bein& notes and newl about AROUND THE SPIRE people. activities Be or,anilltion THE MOTHERS' UNION people suffering from complaints It was a great pity that the which require low salt, low fat and Annual Carol Service had to be can­ high protein diets to name only a celled, but no one anticipated that few but Mrs. Swan went to great the day chosen would be one on lengths to explain these and various which the weather was at its lowest, other problems. and sickness among members at its For those of us who had forgotten, highest level. Mrs. Swan also went through the On January 7th, Mrs. Lydia Mc­ various Vitamin Groupings explain­ Clellan died, after a very short ill­ ing which foods contained which ness; her passing leaves another gap vitamins and what job those vitamins in the Branch which it will be hard did within the body. The thing that to fill. struck us most was the fact that all At our meeting on February 7th vegetables should be plunged into the Rev. G. H. Stevens gave us a boiling water when being cooked. most interesting talk entitled "They This was particularly interesting with Can't All Be Right" - a thought­ regard to potatoes and carrots. The provoking summary of the beliefs of reason for this procedure is due to the non-Christian religions of the the fact that in most vegetables world. We are all pleased that Mr. there is an enzyme which destroys Stevens is soon to be instituted as the vitamin content in the vegetable. the new Vicar of All Hallows' By using boiling water this enzyme Twickenham, but we are going to is destroyed before it can harm the miss his wife and him very much. vitamin content. Mrs. Stevens has helped the Branch This talk was most informative tremendously in the past three years and one that was greatly enjoyed. for she has a wealth of expenence of M.U. work in many other The Y.W. Group listened to a dioceses, which she has shared with most interesting talk on Censorship us, at all times. However, we shall in relation to Plays and Books in continue to enjoy her vigorous talks, Wayside on the 31st January, 1962. for she is still III the Deanery, and The talk was entitled "To Ban or is Vice-Chairman of Deanery M.U. Burn " and was given by Mr. Speake Committee. In addition, as Diocesan who is a resident staff tutor at Lon­ Overseas Representative Mrs. Stevens don University and belongs to the serves on Diocesan Council. She is W.E.A. also one of the special speakers on Mr. Speake told us about the sort Christian Family Year, which opens of things that the Lord Chamberlain in May. So, we have been fortunate dislikes when plays are submitted to to have her as a Branch member him for approval. Apparently no­ for so long. body really knows for sure what During Lent, Miss Una Satchell these dislikes are as the Lord is giving a Course of Lectures in Chamberlain and his office never see Mary Sumner House, on "Teaching anyone. However, some idea can be the Catechism." All M.U. members gleaned from the plays that are and friends are invited to attend turned down and the alterations that these. The talks, to be given on are made to others. Nobody can ap­ Tuesdays, begin on March 13th at peal to the Lord Chamberlain's 11 a.m. Any member who can be office. His word is law. present is asked to take a copy of With regard to books Mr. Speake the Book of Common Prayer with explained how the law had changed her. V.R. over the years, particularly in regard to the charge of obscene libel. He mE YOUNG WIVES' GROUP quoted as an example the case of On the 16th January, 1962 a joint "Lady Chatterley's Lover." In this meeting of the M.U. and Y.W. was instance prominent men in literature held in Wayside and a most interest­ were allowed to defend the book on ing talk was given by Mrs. Swan on its literary merits, which was some­ Dietetics. thing that was not allowed pre­ It is doubtful whether it is viously. realised how much work is involved The ". . . . or Burn" part of in producing palatable diets for the talk is explained by the fact that if a book is declared 'obscene,' the the Chief Guide). This is the day police, on an order froIl} the magis­ that the members of the Guide trate can seize the saId book or Movement, whether Brownies, Guides books and burn them. A.B.R. Cadets, Rangers or Guiders, all over THE the world, make a special point of YOUNG PEOPLE'S FELLOWSHIP thinking about, and praying for each other. The examination season is with Celebrations, in the form of cere­ us, so apologies, but to write the monies, plays or parties take place magazine notice I was told. Past in many companies, packs, etc., and events especially enjoyed were the greetings are sent across the wo~ld warming of Ann Jenning's house, the to and from over forty countnes party at Amyand Park Chapel, and where Girl Scouts and Guides are. the slides and tape on the China In­ In Britain, every member of the land Mission literature work in the Guide Movement is asked to give Philippines. a penny to the "Thinking Day We have booked two Thames Fund." This fund is an international minibuses for our holiday in Wales, one, contributed to by all Guides and we have a full load of 24 bodies who can afford it. The money is so plans for the invasion are going used to help Guiding in those ahead. On Friday, March 2nd at countries who have very little money. 