Frenchay Parish Magazine.		1898 January

Sunday School Lessons.

Catechism--From "Why was the Sacrament etc.?" to the end. The Collect for each Sunday. Hymn 215. Scripture--A Series of lessons on the story of the early Church, as illustrated in the pictures on our Almanack for 1898. Jan. 9th, The Ascension and the election of S. Matthias; Acts i; compare collect for S. Matthias, Hymns 408 and 352. ,, 16th, The day of Pentecost (the birthday of the Church), and how the first Christians lived together; Acts ii. esp. v. 42 and iv. 32; Hymn 242. Holy Communion has always been the chief service of the Church. Jan 23rd, Pictures 6 and 7, Acts viii. Baptism and Confirmation have been the rule of the Church always and everywhere. Jan 30th, The Conversion of S. Paul, Acts ix. to v. 30. See Collect for his day (last Tuesday), and Hymn 405. Subjects for Men's Bible Class:--Jan. 9th, the Church; 23rd, the Sacraments; 30th, conversion; instances from the Acts of the Apostles throwing light on questions of to-day.

Home and Foreign Missions.
	It was unfortunately a wet day when Canon Tetley came to plead the cause of the Additional Curates' Society, so that the collections altogether came to no more than £3 8 0. The year's total of collections, boxes etc. amounted to £4 19 2; this is a very moderate sum for a Parish like ours to contribute to this indispensable branch of Church work.
	For Foreign Missions, the total amount raised was £18 2 9, of which £12 14 3 was for the Universities' Mission to Central Africa, and £4 10 3 for the Jerusalem Mission; this compares unfavourably with 1896, the total of which was over £22; but then we had special sermons for Central Africa and for Labrador, whereas in the past year we had no special Missionary Sunday. The collections at the Children's Services were £1 10 9, and the Boxes contained £5 18 4, made up as follows; Mrs. Crook. 2/10; M. A. Faux 13/1 Miss Good, £l 11 8; Cecilia Gow, 4/8; Miss Hewitt £1; Nellie King, 2/9; W. Maggs 6d; Mrs. Mayell, 5/3; Mabel Mawler, 2/8; William Moody, 1/1; the Misses Pearse, 7/2; Albert Rye, 1/4; Miss Warner 12/6; Bessie Whale, 2/0; Gladys Wilson, 10/6. Miss Agnes Pearse has kindly promised to act as parochial secretary for Foreign Missions and will be glad to supply boxes to any who will take them; also the monthly Magazines of the U.M.C.A., "Central Africa," a penny a month, or "African Tidings,'' a half-penny. We should be glad to have some more subscribers for these magazines, as we cannot feel much interest in people or work about which we know nothing; in Missionary work especially it is true that the more we learn about it, the better we shall pray and work for it.

Church of England Temperance Society.
	At the last meeting of the Adult Section on December 6th a clever and amusing Lecture on "Dickens and Drink" was given by the Rev. A. J. Barnard. Our Treasurer had been exerting herself to collect some money to help him restore his burnt Church at Oldbury-on-Severn, with such effect that, with the collection at the Lecture, we handed to Mr. Barnard the sum of £5, for which he returns his warmest thanks: when the new Church is built, we must go over some day and see it, as we shall feel that we have a share in it.
	The "Tea and Social" on the 27th was much enjoyed by all the members and friends who were present, and our thanks are due to all who helped to make it a success. The next meeting will be duly announced. The Juvenile Section (or Band of Hope) are thinking of giving a public performance and inviting their parents to be present; this will probably be on Monday the17th.

Parish Chronicle.
	The Special Advent Services were fairly well attended, and we are grateful to the Clergy who came (sometimes from a distance) to instruct and exhort us; but we must say that when we go to other Churches on a week-night we usually see larger congregations; "circumstances alter cases," and circumstances seem to hinder many who would like to attend from doing so.
	The Christmas Services were joyous and bright, and the decorations effective; the number of Communicants was at 7 o'clock, 46; at 8 o'clock, 64; at noon, 16; total 126; some who were unable to communicate on the day itself did so on one of the following days. The collections (for the New Year's Dinner) amounted to £3 15 2.
	The National School has received a grant from Government, under the recent Voluntary Schools Act, of £15 11 9, which is ordered to be devoted exclusively to the salary of an Assistant-Teacher; this is all very well, so far as it goes, but it does not go nearly half-way, and will not allow any subscribers to plead that they need not continue their subscriptions; in fact, we shall want more instead of less support each year. The Jumble Sale brought in £9 0 3; everything of value was quickly bought up, and but very little remained unsold; there are still a few men's hats, which may be seen at the Rectory, in case you want one.
	The Committee of the Bristol Hospital Sunday Fund have decided on the last Sunday in January as the day on which offerings are to be requested in each year; a new scheme for the management of the Fund has been put forth, which provides for a body of representatives, one clerical and one lay, from each place of worship that gives collections, who are to elect the Council which distributes the money collected. In our own case, we have for some years made it a rule to give part of the collections on Hospital Sunday to our valuable local institution, the Hambrook Village Hospital, and we see no reason for making a change in that respect.
	The Church Choir desire (through the Magazine) to express their thanks to the many friends who kindly contributed to their Christmas Fund, and hospitably entertained them when they went round singing Carols; they feel gratified that their efforts to render the Church services heartily and carefully are appreciated by so many members of the congregation.
	The Sunday School Teachers had a meeting at the Rectory on December 29th, and decided to have the Tea and Prizegiving for the elder children on January 4th, and the Infants on the 5th; they also desire to thank all who by their kind gifts enabled them to give this pleasure to the children; the children are in the habit of expressing their thanks by their keen enjoyment and loud cheers.
	With every good wish for a Happy New Year to all our readers, let us take this promise of our Lord as our.....

Motto for 1898

"Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1898 February

Church Services for February.
	The special Lenten Instructions will be given in Church on Tuesday at 8 p.m. by the Rev. E. Mortimer, of S. Michael and All Allgels, Bishopston, who will (we believe) take as his subject "When Israel came out of Egypt."

The Sunday Schools.
	We had the annual treats and giving of Prizes on January 4th, and 5th when tea was followed by games, magic lantern, and "shadowgraphs" which amused us all very much; 142 children were present, some of the youngest being kept away on the second day by the bad weather. Framed illuminated texts were given as prizes for regular attendance to 57 children, of whom 18 had not missed once during the year; and the following children received books as prizes for punctuality, good conduct, and attention to lessons:--FRENCHAY--Boys: Robert Rawlins, Herbert Packer, Neil Gow, Alex Rawlins, Arthur Ford, William Packer, Stanley Ayliffe, Edward Lewis, Tom Ford, Frank Moody. Girls: Bessie Whale, Lucy Wallace, Edith Gregg, Mabel Mawler, Edith Lewis, Marian Baker, Frances Ford, Nettie King, Lily Criddle, Florence Whale. HAMBROOK--Bible Class: Austin Pullin, Dennis Carpenter. Boys: William Maggs, Fred Curry, Philip Carpenter, Harry Clifford, James Pullin, Tom Flux, Bertie Hill, Henry Curry. Girls: Flossie Hathway, Sarah Pullin, Gertrude Clifford, Susan Maggs, Jessie Lever, Margaret Organ, Bessie Evans, Winifred Hill, Kate Flux. The amount collected was £5 8 6, and the expenses of the Treat and Prizes came to £6 2 0, the balance being paid from the Sunday School Fund.
	Lessons for the month; Catechism--The Baptismal Covenant. The Collect for each Sunday. Hymn 540. Scripture lessons from history of the first Christians, continuing the pictures on our Almanack; (1) the martyrdom of S. James and the imprisonment of S. Peter; Acts xii; note how prayer was unexpectedly answered, and how God employs His Angels to help His children; Ps. xxxiv. 7. (2) The ordination and sending out of S. Paul and S. Barnabas on their first missionary journey; Acts xiii. 1 to 13 and 49 to 52, and xiv. Note the solemn ordaining of these, as Bishops are now, and they ordained elders or priests (xiv. 23) and observed what we call now "Ember Days"; see Hymn 352. (3) The first Council of the Church, to decide whether all Christians should be bound by Jewish ceremonies; Acts xv. Note esp. verse 28, the Holy Spirit the guide of the Church as promised by our Lord, S. John xvi. 13; for this reason we receive the Creeds, Church customs, the keeping of Sunday (instead of the Sabbath), Holy days, and other practices not directly commanded in Scripture.
	Men's Bible Class--February 27th, 2.30; Temptations, Christ's and ours.

