Frenchay Church Magazine.  Church of St John the Baptist
Rector: Rev E Maitland Bald

1932 January

The Rectory, Frenchay, December 1931

My dear Friends,
To all readers of this magazine I wish a very Happy New Year.  It is very unlikely to be a prosperous one, but prosperity and happiness do not always go together.  It needs little imagination to foresee very difficult times ahead of us. The nation has been living beyond its means and must economise. “The nation” means you and me, and we will all begin to feel the pinch if we have not already done so. Then, looking further afield, we see huge waves of trouble arising in India.  My hope is that if we realise the presence of trouble we will as a nation turn more and more to God, who is a very present help in trouble.  There has been a drift away from God; it may be that the present crisis will turn us to seek aid from God, who has been “our help in ages past”.  The Archbishops have asked us to use the first Sunday of the new year as a day of united prayer for the nation and the world at large.  But one day is not enough.  Those who do not already do so, stop and think “Should not I go to Church every Sunday?”  To the Communicants I address this question, “Don’t you feel it your duty to make your communion at least once a month?”  The unconfirmed, who have not yet given me their names, I ask to let me know as soon as possible if they wish to attend the classes of preparation.  The Bishop of Manchester has said in his New Year Letter, “Let us Christians be more Christian” and I am certain that if we take his advice our country and the whole world will surmount their difficulties in a way that will be impossible if we try doing it and leaving God.    A parish magazine Editor would be going outside his province if he attempted to direct his readers as to what economical or political path they should take, but he may attempt to lead them to Jesus, who is “The Way, the Truth and the Life.”  “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”  Get back to God, through the Bible, through prayer and Sacrament, find out how we may do His will and then we will begin to see the coming of His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.  I am,   Yours sincerely, E Maitland Bald.

ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING
January 27th is the date fixed for this meeting when those whose names are on the Electoral Roll may commend or criticise the work of the Parochial Church Council during the year 1931 and elect a new Council for 1932.   A Social Evening has been arranged for the previous Wednesday, 20th, for all those whose names are on the Church Electoral Roll, and the Communicants who are too young to have their names entered thereon.  Tickets 6d each may be obtained at either Frenchay or Hambrook Post Office.

MEMORIAL WREATH
January - Mrs Mauler.  February - Miss Guise.  March - Mrs Halliwell.  April - Mrs Alston.  May - Mr Wadlow.  June - Miss Surtees.  July - Mrs Kilby.  August - Mrs Paddock.  September - Mrs Criddle.  October - Mrs Tanner.  November - Mrs Flux.  December - Mrs Gibbs.

SPECIAL COLLECTION
On Sunday, January 24th, the collections will be for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge.  If you require any urging to be generous in forwarding the work of this Society, please read again the letter on page one of this magazine.

MOTHERS’ UNION AND G.F.S. SALE
Results of the Sale, held at the Village Hall, on December 5th, for the Church of England Zenana Missionary Society.  Mothers’ Union Stall £3 3s 3d; Mothers’ Union Teas 9s 2d, G.F.S. Members’ Stalls £4 14s 1d, From Candidates Stalls £1 8s 0d, Door 5s 6d, Total £10 0s 0d.
A letter has been received from the Organizing Secretary, in which she says, “Please convey our warmest thanks to the G.F.S. and Mothers Union for their share in the splendid result ....A new contribution is a great lift up, and especially such a big one as yours. It has meant many hours of work I am sure.”  Very many thanks to all our kind friends who came and spent their money in spite of the rain!

A SUMMARY OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
A meeting was held on December 7th, at 8 p.m. at Frenchay Lodge.  Present, 18 members.  Church Fund - Miss Good stated she had paid the Hon.Treasurer £35 from September till now, and that there was still a little to come in.  Treasurer’s Report - Receipts £257 15s. Expenditure £241 7s 10d.  Balance £16 7s 2d., but that over £40 was due to be paid by the end of the year.  Revision of Electoral Roll - Miss Good, Mr Elliott, and the Rector were appointed.  Quota - It was decided the last quarter be paid.  Auditors - It was decided to ask Mr Halliwell and Mr Arscott.   H.L. SURTEES, Hon.Sec. F.P.Ch.C.

FRENCHAY SPORTS CLUB
A Dance was held on Wednesday, December 9th, in Frenchay Village Hall, which was well attended and it is hoped was much enjoyed.  The Rio Orchestra supplied the music.  Stapleton Club payed both a table tennis and billiard match and we were undefeated in both.  H.L.SURTEES, Hon.Sec., F.S.C.

BAPTISM
Dec 9th - Joyce May, daughter of John Eric and Lillian May Wallhead.

BURIALS
Sept 26 - Nathaniel Good, aged 64 years.  Dec 12 - Sarah Ann Hendy, aged 81 years.  Dec 26 - Barabara May Rogers, aged 29 years.

COLLECTIONS IN NOVEMBER
Altar Fund - Sundays £2 7s 10d, Week Days £1 5s 6d, Bags at door £3 8s 1d,  St Luke’s Hostel £8 4s 10d, Earl Haig’s Fund £1 10s 5d, Children’s Hospital 5s 1d.  TOTAL: £17 1s 9d.

Frenchay Church Magazine.  Church of St John the Baptist
Rector: Rev E Maitland Bald

1932 February

The Rectory, Frenchay, January 1932          My dear Friends,    The round of Christmas and New Year parties seem to be in full swing, when we suddenly find that Lent is upon us.  How are you going to keep Lent?  The Church’s rule is prayer, fasting and alms-giving, and each member is left to apply that rule to him or herself.  Do try and make some definite rule for yourself this Lent and keep it, even if it is only the simple sounding one of not attempting to do anything extraordinary, but of doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.  There will be services on the Wednesdays, at some of which addresses will be given by the Rev.Sykes, who is a Master at the Colston School.  On Ash Wednesday, February 10th, there will be Holy Communion at 8, Children’s Service at 9, Mattins at 10 and Evensong and Commination Service at 8 p.m.   On Fridays there will be Evensong and Address at the Hambrook Mission Room at 8 p.m.  It is my earnest hope that these services will be well attended, but what in my opinion is of greater importance, is that there should be many more making their Communions each Sunday of Lent.  It is encouraging to know that 23 more made their Communion on Christmas Day, 1931, than did at Christmas in 1930.   Of coming events, I wish to announce that the special collection this month will be taken on the third Sunday in Lent, February 28th, and will be given to the Additional Curates’ Society, which helps to pay the stipends of Curates in large and poor parishes, where their ministrations are most urgently needed.  The Missionary Tableaux, performed by the Church Council, and the Lantern talk on the Canadian Sunday School Caravans, must be still fresh in the memories of many, so that I hope you will be interested to know that there is a possibility of seeing and hearing Miss Hazel, to whose enthusiasm and work the travelling Sunday School is due.  But I trust that I will be able to write more definitely of her visit next month.     I am, Yours sincerely, E. Maitland Bald

VARIOUS FESTIVITIES    On the last day of the term, December 23rd, the Managers gave what proved to be a most successful party to the children of Frenchay Church Day School.  The teachers, assisted by Miss Hulnads’ sister, entirely transformed the Infants’ room with festoons, and many lamps, and table cloths for the desks, so that the children must have wondered where they were when they came in for tea, which had been prepared on a lavish scale by Mrs Peart.  Before starting on the food, the tables were denuded of crackers, and heads were adorned with caps which increased the festive appearance.  Whistles provided by some firm as an advertisement, were given to each child after tea, and if noise is a sign of gaiety, we could not have been gayer.   A conjuror, through the kindness of Mrs Tanner, gave a most intriguing and enjoyable performance.   Parcels of food were sent round to various children who had not been able to be present.  Unfortunately, two of the Managers, Messrs. Adams and Coles, and Miss Surtees, who acts as lady visitor to the School, were unavoidably absent.
The Church Sunday School Party took place in the Village Hall, on Wednesday, 30th December.  An excellent tea was arranged by the teachers, who saw to it that each child had enough to eat and drink (I hope no one had too much!).  The Rev. P. Gay came out with his portable cinema, and gave us a capital show of amusing pictures.  The Rector is very sorry that he let one child go home without an orange!  The New Year’s Party for parishioners over 60 (of course, we were wrong when we used to call them “Old Folk”), held on the first Saturday of the year, was in my opinion, a great success.  The tea certainly was excellent and the entertainment provided by the G.F.S., was splendid, and just what was wanted.  It started with an episode from the French Revolution, entitled “Footprints”, very feelingly acted by Thora Stirling, Betty and Ella Glasson, Joan Adams, Dolly Dicks and Hilda Fidler.  The Action Song “Love was once a little boy,” with Robert Flux in the title roll, was very pleasingly rendered, but it is impossible to give each item its meed of praise, when all (except my own) were so good, so I will content myself with giving a copy of the programme which followed.  “The Curfew must not ring to-night,” by Annie Clease.  Song: “Daddy wouldn’t buy me a bow-bow,” by Ella Glasson.  Pianoforte Duet by Dolly Dicks and Gladys Hart.  Dialogue: “Contradiction,” by Miss Bowen and Miss Elliott.  Action Songs: “The Farmer’s Boy,” “Dabbling in the dew,” and “Dashing away with a smoothing iron.”  “The tragedy of the lonely tower,” acted by Phyllis Merrick, Betty Glasson and Joan Adams.  Recitation, Thora Stirling.  Song by the Rector.  Dialogue: “Silent Sarah,” Beryl and Muriel Heaven.  Pianoforte Solo, Gladys Hart.  A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of several carols.

