. Education Committee cularised copy of the Coronation — 2-30 p.m. The Cathedral, Wake- Service delivered under her Majesty’s held. command, that the collections may be . - 7 p.m. C.M.S. Anniversary. allotted to such an object. Even where 21-30a.n1. TheFratery—“Three there are joint Assemblies of Christians Year's Action ” Committee. in our Churches, they will be there 2-15 p.m. Meeting of Rural because of the fact the Church of Leans, Church House. England is delegated with the res­ .2 —11 a.m. The Registry. ponsibility of ministering to the "souls <—10-15 a.m. Kendal—Meeting of of every person in the land, and, on this Chapter. particular occasion of crowning our —12-30 p.m. Penrith Rotary Club Gracious Queen. Without its Ministry . - —11 a.m. The Registry. the Church could not fulfil its Master’s 2-15 p.m. Annual Meeting Moral Commission, and this opportunity of Welfare, Church House. contributing to the funds for training 22-. , May men to serve in this sacred office ought — 21-15 a.m. Church House— not to be waived. The need for D.B.F. Annual Meeting. men is self-evident and support for the appeal vital. THE C.E.M.S. CARLISLE DIOCESAN We wonder whether all understand what these letters stand for. We are RETREAT FOR WOMEN all familiar with M.U. and we are glad will be held at the organisation has such a wide appeal. WHALLEY ABBEY The C.E.M.S. the organisation for Men ought to have a similar appeal. We Blackburn, (Tel. : Whalley 2268) might use the letters to mean Cannot from Every Man Serve or Catch Each Man *«a.day, June 23rd to Friday, June 26th, Singly—they would equally describe the - -cactor: The Rt. Rev. Bishop work of the Society. It has a Com­ Barkway. municant basis and it demands from all its members real service in the .~-::2ry : Miss Marjorie Somervell, Church. High Borrans Cottage, In this diocese it is not strong. Windermere. Thanks to Mr. J. C. Penn it has a hold £2 ios. od., plus 5/- booking fee. on the West Coast. In the Furness •Ess Somervell will be glad to hear in district it has several Branches. With­ >:c time from those who hope to come in the last twelve months a Branch has —e Retreat. Please send the booking been formed at Threlkeld. We need ce 0: 5 - with your application. more Branches. The Society is under Retreatants are asked to bring their the able Chairmanship of the Bishop of ►tt soap and towel. London and this Diocese is represented on the Council and Executive Com­ TRINITY APPEAL mittee by Canon Rimmer of Ulverston who will be ready at all times to give EORONATION SUNDAY advice on forjning a Branch and also to The Committee for the Training of come and speak on the subject if a te Ministry, which is charged with mutually convenient date can be -2e responsibility of the above Appeal, found. -r*es most strongly that the collections We need MEN—Give us men, I say 2 2 unity Sunday should be given, as again, again, give us men. SAM READ, W. RACK BROADGATE HOUSE. Plumbing, Decorating, Bookseller, Stationer, Newsagent, Electric Lighting Library. Bibles, Prayer & Hymn Books. Guide Books. Maps. 3, Lake Terrace. Tel. 112.

FLAX HOME INDUSTRY J. J. FOSTER, GRASMERE FAMILY GROCER. Embroideries, Gifts and Souvenirs of Handicrafts

A. Hudcllestone & Sons, Ltd. J. STELFOX (A. E. CARRADUS) FRUITERER & CONFECTIONER Plumbers, Painters, Glaziers, etc. AMBLESIDE. Tel. 38. Telephone 34.

H.CLARK & SONS M. J. DODGSON FAMILY BUTCHERS “K” SHOE AGENCY BROADGATE. Tel. 8. Telephone 59.

JAMES WILSON H. FECITT GENERAL IRONMONGER Specialists in the working of Cycle Dealer. Tel. 81. memorials in the green stone of the . Lettercutting and renovating JAMES KIRKBY of memorials done in any part WHITE BRIDGE of the district. Blacksmith, Horse-Shoer LAKE ROAD, AMBLESIDE.

A. WILSON TOM WILSON & SONS WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, JOINERS, BUILDERS, SILVERSMITH CABINET MAKERS Fine Stock of Antique Silver Estimates for General Repairs Enamelled Silver Goods Rustic Work. CHURCH BRIDGE Telephone 5.