Improvements in the Church.
	We have a very good Font and a handsome cover to it; and now we are hoping to make its surroundings more seemly; it is intended to make a sort of Baptistery there, as far as the architecture of the Church will allow; the floor is being covered with handsome tiles, at the cost of Mrs. Gale Coles; a beautiful coloured window is to be put in behind the Font, and paintings on the wall at each side of the window; for this some of our friends are collecting money, and we think that many who have been baptized themselves in Frenchay Church, or have brought children or god-children there to receive "the washing of regeneration," would like to contribute; Mrs. Belfield or Mrs. H. T. Coles will be pleased to receive any sum, however small; or it may be put in the box at the Church door, if wrapped in paper and marked "for the Baptistery"; the Rector would be pleased to give a collecting card to anyone who would like to collect small sums among the children. We feel sure that when the work is done it will be greatly admired.
	We must beg now for some new cassocks for the Choir boys; the new surplices used up nearly all the money given before, and the cassocks are very much worn; those who kindly repair them week by week say that some are quite unfit for wear, especially in the service of the Church; who will give us the wherewithal to buy one or two?

The Mothers' Meeting.
	This valuable branch of parochial work continues its course under the able management of the Misses Robinson; last year 45 meetings were held, of which one member attended to, another 87, and others fewer. The accounts shew that £20 4 7 was spent in the purchase of goods, and £1 1 1 was given as bonus to members. One would think that there would be even more mothers than there are, glad to avail themselves of this opportunity of getting good materials at reduced price by weekly payments, and of doing their work in pleasant company. The meeting is held at the Friends' Schoolroom every Monday from 2.30 to 4 p.m.

Some Figures of 1897.
	The largest collection last year for a single object was £15 5 0 for the Indian Famine Fund; the Easter Offerings were £14 11 8; "Waifs and Strays" come next, with £10 3 8, including the Lenten Savings boxes; Harvest Thanksgiving, £4 10 1; Queen Victoria Clergy Sustentation Fund, £4 0 4; Girls' Friendly Society Festival :£3 17 1; Whitsunday (for National School and Children's Hospital) £3 15 8; Christmas Day (for . New Year's dinner) £3 14 4 Hospital Sunday £3 1 8; Churchyard Sunday £2 15 I0. The total amount collected in Church during the year was £178 2 6; the total of 1896 was £165 10 4; of 1895, £152 16 9.
	The number of Communicants on Easter Day was 150, on Christmas Day 126, on Whitsunday 103; the total number of communions made during the year was 2355; this was in 1896, 2322; in 1895, 2162: There were during the year 16 Baptisms, 16 Confirmations, 3 Marriages, and 20 Burials. £24 10 10 was spent in relieving the Sick and Needy, £9 11 5 in books, printing, almanacks, lantern services etc. £11 1 7 on Sunday Schools.

The Festive Season
	of Christmas and New Year was marked by the usual Boxing Day "Social" of the C.E.T.S.; the New Year's Dinner, at which we were glad to see a larger number of old friends than before: and the Sunday School Treats on January 4th and 5th; the next festivity was a novelty; we mean the gathering on January 17th, when the officers and members of the Band of Hope invited the parents of members to a tea and concert; of 80 families represented in the Band of Hope, 10 fathers and 25 mothers came to tea, and found a prettily arranged and well provided table spread for them; the six "Captains" acted as waiters, and the meal was concluded by the pulling of bonbons. Then the room was arranged for a concert, and the members and a few friends rendered a capital programme; 4 choruses, 5 dialogues, 12 boys' and 9 girls' recitations were given, and were received with applause; the Rector proposed a vote of thanks to all who had prepared and helped and this was supported by Messrs. Teagle and Harding, two of the parents present; the children were dismissed each with a bun, and thus ended the first public performance of our Band of Hope; perhaps we shall try another next season, as this appears to have given great pleasure,
	The Men's Club had a smoking concert on January 20th, Mr. Wilson being in the chair, and a very pleasant evening was spent; we hear that the Club members are to have something grand in the way of a summer outing; no wonder visitors say "What gay people you are at Frenchay? We have not any announcements of festivities to make for February.
The National School will be examined in Drawing on February 1st, and we suppose Her Majesty's Inspector will pay us a visit some time during the month. As the School year ends on February 28th, those who have not yet paid their subscriptions for the current year are requested to do so.

BAPTISMS.	''Born of water and of the Spirit"
January 2--Ada Amelia Upton.
	January 2--Rhoda Davey.
January 2--Robert Isaac Monks.
January 2--Albert William Monks.
January 2a--Frederick William Rawlins.

BURIAL.	“In peace”
December 11--William Wadham (of Park Lane, London), aged 74 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine.		1898 March

Church Services for March.
l--Tuesday. Special Lenten Service, 8 p.m., and Instruction by Rev. E. Mortimer.

Lent Services.
	We hope that all who can will take advantage of the special opportunities of worship and instruction which are offered at this season. Especially at the Tuesday evening service, we should like to see as many people in Church as on a Sunday Evening. When we have a Teacher (for it is teaching more than preaching which is aimed at) specially sent to us, who has taken great pains to prepare his instructions, and sometimes comes at considerable inconvenience to himself, it is disappointing to find that out of so many Church-people, comparatively few are regularly present, and taking interest. It is not only Church-people, but those also who do not as a rule attend Church, that are invited at such a time, and we hope that our friends will all try to bring some one with them; remember, Tuesday evenings at 8, and put aside other things in order to come. Those who live round the Hambrook Mission Room are asked to make the Sunday and Friday services held there more widely known, as they would be helpful to many if they made up their minds to come.

Sunday School Lessons.
	Catechism--The Creed and following answer; to be carefully explained and compared with the seasons of the Christian Year; every child ought to repeat it accurately and give the meanings of the words. The collect for each Sunday. Hymn 1333; let the children find Scripture texts about the hymn, such as Zech. xiii. I, Rev. i. 5, S. John xix. 34--37, 1 S. John i. 7, Rev. v. 8,9 etc. (This will be the subject of the catechising on April 3rd).
Scripture lessons, continuing the early history of the Church;
(1) Acts xvi..9 to end, S. Paul at Philippi; note the importance of Baptism, verses 10 and 33, the only way of admission to the church for all. (2) Acts xvii. S. Paul's journeys until he reached Athens; note the prominent subject of his preaching, the Resurrection of Christ, verses 3, 18, 31. (3) Acts xix. at Ephesus; note verses ,~ and t3, Baptism and Confirmation; and note the dangers which Missionaries have always to face.

BAPTISMS.           "Born of water and of the Spirit."
February 1--Lilian Clara Sprod Nichols.
February 1--Ernest Nichols.
February 1--Ethel Nichols.
February 1--Nora Eleanor Nichols.

BURIAL,                      "In Peace."
January 30--Lily Beatrice May Cummins, aged 8 months.

The "Victoria Free Bed" at the Village Hospital.
	We are requested to make known that this is now open, and that it is under the following rules :--
	(1) The Bed is for the use of the inhabitants of the civil parish of Winterbourne, without payment.
	(2) Application to be made to the Medical Director (Dr. Frank Crossman) on a printed form (to be obtained of the Nurse, who will fill in particulars); such application to be laid before the House Committee at their weekly meeting on Monday at 2.80 p.m; in the case of more than one application, preference will be given to the most necessitous case.
	(3) In case of a vacancy occurring between the weekly meetings of the House Committee, the Medical Director shall have power to keep the Bed in use by admitting a new candidate temporarily.
	(4) The ordinary period of residence in the Hospital does not exceed four weeks; patients may be dismissed if cured before that time, but cannot be allowed to remain in the Free Bed longer, unless by special approval of the House Committee.
	(5) Such general rules of the Hospital as are applicable shall apply to the Victoria Free Bed.

Announcements.
	The next meeting of our Branch of the Church of England Temperance Society will be held on Monday, March 7th; Evensong and Intercession in Church at 7, Meeting in School at 8; an Address will be given by the Rev. E. C. West, of S. Mary Redcliffe, and we hope to see all our members and many others present.
	Tuesday, March 8th, is the two hundredth anniversary of that noble work, the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge; this is the Bible Society of the Church, providing also Prayer-Books in all languages, hymnbooks, and pure Literature at a cheap rate to suit all sorts of people; it helps all kinds of missionary and school work, trains teachers, takes care of emigrants, and does a great deal of good; we are bound to thank God for its great and continued work, and shall specially do so at the celebration on the following Thursday.
The quarterly meeting of the Guild of S. John Baptist will be held in Church on March 24th, at 8 p.m.
	The new railway and the work connected with it has not only brought us many new residents, filling up our vacant houses, but also a floating population, most of which is outside our parish; we issued an appeal in our December number for subscriptions towards the maintenance of the Navvy Missioners, but have not heard of any great responses; The Rev. F. Bishop is Secretary for this district, and will be glad to receive subscriptions.
	Choir-boys' cassocks worrn out! who will give us the cost of one or two? No reply has been received to a similar request last month. A beautiful and suitable Eucharistic Vestment for Lent has been given to the Church by Mrs. Gale Coles.