MOTHERS AND MISSIONS    In a recent number of the Parish Magazine, there was an interesting account of the work done by the G.F.S., for Foreign Missions, and it has been suggested that readers might like to have a few notes on similar work done by the Mothers’ Union.  At the headquarters in London (the Mary Sumner House), is a large room with special secretary and staff dealing solely with Overseas business.  There are now six workers in the Foreign Mission Fields of India, Africa, China and Japan, entirely supported by the voluntary offerings of members of the M.U. at home, amounting to £1,100 per annum.  In addition grants are made to the Bishops of Uganda, Madagascar, Singapore, Peking, Rangoon and Natal, for the partial support of other missionaries, and also to Bishops in Persia and India, for M.U. work in their dioceses.  Miss Davis, our Missionary in S.India, writes that the M.U. is almost the only organisation working for Christian women in that huge area.  It takes her one year to visit the villages in turn, and there is urgent need for health teaching and welfare work, as well as religious instruction.  We have also given and equipped two caravans (£300 each) for pioneer work among settlers in the enormous scattered districts of Western Canada and Western Australia, and this work is perhaps of special interest to those in Frenchay, who remember the moving and delightful addresses of Miss Neale (the M.U. worker in Australia) and more recently, the lantern lecture on Canada, given by Miss Sayle.  The total amount needed, and supplied, in 1930, for the support of workers, caravans, etc. was £4,660 - and the needs become more urgent every year.  There is no space to tell of the 1,208 branches of the M.U. Overseas, with a membership of 34,289.  It has followed the Church all over the world, and to that extent is a Universal Missionary Society, binding mothers of all nations together in the one great aim of the Union. - “To make the presence of the Lord Jesus a glowing reality in every home.”

FRENCHAY AND HAMBROOK CLUB FOR WOMEN   The Club is still flourishing, although its doings do not often appear in print.  The Annual Christmas Party was held on Tuesday, December 29th.  An enjoyable programme, consisting of a sketch, monologue, and songs, was arranged by the sub-committee.  The Rector surpassed all expectations by producing a new and original song. Officials of the club and many members were referred to, and we hope that he will complete the list in a second edition next year.  The Club held its 13th annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan 12th.  Its number of members keeps at about 70, and we are all very glad to be able to report that Mrs Guest has consented to be our President again this year. M.E.

BAPTISMS  Jan 26. Denis Roy, son of William Henry Samuel and Eva Mary Bennett.  Jan 26. Eunice Edith Margaret, daughter of William and Clementina Moors.
MARRIAGE  Jan 16. Stephen Cox and Phyllis Marjorie Tomkins.
BURIALS  Jan 7 Ann Long, aged 77 years. Jan 19 Louisa Clifford, aged 73 years. Jan 22 Mary Ann Good, aged 78 years. Jan 28 Denis Roy Bennett, aged 3 days.
COLLECTIONS IN DECEMBER. Altar Fund, Sundays £1 16s 6d. Weekdays 18s 5d. Bags at door £3 0s 8d, Christmas Day (Waifs and Strays, and N.S.P.C.C.) £6 7s 4d. Choral Society Carol Service (St Dunstan’s) £4 1s 7d.  TOTAL £16 4s 6d.

Frenchay Church Magazine.  Church of St John the Baptist
Rector: Rev E Maitland Bald

1932 March

SERVICES     Wednesday Evenings at 8. Preacher, Rev J.M.R.M. Sykes. Friday Evenings at Hambrook at 8. (H) - Hambrook Mission Room.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER    The above long list gives the Services for this solemn season.  The most solemn day of the year is Good Friday.  How are you going to keep it?  Of course if you are not a Christian, or do not believe that it is the day on which is commemorated the dying on the Cross of Jesus Christ for you, you will keep it just as any other day though you may feel a bit of a hypocrite for taking a holiday for a reason that means nothing to you.  If on the other hand, it does mean something to you, keep it as a solemn day.  Come to one of the services; if not to the whole of the Three Hours, at least to a part of it.  But those who are at all hazy as to the meaning of Good Friday, come to the Lantern Service where the mystery of the Cross is explained by the aid of pictures.
I appeal to those who have not for some time made their Communions, to ask themselves very seriously whether they ought not this Eastertide to come back and meet their Risen Lord on Easter Day.  There will be a special preparation Service on Maundy Thursday evening at 8.  If anyone wishes for counsel or advice, please don’t hesitate to ask me.  My best wishes to you all for a happy Easter.  E.Maitland Bald.
WESTERN CANADA SUNDAY SCHOOL CARAVAN     I am glad to be able to state that Miss Hasell will be present in the Village Hall, on Wednesday March 2nd at 3.15 to tell us something of the work that she and her fellow workers are doing.  The story of these intrepid ladies and the extraordinary risks which they run on their missionary journeys deserve to be widely known to Churchpeople.  Miss Hasell is also doing a valuable service in endeavouring to stir up the home conscience during her visits to England.  This year she is very much concerned with the poverty of the settlers.  The strain on the Canadian Government for the provision of relief funds is so great that it is facilitating the return to England of emigrants, not because there is anything against their character, but because of the drain on the Government resources.  Miss Hasell has been taking up the matter with her customary energy, and had an interview with Mr J.H.Thomas.  She is anxious to get the state of affairs known to people at home.   Please come to the meeting.  Tea will be provided.  There will be a collection.
SUMMARY OF ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING     The Annual Church Meeting was held in Frenchay Village Hall, at 8 p.m. on January 27th.  Present the Rector in the Chair and 36 members.  The Electoral Roll was presented and stated to contain 260 names, 162 women, 98 men.  The Hon.Sec. gave a report of the work of the Council during the year.  The Hon. Treas. presented a statement of accounts which was accepted.  Mr. Peart stated that there was a falling off in the amount of the Church Fund.  Miss Good, Hon.Treasurer of the Church Fund, was unable to be present owing to illness.  A vote of thanks was passed to the Treasurers and Sec.  The Rector stated Miss Lewis has given purple vestments, Miss M. Surtees an altar book and Mrs Elliott four credence table cloths.  Miss Elliott and Miss Flux were elected Ruri-Decanal Representatives.  The Election of Councillors necessitated a poll as there were 18 nominations for 15 places.  The following were elected:  Mr. Bartlett, Mr. P.Carpenter, Mr. Curry, Mrs. Elliott, Mr. Flux, Mr. L.Fidler, Miss Good, Miss E.Good, Mr. Hart, Mr. Higgins, Mrs. Paddock, Mrs. Peart, Mr. Wm.Sharpe, Miss H. Surtees, Miss Ward.  The Sidesmen elected were Mr. Arscott, Mr. E. Cantle, Mr. Hart, Mr. W.J.Fidler, Mr. Flux, Mr. S.Maynell, Mr. W.Rawlins, Mr. Ricketts (8).  The Rector thanked all the Church workers for their help.      Suggestions to the new Council - That the Churchyard be patrolled on Bank Holidays.  That the Rector leads a party of voluntary helpers for removing ivy roots and relaying the stones round the Church.  That the New Year Party next year be turned into a Patronal or Midsummer Party.   H.L.SURTEES, Hon.Sec., F.P.Ch.C.
A SUMMARY OF F.P. CHURCH COUNCIL     The first meeting of the newly elected Council was held on Monday, February 8, at Frenchay Lodge, at 8 p.m.   The Rector was in the Chair and all the members were present except Mr. Flux, who was absence through illness.  The Minutes were read and signed.  Election of Officers - Vice-Chairman Mr Peart, Hon.Treasurer Mr Peart, Hon.Treasurer of Church Fund Miss Good, Hon.Sec Miss H Surtees, Standing Committee The Rector, Churchwardens, Treasurers and Secretary.   Treasurer Report - Expenses £25 14s 3d;  Receipts £20 8s 0d,  Debit Balance £5 6s 3d, and £38 wanted by end of March to meet expenditure.  Treasurer of Ch.Fund Report.  Subscribers 92 and £190 promised.  It was decided the names of subscribers to Ch.Fund be published in Mag. (next month).  Estimate of Expenditure - Sunday School £15.  It was decided a shilling be paid by each child towards the Summer Outing.  Day Schools £10.  Verger and Mission Room £65.  Quota: The same amount to be paid as received from Mrs. Rook’s Benefaction.  Wine Wafers and Candles £4.  Water and Electricity £5.  New Year Tea £3.10s.  Choir £54.  Insurance £12.16s 9d.  Church Repairs £10.  Churchyard £15.  Coal £20.  Printing £3.  Diocesan Review £2.9s.  Sundries £5.     Special Collections - Mar. - Rector’s Easter Offerings.  May - Bishop Church Extension Fund.  Oct. - Hambrook Village Hospital and Lord Mayor’s Hospital Fund.  Nov. - Earl Haig’s Fund.  Dec. - Waifs and Strays and N.S.P.C.C.  Good Friday - Jerusalem and East Mission.  Wed. and Fri. in Lent - Moral Welfare Association, Gibraltar Diocesan Association, St. Barnabas’ Homes, S.P.C.K., National Society, U.M.C.A., S.P.G., Children’s Services, Children’s Hospital, Meetings of P.Ch.C. It was decided to hold the meeting each month except January and August.  H.L.SURTEES, Hon.Sec.F.P.Ch.C.
CHURCH SOCIAL     More than 100 people attended the Annual Church Social, which took place at the Village Hall, on the 21st January.  The Rector and the members of the Parochial Church Council were responsible for the arrangements.  An excellent programme was given by the “Curios Concert Party”. The artistes were: Miss M.Hendy (songs), Mr B.K.Sheppard (monologues), Mr C.de Lauri Waite (folk songs), Miss Cordy (songs), Miss Ivory (songs), Mr. Reg.Ford (comic songs), Mr. M. Boyeldion (songs), Mrs. Brunt (sketch) and Mrs. B.Sheppard.  The feature of the evening was a sketch entitled “Spring Cleaning”.  During the interval, the Rector made a short speech urging electors to come to the Annual Church Meeting, after which refreshments were served.
FRENCHAY SPORTS CLUB     The Club has played several matches both table tennis and billiards.  Against St.Gabriel’s in Table Tennis, the Club won one match and lost the return match, and against Stoke Gifford the Club was defeated.  In Billiards the matches have been against Frampton and Stoke, both near, but not quite victorious to our side.   H.L.SURTEES, Hon.Sec., F.S.C.
BAPTISMS     Feb 7 - Margaret Sally, daughter of Gerald Percival Vivian and Barbara Mary Rogers.      Valerie Jean, daughter of Albert John and Elsie Mundy.
COLLECTIONS IN JANUARY     Altar Fund, Sundays £2 5s 8d. Week Days 17s 3d.  Bags at Door £3 11s 11d. S.P.C.K. £6 0s 2d.  Oxford Mission to Calcutta 12s 0d. Children’s Hospital 4s 7d. TOTAL £13 11s 7d.
SIDESMEN FOR DUTY IN MARCH  Mornings - Messrs. Ricketts and Cantle.  Evenings - Messrs. Mayell and Flux.

