Hartlip Parish Magazine - on-line archive
January 1936 : page 2 (of 2)
VICAR'S LETTER.
My dear People,-
A happy New Year to you all. Christmas has come and gone once more. As usual our Church was beautifully decorated, and we are grateful to those who lovingly did the work and gave the flowers and evergreens. Mrs. McKinnon sent the lilies and scarlet poinsettias, which gave a brilliant touch of colour to the altar decorations. The Carol singing was much appreciated on Sunday night. Ninety-three people made their Christmas Communions at the Festival.
By the time this is in print the Entertainment being arranged by Mrs. Noble and the Fellowship members and Mrs. Mutter and the G.F.S., will be over - and I hope a good sum realised towards the District Nurse's Fund. The Nurse is now established in the district, and many are finding her services a real boon. As time goes on this will be more and more realised by those to whom sickness comes.
Your sincerely,
CECIL G. MUTTER
SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.
The children gathered for tea in the School-room on Dec. 31st. Then they enjoyed their usual romps and games at the end. Mrs. W. S. Stevens kindly presented the prizes and a present to each child.
The G.F. Society girls were also present, and Mrs. Mutter provided them each with a present for Christmas. Not so many as usual won prizes for attendance this year, but those who won a book were Ronald Dixon, Gordon Read, Winifred Kitchingham, Kathleen Read, and Doris Skinner.
Thanks go to Miss Faussett-Osborne for selecting the presents for us; to Mrs. Mutter and her helpers, who provided the refreshments; and to Mrs. Rainey for her usual kind gift of oranges. All went away happy with their gifts, orange, and a bag of sweets. Cheers also were given to those who contributed the money to pay the expenses.
MISSIONARY BOXES.
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| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |
| Mrs. R. Ongley | (9 | 15 | 6) | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Mrs. W. G. Kitchingham | (1 | 19 | 0) | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Bellringers | (1 | 15 | 6) | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Rev. C. G. Mutter | (1 | 3 | 11) | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
This £1 has been sent to the S.P.G. The amounts in brackets show the total collected from the start by box-holders. The Vicar will gladly supply a box to anyone who would like one. Thanks go to those who help in this way.
MOTHERS' UNION.
The Rev. A. D. Hodgson, the Vicar of Rainham, came and addressed the members in Church at their Quarterly Service. We thank him for his homely and practical talk, which was much appreciated.
CAROL SINGING.
The Choristers went Carolling as usual to the houses of our residents, and the weather was none too kind to the boys this year.
The Vicar, Wardens, and Organist wish to acknowledge the generosity of the parishioners. The money given was divided out on Boxing Day to the boys by the Vicar according to the attendances made at practises and services.
The bellringers also wish to acknowledge the kindness of our people again this year. Hartlip certainly shows its goodwill at Christmastide!
DIOCESAN GIFT DAY.
Your attention is drawn to the announcement in the Diocesan Notes inserted in this Magazine under the title, "Archbishop's New Churches Fund." It is hoped it may be possible this time to close this appeal. A last £6,000 is asked for, and if the Diocese makes a real effort it should be possible to do so. Envelopes for Epiphany gifts will be given out and these should be returned with your offering either on the Church plate on January 12th, or to Mr. T. G. Denson our local Treasurer, by Friday, the 17th instant.
The Vicar and Churchwardens heartily commend this appeal to all. There is a plain duty to take a share in the Diocesan appeal, and we feel confident you will do what you can and Hartlip will play its part with the other parishes.
MISSIONARY STUDY CIRCLES.
A meeting was held at the Vicarage to arrange for these. It was decided to start on January 13th in the Schoolroom at 7 p.m. Any friends interested will be most welcome.
MRS ARTHUR WEBB.
Our readers will be pleased to know Mrs. Arthur Webb is returning to Hartlip and taking up residence at Shirley on January 6th.
G.F.S.
The members had a doll dressing competition in December. The dlolls were judged by Mesdames Noble, Denson, and Miss Donaldson. It was a difficult matter to decide which were best, as all were so tastefully and beautifully done. The dolls were then sent to London to an orphanage and to a big children's Convalescent Home at Broadstairs. Warm letters of thanks were received for these and the scrap-books and toys sent. There is no doubt about the pleasure these gifts will give to some poor little mites and the G.F.S. girls will he pleased to know how much their little labours have done towards giving less fortunate sisters a happy Christmas.