Sundries.
	The Men's Club had a "Social" on Monday, February 21st, when all present enjoyed a very pleasant evening; there were not so many as usual. We shall not have any more of such gatherings now until after Easter.
	We understand that a Concert is to be arranged on March 28th, for the benefit of Albert Hutton, who met with an unfortunate accident at Football some weeks ago.
	The National School received a visit without notice from Her Majesty's Inspector on February 22nd; Mr. Elliott and Mr. Riddell examined the children, and the report will be published when it is received.
	If this Magazine is late in reaching you, or does not quite please you this month, please put it down to the common enemy, the influenza; and send the Editor a line as to how it may be improved.

Frenchay Parish Magazine.		1898 April

Holy Week, flood-Friday, and Easter.
	Many of us have, we trust, been trying to keep Lent as it should be kept: certainly the attendance at the services in Church, weekdays as well as Sundays, has been encouraging, and those who have regularly listened to the Rev. E. Mortimer's Instructions on Tuesday evenings cannot fail to have benefited from them. Now comes the time when our Lenten penitence and devotion ought to bear fruit, in a devout contemplation of the Passion and Death of Our Blessed Lord, and a really good Communion at Easter. Good-Friday is a day when even those who make no great profession of religion cannot help being in some way touched, if they let themselves think of what it is that Christians commemorate on that day; surely every one can spend some of the hours of that solemn day in God's Flouse, as services are arranged so as to suit all; during the Three Hours' Service you can come or go during the singing of any of the Hymns. In order to help us understand a little more about what took place on the first Good-Friday, we shall have Lantern Services, as in former years; on the Monday at Hambrook Mission Room, and on the Tuesday at Frenchay School, at 8 o'clock. Admission will be free, and children will only be admitted in the charge of a grown-up person. This will be a good opportunity for you to try to bring some one who is not much in the habit of attending Church, or who thinks little about what his Saviour did for him; the pictures will be quite different from those we have had in former years, being obtained specially from London.
	The next thing is, that all who have been confirmed are bound to receive the Holy Communion on Easter-day or during the week following; this is a plain rule of the Church, as you can read in the Prayer-Book, and no faithful member of the Church of England may break it. Let us earnestly set our minds on it, and make a good preparation as so much of the benefit to our souls depends on our having carefully prepared; there will be classes for that purpose on Tuesday at 4 in Church, and on Wednesday (for Males) and Thursday (for Females) at 8 at the Rectory; also the usual short preparation service after Evening Service on Good-Friday. The Rector can be seen in Church on Thursday from 5 to 6, or after any service, by those desiring spiritual advice or help in their preparation. Be sure you give enough time and thought to this important work.

Sunday School Lessons.
	Catechism--The first four Commandments and the Duty towards God. (The catechising on May 1st will be especially on the 4th Commandment; "Sunday--why and how to keep it.") Hymn 35. The collect for each Sunday. Scripture lessons--April 17th, S. John xx; 241h, S. Luke xxiv. 13 to 49.

Church of England Temperance Society.
	The Society will have a Social Evening on Easter Monday; Tea at 6.30 p.m., followed by music, dancing, and light refreshments. Tickets, including tea, members 3d. non-members 6d can be obtained of Mr. Rawlins or Miss Good.
	The week of the central Society's anniversary in London begins on April 24th, and we have been requested to invite all communicant members of C. E. T. S. to join in the Holy Communion either that Sunday or the Monday (S. Mark's day), with the intention of asking God's blessing upon the work of the Society throughout the country, and praising Him for past success. In our own diocese, a good deal of work has been lately done to start the new Diocesan Branch on a career of energetic work, and our Treasurer (Miss Good), as well as the Rector, is a member of the Diocesan Executive Committee.

The National School.
	The Inspector's Report has been received, and is in the printer's hands; the Grant is on a higher scale than last year. The Statement of accounts for the past year is now posted, as required by law in the Church Porch. We are requested to publish the following notice.

Bristol Church Day Schools' Association.
	It has been arranged to hold a grand Fete and Bicycle Gymkhana in the Grounds of the Zoological Gardens, Clifton, on June 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 1898. The proceeds will be given to the Building Fund of the above Association, and many of the Ladies and Gentlemen who did so much to render the Church Day Schools' Bazaar (opened by H.R.H. the late Duchess of Teck, on November 14th, 1896) a success, have promised their assistance on this occasion also. Mrs. Robeson, 25 Great George Street, Bristol, and Mrs. George Bright, 25, Victoria Street, Clifton, will act as general Hon. Secretaries for the Fete, whilst Col. McCheane and Mr. W. Daubeny have kindly undertaken the work of Hon. Secretaries for the Bicycle Gymkhana.
	Mrs. Villiers and Mrs. W. Beloe will manage the Refreshment Stall, and Mrs. Hanson will arrange details of "The Country Fair," with its varied Amusements and Booths. Contributions of Fancy Articles (not ordinary needlework) will be very acceptable for two of these Booths, as one is to contain Articles all priced at One Shilling, and another Articles value Sixpence each. Further details will be given later.

The Village Hospital.
	The "Victoria Free Bed," of which we gave the rules last month, is now occupied, and once it is fully known, we expect it will be seldom vacant. It is a great thing to have a Hospital of this kind in our midst, especially now that all the work on the new Railway is going on, and accidents are always liable to happen; they can be better treated and nursed than if the sufferers were in their own houses, or lodgings as the case may be.
	The Annual Meeting of Subscribers to the Hospital was held on February 28th, and a handsome testimonial was presented to Dr. Crossman, in recognition of his valuable services to the Hospital ever since it was opened; he is now succeeded in the position of Medical Director by Mr. Frank Crossman.

Notes and Notices.
	The Rev. E. C. West gave us a capital Address at the Temperance Meeting on March 7th, and we hope he will come again some day.
	The Election of the Parish Council was decided quickly, and without a poll, at the Parish Meeting on March 14th, and we have a good representative working Council, for another year; we hope they will take care of our Common for us, and see that no harm is done. Probably we shall have a larger number of visitors than ever this summer, as the electric trams bring people within a pleasant walk of the place; one thing especially we ought to be watchful about, and that is the behaviour of those who go in to look at our Church, which is always open.
	We hope that those who have Lent Savings Boxes are getting them well-filled up for the 'Waifs and Strays' Society; there are already over 2600 children under its care, boarded-out with respectable Church people, or in small houses; and much more could be done if funds allowed; the contents of our Savings Boxes will be offered at the Children's Service on Easter-day, and the collection then will be for the same object; please bring or send something for your helpless and homeless little brothers and sisters.
	The Annual Vestry Meeting for the election of Churchwardens and the" transaction of the affairs of the Church" will be held on Easter Monday, at 10 o'clock.
	On Sunday April 24th, the collections will be for the Navvy Mission Society.

BAPTISM.	"Born of water and of the Spirit."
March 12th--Charles Arthur Cracknell.

BURIAL.	'In Peace."
March 26th--Susannah Hooper, aged 59 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine.		1898 May

The Seasons of the Church.
	The wise man in the Bible says there is "A time to weep, and a time to laugh" (Eccl. iii. 4), and this applies to the whole body of Christian people, as well as to each individual. The Church of Christ, as one part of her way of setting forth the gospel before men, has arranged special times and seasons in which the chief facts of religion are brought before us. Lent was "a time to weep" for sins, and Easter is a time of rejoicing for victory and salvation. This month of May begins with a festival commemorating two of our Lord's chosen Apostles, which should stir us up to be thankful for their life and work and death, and to resolve to follow them in following Christ.    The Rogation Days are days of fasting and special prayer, and help to prepare us for the great festival of the Ascension of our Lord. On that day (which all Christian people should endeavour to observe, especially by attending Holy Communion) we rejoice in the remembrance that our Saviour Who suffered for us is now on His throne in heaven, "the crowned Lord of all," and that He has sent down His great gift, the Holy Spirit, to be with His Church and with each member of it, until the end; this brings us to the special season of Thanksgiving for God's "unspeakable gift" at Whitsuntide; and on the following Sunday we praise God for making Himself known to us as He is in His Eternal Being, Three in One. If we wish to profit by each season as it comes, we must prepare our minds before-hand, just as each musical instrument in a g3'and orchestra must be brought into tune with the rest, or else the harmony is spoilt.
On Rogation Tuesday there will be a special service of Intercession at 8 p.m. ;if you Wish any special requests to be made, please write them and put them in the Letter-box by the Church door.
	On Ascension Day the Holy Communion will be celebrated at 6 and 8 a.m., but not later. At Evensong the Sermon will be preached by the Ven. Archdeacon Shears, formerly of Durban, Natal, who will tell us something of the work of the Church in South Africa. We shall give our Ascensiontide collections to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, which does so much to plant and maintain the Church in our colonies, as well as in heathen lands.
	On Whitsunday the celebrations will be at 7, 8 and 12, and the collections will be for the Frenchay National School.

Sunday School Lessons.
	Catechism--The last six commandments, with the Duty to my neighbour. The "Te Deum," to be repeated on Trinity Sunday. The Collect for each Sunday. Scripture Lessons--May 8th, S. John xxi; 15th, on Prayer; S. Matthew vi. 5 to 15 and vii. 7 to 11; S. Luke xi. 1 to 13, and xviii. I to 14. 22nd, on the Ascension, Acts. i. and Psalm xxiv.

