SUMMER OUTING.

This took place on June 21st, and the picnickers were favoured with a fine day, although not a very sunny one. Over ninety, if we include the babies, left Hartlip for Hythe. The motor rides both ways were much enjoyed. Hythe was very quiet, due to the fact that so many of its residents and visitors were at the Folkestone Races. An excellent tea was served in the Pavilion and the Women's Meeting Members were specially looked after by Mrs. Noble. All agreed that Hythe shrimps are very good. The children spent a very happy time and were quite tired out by the time they reached home again.

WOMEN'S MEETING.

The members contributed towards buying for their president - Mrs. Noble - a birthday gift this month. The present took the form of a crystal bowl. The women were anxious to show how much they appreciated all that their president had done for them. It came as a great and pleasant surprise to her.

ARCHBISHOP'S FUND.

The Rev. Percy Wilson came last month and told us about the Archbishop's Fund, which is being raised to provide Churches, and Church Halls in the new districts where fresh population is advancing so rapidly. Over £3 was contributed in the collection for the day. The children are doing their bit also to help this cause. Collecting boxes were issued and five already have come in. The collectors' names who have handed in their boxes are, Bernard Ongley, the Fennamore Brothers, A., V., and I. Nelson, Winifred Kitchingham, and V. and B. Harris.

MISSIONARY FESTIVAL.

This was held at the Tunstall Vicarage on June 7th. A full account appeared in the Sittingbourne weekly paper. The Committee wish to thank most sincerely the Hartlip friends who contributed gifts for the Produce Stall. Over £8 was cleared.

MOTHERS' UNION.

June 9th was a perfect summer day, so the members of our Hartlip Branch were delighted. On that day they went to Guildstead Court as guests at a Garden Party, given by Mrs. R. G. E. Locke, the enrolling member. We all know that Mrs. Locke is a charming hostess, and no pains were spared to make everyone happy and interested. But we wished we had had the proposed talk about the May Festival at Canterbury. We hope this

talk will come very soon, for those who could not go to Canterbury ought to hear what was done and said there.

Then at tea-time who should appear unexpectedly but our former Vicar with Mrs. Creaton and Mary. All were pleased to see these visitors, and to see how well in health Mr. Creaton appeared. It was fortunate that as he said he could "kill so many birds with one stone." It was indeed lucky that the visit came on this day, with its opportunity of renewing so many friendships.

We have had to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Saunders, of Nunfield. They have removed their home to Bexley, and will be living theme with their two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders will be very much missed. They entered whole-heartedly into all our Church activities. Mr. Saunders was a Sidesman, and Mrs. Saunders, was a wonderful church decorator. We shall need another lady to take her place at Festival time to do the flowers in the Lady chapel. Our hearty good wishes follow them to their new home.

SCHOOL TREAT.

The Vicar desires on behalf of the Sunday School to thank all who contributed towards the expenses. Alas! The money collected was not enough. If there are any who were not approached and would like to contribute the Vicar will say "Thank you!" We have now fifty children in the school, and if we go for long rides in a charabanc up goes the cost. But we think the additional pleasure makes it worth while.

The Rev. Hugh Lord, of Bapchild, is exchanging pulpits on July 10th. He will preach here on Missionary work and its needs.

PARISH HALL.

The walls are rising rapidly.

FETE.

The Council of Management of the Parish Hall have decided to hold a Fete in aid of the building fund, on Saturday 6th, August, and not on Bank Holiday. Paymaster Captain Pitcairn who is organising the Fete, will be glad to have as much assistance as possible in making preparations, running the side-shows, etc.

The Gillingham "Invicta" Band has been engaged to play during the afternoon, also in the evening for dancing on the green. This band absorbed the British Legion Band which played at the Fete in 1929, and consists of ex-Service Bandsmen.

There will be a garden produce stall for which contributions of any kind, including eggs and poultry, will be most welcome.