The Vicarage,
November 28th, 1927.

My dear Friends,

The Revised Prayer Book, about which we have been reading so much in our newspapers lately, has now passed through all the stages before being presented for the approval of the Houses of Parliament. By overwhelming majorities it has been approved by the Central Assembly of the Church and by Diocesan Conferences. This leaves no doubt as to the mind of the Church of England itself on the New Prayer Book, although there are some of both the so-called "High Church" and "Low Church" parties who find fault with it, but important changes are never made without some opposition. Recently the Book has been considered by the Ecclesiastical Committee of Parliament, and it has reported that there is nothing against the law of the land in it, and that it should go forward. It is understood that it will be discussed both in the House of Lords and in the House of Commons about the middle of December. Let us pray that this discussion may be carried on by all who take part in it with a due sense of the sacredness of the subject, and of its importance for the public worship of the Church of England for generations to come. Let us pray that the guidance of the Holy Spirit may be given to the Members of Parliament, that He may "direct and prosper all their consultations to the advancement of God's Glory and the good of His Church," so that "religion and piety may be established among us for all generations." Although the Church it self has spoken with no uncertain voice, we_recognise fully the right and the duty of Parliament to say whether the Revised Prayer Book shall be used in the Established Church or not.

From time to time I receive reports of Societies and other publications of a like nature. They are sent to me as Vicar of the parish, but they are intended for others besides myself. I place them in the Church on the seat near the door, and I hope that members of the congregation will look on this seat occasionally to see if there is anything there that they would like to read. It will be quite in order for them to take papers away for a few days if they will please return them.

On Christmas Day there will be celebrations of the Holy Communion at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and midday. All confirmed members of the Church should, of course, wish to come to the Lord's Own Service at the Great Festival.

I remain,

Your sincere friend and Vicar,
D. H. CREATON.

P.S. - Although I have been unable to be present, it has been pleasing for me to hear of the beautiful and well-attended Armistice Service in the Church on November 13th, which my friend the Rev. H. D. Dale, kindly conducted, and of pleasant and successful whist drivews and dances.

THE GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION HOSPITAL
SHOW AND SALE. - 1/10/27.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS.

Receipts.	£	s.	d.
Subscriptions	0	15	0
Competitions, etc.	3	8	10
Sale of Produce	11	7	3
Teas	1	13	9½
Cocoanuts	0	10	0
	£17	14	10½
Expenditure	£	s.	d.
Printing	0	8	0
Carriage	0	8	6
Tea Bill	0	19	8½
Paper for Tables	0	2	0
Cocoanuts	1	2	6
Marrow Guessing Prize	0	2	0
Hire of Crockery	0	1	6
Secretary's Expenses	0	2	1
Incidental Expenses	0	4	8
To West Kent Hospital	3	10	0
To St. Bartholomew's Hospital	10	13	11
	£17	14	10½

Signed,

W. MILES, Chairman
L. HALES, Hon. Secretary

It is gratifying to note that over £s;2 more than last year has been sent to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, and the Hon. Secretary has received letters expressing the thanks of this Hospital, and of the West Kent Hospital for the donations which has been sent to them.

COLLECTIONS IN THE CHURCH.

				£	s.	d.
Oct.	9th.	-	Church Expenses	1	17	3
Oct.	16.	-	St. Bartholomew's Hospital	5	9	7
Oct.	23nd	-	Church Expenses	1	11	9
Oct.	30th.	-	Church Expenses	1	15	9
Nov.	6th.	-	Church Expenses	1	10	4
Nov.	13th.	-	Ex-Soldiers' Welfare Society	2	19	1
Nov.	20th.	-	Church Expenses	1	14	9
Nov.	27th.	-	Lebombo Mission	2	3	8

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