The Litany.
	This form of prayer, so all-embracing in its petitions for ourselves and others, is very seldom joined in by persons who cannot come to Church at 11 o'clock, and we are thinking of occasionally using it on Sunday evenings, perhaps the first Sunday in each month, instead of the prayers after the third collect. In the Prayer-book it is appointed to be sung or said, and we propose to learn to sing it; in order that all may be able to join in, there will be a congregational practice of this and other music on Sunday 8th, after evening service.

The Easter Vestry Meeting.
	Very few parishioners trouble to attend this meeting, which we suppose must be taken as a sign that the others are satisfied with the way in which the finances of the Church are managed. At the meeting held on Easter Monday, Messrs. Pearse and Ward were re-elected as Churchwardens, and Messrs. Coles and King were appointed as Sides-men; Mr. A. Ford was re-appointed Clerk and Sexton, and the arrangements for the care of the Churchyard were continued. The Churchwardens' accounts were passed, showing a deficiency of nearly £12, due to the exceptional expenditure involved in cleaning the Organ and the Church generally last Spring, and the extra labour in the Churchyard. At the same time, the ordinary weekly collections for Church expenses ought to be much larger; it is not creditable to the Sunday evening congregation that the collection is seldom more than 5/- or 6/-. We give a sumnmry of the
Churchwardens' Account; for year ending Dec. 31st, 1897.
To Mrs. Rooke's Benefaction	£28 12 0
Offertories for Church expenses	£8 16 3
Offertories for Churchyard			£4 11 0
Balance due to Church-wardens	£11 16 3
Total					£103 15 6

Balance due to Church-wardens	£0 4 2
Salaries: Organist (3/4)		£30 0 0
Parish Clerk				£5 0 0
Sexton & Sextoness			£15 0 0
Choirboys and Blower		£6 13 0
Choir Expenses and Music		£5 11 2
Cleaning-of Organ	...		£10 0 0
Fire Insurance				£1 0 0
Care of Clock				£1 10 0
Sacramental Bread & wine		£1 13 3
Cleaning, heating &lighting		£12 9 4
Care of Churchyard			£7 10 0
Repairs				£3 1210
Washing Surplices			£3 11 9
Total					£103 15 6

Items of News.
	The Services during Holy Week and Good Friday were well attended; the Easter communicants numbered 138, which is not so many as last year. The offertories were as follows: for the Jerusalem Mission, £1l 11 4; Rector's Easter offering, £10 10 6; Lent Savings for Waifs and Strays, £5 4 10; ditto for Central Africa £1 1 10; these all, except the first, are below last year's amounts. For the Navvy Mission £2 0 4.
We must have some new cassocks for the boys of the Choir at once; we have a little money in hand, and one cassock has been promised; surely some of our friends will give one! The average price, if of good durable material, is 9/-; please help.
We hope to take some of our Band of Hope members to the Festival Service at the Cathedral on May 7th; and some of those who have Missionary Boxes to the children's meeting at the Victoria Rooms on the 21st. It is probable that the Excursion to Weston will be at the end of June.

BAPTISMS.	"Born of water and of the Spirit."
April 3  Ernest Arthur Pedrick.
April 12--(privately)--John Robert Edgar Wakeman.
April 16--William George Ham.
April 16--(privately)--Amy Constance Hill.

MARRIAGE.		"What God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."
April 18--William Henry Tiley and Alice Neale.

BURIAL.		 "In peace."
April 25--Ann Gage, aged 97 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine.		1898 June

Church Services for June.
16--G. F. S. Festival. H.C. 8. Festival Service at 4 p.m.; Preacher, Rev. A. N. Scott, Vicar of Thornbury.
23--Eve of S. John Baptist. Guild Service, 8 p.m. Address by Rev. A. T. S. Goodrick.
	Note.--On the last Sunday in June our offerings are asked for the Queen Victoria Clergy Fund, which was begun last year as the Church memorial of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.	 Annual subscribers are wanted, as well as annual collections in every church.

Sunday School Lessons.
	Catechism--The Lord's Prayer and the Desire; a part to be taken each Sunday, with explanation and Scripture illustrations. Hymn 527. The collect for each Sunday. Scripture lessons----on some of the Parables of our Lord, beginning with those in the Gospels for the first three Sundays after Trinity; (1) S. Luke xvi. 19 to end; (2) S. Luke xiv. 16 to 24; (3) S. Luke xv. 1 to 10.
	There is to be a meeting of Sunday School Teachers at Fishponds on Monday, June 13th, to which all our Teachers are invited; but we have not yet heard any particulars.

The National School.
	The annual distribution of Prizes took place on May 26th, when the School broke up for Whitsuntide Holidays; they were awarded as follows:-For regular attendance: Alex Rawlins, Stanley Ayliffe (these two had not missed once during the year), Niel Gow, Thomas Hughes (these had only missed once), Joseph Mayell, Albert Jones, Annie Rawlins, Edward Lewis, Lily Ball, Albert Hughes, Albert Whale, Mabel Upton, Florence Whale, Arthur Rawlins, James Pullin, Arthur Ford, William Packer, Fred Harris, George Lewis, Frank Chamberlain, Henrietta King, Frances Ford, Fred Teagle, Frank Moody. For Needlework: Edith Gregg, Annie Harding, Ethel Pike, Louisa Tiley. For Drawing: Alex. Ford. For the neatest exercise-book: Stanley Powell. For general proficiency: Bessie Whale, Frank Harding~ Ada Mann, Lilian Taylor, Edwin Cane, Lilian Mann, Thomas Ford.

Summer Outings.
	The poet Chaucer, five centuries ago, noted that at this time of the year "folks begin to go on pilgrimage," and now the spirit of travel (or restlessness) invades even quiet places like ours, and no society or club or class reckons itself up-to-date unless it has a "jolly good outing."    We hear the Men's Club is to do something very special, and no doubt our kind friends will as usual provide the means for the Church Choir to have its trip, some time in July; but here we must give notice of two fixtures: the Band of Hope will go to Weston-Super-Mare on Thursday, June 30th; a special train leaves Stapleton Road about 9, and will probably allow us nearly ten hours at the sea-side; high tide is at 2.56 p.m., which is very convenient; we hope that some of our friends who have wagons will lend them to carry the children to the station, as last year, and we can take a few adults at 1/6 (train and wagon), children at 1/-; this does not include tea. We shall have to limit the number to about 30, so tickets should be obtained of the Rector or of Miss Good at an early date.
	The Adult Members of C.E.T.S. propose to go for a drive on June 20th; a meeting of members to settle the place, time, and expense will be held at the School on Monday, June 6th, at 8; we hope that all who would like to join the Excursion will come to the meeting, or let us know what they think about it.

The Bicycle Gymkhana & Midsummer Fete
	on behalf of the Bristol Church Day Schools Association will take place at the Clifton Zoological Gardens on June 23rd, 24th and 25th. Great attractions in the shape of Bicycle Competitions, Fireworks, Band and Pipers of the Seaforth Highlanders, shooting Jungle, Alpine railway, sale of all sorts of useful and fancy articles, etc. Contributions and refreshments for sale are asked for.

Frenchay Football Club.
	At a Social on May 2nd, silver badges for the best all-round play were presented to Messrs. H. Baber and Ted Powell. The Club will begin next Season under the same officers, and we give their balance-sheet for the past season.

RECEIPTS.
Balance from last season ...		£0 7 2
Hon. Members' Subscriptions		£4 10 0
Playing       ,,           ,,		£0 14 0
Gate money			£0 12 2
Sale of Fixture Cards		£0 1 10 6
Social, November 3rd		0 10 11

EXPENSES.
Footballs and mending		£1 7 2
Entrance to League & Cup Tie	£0 11 0
do. 	Glos. Association		£0 2 6
Goal-keeping gloves		£0 10 0
Referees				£0 19 6
Secretary's postal and other expenses 	£0 14 11
Flags and towels 			£0 2 6
Cleaning room			£0 5 0
Printing cards and bills		£0 17 0
Club stamp 			£0 2 6
Deficiency on break, Oct. 2nd
and Feb. 19th			£0 4 0
Balance in hand 			£1 0 0
Total				£6 16 1

APRIL 14th, 1898. W. BROOKE, Hon. Treasurer.