197, Uxbridge Road, it is hoped, R.M. weather permitting, to hold a P AN­ CAKE PARlY in the hope of rais­ NEWS OF WAYSIDE ing money to complete the cost of Improvements are gradually being hire of the vehicles. Details and achieved at Wayside. As most of tickets from Y.P.F. members. us know we have had Mrs. Burton On Sunday, 18th March at 8 p.m. installed for some time as Caretaker we are holding our annual OPEN and what a difference she has made MEETING at Wayside, to which all -no longer the 'musty' smells of parents and friends are invited-it is closed rooms - no longer the dirty hoped some slides will be shewn ash trays, empty milk bottles and previewing our Welsh holiday (Eng­ other scraps left from the previous lish subtitles). night's meeting (a few users of Way­ Congratulations to Ruth and Janet side were not always too particular on being accepted at Middlesex and about "leaving things as they found London hospitals respectively. One them"). of them has to diet, the doorways An advance word to Mrs. Burton are rather narrow at Middlesex. during the Wintertime, and the R.P.B. requisite 6d. or 1/- for the meter, THE 1st HAMPTON HILL has ensured a • warmer' welcome GUIDE COMPANY than we had hitherto received. We are still desperately in need The house has received a new look of a Captain. If anyone you know, outside, with the painting completed or even yourself would be willing --even the gates close now (did any­ to take the company, please do not one see a certain bearded Gentleman be afraid to say so. "I'm too old driving his bubble car with gate­ for that game." Don't you believe posts protruding through the top in it! "But I've never even been a an attempt to save expense on a Brownie!" Don't let that put you new post?) A certain little girl off, we can see that you learn all passed information that timber was you need to know. Don't be afraid to be had from a front garden carry­ that someone else has taken the post ing a "Help Yourself" notice-and before you. We'll welcome ALL the bearded Gentleman was off! How enquiries-- sad to relate, after all, that the posts RUTII MILLS, did not fit and a new post was un­ (Acting Lieutenant), avoidable! 40, Oldfield Road, And now the kitchen has been re­ HAMPTON. decorated. This was in a very bad (MOL. 6626). way, with broken plaster on various parts of the wall and a door that February 22nd is, in the world of would not close. It took three coats Guiding, a very important day. It to cover the main walls and even is the joint birthday of Lord and now a large piece of new plaster Lady Baden-Powell, (the founder of will have to thoroughly dry out be­ the Guide movement and his wife, fore that bit of painting can be touched us. We are hoping to have Romans, and anyone interested is some fresh curtains passed on to warmly invited to attend). complete the kitchen improvements. Mar. 9.-Women's World Day of Two members of the P.c.c. were Prayer. Special service at the Con­ detailed to investigate supplementary gregational Church, High Street, at heating at Wayside, but as other 8.0 p.m. Address by the Rev. services besides the G.P.O. seem to Elsie Chamberlain. have been bitten by the 'Go Slow' 8.0 p.m. Pledge Fulfilment Com­ bug, they have not been able to mittee (106, Park Road). finalise this satisfactorily. Mar. 12.-8.0 p.m. Hampton Council It is possible now that this item of Churches Study Group (20, will be postponed till there is more Cranmer Road). money in the Wayside kitty. Mar. 15.-8.0 p.m. Joint Mothers' . The Y.P.F. have expressed the Union and Young Wives' Group wish to try and nicely furnish the Meeting - "Mothering Sunday." smaller of the two main rooms at Speaker: The Rev. Elsie Chamber­ Wayside--a carpet on the floor, a lain (W). few easy chairs, etc., so if there is Mar. 24.-3.30 p.m. Old People's anyone who has any of these items Party (H). in good condition "surplus to re­ Mar. 26.-The Annunciation. quirements" perhaps they could 7.15 and 10.30 a.m. Holy Com­ advise Mr. Seymour Harris, or Mrs. munion. Warwick. D.W. Mar. 28.-8.0 p.m. Young Wives' Group: Crown Wallpaper (H). A NOTE TO OLDER PEOPLE April I.-Fourth Sunday in Lent­ The Hampton Hill Old People's "Mothering Sunday." Welfare Committee meets fortnightly All copy for the April magazine on Tuesdays at 2.30 p.m. at Way­ should be sent to the Vicar or any side tby kind permission of the other member of the Editorial Vicar) for a little "get together" to Board not later than Tuesday, March arrange for sewing and knitting to 13th. Magazines should be available culminate in a SALE OF WORK to to distributors on Friday, March swell the funds of this voluntary or­ 30th. ganisation and help it to continue This March issue is the first one its good work. to be produced by the new Board. The next date is Tuesday, March The result has been that, instead of 6th, at 2.30 p.m. D.W. the Vicar's having to do most of the work, he has to do hardly any­ SOME DATES TO NOTE thing, and there is no room even Mar. 3.-8.0 p.m. St. James's Youth for his' Notes!' He is very grateful Club: Dance in Hall. for this cooperation-and relief! Mar. 7.