Frenchay Church Magazine.  Church of St John the Baptist
Rector: Rev E Maitland Bald

1932 April

NOTES AND NOTICES
Looking back on Lent, I want first of all to express my very grateful thanks to the Rev. J.R.Sykes for the very helpful addresses he gave on the Wednesday evenings.  Those who attended have in many cases told me how much they appreciated them and my only regret is that many more of the Congregation were not present.  Secondly, my thanks are due to the Rev. J.P.Wilson for the fresh and inspiring way in which he conducted the Three Hours’ Service on Good Friday.  The attendance was quite good and many remained throughout the three hours.   And now praise be to God for the joy of Easter Services.  There were 170 communicants as compared with 160 last year and another ten made their communions during Easter Week.  The Church was beautifully decorated with an abundance of lilies and other flowers.  At all the services we seemed to catch some of the joy that must have been felt when the Disciples met their Risen Lord on the first Easter Day.  At the combined Vestry and Parochial Church Meeting, held at 2.15 on Easter Monday, Messrs. G.Yeoman and H.Peart were again appointed Church Wardens.  To all who contributed to the Easter Offerings I want to express my most sincere thanks for the £21 handed to me at the meeting.  It is very encouraging to receive such a large sum when one considers the hardness of the times.  One more word of thanks : to Miss Ward for very kindly giving a violet stole and maniple to be used with the linen chasuble on week days.  So far these notes have been nearly all words of gratitude.  But I cannot refrain from some words of regret.  Firstly, it was a disappointment to me to see such small attendances at the mid-week services during Lent.  The number present at the Maundy Thursday preparation service was also disappointingly small.  Further, while rejoicing at the 170 who made their communions on Easter Day, I could not help thinking sadly of quite a number more whom I had hoped to see at the Altar that day.  At the Confirmation held at All Saints’, Winterbourne Down, on Passion Sunday, by the Bishop of Malmesbury, Dorothy Jenkins and Sylvia Mayell from this parish, were confirmed.  An excellent meeting was held on March 2nd, when about 70 people listened thrilled, to Miss Eva Hasell who spoke for an hour and five minutes of her experiences with Sunday School Caravans in Western Canada, of the terrible conditions under which some of the people are living owing to Russian imports cutting the prices of wheat and fur, and of her hopes for the future.  Kind ladies provided tea and the hire of the Hall, and a collection was taken, which fortunately amounted to £6 19s 1d.  So many wished to make it up to £7 that it gradually rose to £8, and owing to the generosity of others who were not at the meeting, we eventually were able to send Miss Hasell £10 towards her work.  A list of those who contributed to the Frenchay Church Fund between March, 1931, and March, 1932, is given in another paragraph.  The total number is just over a hundred.  At least two subscribers live at a distance and presumably subscribe because they like to know that the Churchyard in which their relations are buried is well cared for.  Could not their example be followed by many who do live in the parish, but do not at present give anything for the care of the Church or Churchyard except their flowers to some particular grave?  I would like to say how beautiful I thought the Churchyard looked at Easter.  If any would like to become subscribers, would they tell Miss Good or myself, or fill up one of the forms to be found by the Fund Box in the Church?

SPECIAL COLLECTION
On Sunday, April 17th, the preacher morning and evening will be the Rev. A.C.Waller, who will plead on behalf of the Homes of St. Barnabas, which are the only permanent homes provided for aged and sick clergy of our Church.

DIOCESAN INSPECTION
Frenchay School visited 14 March 1932.     Changed local conditions have rather reduced numbers.  The infants are happy and attentive to simple lessons in which Scripture stories are used to convey sound and wholesome instruction; a fair amount of Catechism is prepared in this class.  The two senior groups have covered a good syllabus, the work has been well explained and the children seem interested: the answering is slightly uneven, some of the children needing a good deal of encouragement.  The whole Catechism is covered.  In the senior group, lessons have been given in Prayer Book and Church History.  Repetition generally correct.  Obviously conscientious and careful work is in progress.   DE LACY O’LEARY.

SUMMARY OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
A meeting of the P.Ch.C. was held on Monday March 14th, at Frenchay Lodge, at 8 p.m.   Present: the Rector in the Chair, Mr. Curry, Mrs. Elliott, Miss Elliott, Mr. Flux, Miss Flux, Mr. Fidler, Miss E. Good, Mr. Hart, Mr. Higgins, Mrs. Paddock, Mr. Peart, Mr. Sharpe, Miss Surtees, Mrs. Tanner, Miss Ward, Mr. Yeoman (17).   Treasurer’s Report.  Receipts £44. 6s 8d.  Expenditure £30. 5s 11d.  Cr. Balance £14. 0s 9d.  The Treasurer said £30 was wanted by the end of this month.  Ruri-Decanal Rep. Miss Elliott gave the report.  Ch.Day and Missionary Festival is June 4th at Almondsbury.  Patrolling the Churchyard on Easter Monday.  The same arrangements as last Bank Holiday.  Diocesan Report - Mrs. Tanner gave the report.  H.L.SURTEES, Hon.Sec. F.P.Ch.C.

