HARTLIP PARISH MAGAZINE.

SEPTEMBER, 1915.

Hove, near Brighton.

Dear Friends,

The opening days of August were rather busy parochially. Tuesday, 3rd, after the short Service at 2 p.m., the Sunday scholars and teachers met in the Schoolroom owing to the rain, and enjoyed games and noise unlimited; 4 o'clock, a sumptuous tea. Then followed a happy event. Miss Ella Kitchingham was presented with a copy of Hymns A. and M., with tunes, bound in morocco, with embossed gift cross and gilt edges, by the Vicar and Mrs. McMillan, as a mark of their regard for her diligence and constancy as a teacher for very many years, until her mother's death some months ago made homely duties more of a tie.

Wednesday, 4th, we celebrated the ANNIVERSARY of the WAR by a special Intercession Service at 7.30 p.m., with sermon on the duty of "Thanksgiving for mercies already received." It was most encouraging to see all sections of my parishioners, young and old, rich and poor, present to join in what was a most impressive Service on an eventful day and unique occasion. We can and we ought to back up our brave sailors and soldiers by our UNITED Intercessions week by week; and it gives them power to endure and prevail, to know we are thus praying for them. We also have cause to be truly grateful for innumerable blessings received in the year past.

Friday, 6th, our third event, was a Garden Meeting on the Drive, when Rev. W. E. Williams described the comprehensive work of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society. Fine weather favoured us, and a good audience, too, with a superlative collection of £4 12s. 9d. for this Society, which is taking care of some 300 children of the men who are in the fighting line. It verily becomes us to care for our heroes' children. If you have any odd pence, Mrs. Denson (Secretary) will be pleased to supply you with a box.

Our advertised Sale of Work on August 20, at 3 o'clock, on behalf of various War Funds, took place on the Vicarage lawn. The weather caused much anxiety and rearrangement, but ultimately was all one could desire. Our neighbours and friends from near and far loyally supported our effort, which enabled us to net a result far exceeding our anticipations. All the stalls did well, and great credit is due to the vendors for their zeal and energy. The "Conjuring" and the "Concert" were A1, both in pleasure and profit. The "gate" bagged a good sum; for "tea" you waited your turn; the "Bran Tub" had 125 dippers, quite a record; the admirers of "China" were many, even to the "last bidder," who got his choice. The "sweets" were so sweetly vended, and so soon ended, that we longed to have the "other box" which is still (when writing) on the S.E. Railway, and may arrive in time for the next Sale!! The "Farm Produce" was popular and profitable. The "Fancy Stall" was dainty and dear to many hearts. The "Mothers' Work Stall" did very well, as usual, consisting of useful articles, the result of quiet, steady, unobserved work during the greater part of the year. It was the backbone of this Sale, and indeed the whole idea emanated from "the Mothers' Working Party," and therefore great credit is due to them, seeing that the

gross takings were £23 1s. 8d., with a net balance of £17 14s. 4d.

Please remember the "Ember" Days and the three pennies; see Calendar for details.

September 26, our Harvest Thanksgiving, will be an opportunity openly to render our thanks to the "Bountiful Giver" for "all good things around us," especially this year of war and famine in other lands. Below will be found all particulars.

September 29, St. Michael's Day, the birthday of our Church, is an occasion for special Thanksgiving to God for our very beautiful House of Prayer preserved to us. It is a lovely sanctuary, which thousands of people would almost give their right hand to possess and use.

Will not God ask us at the Great Day: "How did you use your opportunities? Why did you neglect Public Worship, and the Lord's Day? As you did not worship Me in My House on earth, you are not prepared to do so in My House in Heaven."

Let us start afresh on our Church's Birthday, September 29, and by God's grace cultivate the mind of the psalmist, and be able to say, I am glad when they say, "Let us go into the House of the Lord."

For the Services and preachers see Calendar. As the windows are to be darkened, the Services, I hope, will be at the usual hours.

Your faithful friend and Pastor,

J. S. McMILLAN.

OFFERTORIES IN JULY.
				£	s.	d.
July	4	-	Church Expenses	0	17	1
"	7	-	Belgian Food Fund	0	5	6
"	11	-	Sunday School	0	14	7
"	14	-	French Relief Fund	0	11	0
"	18	-	Church Expenses	0	16	6
"	21	-	Belgian Food Fund	0	6	0
"	25	-	Church Expenses	1	1	2
"	28	-	Belgian Food Fund	0	1	6

HOLY BAPTISM.
Aug.	7	-	James Hamilton, son of Charles Hope and Helen Burges, Dundas.

CALENDAR.
Wednesday Evenings, Intercession Service, 7.30
Sept.	11	-	Take home Ember Pence Envelope from Church.
"	15, 17, 18 - Ember Days.
"	19	-	Return Ember Envelopes with your 3d. inside.
"	21	-	St. Matthew, A.E.M. Holy Communion, 10.30 a.m.
"	26	-	HARVEST THANKSGIVING. Holy Communion, 9 and 11. Preacher at 11, Rev. F. R. Olive; 3, the Vicar; 6.30, Rev. J. G. Easton. Offertories for St. Bart's Hospital, Rochester.
"	29	-	ST. MICHAEL. DEDICATION FESTIVAL. Children's Service, 10 a.m. Holy Communion, 10.30. Evening Service, 7.30. Preacher, Rev, H. E. T. Cruso, Rural Dean. Offertory for Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.

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