Hartlip Parish Magazine - September, 1919.

Hindhead,

Surrey.

August 20th., 1919.

Dear Friends,

I write my this month on this high situation so famous as a health-giving resort. Pine-woods are all around us, while bracken and heather are abundant; giving a beauty all their own to the countryside; though these have their drawbacks in the hot, dry weather, when they catch fire - as on Sunday last - and blaze away fiercely, until got under control.

Saturday July 19th, National Peace Celebration Day, was duly observed by our Parish. It began with a "Combined" Service at the top of Hollow Lane at one o'clock, when the forces of Church and Chapel loyally united in a public act of Praise and Thanksgiving. An excellent address was given by the Rev. J. I. Henwood, representing the United Methodists; followed by one from the Vicar. Soul-stirring hymns were joined in by all and so ended a helpful service. After which all adjourned to the Park Meadow, where an elaborate programme of games for men, women, and children was provided. A very good tea was arranged for all comers and all ages. Showers of rain, which culminated in a downpour later on, drove people home, and somewhat marred the bon-fire spectacle. Great credit is due to the Chairman and Committee.

On Friday, August 1st, at 7 p.m. the children of the Day School gave an Entertainment of a varied character to a large and appreciative audience. The programme, which was of considerable length, was greatly enjoyed, and reflected much credit upon the Teachers, who must have bestowed much time and care in its preparation. At the end of Part I. the "Bars" were presented. The Vicar stated that the Kent Education Committee had decided - in view of the necessity of economy - to discontinue Annual Rewards, therefore no Medals, Bars, or Certificates would be given in the future. But he urged the parents to send their children to school quite as regularly and punctually in the future, because it was the best educated child who would have the best chance of getting on in life.

Mrs. McMillan then presented Bars to Emily Philpott and Dorothy Hills. Subsequently Mr. Herbert Hales proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. McMillan, and the Staff.

On August 2nd the bells rang out merrily on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. George Goldsmith, of Tunbridge Wells, and Miss Carrie Harris, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris. It was a very pretty wedding, marked by the presence of so many of the sisters of the bride, in particular the one who had had such an anxious experience in escaping from Belgium in 1914, sojourning in Holland: followed ultimately by her marriage in that neutral country.

Sept. 29. - ST. MICHAEL'S DAY, the Birthday of our Parish Church, is of course, a red-letter day with us; therefore one on which we would desire to thank Almighty God for one of the most beautiful of Churches. It is a gift, the beauty of which, I fear we don't half realize; and the privilege of worshipping therein we should strive to make our own.

Your faithful friend,

J. SMEDLEY McMILLAN.

BURIAL.
"Come ye blessed children of my Father."
July23-Beryl Joan Sage, aged 7 months.
HOLY MATRIMONY.
"Those whom God has joined together let no man put asunder."
August2-George Goldsmith and Caroline Bertha Harris.
CALENDAR.
Sept.14-Ember Peace Envelopes - take one.
"17-19-20. - Ember Days. Remember the coins for these days, and put in Envelopes.
"21-St. Matthew. A.E.M. - Return Ember Envelopes
"29-DEDICATION FESTIVAL.
10.30. - Holy Communion.
7.30. - Preacher, Rev. J. G. Easton, Rural Dean. Collections for Royal Agricultural B. Institution.