BRISTOL DIOCESAN REFUGE
The Annual Meeting of the Refuge will be held in All Saints’ Parish Hall, Clifton (adjoining All Saints’ Church, Pembroke Road), on Monday, 25th April, at 3 p.m.   The Right Hon. The Lord Mayor accompanied by The Lady Mayoress, will preside.   The Speakers will be The Lord Bishop of Taunton and Miss Musson (Sec. of the National Council for the Unmarried Mother and her Child).   There will be a collection for the Refuge.  Tea will be given at the close of the Meeting (about 4.30 p.m.)  The Refuge (13 Wellington Park, Clifton) is the only house in Bristol belonging to the Church of England, which stands open night and day to receive and shelter, without previous questioning, girls and women who have fallen, or are likely to fall victims to the manifold dangers of a great city such as Bristol.  It has been doing this excellent work for the past 130 years.  I trust our parish will be well represented at the Meeting.
There follows a list of those who contributed to Church Finance Fund between March 1931 and March 1932.

VILLAGE HALL
The Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall Committee will be held in the Hall on Thursday, April 14th, at 8 p.m.  Reports of the past year will be given after which nominations will be put forward and the new committee elected.  It is hoped that all parishioners interested in the Hall will endeavour to attend.  G. CANTLE, Hon.Sec.

COLLECTIONS IN FEBRUARY
Altar Fund - Sundays £2 4s 10d.; Week Days 12s 11d.; Bags at Door £2 8s 11d.; Children’s Hospital 6s 7d.; Additional Curates’ Society £5 3s 10d.; Moral Welfare Association-Total for Lent £3 9s 4d.; C.E.Z.M.S.-Total for Lent £1 1s 5d.   TOTAL £15 7s 10d.

BURIALS
Feb. 27 - Amy Louvain Irene Guy, aged 13 years:  Mar. 16 - Agnes Louisa Williams, aged 90 years.  Mar. 26 - Edgar Davey, aged 27 years.

SIDESMEN FOR DUTY IN APRIL
Mornings - Messrs. Fidler and Rawlings.    Evenings - Messrs. Arscott and Hart.

Frenchay Church Magazine.  Church of St John the Baptist
Rector: Rev E Maitland Bald

1932 May

May 1 - Rogation Sunday.  Collections for the Bishop’s Church Extension Fund.

NOTES FOR MAY
During this month there are several days of great importance to the Church.  The first is Rogation Sunday, when we are bidden to pray for God’s blessing on the crops of the field and the labours of man.  This year, more than ever before in our experience, have such prayers been needed.  All over the country there are thousands of men who through no fault of their own are prevented from keeping that clause of the fourth Commandment which says, “Six days shalt thou labour.”  It will give them heart to endure to know that they are not forgotten by the Church, and “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
It is the answers to our Rogationtide prayers for which we praise God in our Harvest Thanksgiving services.
Please remember that the collections on Rogation Sunday will as usual be given to the Bishop’s Fund for building new Churches on the various new building estates that are rapidly being developed all over the Diocese.
Ascension Day is the only one of the Greater Festivals of the Church that is not also a public holiday.  That makes it rather difficult for some to keep it by coming to church, but though difficult it ought to be possible for most to come at 6 a.m.  A list of the other services for the day will be found above.
Then comes Whit Sunday, some times called the Church’s Birthday, when the Holy Spirit descended on the faithful disciples assembled together in the Upper Room.  I hope all communicants will keep Mother Church’s birthday by assembling together at the Altar.
May 18th, 20th and 21st are Ember Days, specially set apart for praying for those about to be ordained.  Do pray for us clergy; we do so need your prayers.
Trinity Sunday, when we contemplate the mystery of the Holy Trinity, brings the festal season of the Church’s year to an end.
We see then that during the month of May we are called upon to make a series of special efforts to fulfil our responsibilities as Church men and women.  If we fulfil them loyally we will find that those responsibilities become privileges and blessings.
At the Celebration of the Holy Communion on Thursday, May 12th, we are asked to remember the work and workers of the Universities Mission to Central Africa.
Miss Good asks me to say that for several years she has collected small sums from one or two people in the parish for the Homes of St. Barnabas.  If, as a result of the Rev. Gresley Douglas’s sermons on Sunday, April 17th, there are others who would like to give even a small amount annually, please give it to Miss Good.
It gives me much pleasure to announce that Canon Freeman, of Bristol Cathedral, has promised to preach here at Evensong on the Sunday following St. John Baptist’s Day.

A SUMMARY OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
A meeting of the Parochial Church Council was held on April 4th at Frenchay Lodge.   Present - The Rector (in the Chair), and all the members except Mrs. Peart and Mrs. Tanner, from whom apologies were received.
Treasurer’s Report.  Expenditure - £74 0s 8d. Receipts - £73 5s 11d. Debit Balance - 14s 9d.    Quota:  It was decided the Quota be paid when Mrs. Rooke Benefaction is paid.  Roof Fund - The total cost of roof repairs £194 16s 0d.  Total collected £241 12s 4d.  Balance, £46 16s 4d., for redecoration of interior of Church.  H.L.SURTEES, Hon.Sec. F.P.C.C.

SIDESMEN FOR DUTY IN MAY
a.m. - Messrs. Ricketts and Mayell.  p.m. - Messrs. Cantle and Flux.

G.F.S.
Frenchay members took part again this year in the G.F.S. Diocesan Competitions.  The first group of these was held at the Temple Schools, on Wednesday, April 20th, when we entered the following team for Elementary Singing - A.Clease, D.Packer, T.Sterling, E.Glasson, D.Dicks, V.Stone, I.Ford, D. and R.Fidler and C.Hart.
We are proud to say that we came out top, the other teams competing in this section being Bishopston, St.Mary’s (Fishponds), Horfield, St.Barnabas (Bristol), and Chippenham.
Our very best thanks are due to Mr, May who trained our team, and to the Rector who very kindly lent his room for the practices.
Several members also entered for individual competitions, and the following certificates were gained - 1st Solo Singing, E.Glasson;  3rd A.Clease;  2nd G.F.S.  Knowledge, A.Clease.  Frenchay are also entering for the Dramatic Competitions, which are being judged on May 2nd.

FRENCHAY SPORTS CLUB
A very successful Partner Whist Drive was held on April 20th in aid of the Club Funds.  There were 30 tables.  The prize winners were: 1st Mr.Higgins and Son, 2nd Mr.Pike and Mr.Arkell, 3rd Mr.Salter and Mrs.Fox.  Best score in either half Mr. and Mrs.G.Cantle.  Consolation Prize Mr.Ford and Mr.Adam.
The Club is most grateful to Mrs. Cosens for her kind help, and to all the many friends who came and supported the efforts of the Club.
The Club closes on May 2nd.  It is hoped the Tennis Club will commence its season shortly after this.  H.L. SURTEES. Hon.Sec. F.S.C.

COLLECTIONS IN MARCH
Altar Fund - Sundays £2 4s 4d.; Week Days 18s 4d.; Bags at the Door £1 15s 6d.; Children’s Hospital 11s 7d.; Jerusalem and the East Mission £1 18s 7d.; Easter Offering £23 11s 0d.  TOTAL £30 19s 4d.

MARRIAGE
April 11 - Norman Alexander Garrett and Edna Agnes Thurston Gingell.

BURIALS
April 8 - Wilfred Bisdee, aged 67 years.  April 21 - Sidney Smart, aged 72 years.