Notes and Notices.
	We should be glad to receive some bedding-out plants for the borders in the Churchyard.
	We took 12 members to the Festival Service of Church Bands of Hope in the Cathedral on May 7th, when the Bishop gave an address: over 2000 children were present. We also joined in the great children's Missionary meeting at the Victoria Rooms on May 2lst, and heard some interesting and stirring speeches; will anyone else take a Box for Foreign Missions?
	The Ascension Day collections for S. P. G. were £2 0 7; the bad weather interfered with the evening service.
	Our Choir-boys were asked by the choir-boys of Weston (in Cheshire) to help them in building their church, and collected a nice sum quite amongst themselves, which was sent and gratefully acknowledged.
	Thanks to kind gifts and promises we have been able to get the much needed cassocks for the Choir, but still are short of the price of four, 9/- each; will any one give one?
	We think the new "dossal" or curtain behind the Altar will be pronounced handsome, and as giving dignity to the Altar; it will be useful also, in keeping away some of the cold air which is so troublesome in the chancel.
	We are sorry to hear that the Frenchay and South Glos. Flower Show cannot be held this year, but perhaps in the state of the Society's finances it is the wisest plan.

BAPTISMS.	"Born of water and of the Spirit."
May 1--William Milton Gleed Sheppard.
May 1--Chrissie Hibbard.
April 23--Received into the Church after Private Baptism--Nancy Elliott.

BURIAL		"Jesus called a little child unto Him."
May 7--Ivy Selina Beatrice Plenty, aged 2 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1898 July,

Sunday School Lessons.
	Our Sunday School Teachers took part in a large gathering of Teachers at Fishponds on June 13th; after service in Church, tea was served on the lawn at the Vicarage, and after an interval a meeting was held at the same place; an address was given by the Rev H. Proctor (formerly Principal of Fishponds Training College) on the Science and Art of Teaching, which was very helpful to all who heard it.

Church of England Temperance Society.
	The adult members, with the staff of the National School, had a delightful outing on June 20th; the party numbered 17, and we wish that more could have joined us, as the
day was very enjoyable. A start was made soon after 8, and a pleasant drive brought
us to Bath, where we spent an hour examining the city, the Abbey, the Pump-room, etc: then the journey was resumed, through beautiful scenery, to Limpley Stoke, and after an outdoor lunch, most of us walked on by the banks of the Canal, to Bradford on Avon; this was rather hot and tiring, but we were repaid by the sight of the very ancient Saxon Church, at least 900 years old, which is in good preservation, and teaches us an interesting lesson on the history of the Church of England; she was "Our Mother Church" then, and after so many ages, and amid so many trials, she remains the same, Christ’s authorised channel of Christian truth and grace to the people of England; not one of the numerous sects and denominations of which we hear so much now, was then in existence, but the Church of England was doing her work with her Bishops, Priests and Deacons, her Bible and Creeds, her prayers and sacraments; as we stood in the place where our ancestors had worshipped, we felt proud of our Church, and strengthened to persevere in working for her. We also saw the existing parish Church, about 400 years old, and then came back by train to Limpley Stoke; a capital tea was provided at the Strawberry gardens, where we also had a delightful view; some of the members indulged in games, and others had a row on the river. After a pleasant drive, Frenchay was reached soon after 10; the fine weather added greatly to the enjoyment of the day.
	C.E.T.S. members who have not paid their subscriptions (one shilling or sixpence) are requested to do so, as we have to forward a certain amount to the Diocesan Branch. Mr. Tudor Trevor, a well known Temperance Speaker, has been appointed assistant Diocesan Secretary (to help the Rev. H. N. Burden) and we shall have a visit from him in the autumn.
	The Children's trip to Weston took place on June 30th, and some account of it will be given next month.

Church Notes.
	We have to thank Miss Ward for the gift of a very handsome green silk Altar-Frontal, with super-frontal complete, and also for the hanging for the pulpit desk, which matches with it.
	About £11 is still owing for the decoration of the Baptistery, and we should be glad to receive donations towards it; or they may be placed in the Box at the church door which is marked for that purpose; many visitors have greatly admired the improvement that has been made in that corner of the Church.
	The Girls' Friendly Society had their annual festival service at Frenchay Church on June 16th, at 4 p.m., when there was a large congregation; the service was very hearty, and an excellent address was given by the Rev. A. N. Scott, vicar of Thornbury; the usual tea took place at Cleve Wood, and Miss Clifford kindly spoke to the girls, who afterwards enjoyed rambles, games and literature, till it was time to distribute the premiums and cards, and to end a happy afternoon, which was made very pleasant by the delightful weather.

Queen Victoria Clergy Fund.
	The following subscriptions and donations have been raised in 1897 by the Frenchay Branch: annual subscriptions: Mr. and Miss Ward £5, Mr. Deedes £5, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Coles £5, Rev. W. Brooke £1/1/0, Mr. Gibbs 10/-, Miss Good 5/-. Donations: Mr. and Miss Ward £5, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Coles £5, Miss Good 5/-, Capt. Belfield £10, Mr. Wilson £5, Mr. Tuckett £2, Mr. Lewis £5, Mr. Hughes-Garbett £2 2 0, Mr. H. G. Bailey-Eadon £l 1 0. Collection at Frenchay Church, June 20th, 1897, £4 0 4. Total £57 5 4. Some amounts received later will come into this year's account. Subscriptions for the current year will now be gratefully received by the Treasurer, Mr. Hugh Coles. The amount of the Church Collections on June 26th was £3 0 1.

Announcements.
	The Church Choir hope to have their outing on Saturday, July 9th, and think of visiting Plymouth, a place of which we have pleasant recollections of four years ago; the journey is rather long, but that seems to be part of the enjoyment; if only there were no sea voyage, perhaps some would propose a trip to Klondyke ! Another place suggested is Weymouth.
	The Diocesan Inspector (Canon Parker) has given notice that he proposes to examine the National School in religious knowledge on Tuesday, July 12th at 2 p.m.; we hope then to satisfy him, as the Bishop's officer appointed for the purpose, that our School is fulfilling the object for which it was founded and is maintained, namely, the training of our children in the faith and fear of God, so that they may lead useful and christian lives; if only we could be sure that the teaching received in school was backed up by the example seen at home, how much more hopeful we should be !
	The Summer treat for the children attending the Day and Sunday Schools will take place at the end of July, perhaps on Thursday the 28th; the programme will probably be the same as in previous years: viz: Service in Church at 2.80, march round the village, tea, games and races, and band and dancing on the Common.
	Up to the time of writing, we have not heard of the date fixed for the Men's Club Excursion; a meeting was summoned on June 11th to settle about it, but hardly any members could attend, so no arrangements were then made.

BAPTISMS.	"Children of God"
May 29th--Ernest Augustine Smith.
May 29th--Florence Mabel Wheeler.

MARRIAGES.	"Heirs together of the grace of life." 
May 29th--John Gilbert Beese and Mary Ann Gardner.
June 6th--AIfred Hobbs and Mary Ann Faux.

BURIAL.	"In peace."
June 22nd--William James Wadham, (of Salisbury) aged 37 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1898 August

Church Services for August.
	The priest in charge for the month of August, in residence at the Rectory, is the Rev. Albert Moore, M.A., Vicar of Holy-Cross-in-Saint Pancras, London. Notice of sickness, or of Baptism etc. should be sent to him.

Past Events.
	At the Flower Service on June 26th, a large number of offerings were made, the most noteworthy being the quantity of eggs, 344 in 88 baskets being brought, some very prettily decorated; last year the number of eggs was 257. There were 107 bunches of flowers, 66 plants in pots, 4 baskets of strawberries, as well as honey, cakes, mushrooms scrap-books and toy-bricks. The collection was 14/3, not so much as it used to be.
	June 30th was happily a very fine day, when the members of the Band of Hope had their excursion to Weston-super-Mare; 39 adults went also, so we were 116 in all, a larger party than in any former year. We desire to heartily thank Messrs. Gibbs, Owen, Pearse, and Price, for so kindly lending wagons to carry the children to the station; this is part of the journey which juveniles enjoy more than seniors. We shared a train with the S. Barnabas' Schools, and there seemed to be a great number of other trips to Weston the same day, perhaps on account of the high tide being at a good time, 3 p.m. Our first proceeding on reaching our destination was to have buns all round, and then some of us went to the Children's Convalescent Home, and carried some of the flowers, plants, eggs, etc. from the Flower Service: these were very gratefully received, and we saw all the little inmates, who seemed to enjoy being there, and to be very kindly cared for. We had tea at Mr. Huntley's Beach Restaurant at 8, and found plenty of amusements on the sands, as usual. All got back to Frenchay safe and sound about 10 o'clock, having had a jolly day.
	The next event to record is the excursion which (owing to the kindness of the subscribers to their funds, who are hereby warmly thanked) the Choir had to Plymouth on Saturday, July 9th. We left Frenchay about a quarter to six, and had a long journey from Stapleton Road to Plymouth, which we reached about noon; there was a great number of passengers by the same train, but as we had reserved carriages, our journey was comfortable. Dinner and tea were served at the "Borough Arms," Bedford Street, and full justice was done to the good fare provided. In the afternoon most of the party took a long steamer-trip, and others explored the old Eddystone lighthouse (which stands on the Hoe), and went out in a boat. The journey home was rather wearisome, as we did not reach Frenchay till 2 a.m. Thus out of 20 hours more than 18 were spent in travelling; this, and the expense, makes us think it wiser to try a shorter excursion another year.

