VICAR'S LETTER.

My dear People,-

First of all I want to tell you that the Archbishop has inaugurated a Missionary Campaign for the whole of this Diocese. It begins in the Sittingbourne Rural Deanery at the end of this month, and we are having the Reverend K. Paine-Smith as our Missioner over the week-end beginning on the 23rd instant. I feel sure out of loyalty to our Bishop we shall give his representative a warm welcome and gladly hear his message. You will understand its importance when you hear what Mr. Paine-Smith has to tell you. We had fixed a date for a Parochial Church Council meeting, but it clashed with Mr. Maitland's visit, so I am seeing Mr. Paine-Smith and fixing another date when he can come and meet the members of the Council, as he is most anxious to do. You will forgive a short notice under the circumstances, and I hope each member will be present without fail.

The General Election is on Nov. 14th. It is a responsible task for all citizens to take their part in deciding to whom the destinies of the country are to be entrusted at this most critical time. It is the highest responsibility of citizenship; it is the test of our English democracy.

We shall all of us unite in good wishes to the King and Queen and the Royal Family on the occasion of the Royal wedding. The School will be closed in honour of the event and also on Election Day, as the polling booth will be in the School.

Your sincerely,

CECIL G. MUTTER

MARRIAGES.

Oct. 17  - Wilfred Henry Luck to Nellie Webster.
26  - Alfred Harris to Rose Olive Burgess.

THANKS.

The Matron of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, thanks all who gave Harvest produce, which was much appreciated. The Matron of the Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital has written to thank donors for their gifts on Pound Day. The Gardeners' Association is also to be congratulated on their splendid effort on behalf of St. Bartholomew's Hospital at their Annual Sale.

MOTHERS' UNION.

The opening meeting was addressed by Mrs. Wright, of Dunkirk. She had a most sympathetic talk with those who came, and we are grateful to her for coming.

Next time we shall have the great pleasure of having Mrs. Creaton to address us. She comes on November 10th; time, 2.30.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.

Our Branch has resumed their winter meetings. The younger candidates are to meet on Saturday afternoons, and so will not have to come on the dark nights when they are better at home. The older girls will have more time devoted to themselves as a consequence. Mrs. Mutter has obtained a supply of dolls which the young folk will dress, and they will be sent to a poor children's Convalescent Home at Broadstairs for Christmas.

ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER.

Mr. Horace Grensted has been appointed as Organist and Choirmaster, and we give him cordial welcome. We must heartily back him up in his work on behalf of our music. He is keen to make our Choir a model village one.

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP.

Mrs. Noble has got her members active again. They have had a charabanc outing to Tunbridge Wells, which all enjoyed. They have all had a jolly Hallowe'en Party, but we haven't space to describe what was done, but one can just add that they do not always preserve the dignity one might fancy our members possess. And then we hear they are to promote another Village Entertainment in the New Year, the proceeds to go partly towards the District Nursing Fund. The G.F.S. are to help as well.

Remembrance Sunday will be observed this year on November 10th. All "Old Comrades" are welcomed to the Evening Service that Sunday. The short Service will be held at the Cross at 10.45 a.m. on Armistice Day as usual.