Frenchay Church Magazine.  Church of St John the Baptist
Rector: Rev E Maitland Bald

1932 June

The Rectory, Frenchay, May, 1932.
My dear Friends,     At the last meeting of the Council I was asked to consult the Archdeacon as to the best method of re-decorating the interior of the Church.  He very kindly came out and conferred with Mr. Peart and myself on the subject and recommended a sort of whitewash softened with a small mixture of black.  An example of this treatment may be seen in the Church at the bottom of Broad Street, like ours, dedicated to St. John Baptist.  I understand that the keys may be obtained at 28 Broad Street.  Unfortunately estimates for doing the work have not yet been obtained, but it is certain that if the work is to be done money must be collected to pay the workmen who do it, and the supplier of the whitewash and the Architect.  A suggestion was made at the Council, that an appeal should be made to individuals to volunteer each one to raise £1.  As to how each pound is raised I sincerely hope that it will be done without the aid of whist drives.  We do not yet know how many pounds will be needed but it would be a great help if those who would like to undertake the raising of a pound would give their names to me or the Churchwardens or Miss H.L.Surtees, Hon.Sec. of the Council.
Visitors to the Church often tell me that the removal of the gallery would greatly improve the appearance of the church.  They may be right but I wish that I could reply that we need it.  Only three times in the seven and a half years that I have been here has it been necessary to use it.  I feel quite confident that there are enough people in the parish to fill the Church regularly who can give no adequate reason for being absent from divine service.
Those who attend another place of worship no doubt could give a reason for doing so;  those who are frankly unbelievers possibly could give reasons for being so, but I imagine that the majority would call themselves Christians but they forget apparently that it was their Master’s regular practice to go to the Synagogue on the Sabbath day.  If you are a Christian that is a very good reason for coming to Church on Sunday,  Have you a better one for staying away?  Some Churches advertise “Service for Sportsmen” and such like, but I would like Sportsmen and women and boys and girls and everyone in the parish to know that they are invited to Church every Sunday.  Yours sincerely,  E. Maitland Bald.

PATRONAL FESTIVAL
St John Baptist Day, Friday, June 24th. - H.C. 8, Children 9, Evensong 6 p.m.
On the following Sunday, the 26th, H.C. 6.30 and 8.  The preacher at Matins will be the Rev. P. Gay, Vicar of St. George’s, Brandon Hill and at Evensong Canon Freeman of Bristol Cathedral.  At the Children’s Service at 2.45 offerings of flowers will be received for distribution to various hospitals.  The collections at all services throughout the day will be given to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.  The Church will I hope be decorated for the occasion but more devoutly still I hope that it will be filled, gallery and all, by those who want to give thanks for the blessings received during the 98 years of the church’s history, and to pray for God’s continued blessing on the Parish.  If we are really grateful for the blessings shed upon us by God through His Church here we will give generously to the Society that extends those blessings through the world.
Even if you have not been to Church for a long time do try and make a very special effort to come on this Patronal Sunday.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING
Tuesday, July 12th is the date arranged for the outing to Weston.  Tickets will be the same price as last year, namely: 4/- with tea, 3/- without.

BLANKETS
Although I am writing on a cold day I am afraid that I must ask those who have parish blankets to return them to the Rectory, properly clean, early in June.

HOSPITAL EXTENSION FUND
£16 14s 11d. is the amount handed in so far to this Fund.  I am very grateful to the kind ladies who visited every house in the parish to make this collection.  The Treasurer of the Fund is very pleased with the response to the appeal.  I hope by next month to be able to tell you the full amount collected.

SUMMARY OF P.CH.C.
A meeting of the Parochial Church Council was held at 8 p.m. at Frenchay Lodge on May 9th.  Present - The Rector (in the Chair), Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Curry, Mr. Fidler, Mr. Flux, Miss Flux, Miss Good, Miss E. Good, Mr. Hart, Mr. Higgins, Mrs. Paddock, Mr. Peart, Mrs. Tanner, Mr. Yeoman (15).
Treasurer’s Report - Receipts £109 5s.  Expenditure £103 6s 6d. Credit Balance £5 18s 6d. The first half of the Quota has been paid.
Spring Cleaning of Church - The Rector announced that the Church would be closed for services from May 23rd to May 27th so that a thorough spring cleaning could be made.
Means of Raising Money - After a discussion the Rector undertook to ask through the magazine for parishioners to volunteer to raise £1 per person.
Levelling Churchyard - The Rector reported on the work done.  The gentlemen of the Council expressed their willingness to level a further row of graves.  H.L.SURTEES, Hon.Sec.F.P.Ch.C.

G.F.S.
The dramatic Section of the Diocesan Competitions was only taken by two parishes this year.  St Mary’s, Fishponds, and Frenchay were the only two entries, and they chose different sections!  This meant that there was no competition, but the judge awarded marks and criticism.  We were given 75 per cent. marks, and a fair share of criticism, not to mention some praise, which cheered us for the future.  The team consisted of the following members : P. Merrick, B. Glasson, H. Fidler, J. Adams, B. and M. Heaven.
Frenchay had one entry for recitation (senior).  This was B. Glasson, and we were very proud to hear that she came out second.

G.F.S. MEMBERSHIP RECORD
The following G.F.S. Candidates were admitted to membership on Sunday, May 8th - Muriel Alway, Margery Huish, Christine Maggs, Audrey Pullin, Lily Pederick, and Eunice Laver.

DAY OF INTERCESSION AND THANKSGIVING
At the Celebration of Holy Communion on Thursday, June 23rd, at 8, special intercession will be made for the work of the G.F.S.

AMOUNT RECEIVED FOR CHURCH FINANCE FUND
During quarter ending March 31st - (There follows a list of numbers and amounts)  Total £47 15s 3d.    E. GOOD, Hon.Treasurer

COLLECTIONS IN APRIL
Altar Fund:  Sundays £2 7s 0d; Week Days £1 2s 5d; Bags at Door £2 13s 0d; St Barnabas Homes £5 7s 8d; Children’s Hospital 5s 0d.  TOTAL  £11 15s 1d.

BURIAL
April 29 - Maria Perry, aged 82 years.

SIDESMEN FOR DUTY IN JUNE
a.m. - Messrs. Hart and Fidler
p.m. - Messrs. Rawlins and Arscott

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1932 July

THE RECTORY, FRENCHAY, June, 1932.
MY DEAR FRIENDS,
	The cordial thanks of the congregation are due to the decorators who so kindly and so beautifully arrayed the Church for our Patronal Festival. On the Sunday, although there were fifteen fewer communicants than last year, there were good congregations at Matins when the Rev. P. Gay urged the need for the Love of Christ in personal, industrial, and international relationships, and at Evensong when the Choir nobly did their part and Canon Freeman vigorously extolled the glorious virtue "Truth." A new feature of the Children's Service was a Procession in which all the Children took part down the South Aisle and up the Centre to present their offerings of flowers at the Altar. Altogether a very happy day, the only sadness to me being that the hope expressed last month that the gallery might be needed was not fulfilled.
	Those who live in her District will be very grieved to hear that, acting on her Doctor's orders, Miss Lewis has had to give up her work as Visitor, a work which she has performed with amazing thoroughness for several years. I personally am very grateful to her for what she has done, and I know she will be very much missed.
	The Rev. K. E. Cartwright has promised to come and occupy the Rectory and take charge of the Parish for the first three Sundays of August and the first of September. I know that he and his party will receive your usual warm welcome.
	As I have been appointed as one of the Diocesan Representatives at a Missionary Conference in London, on July 6th and 7th, there will not be a Celebration on Thursday 7th.
	Yours sincerely, E. MAITLAND BALD.

RE-DECORATION OF THE CHURCH.
	As will be seen in the account of the last Church Council Meeting, it was decided to postpone the cleaning or painting of the inside of the Church so that it any structural improvement be decided on for the Centenary, the two may be combined. Although there is much doubt as to what eventually will be done there is no doubt at all that much money will be required to do it. The promises of pounds will, therefore, still be gratefully accepted.

WESTON OUTING.
	The date fixed for this Outing is Tuesday, 14th. Tickets 3/- (fare only), 4/- with Tea, at Hunter's, may be obtained at either Frenchay or Hambrook Post Office, and should be purchased not later than Saturday 9th.

PARENTS' MEETING.
	My very grateful thanks are due to Mrs. Elliott for so kindly inviting the parents of those who attend the Bible Class and Sunday School to come to a Meeting in her Garden on Thursday 23rd. Miss Townsend gave us a very interesting talk on the art of telling stories to children, which she illustrated with some excellent stories told by herself to us as if we were children. We enjoyed a splendid Tea, after which we wandered about the beautiful grounds. It was disappointing that although we had carefully chosen a Thursday when there was no other Meeting in the parish, only about twenty parents availed themselves of this opportunity for a pleasant and instructive afternoon.

