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October 1929 : page 2 (of 2)
The Vicarage,
26th September, 1929.
My Dear Friends,-
For some weeks past I have been trying very hard to find a suitable clergyman to take my place here in the coming winter, but so far I have failed to secure one, and in these days, when there is such a shortage of clergy, it is difficult to get just the one for a particulars post. However, I hope that I may soon be able to arrange with someone.
Our Harvest Thanksgiving Services are to be held, as usual, on the first Sunday in October. We shall be glad to have fruit, vegetables, and flowers for the decoration of the Church sent on the previous Saturday. As I have said before, we welcome contributions from all, and it is nice that many should express their sense of gratitude to the Giver of all good things by sending something to His House at the Harvest Thanksgiving, and that the decoration of the Church should come from cottage gardens and allotments, as well as from the larger gardens. Special music is being practiced by the choir. We hope to see large congregations at the services.
Our Sunday School children had a splendid treat on August 30th, when they spent a long day at Sheerness. The weather was beautiful, and everything passed off without a hitch. It was nice that so many parents and other friends were able to join the party, and we were particularly glad to have the presence and help of Miss May Finnis, who always does so much to make things "go." During the day the children were given fruit and rock and rides in the boats on the pond, and in the afternoon they had sports with prizes. Tea was served, as in previous years, in the Holy Trinity Hall.
Our best thanks are given to Colonel Locke and to Mr. Stevens for conveying the party to and from Newington Station, and to those who kindly undertook the collection of the money, as well as to all the subscribers. The balance sheet is printed on this page.
I am asked to say that the Women's Meetings will begin again in the Club Room at 2.30 on Thursday, October 3rd. All old members and any new ones will be heartily welcomed. Also, that we hope to arrange for a service in the Church with a special preacher for members of the Mothers' Union some time in October. Notices will be sent to the members, but of course any women may attend this service.
Quite a large number of candidates for comfirmation are attending the classes which are being held. As the Bishop of Dover has now returned from his holidays, I hope that I shall soon hear whether he is able to fix a date for a confirmation.
I remain,
Your Sincere Friend and Vicar,
D. H. CREATON.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.
August 30th, 1929.
BALANCE SHEET.
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| Receipts | £ | s. | d. |
| Balance from 1928 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Parish Collection | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Payment for Teas | 0 | 19 | 6 |
| Payment for Fares | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| £9 | 17 | 9 | |
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| Expenditure | £ | s. | d. |
| S.R. Fares to Sheerness (3 at 1/3 54 at 7½ | 1 | 17 | 6 |
| Teas (79 at 9d.) and Hire of Hall | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Prize for Sports | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| Fruit and Rock | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| Boats (51 at 3d.) | 0 | 12 | 9 |
| Gratuities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Balance | 2 | 19 | 4 |
| £9 | 17 | 9 | |
Extract from the Register.
MARRIAGE.
Aug. 31st. - Horace Osborne Robert Taylor and Annie Elizabeth Ward.
COLLECTIONS IN THE CHURCH.
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| Sept. | 1st | - | Quota to Diocesan Funds | 2 | 7 | 9½ |
| " | 8th | - | Church Expenses | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| " | 15th | - | Church Expenses | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| " | 22nd | - | Church Expenses | 1 | 14 | 1 |