VICAR'S LETTER.

My dear People,-

The whole British Empire has mourned the death of our good King George V. All the important Nations of the Earth have joined in expressions of sympathy. Never has there lived a more universally respected Monarch. Yet the days of his reign have been troublous times; periods of grave crisis. Through all the anxieties the King has set an example of noble fortitude and showed no fear. So the people learned to trust him and love him. As the days went by their affection deepened. Britain grew proud of her King and the Empire of its Emperor. When he reached the allotted span God called him to Himself. He was spared the trials of weakening powers of mind and body, the natural failure which comes with old age. His passing was glorious, and all our peoples are thankful for all that the reign of King George has meant. The tributes paid by Heads of State and Church have been expressed in the language of deep sincerity, so that we feel not only has a King died, but a man who was a father to his people, and knit to them in the bonds of love.

To, the Queen, his faithful, helpful partner, has gone out such a mass of sympathy as surely no other woman has ever known - to her whom the King spoke of as "my dear wife."

Edward, the Prince of Wales, has ascended his father's Throne as our Gracious King Edward the Eighth. A wonderfully popular Prince, widely travelled and educated for the high position he now holds, he gives the promise of being a worthy successor. Our respectful loyalty goes out to him, and the ancient prayer will lose none of its meaning as we cry, "God save the King."

Your sincerely,

CECIL G. MUTTER

MEMORIAL SERVICES.

On the Sunday following the King's death appropriate services were held, and the Vicar preached both at morning and night, referring to the nation's loss. At 8 a.m. a Requiem was celebrated for the repose of the soul of our late King.

The Church was filled on the day of the Funeral with a congregation that included all the school children. The Service put forth by Authority was used. The Vicar, vested in a violet cope, conducted the prayers at the Altar. The Choir sang their parts very reverently, and all present felt they were indeed sharing in the great solemnities of the day. As the Dead March was played and all stood in silence, the feeling pervaded us that we were saying "Farewell" to the King of Blessed Memory, whose remains were being borne in solemn state to the Royal Tomb at Windsor. - R.I.P.

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP.

What a lot of fun the Entertainment on Jan. 23rd provided! The performers enjoyed it as much as the audience. It was an exhibition of village talent previously lying latent until Mrs. Noble came and awakened it. As nearly all the village were present and it was reported in the local press there is no need for a detailed account. The tableaux were artistically presented and stirred the Jacobite sentiments of the Scottish element which exists in our village. And then the pipes! We were transported to the hills and heather and the doings of Bonnie Prince Charlie. What could be said also of the Play? Hartlip women talking Hindustani, as if to the language born, the charm of life in India all most vividly portrayed. What will the husbands here think when they hear their wives talking a foreign language in their dreams. Will they not be dumbfounded, too, when they grumble - the British Priviledge - and the Missus pours forth her retort at them in voluble Hindu speech. Times are changing and we must not blame the Cinema alone.

The G.F.S. girls did their share of the Entertainment very commendably. Their art was of

another species again. No-one could complain of lack of variety.

Mesdames Noble and Mutter, the producers were called before the curtain and presented with a bouquet. This Entertainment needed a great amount of preparation: one is left wondering where all the costumes were derived. It takes a lot of work and preparation to stage such a show, but all concerned feel it was well worth while, and Mrs. Boyall, the Treasurer of the District Nurse's fund, has received over £6, and says a big "Thank you" to all concerned.

VILLAGE EXHIBITION.

The Vicar believes we could have a very interesting exhibition in the Hall on March 13th if the residents will come forward and lend curios for the occasion. If any readers can help in this way the Vicar would be glad to hear from them. A Miss Cane has promised to come and give a Lecture on the Holy Land, illustrated by her own slides. She has visited the Holy Land on several occasions and has beautiful pictures, many from her own camera.

All would be to help forward the Missionary work of our parish.