SUMMARY of the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.
	A Meeting was held on June I3th, in Frenohay Lodge, at 8 pm. Present, the Rector in the Chair, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Curry, Mrs. Elliott, Miss Elliott, Mr. Flux, Miss Flux, Mr. Fidler, Miss Good, Miss E. Good, Mr. Hart, Mrs. Paddock, Mr. Pearl, Miss Surtees, Mrs. Tanner, Miss Ward, Mr. Yeoman (17).
	The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and signed.
The North Gate of the Church has been repaired by Mr. Flux.
Treasurer's Report - Receipts £133/12/2, Expenses £110/1/10, Credit Balance £23/10/4.
	Church Day Report was given by Mr. Bartlett, 18 Members of the Council attended. Choir Outing--The cost of the Outing not to exceed £10. The Churchwardens, Sides-men, and Councillors wishing to go to the Outing to pay for themselves. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. May for his gifts of music. It was decided a letter be written to Mr. Welchman who has been in the Choir over 6o years, and it was suggested the Members of the Council might like to show their appreciation by presenting him with a pipe.
	Church Decoration The Rector read Mr. Hartland Thomas' Report. After a long discussion Mr. Curry proposed and Mr. Bartlett seconded that the Cleaning of the Church be left in abeyance for 18 months to combine it with possible Centenary alterations - this was carried by a small majority. H. L. Surtees,
Hon. Sec. F.P.Ch.C.

MOTHERS' UNION.
	On June 8th the Almondsbury Deanery held its Annual Festival in our Parish, over 400 mothers being present. There was a Short Service, at 3 o'clock, taken by the Rector, the lesson being read by Rev. Averay Jones, and the Address given by Rev. A. R Millbourn, of Colston School, who spoke on "Chivalry," and the need of keeping high ideals of womanhood before our sons. Mrs Sharp kindly played the Organ.
	Winterbourne Down Branch was responsible for managing the Tea, and they gave us a most excellent one. Much hard work and hard thinking must have been done to arrange everything so smoothly for such a large party, and it was evident that their successful efforts were much appreciated. After Tea the Mothers found great pleasure in walking about the gardens kindly lent by Mrs Tanner and Miss Surtees, and there was brisk buying at the Stall, which resulted in £5/11s for Overseas work. An Entertainment was given in the Village Hall by some Frenchay Members and their children, opening with a Piano Duet by Mary and Betty Rose, followed by Songs from Mrs. Curry and Ella Glasson, Mrs. Criddle's humorous Recitation caused much laughter. A short Play called "Old Cup o' Tay" was performed by Mrs. Cantle, Mrs. Fitz, Mrs. Hibberd, Mrs. Kirley, Mrs. Prickett, Mrs. Thomas, and Ella Glasson, and was very much enjoyed. Mrs. Veale, the Deanery Presiding Member, made a short speech of thanks to all who had worked so hard to provide a happy afternoon for their fellow-members, and also referred sympathetically to the regret felt by all at the absence of Mrs. Bowen, who is now the Senior Enrolling Member of the Deanery.
	The Festival brings the Mother's Union year almost to a close, the July Meeting of our own branch being the last one before the Autumn Session begins, with its fresh opportunities for work and interest in all that concerns family life. Five new members were admitted during the past year, and we regret the loss of two, viz, Mrs. Cooke, who has just died, and Mrs. Ladds, who has left Frenchay and is now a Member of the Meopham Branch.     M.A.

Girl’s Friendly Society
	The G.F.S. Candidates' Branch Festival was held on Saturday, June 18th. This year the five parishes, of which our Branch is formed, met at Frenchay Church at 3 o'clock. We began with a Service, taken by the Rector, who also preached. Tea followed at the Village Hall, where some of the Frenchay Members kindly undertook the waiting. After Tea we all went into Mrs. Tanner's Garden, where we spent a very enjoyable evening.
A short Entertainment was arranged at 6 o'clock consisting of Songs, Dances, Plays, &c., in which each parish took a part. M.E.

G.F.S. FESTIVAL.
	This took place on Saturday, June 25th. Winterbourne, Downend, and Frenchay joined forces and filled a Char-a-banc to Clevedon. We enjoyed the run down though we were kept busy putting on and taking off our coats, the weather being rather contrary. On arrival we went to St. Peter's Church, where a short, interesting address was given by Rev. J. E. Pugh, late of Alveston. Immediately after the Service we had Tea at Bird's Cafe, when Miss Price, in the absence of Miss Coles, read out the names of members to whom certificates were due. Frenchay held the honours - with Florrie Criddle (21 years), Jenny Ricketts (14 years), and Norah Allen and Ella Glasson (7 years) membership. We were then free to do as we liked, and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely, especially on the Marine Lake, Boating. Leaving Clevedon about 9 p.m. - Frenchay provided the music on the homeward journey - and we arrived home tired but happy and already talking about next June.  BETTY GLASSON.

FRENCHAY SPORTS Club
Expenses.		Receipts.
Hire of Hall	£29/6/6	Subscription	£19/16/0
Canteen ...	£8/13/6	Whist Drive	£3/19/4
Dance		£2/17/10	Whist Drive	£6/10/9
Tennis Table	£3/15/0	Dance		£4/19/3
     ,,	Net	3/10	Canteen		£13/4/9
     ,,	Balls	13/5	Extra Day	8/-
Prizes	...	5/-	Cash in hand, 193I	£4/3/11
Chalks	...	3d	Total		£53/2/2
Handle		1/9
Caretaker Tip	5/-	Examined & found correct.
Total		£46/2/2	Signed, W. Halswick
Cash in hand	£7/0/0	June 1st, 1932
	T.G.J. Curry, Hon Treasurer.

COLLECTIONS IN MAY.
Altar Fund - Sundays 		£2/18/1
Week Days			£1/16/7
Bags at Doors			£3/16/10
Bishop's Church Extension Fund	£4/11/11
Children's Hospital			7/8
Total				£13/11/1
	
MARRIAGE.
June 6 - William Edward Cranfield and Winifred Muriel Low

BURIALS.
June 2 - Alfred Higgins, aged 73 years.
June 4 - Esther Avarina Mirehouse, aged 90 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine.		1932 August.

The Children's Service will be held as usual on the first Sunday of August, but the Sunday School will not meet during the rest of the month. I hope that it will be possible to arrange a children's service on the first Sunday in September. The Rev. K. E. Cartwright and Mrs. Cartwright will be at the Rectory from August 9th till the second week in September, and I trust that those who need his administrations in their homes will send a message to the Rectory. The collections on August 28th will be for the National Society, which has done and is doing so much for Church Education in the country, when sermons will be preached by the Rev. W.S.C. Palmer.
The next issue of the Magazine may be a little late.

WESTON OUTING.
About 70 members of the Frenchay and Hambrook Sunday Schools and Bible Class, together with teachers, parents, and friends started off gaily for Weston on Tuesday, July 12th. It was rather a tight fit to get us all into the coaches, but having got in we had a very comfortable journey. There is very little to record about the outing, which in most respects was very much the same as previous outings. The weather was splendid, except for a shower on the way back. We had tea at Huntley's again (after an interval of some years) and every one seemed pleased to be there once more. No one got lost, and we returned safely to Frenchay about 9 p.m.

LEAGUE of NATIONS UNION, FRENCHAY BRANCH.
If you, who read these remarks, are old enough to remember the last war, you must be one of those who do not want another War. If you have no recollection of it, ask those who have what they thought about it and they will certainly convince you that there must not be any more war. In order to prevent it there should be an "avalanche .of public opinion" against war. The League of Nations Union is the organisation that is trying to stir up that public opinion and to bind together those who are opposed to war and who wish to back up the work being done by the League of Nations.

The Local Branch of the Union, which is not very old, nearly died last month. A general meeting was called on June 14th to see its death pangs, but instead of dying it was given a new lease of life and urged into activity. Mrs. Tanner volunteered to collect the subscriptions, which were due last November and offered her garden for a meeting. This took place on July 14th, a beautiful summer's evening, when Professor A.F. Newell, M.A., formerly of Harvard University, now Etheridge Lecturer on International Relations in Bristol University, gave an extraordinarily interesting address on America and the League. Those who dislike the "American accent" as some times heard on the Talkies were doubtless surprised to hear his charming voice pouring forth beautifully turned phrases and keeping us spell bound for about 40 minutes. At the conclusion of his speech he answered various questions that were put to him by the audience. About 40 were present, members and visitors, including Lt.-Col. Wyatt, D.S.O., Regional Representative of the Union. Mr. Cecil Fry proposed, and Mr. Halliwell seconded, a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was carried unanimously.
Does Frenchay want another war ? If not, why did not more of you come to this meeting or to the Film Show organised by the Branch (or rather by the Treasurer) last year ? By subscribing 1/- a year you can join this Union, some of the objects of which are mentioned at the beginning of this article. Mrs. Tanner or Mr. Mainstone will collect your 1/- if you ask them.