	The Diocesan Inspector (Canon Parker) visited the School on July 12th, and appeared to be pleased with the progress made in religious knowledge; his report is as follows:-
	"Frenchay School. Inspected 12th July, 1898. Much care and interest is evidently bestowed upon the religious teaching in the School, and the results are satisfactory. With the exception of the younger Infants (who were a little quiet) all the children were bright, very well behaved, knew their work well, and answered readily and intelligently. Private prayers were known throughout the school. Charles J. Parker, Diocesan Inspector."
	The following children were awarded small prizes for answering well at the Examination; Albert Rye, Mabel Sharp, Joseph Mayell, Nettie King, Fred Shipton, Stanley Ayliffe; for the neatest note-book in the Rector's Prayer-book class; Edith Gregg.
	The School holidays began on the day of the Treat, July 28th, and school begins again on August 29th. As the buildings have to be repaired and painted during the holidays, there will be no Sunday School at Frenchay during August; on Sunday mornings children are to meet their Teachers at the Church Gate at 10.45, and attend service; if any Teachers like to make arrangements to have their classes at any other place, they are welcome to do so. School at Hambrook as usual.
	We are informed that the net proceeds of the Bicycle Gymkhana and Fete on behalf of the Bristol Church Day Schools Association amounted to £530 7 4.

C.E.T.S.
Balance Sheet of the Frenchay Branch for year ending June 30th, 1898.
RECEIPTS.		£ s d
Balance ill hand		3 12 5
Interest for 1896		0 2 4
Half of Church collections:	1 5 3
Subscriptions--Adults    ...	1 1 6
	Children...	3 3 2
Donations		0 15 0
Profits of Socials		1 18 1
For use of Lantern		0 6 0
Cards and Badges		0 8 4
Received for excursion to
	Limpley Stoke ...	2 0 0
Received for excursion to
	Weston-S-Mare 	8 17 6
Total			£18 4 7

PAYMENTS.			£ s d
Affiliation fee to Diocesan Branch	0 I0 6
Lantern, Sheet, etc 			2 2 10
Expenses of Festival		0 7 0
	Parents: Tea		0 17 5
	Meetings 			0 4 0
C.E.T.S. Magazines ...		0 4 8
Register, cards and badge		0 11 3
Cost of Adults' Excursion ...		3 12 0
Cost of Children's Excursion		7 6 8
Balance in hand 			2 8 8
				£18 4 7
Signed, E. GOOD, Treasurer.

	The Society in our parish now numbers 119 members, 70 juveniles and 49 adults, of whom 44 belong to the Total Abstinence, and 5 to the General Section; two of our members have married and gone to another parish, where we hope they will keep up their interest in the Society, and perhaps help to extend its work. Of the Adults, 22 have paid their annual subscription. During the season 6 meetings for adults have been held, with an average attendance of 50; and there have been 20 juvenile meetings with an average attendance of 42. The above statement of accounts shews that we are on the right side financially, and moreover we have property in the shape of a useful Lantern, with sheet and everything complete. The organisation of the Diocesan Society has been strengthened by the formation of Ruridecanal Branches, comprising all the Parishes having branches; it is intended to have a Sunday and a week in each Deanery for special united effort, and in our case (Stapleton R. D) the Sunday for Temperance Sermons is fixed for October 23rd.

BAPTISMS.	"Of such is the kingdom of heaven."
June 29th--George Harry Newman.
July 7th (privately)--Florence Taylor.

BURIALS.	"They rest from their labours."
July 14th--Eliza Halson Fowles, aged 33 years.
July 15th--Emma Helps, aged 81 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1898 September.

The Yearly Confirmation
	for our parish will take place at All Saints' Church, Winterbourne Down, on the 7th of November, and we shall begin our classes of preparation for it on September 20th; these classes will be held at the Rectory at the same hours as in former years, namely, for girls and young women, Tuesday at 4 and Thursday at 7; for lads and young men on Saturday at 7. Special arrangements are always made for the instruction of elder people, or those whom the times mentioned do not suit. Parents and Godparents must remember that it is their duty to see that their children and godchildren are instructed, and brought to the Bishop to be confirmed, "so soon as they are come to a competent age," as the Prayer-book says; now most children are "competent," that is able to understand what they are taught, and to enter into full Church membership, when they are thirteen years old, and some even earlier; if Confirmation is put off, it too often happens that through leaving home, or getting away from home and teachers' influence, the children grow up unconfirmed, much to the loss of the Church, and to the harm of their own souls. Is it not clear, that just at the age of going into the world, the baptized child requires special knowledge and special strength, to face new difficulties and new temptations? It is just then at that time that our heavenly Father offers, through His Church (the body of His Son) the sevenfold gifts of His Holy Spirit, especially guidance and strength, and to refuse to receive them because we cannot understand all about them is not only disobedience but foolishness. The prayers of all are earnestly asked that the unconfirmed may have grace to come forward, and that God's blessing may be given to our preparation classes.

The School Treat.
	This annual festivity took place on July 28th; some rain fell in the morning and a little in the afternoon, but not enough to spoil the fun; 243 children (including 26 visitors from London) attended service in Church at 2.30, and then with Band and banners, marched round part of the village; as the grass was damp, we had tea in the Schools, and then there was a present for every Infant; afterwards races and games were indulged in, and the Maypole dance was very prettily executed and much admired; (we must congratulate those who so carefully trained the children on the success of their efforts); Mr. Tuckett sent up some balloons, and what with swings, roundabouts etc., which were all well arranged, a good time was spent. The elders afterwards showed how they had profited by the dancing classes, and as the evening was fine, all went off very well. Those who kindly subscribed to the children's Treat, and all who helped, are heartily thanked.
	Day School re-opened on August 29th, and a great change is noticeable in the rooms due to the thorough repairs, cleaning and painting which they have received during the holidays. Subscriptions to the National School are now due, and should be paid to the Rector (Treasurer), or will be called for in due course by the Collector.
	Sunday School Lessons for September are--Catechism, the first three answers; Hymn 335; the weekly collect; and for Scripture lessons, 2 Kings xviii, xix and xx.

A few figures.
	We extract the following table from the annual statistical return of Parochial Work, merely saying that it only refers to money which has passed through the hands of the Rector, the Churchwardens, or other parochial treasurers, and does not include private gifts nor Subscriptions sent direct to Hospitals or Societies. It is a summary of voluntary contributions to Church work in the Church and Parish of Frenchay for the year 1897.
					£ s d
For Church Expenses 			91 19 3
Choir, and other Church matters		45 12 11
Schools (Day and Sunday) 			92 3 5
Poor, District Nurse, and other Parish charities	92 1 7
Temperance Society, Mission Room, etc	23 9 0
For work outside the Parish:
Home Missions				£11 16 2
Foreign Missions(including Indian Famine furtd	33 7 9
Diocesan and general 			14 19 3
Queen Victoria Clergy Fund 			57 5 4
Total					£462 14 8

The value of different gifts made to the Church during the year was reckoned at £14 5 0.

Frenchay Men's Club.
	Owing to the kindness of Mr. Deedes, the club had a capital excursion on July 27th, and we give an account of it in the words of one of the members. A party of 27 journeyed from Frenchay to Hotwells in breaks, and then went as saloon passengers to Ilfracombe on the Britannia; a capital luncheon was provided on board. On arriving at Ilfracombe the party indulged in a bathe, after which the various places of interest were visited. After tea a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Deedes for his kindness in providing the Club with such an enjoyable outing, and hopes were expressed that it would not be the last. During the trip home, members of the party rendered vocal and instrumental selections, which were much appreciated, and all arrived safely at Frenchay about 12.30, having spent a very enjoyable day.

Football Notes.
	The Frenchay Football Club has been elected into the first division of the North Bristol and District League, and has also entered the competition for the Gloucestershire Junior cup.

BAPTISMS.	''Children of God"

July 27--Flossie Haskins.
July 31--Alec Stuart Bullock.
July 31--Leslie Knowles Ayliffe.
July 31--Frederick Robert Green.

BURIAL.	"In Peace"
August 7--Daniel Robert Rawlins, aged 65 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1898 October

Harvest Thanksgiving.
	The first Sunday in October will be kept as a day of thanksgiving to God, our Maker and Preserver, for the blessings of Harvest; the Holy Communion, which is our great service of thanksgiving, will be celebrated first at 7 a.m; then a Choral Celebration at 8; and a plain Celebration at noon. Some of our communicants, who only make it a rule to communicate on the great Festivals, should be glad of this opportunity, remembering that from Whit-Sunday to Christmas is a long time to go without receiving the Holy Sacrament. Matins and Sermon will be at 11, Children's Service at 3, and Evensong at 6; at this last Service we hope to render most of the music which the Choir is diligently practising for the great Choral Festival at the Cathedral on October 25th. We cannot promise any special preacher, as several applications have been made in vain; but we ought not to consider the sermon on an occasion of so much importance as the Service; let us all render it with thankful hearts. The collection on that day will be given to the Bishop's Bristol Church Extension Fund, about which you will find some particulars further on. We shall be glad to receive corn, flowers and fruit for the decoration of the Church on Saturday before 10 o'clock.