-Ash Wednesday. 7.15 and 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion. MARRIAGE 2.30 p.m. Mothers' Union Service, Feb. 17.-Godfrey Victor Edward followed by Annual General Meet­ Bristow to Mary Elizabeth ing. Jost. 8.0 p.m. Prayer and Study Group (Vestry. This Group will be meet­ BURIAL ing every Wednesday at 8.0 p.m. Feb. 19.-Emily Louisa Cushen, 40, throughout Lent, studying some of Wolsey Road, aged 65 the themes, of the Epistle to the years (at Teddington). FROM BEYOND THE SPIRE TO LEONARDSLEE BY COACH of colour. Acres of brilliant rhode­ AND CAR dendrons, azaleas and camellias are backgrounded by ancient oaks and Early in May the Social Com­ beech and birch, intermingled by mittee (Chairman: W. Robinson) are stately conifers. Masses of bluebells arranging a visit to what must be and lilies bloom at will and streams one of the most beautiful places in and ancient hammer ponds water the Home Counties. From the ter­ the floor of the valley. Beyond lies race of the imposing Palladian style parkland where one can wander and mansion which overlooks the Sussex gaze at the wallaby families which Weald one is confronted by a vista roam at large. These gardens, whose colour ef­ kind of holiday each year. This fects have been achieved without summer it is to be held at the losing the wild character of the set­ Shaftesbury Society Camp, Seasalter ting, were started by Sir Edmund Whitstable, Kent, August 3-10. Th~ Loder. grandfather of the present fee of 5 guineas includes cost of owner and are open for six weeks travel. The end of February is really in the year for visitors to enjoy the closing date for applications, but if living picture of beauty that is this you act immediately after reading family's heritage. this there may still be room. Fur­ Look out for details of this outing ther details from the Vicar. in the April issue of "The Spire." • • . AND FOR OLD PEOPLE M.O. A week's holiday by the sea at HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES • . • Cliftonville is again being organised For the benefit of those who may by the Hampton Hill Old People's not have seen the leaflet at Wayside Welfare Committee in June this year. about this scheme, organised by the Any Old Age Pensioners interested Mothers' Union (Diocese of Lon­ can obtain particulars from the don). a few of the details are given President:- here (further particulars can be ob­ Mrs. TROTTER, tained from Mrs. Adam, 123, Old 188, Uxbridge Road, Church Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex. Hampton Hill. Telephone: Grimsdyke 1683). or any other member of the Com­ When? mittee. August 4th to August 18th. Where? MEDICAL WORK IN THE Stower School, Newton Abbott, VILLAGES IN KASHMIR Devon. (A mansion in lovely (continued) grounds with swimmin~ pool, tennis Anantnag and Rainawari are al­ courts, only a few mIles from the ways busy. Cases of vitamin sea). deficiency-the result of malnutrition For whom? -are very much in evidence. And Families. Priority will be given week after week there are serious to members of M.U. and Y.W.G. maternity cases to be dealt with­ with young families. cases never seen in England now. Activities? Some remarkable results are achieved. Enjoy Devonshire countryside and There was the wife of a Muslim sea; Entertainments; discussions; religious leader who went home joy­ daily worship. fully, with a bonny baby boy-after Parents ! five still births at home. " They Children are cared for by a trained came to me, husband and wife, be­ staff mornings and evenings. fore leaving for home and asked Fees? Per week me to pray for them. Away they Adults and Children, £ s. d. went to their village, praising God 15 years and over 6 0 0 and deeply grateful for the hospital." Children 1(}-14 years 5 0 0 ~or both are ~hristian hospitals. Children, 6-9 years .. . 3 10 0 Dally the Gospel IS preached, in the Children, 2-5 years ... 3 0 0 wards, to the out-patients. From Children, under 2 years 1 10 0 Rainawari the news is: "We have Application forms are now being regular Bible teaching by one of th.. printed so there is still time to apply. staff. Many copies of gospels are It sounds a wonderful opportunity sold,. too." And at Anantnag: "When for people with young families and pOSSIble we play gospel records in modest mcomes to have a real Urdu and Karshmiri, and the wait­ holiday. One day's outing is or­ ing group listens attentively. Many ganised with packed meals each buy gospels and Christian booklets." week. A variety of entertainments * * • i~ arrang~d for the evenings-parti­ In Kashmir there are thousands CIpation IS, of course, optional. who are without Christ, without Mrs. Warwick knows a few more hope. And thousands, too who details and will be glad to answer desperately need medical' help. your questions so far as she is able. Ramawari and Anantnag are typical D.W. of the ~mal! rural. hospitals through­ out ASia With WhICh C.M.S. is con· ••• AND FOR BOYS AND GIRLS cerned, seeking to minister to body For boy. and girls aged 11-14, the ~nd soul. How they need our back­ London Diocese arranges a special mg--our prayers and our giving.!