CHOIR OUTING.
Eight boys, four choirmen, one organist, one Churchwarden, one Sexton, one blower, six sidesmen and councillors, and one Rector set off for Weymouth on Saturday, July 9th, in a Motor Coach hired from the Bristol Tramways' and Carriage Company. In spite of the rapidity with which the arrangements were made the day was a great success. The weather left nothing to be desired. A very pleasant run down, with a halt at Yeovil brought us to Weymouth at 12.30.    An excellent dinner was provided for us at the Ritz, where also we had tea. Many of His Majesty's ships had heard of our coming and were lying out in the harbour for our inspection.
Some of us tried to keep cool by a dip in the sea, others heated themselves by plunges into crowded stores. We were very pleased to meet our old friend, Mr. Wadlow, who had come over on the chance of seeing us. On the return journey we made two halts, at Dorchester and Farrington Gurney, and arrived back at about 10.30 after a most enjoyable outing. At the end of our journey, the Rector said a few words about the outing and the congregation's appreciation of the choir, and we all stood up and sang the first verse of "Abide with me."

AN APPRECIATION.
On Monday, July 18th, the members of the Frenchay Mothers' Meeting were entertained by Mrs. Tanner at the Manor House. After hunting for hidden treasure, with varying success, we partook of a sumptuous tea, and again adjourned to the garden, where games and competitions were entered into with zest. A most happy time was brought to a close by the distribution of prizes, and a hearty vote of thanks and cheer for Mrs. Tanner's kindness and hospitality.	E.H.

The Village Hospital, Hambrook, June 26th, 1932.
Dear Mr. Bald,
Will you thank all the givers of flowers and eggs to the hospital, especially the child who sent eggs in a little basket decorated with flowers so prettily. If you come to-morrow you will see the Wards very gay with blossoms.
Yours very sincerely, LILIAN T. CAVE, (Matron).

Bristol Children's Hospital, St. Michael's Hill, 27/6/1932.
Dear Sir,
On behalf of the Committee I beg to thank you for Flowers which you have so kindly sent us from the Children's Service.
Yours faithfully, M. DURSTON, Matron.

Matron's Office, Bristol Royal Infirmary, 27th June, 1932.
Dear Sir,
Will you please convey my warmest thanks to your Sunday School Children for the delightful gift of Flowers, which they have sent to the Bristol Royal Infirmary. It is indeed good of them to remember this Hospital, and I do so appreciate their kind thought. Flowers are always most welcome as they help so much to brighten the Wards.
With very many thanks. Believe me, Yours truly, EMLINE M. S. JOHNSTON, Matron.

BAPTISMS.
July 3 - Norman Thomas, son of Alfred Thomas and Emily Rose Parker.
July 17 - Richard Francis, son of Leslie Francis and Annie Laurie Davies.
July 24 - Bryan Melvin, son of Leslie Ivor and Olive May Pederick.

MARRIAGES.
July 23 - Arthur Denis Merrick and Nellie May Clifford.
July 23 - Arthur Stanley Davies and Kathleen Williams.

BURIALS.
June 29 - William Hendy, aged 57 years.
June 30 - Alice Cook, aged 65 years.
July 25 - Edward Boase, aged 74 years.

COLLECTIONS IN JUNE.
Altar Fund: Sundays 	£2/4/6
Week-days 		£1/7/10
Bags at Door 		£2/5/6
S.P.G 			£7/5/5
Total			£13/7/10

THE LORD MAYOR'S HOSPITAL EXTENSION FUND.
The House to House ,Collection produced £23 from the Parish of Frenchay. Well done!

Frenchay Parish Magazine.		1932 September

THE RECTORY, September, 1932.
 MY DEAR FRIENDS,
	Please forgive me for being so late with this issue of the Magazine. At the time when normally I should have written it I was travelling about, and found it difficult to settle down to compose anything suitable for the printer. It is a very sad parish to which I
have returned. The tragically sudden death of Netta Mirehouse after only about two days illness seems to have cast a gloom over the whole parish. As a Guider and as a Magazine distributor and in innumerable other ways she was well known and well liked throughout not only the parish but also throughout a much wider area. To her sorrowing relatives I offer, I am sure on behalf of all readers of this letter, our most sincere sympathy.
	There is sorrow too for the relations of Edith Stone and Lilian Davey, who although they had both suffered long, yet will be very sadly missed. Again on bellaIf of my readers I offer our most sincere sympathy to those who mourn for them.
	May the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Your sincere friend, E. MAITLAND BALD.

THE REV. K. E. CARTWRIGHT.
In a letter which I found waiting for me on my return from my holiday, Mr Cartwright says ‘I have much enjoyed being here. The people have been most kind, and I have found the work very interesting. Perhaps you will kindly put a paragraph in your next Magazine saying that Mrs. Cartwright and I, though unable to say ‘good-bye’ to everyone, are very grateful for their kindness and hospitality during our stay." I am very glad to hear from those whom I have met since my return that he was much liked; and that his ministrations were very much appreciated.
I thank him for coming, and you for giving him such a kindly welcome.

SPECIAL COLLECTION.
On Sunday, September 25th, collections will be taken for the Gibraltar Diocesan Fund. Unfortunately I have not been able to find a special preacher for this occasion, so I want slow to say something that will urge you to be very generous in your contributions, and if you don't happen to be in church that Sunday to send me a donation, great or small. Of course everybody has been hit by the financial crisis, and nobody has very much to give away. But the Diocese of Gibraltar has been especially badly hit. It covers not only Southern and Eastern Europe, but also North Africa from Tangier to the Italian-Egyptian border, all the Mediterranean Islands except Cyprus, all Asia Minor, and in addition tile country north and south of the Black Sea and the Caspian. It includes a great variety of our own people, with an amazing number of needs almost unrealised at home. There are our soldiers garrisoned at Gibraltar and Malta, our Naval men in the Mediterranean, the numerous seamen of our Merchant Marine in and out of every port. "Tommy" and "Jack" we know, but what do we know of the communities of British workmen, clerks and managers, running British factories, British firms, British banks and tourist agencies, British governesses and nurses scattered about in the various parts of the Diocese? Obviously it is the Church's duty to minister to these people. A large amount of her income for this work has been provided by the rich visitors to the Riviera and North Africa. But they have not been there in anything like their usual numbers this year, patriotically staying in England, and the Gibraltar Diocesan Fund has suffered in consequence. Please do your best to make up the deficiency on Sunday, 25th.

HARVEST THANKSGIVING.
	Please make a note of the first Sunday in October. Bring or send offerings of all sorts for the decoration of the church and the use of patients in the hospitals. Collections for the Hambrook Village Hospital and the Lord Mayor's Hospital Fund, to be divided equally between the two.

COLLECTIONS IN JULY.
Altar Fund: Sundays 	£3 3 l
	Weekdays 	£1 3 1
U.M.C.A.			£6 17 2
Children's Hospital 		£0 4 5
Bags at Door 		£3 12 7
Total			£15 0 4

LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED DURING QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30TH, 1932.
(There follows a long list of numbers and amounts)
Total	£65 8s. 9d.   E GOOD, Hon. Treasurer.

BAPTISM.
September 11 - Nennette Grace Jeanne Houston, daughter of Frederic Aime and Flora Houston Bous Nannette Lefevre.

MARRIAGE.
August 27 - Alfred John Wakeman and Lilian May Britton.

BURIALS.
August 31 - Ethel Brunnette Herbert Mirehouse, aged 26 years.
September 1 - Edith May James Stone, aged 56 years.
September 4 - Lilian Ada Davey, aged 29 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1932 October

HARVEST THANKSGIVING.
	On Sunday, October 2nd, at all services 	in church, we will offer thanks for the 	ingathering of the Harvest. There will be celebrations of the Holy Communion at 	6.30, 8 and 11.45. Matins at 11. Children's Service at 2.48 p.m., when offerings of fruit, vegetables, eggs, etc., are asked for, which will be distributed among various hospitals. 	Evensong, Sermon and Anthem at 6. The collections will be divided equally between the Hambrook Village Hospital and the Lord Mayor's Hospital Fund.
The chief Thanksgiving Service of the Church is the Holy Communion, as its other name, Ho1y Eucharist implies, and I hope that very many will come to offer their thanks at one of the three Celebrations. Especially do I appeal to those who have not made their communions for some time.
At Evensong I hope to see the gallery in use.
Offerings for the decoration of the Church will be gratefully received on Saturday, the 1st.