Hambrook Mission Room.
	We go on quietly all the year round with our evening service on Friday at 8, and our Bible or Prayer-book study after it; for this month we shall take as a subject the life and prophecies of Daniel. During the winter months we try to make the Room useful on Sunday evenings as well, for those who cannot get to church; so on October 9th we shall begin Sunday Service there, at half past seven, or as soon after as possible; we have a short hearty service, plenty of singing, Mission Hymns, and a little plain talk on something in the Bible; all the seats are free, and there is no collection; will our Hambrook friends make it known as much as they can, especially to those who have come to live in the neighbourhood since last winter?
	On Monday 10th, there will be a lecture at 8 p.m. with lantern pictures; subject--"A short holiday in Jersey and France." Admission one penny.

Sunday Classes and Schools.
	There is a Bible Class for Young men at Hambrook, held by Miss Coles; and one for Women at Frenchay House, by Mrs. Wilson; these meet every Sunday at 3. The Rector does not propose to carry on the fortnightly Men's Class at the Rectory, as he finds it impossible to do everything himself; but if there were some gentleman or lady willing to take such class every Sunday afternoon, he believes they would have a willing and interested gathering.
	Sunday School lessons for October are--Catechism, the Creed and the answer following; (shew how each fact mentioned in the Creed is commemorated by the Seasons of the Christian Year); the Collect for each Sunday; Hymn 439; Scripture lessons from the Book of Daniel (1) chap. ii, the universal kingdom of Christ foreshewn; (2) chap. iii. God's protection of those who faithfully serve him; (3) chap. v, God's judgement on the proud; (4) chap. vi. Daniel's courage and trust in God.

Church of England Temperance Society.
	The first Adult Meeting of the season will be held at Frenchay School on Monday October 3rd, at 8 p.m. An address will be given by Mr. Tudor Trevor, the newly appointed assistant Secretary of the Bristol Diocesan Branch of the C.E.T.S., who has lately begun work among us. Mr. Trevor is a retired Assistant Accountant-General and J.P. of Bombay, and has had considerable experience in Temperance work, besides being the author of several works on that subject; so that what he says will be worth hearing, and we hope all our members will be present, and induce as many others to come as possible. Mr. Trevor spoke to the members of the Band of Hope on September 30th.
We understand that the Bishop has sanctioned the adoption of Sunday October 23rd as "Temperance Sunday" for this Rural Deanery; on that day sermons will be preached and special prayers and alms requested, in many of the Churches (including our own) on behalf of the Temperance work of the Church; meetings will be held in many places during the week following, but probably we shall not be able to have one here then, as the Choir have to go in to the Cathedral, on the Monday for Rehearsal, and on the Tuesday for the Festival. But on Monday 31st, (the Vigil of All Saints) we shall have a special Intercession Service in Church, with address, at 8 p.m.

Bristol Church Extension.
	In a parish like ours where there is a Church free and open to all, the services of the priest always available, and ample opportunities of worship and instruction, we do not perhaps realize the state of things in the great and growing city of Bristol and its suburbs The Bishop has caused a thorough inquiry to be made, and it is found that there are far too few churches and clergy in almost every district. In Eastville, for instance, (three parishes) there are only 9 clergy for 22,600 inhabitants, and only church accommodation for 1,185; in Bedminster 10 clergy among 40,000 people: in S. Matthew (Moorfields) and S. George, only two at present for 18,500 souls; in Kingswood, one for 12,000. What is proposed is to raise new churches and mission-rooms, so as to provide accommodation for at least 1 in 10 of the population; and to pay (in whole or in part) the stipends of additional clergy at the rate of at least 1 in 3,000. In order to accomplish this, an appeal is made for £100,000, and many generous gifts have been already given; most of us cannot give large sums, and perhaps not care to see our names in the papers, unless it were for the sake of encouraging others; now, why should not we, as a parish, send up a good sum to the Bishop, to be used as he thinks best ? and if we could guarantee a certain sum every year, (made up by collections and subscriptions), it would be only doing what a parish like ours ought to do. We shall make a beginning by giving the collections (which we hope will be large) on Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday to the Church Extension Fund.

Answers to Correspondents.
	"Timid." There is no reason why you should be afraid to come to Church; we do not expect anyone to come and disturb our services, which you know are kept as strict as possible to the directions of the Prayer-book; but if there were any noise or interruption the best plan would be to close the service at once.
	"A would-be Worker." You can help the Church very much by "Knee.work" that is by regular and earnest prayer for all in the parish; suppose you make a list of intercessions for each day of the week, something like this; "on Sunday, I will pray especially for the Clergy and workers; Monday, for the communicants; Tuesday, for those who are going to be confirmed; Wednesday, for the careless and hard hearted; Thursday, for the children and the schools; Friday, for those in sickness or trouble; Saturday, for the departed." You cannot tell how much you would help by earnestly pleading in some such regular way as that; will you try it ?

BAPTISMS.	"In Christ"
September 4--Algy Leonard Bertram Maggs.
September 4--Reginald Harry Ford.
September 5--Rendwick Stanley Britton.
September 21--Ivy Gertrude Emma Beatrice Laver.
September 22--Minnie Dyer.

BURIALS.	"In Peace''
September 7--Dorothy Emily Lavis Gurdon, aged 6 months.
September 10--Robert Bignell, aged 77 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1898 November

The Confirmation
	this year is to be at Winterbourne Down Church on Monday, November 7th, at half past three. We propose to have a special service for Confirmation candidates after the evening service on Sunday, November 6th, at which their god-parents and friends are invited to be present, to prepare for the great event of the following day. We invite the newly confirmed to make their first Communion on Advent Sunday, November 27th, at 7 or 8 a.m. and in view of this, besides private instructions, there will be a preparation service in Church at 8 p.m. on Saturday 26th. We ask the earnest prayers of all our people on behalf of those to be confirmed, that they may be made strong by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and may be enabled to persevere.
Sunday School Lessons.
	Catechism--The first four commandments, with "My duty towards God." (Take one commandment each Sunday, and show how it bears upon our lives; it is not enough to be respectable and honest and kind, we are to love God first and foremost, and to think of Him more than anything else). The Collect for each Sunday (on the 20th, for the Sunday next before Advent). Hymn 48. Scripture Lessons :--(1) Jonah i. and ii; a messenger sent to warn wicked people is afraid, and runs away; he is overtaken, and punished, and repents. (2) Jonah iii. and iv; the warning is given and heeded; God's mercy to the repentant, however harsh man's judgement may be. (3) S. Matthew xxiv. 35--51 and xxv. 31-46, Christ coming to judge, first his own servants, and then all nations.
Past Events.
	The services of thanksgiving for Harvest were well attended; there were 74 communicants, and the collections for the Bristol Church Extension Fund amounted to £7 5 0. As all our readers may not have seen the list of donations to the Fund, we may perhaps mention that among the names of subscribers are those of Mr. A. Deedes, £500; Mrs. Gale Coles, £100; Mr. H. T. Coles, £50; Mrs. Robinson, £5; Miss Ward, £5, &c. &c. It will require a persevering and continuous effort to meet the great need which was described in our last month's magazine, and if any of our readers feel that they did not give enough at the Harvest Thanksgiving, the Rector would be pleased to receive and forward any sum sent to him.
	The Sunday night services at Hambrook Mission Room have begun, but the weather has been unfavourable so far; there will be no Sunday service there on November 6th. On Fridays, after finishing the book of Daniel, we shall study the prophet Jonah. The Lantern Lecture on Jersey and France on October 10th seemed to be appreciated by a good audience.
	The opening meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society on October 8rd was a success, and we were very glad to welcome Mr. Tudor Trevor, our new assistant Diocesan Secretary; his words were attractive and yet forcible, and moved us sometimes to laughter, and then again to tears, and were effectual in gaining us several new members. We are also much indebted to the Rev. J. Colmer Godwin for his wise and earnest words on Temperance Sunday.
	The Men's Club Room has re-opened for the winter. Several new members have been elected and a prosperous season is anticipated. A Smoking Concert was held on October 21st, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The Members are much indebted to Messrs. Francombe, Senr. and Junr., for adding greatly to the evening's enjoyment, and to Mr. C. H. B. Elliott for securing their services.
Our Church Choir took part, as in former years, in the great Choral Festival at Bristol Cathedral on October 25th, and no doubt we did our part towards making the grand service so successful as it was.

Frenchay Cricket Club
	During the past season 14 matches were played, of which 4 were won, 6 drawn, and 4 lost. The highest batting averages were obtained by A. W. Nash 23, and E. H. Coombes 22, the former taking the bat kindly presented by the President, Mr. H.W. Ward. The best bowling averages were those of E. H. Coombes, 8.7 runs per wicket, and E. Nash 8.10. Although the results of matches were fairly creditable, the roll of playing members was by no means satisfactory, for on one occasion only during the season was the captain able to get together a full representative team, while the 2nd Eleven fixtures had to be cancelled altogether early in the season. The Annual General Meeting was held on October 13th, but as there was only a poor attendance it was adjourned to November 9th, in order that efforts should be made in the meantime to ascertain whether the present unsatisfactory position of the Club could not be improved, by endeavouring to secure members sufficient to form two good Elevens to uphold the position as one of the leading clubs in the Bristol District. It is hoped that at the adjourned meeting there will be a good attendance of all interested, especially of Frenchay supporters. The finances of the Club are satisfactory, there being a small balance in hand. A dinner in connection with the Club will be held at the School, on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 7 p.m., Mr. C.H.B. Elliott in the chair.
The District Nurse Fund.
	The annual report of this most useful Fund, presented at the general meeting of subscribers at Hambrook Mission Room on October 28th, shews what valuable work is being done. During the year ended September 30th, the Nurse has made 2767 visits and has attended 127 patients, of which 20 were maternity cases. The accounts shewed subscriptions amounting to £46 19 0, and patients' payments to £7 3 8; some gifts of old linen had been received, and the Committee would be glad to have more. It should now be well known that any one residing in Frenchay or Hambrook may have the services of the Nurse, free if they are very poor; others are expected to put something in the Nurse's box; the fee for maternity cases is five shillings; application should be made to Miss Coles, or to one of the Committee.
Notices.
	The carving class (for young men and lads who have left school) has begun at Hambrook Mission Room, and is held every Tuesday at 7 o'clock. Admission, one penny each lesson, which goes towards the cost of tools and materials.
	The next sewing-party for the Members of the Girls' Friendly Society will be at the Rectory on Monday November 21st at 7 o'clock; there will not be service in Church that night. Associates are reminded of the Quiet Day at the Cathedral on December 13th, of which the Conductor will be the Rev. T. P. Ring, Rector of Rawmarsh.
Frenchay and Hambrook Coal Club.
	Eighty-nine depositors received a bonus of 3/- each on their Club Cards, the money for which was provided by the following Subscribers: Mr. Tuckett £3, Mr. and Mrs. Deedes £1, Mr. H.T. Coles 10/-, Mr. Hughes Garbett 10/-, Mrs. Belfield 10/-, Mr.Wilson 10/-, Miss Hewitt 10/-, Mrs. Robinson 10/-, Miss Lewis 10/-, Rev. W. Brooke, 5/- We annex the balance sheet.

Balance from last year	£4 5 0
Members'payments		£75 16 11
Interest			£0 15 0
Fines			£0 2 4
Subscriptions		£7 15 0
Bridgman's discount	£4 9 2
			£93 3 5

Paid Bridgman for Coals	£89 3 11
Printing, etc		£0 12 4
	Balance in hand	£3 7 2
			£93 3 5
W. B. COLES, Treasurer.

BAPTISM.               "A member of Christ"
October 2nd--Ivy Christine Charlotte Allsop.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1898 December.

Special Advent Services.
	During this season the Sunday services and sermons are naturally of a special character, preparing us so to commemorate the coming of Our Lord in humility, that we may be ready to meet Him when He comes again in glory. On the third Sunday (December 11th) sermons will be preached on behalf of the great Home Missionary work of the Church of England, the Additional Curates' Society, and our offerings will be asked in order to extend to others those privileges of instruction and grace which we ourselves enjoy. The preacher in the morning will be the Rev. A.B. McDougall, Organising Secretary of A.C.S., and in the evening the Rev. E. W. Oakden, of S. Michael's, Two-Mile-Hill. On the fourth Sunday, at the request of the Peace Society, special reference is to be made (as in multitudes of other churches and chapels throughout Great Britain) to the subject of International Peace. In the evening there will be a short preparation for Christmas Communion after Service. On two Fridays 9th and 16th, there will be special Advent Services in Church (not at Hambrook) at 8 p.m., when the subject of the instructions will be (1) the Scripture (2) the Ministry, as preparing for Christ's coming; we ought to know clearly what we are to think about the first, in view of what is called the higher criticism of the Bible; and about the second, because of the complaints of "Sacerdotalism" in the Church at the present time. We Church-people ought to keep our heads clear, and not be upset by panics or a so called "crisis"; the good old ship of the Church of England has weathered many far worse storms than are being stirred up now, and she will come out of them all the stronger.

The Confirmation
	took place, as announced, at All Saints', Winterbourne Down, on November 7th, when there was a large congregation to meet the Bishop and to hear his earnest and impressive words. Twelve candidates were presented from this parish, two being hindered by illness from completing their preparation; those confirmed were--Edwin Clifford King, George James Maggs, William Henry Maggs, Albert John Rye; Kate Isabel Ball, Margaret Anne Church, Elsie Isabel Clifford, Mary Emily Hatch, Elizabeth Alice Hodgkinson, Amelia Lewis, Bessie Whale, Elinor Julia Worthington. (May God grant them grace to persevere!)
	All who were able to do so made their first Communion on Advent Sunday; those who were absent, (and all our communicants) should look forward to Christmas Communion; you will see in the list of services that there will be a short preparation Service on the Sunday evening before, which you should try to attend. On Christmas Day there will be Celebrations at 7, 8 (choral) and 12 (plain); on the four following days at 8. At the request of the Bishop, the long exhortations in the Communion Service will be read from time to time; the first "When the Minister giveth warning for the celebration of the Holy Communion," and the other "At the time of celebration of the Communion."

The Sunday Schools.
	The Lessons for December are--Catechism, the last six commandments, explained by the Duty towards our neighbour, and summed up in one word "Love." The Collect for each Sunday. Hymn 482. Scripture lessons:--December 11th, the Forerunner of Christ; S. Luke i. 5 to 23 and 57 to 66; see also Gospel for the day; December 18th, the Mother of our Lord; S. Luke, i. 26 to 56; look out other places where she is mentioned, as for instance S. Luke ii., at Cana, at the cross, and Acts i. 14. On Christmas Day, Service in Church at 3 p.m.
	The Sunday School treat will take place as usual soon after Christmas, Infants on one day, elder children on another. Perhaps when the prizes come to be distributed, some parents will be surprised that their children have not obtained "Good conduct prizes," so we may as well mention that during this year the Teachers have been (by agreement) more strict in giving marks, and children have sometimes lost marks by idle or careless behaviour, in school or in Church.

Brief Record.
	October 28th, Miss Crampton gave a lecture (illustrated by Lantern pictures) to the Band of Hope on "The Dog," enforcing the duty of kindness to animals.
	October 31st, the Rev. H.N. Burden gave an address to C.E.T.S. members and others at the Intercession Service in Church.
	November 2nd, Cricket Club Dinner, Mr. Elliott in the chair: a very enjoyable evening was spent.
	November 9th, Cricket Club Annual meeting; election of Officers and Committee of selection.
	November 15th, H.M. Inspector paid a visit to the School, and approved of the repairs and painting which had been done.
	November 30th, the Rev. G.A.S. Metford gave an Address at the Intercession Service for Foreign Missions.

Notices.
	C.E.T.S. meeting at School, December 5th, 8 p.m. The Rev. E. C. West has kindly promised to come again and speak to us. We understand that the members propose to have a Tea and Social on Boxing Day, and are making preparations; any friends who can help with songs or music (especially dance-music) will be very welcome. Rumours are in the air of a grand entertainment by the Junior members.
	Lecture on Mission-work in Japan, by Rev. I.W. Pyddoke, at Hambrook Mission Room, Monday, December 12th, at 7.80 p.m. illustrated by Lantern views. Admission free collection; Missionary Boxes should be sent in to the Rector or to Miss Agnes Pearse, at or before this meeting.
	The "Frenchay Parish Almanack" for 1899, containing a text for each day, many pictures illustrating the course of the Church's year, and a great deal of information about the Church and Parish, will be ready before the end of the year, aud will be given gratis to every parishioner, and to any other person who likes to ask for it.
	The Rector desires to acknowledge with thanks the gift of £I "for the poor "placed in the offertory on Sunday evening November 27th; during the last two years on several occasions a half-sovereign has be given in the same way, marked in the same writing, and the anonymous donor is heartily thanked, in the name of our poorer brothers and sisters.

BAPTISM.		"Born of water and of the Spirit."
November 6--Herbert Harry Cummins.

MARRIAGE.		"Till death us do part"
November 12--William Henry Cockram and Mary Ann Maby.

BURIALS.	"They rest from their labours."
October 31--Catherine Scott, aged 70 years.
November 2--Thomas Hayne, (of Fishponds), aged 88 years.
November 4--Thomas Alden, aged 1 month. (Under Burial Laws' Amendment Act, 1880.)
November 19--Emlyn Llewelyn Donne (of Stapleton), aged 14 days.
November 27--Charlotte Mauler, aged 85 years.