The SCHOOL.
	After over five years' excellent work an Assistant Teacher, Miss Hulands has sent in her resignation in view of her approaching marriage.
We thank her for the efficient and painstaking manner in which she has carried out her duties at the School, and we offer her our sympathy that her last month has been spoilt by reason of injuries received in a motor accident which incapacitated her for some weeks.
To her and Hubert Shepherdson we extend our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for every happiness in their married life.

SUMMARY OF Parish Church Council.
	A meeting was held on September 12th, at Frenchay Lodge, at 8 p.m. Present the Rector in the Chair, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Curry, Mr. Flux, .Miss Flux, Miss Good, Miss F,. Good, Mr. Hart, Mr. Higgins, Mrs. Paddock, Mr. Peart, Mr. Sharpe, Miss Surtees, Mrs. Tanner, Miss Tanner, Miss Ward. (15).
	Minutes of last meeting were read and signed. Treasurer's Report. - Receipts £185 6s. 11d. Expenses £158 9s. 1d. Credit Balance £26 17s. 10d.
	New Year or Summer Tea. - There was a discussion whether the New Year Tea should be changed to a Summer Tea. It was decided "that the District Visitors and Magazine Distributors be asked to inquire of the folk eligible for the Tea if they would like a Winter or Summer Tea." The Church Clock has not struck properly for a month. It was decided "that Mr. Shipton be asked to repair the clock and then to again undertake to wind and keep it in order "--the economy of stopping the payment for the clock winding has not proved satisfactory.   H. L. Surtees, Hon. Sec., P.Ch.C.

MOTHERS' UNION.
	The first meeting for the Winter Session will be at Mrs. Tanner's, on Thursday, October 6th, at 2.30. If anyone has not paid tribute or journal money for last year, please bring money.

S.P.G. MEDICAL MISSIONS.
	The Annual Thanksgiving and Intercession Service will be held at Christ Church (City), on Wednesday, October 19th, at 8 p.m. Preacher the Rev. E. C. Dawson, from Margaret River, Diocese of Bunbury, W. Australia. It is hoped that everyone interested in Missions will attend. All are welcome.

THANKS.
	Mrs. Mirehouse and her daughter desire to express their deep gratitude to their friends in the parish for the kindness and sympathy shown then, in their sorrow, and for the beautiful flowers sent. The loving messages of the "Brownies" and Girl Guides' kindness was deeply appreciated. 

HAMBROOK VILLAGE HOSPITAL. POUND DAY.
	Gifts of Pounds of anything useful (especially tea, sugar, soap, invalid foods) or the money value, will be most gratefully received at the Hospital on Wednesday, October 26th, or at the houses of collectors on the day before.

SUMMARY of the SPORTS CLUB MEETING
	The General Meeting of the Sports Club was held on Monday, September 19, in Frenchay Village Hall. Present the Rector in the Chair, and 22 members. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and signed. Billiard League. - Mr. Cantle, the club representative, gave an account of the preliminary meeting to form a League among the adjacent parishes, the club to pay a subscription of 2/6, the players to be registered - six players in each match. It was decided to join the League. President. - The Rector was elected President. Committee Election. - There was a ballot for the election of four gentlemen to serve on the committee. Mr. G. Alway, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Curry and Mr. W. Pullin were elected. Miss Hood and Miss Surtees as the lady members and Mr W. Luton as the junior. Days of Meetings. - It was decided to hold the Club Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from October 5th to March 31st, if the Hall Committee will let the Hall.Subscription 14/- for senior members.
	The Selection and Match Committee. – Mr. G. Alway, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Cantle, Mr. H. Curry, Mr. H. Plaster. Tennis Courts. - The Rector, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Carpenter, and Mr. Curry were elected as a committee to make inquiries about tennis courts for next season. H. L. Surtees.
 
SUMMARV of FRENCHAY VILLAGE LIBRARY.
	The Library will re-open on Saturday, October 1st, in the Infant School. Subscription, 10d. for six months, or 2d. for four weeks consecutively. Time. 11 a.m. to 12 noon.   H. L. SURTEES.

COLLECTIONS IN AUGUST.
Altar Fund--		£ s. d,
Sundays 			2 11 10
Week Days 		1 1 9
Bags at Door 		3 1 4
Children's Hospital 		0 3 0
National Society 		3 16 11
Total			£10 14 10

BAPTISM.
September 18, George Gerald, son of William Joseph and Mary Lampard.

BURIAL.
August 6, Emily Mayell, aged 84 years.

Frenchay Parish Magazine		1932 November

ARMISTICE DAY	this year falls on a Friday. There will be a Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 and Matins and Intercessions at 10.45 a.m. The Thursday Celebration will therefore be at Hambrook Mission Room.
On the following Sunday, the 13th, a parade of ex-service men is being arranged, to lay a wreath on the War Memorial at 10.45, prior to service in Church at 11. I am informed that the Guide Company and the Frenchay Villa Football Club intend to join the parade, and they will be welcomed. The collections all day will be given to Earl Haig's Fund.
At 2.15 there will be a combined service for the civil parish of Winterbourne at the War Memorial on Whites Hill Common. My Bible Class will therefore not meet that afternoon.

ST. ANDREW'S DAY. 	Wednesday, November 30th. We are asked to make a special point of intercession on behalf of Overseas Missions on this day. There will be a Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8, Children's Service at 9, Litany and Intercession at 12, and Evensong at 6.30.

THE LITANY. 	On and after Friday, the 18th, the Litany will be said and Intercessions, for the Parish. the Church Overseas and various needs, will be offered, each Friday at 12 noon.

THE SCHOOL. 	The Managers have appointed Miss Sibbick to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Hulands' resignation. I offer her a warm welcome and feel sure that Parents and Scholars will do likewise.

BLANKETS. 	Those who wish to borrow a blanket for the winter may apply at the Rectory for the same.

THE UNEMPLOYED. 	I wish to draw readers attention to a letter published in this issue, in which the Bristol Council of Christian Churches commend the Rotary Club's scheme for providing work for the unemployed this winter. Of course I realise that what each individual can do will only be as it were a drop in the ocean, but I also remember the truth of the lines:
Little drops of water, Little grains of sand, Make the mighty ocean, And the pleasant land.

SUMMARY OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.
	A meeting was held on October 10th, at Frenchay Lodge, at 8 p.m.
Present--The Rector (in the chair), Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Curry, Miss Elliott, Mr. Flux, Miss Flux, Mr. Fidler, Miss E. Good, Mr. Hart, Mrs. Paddock, Mr. Peart, Mr. Sharpe, Miss Surtees, Mrs. Tanner, Miss Ward (15:). Apologies were received from Mrs. Elliott, Miss Good and Mrs. Peart. Treasurer's Report.--Expenditure £172 1s. 1d. Receipts £193 19s. 10d. Balance £21 18S. 9d.
	Result of Ballot for Summer or Winter Tea. The greater number of votes was for a Summer Tea. Report of Ruri-decanal Conference.--Miss Elliott gave an interesting report which was followed by a discussion on it. H. L. SURTEES, Hon. Sec. F. P.Ch.C.

BRISTOL COUNCIL of CHRISTIAN CHURCHES.
9 Park Street, 20th October, 1932.    Dear Sir,
	On Monday evening, 17th October, the Bristol Council of Christian Churches received a deputation from the Rotary Club, which laid before them a scheme for providing work for the unemployed during the mouths of January, February and March, next year. After discussion the following resolution was passed unanimously :--
	"That the Committee of the Christian Churches welcome the opportunity of assisting in this important work and promise to help in every possible way." In brief, the scheme is to organise an intensive publicity campaign and then to circularise and canvass business people and householders in an endeavour to persuade them to expend money on necessary alterations, improvements, machinery, etc., which they would not otherwise have done, because of present economic conditions.
The publicity campaign will take place in the week beginning 7th November, and canvassing in the following weeks. The central organisation has been arranged, but help is sought from the Churches and Sunday Schools along two definite lines :--
(a) The placing of the scheme Before members of the Church with a view to their providing as much work as possible this winter; and
(b) The provision of those who will undertake the work of canvassing houses and firms within the City.
We all have the deepest Sympathy with those who are unemployed, but we are also convinced that it is much better to provide work, if possible, than to give any form of charitable relief. If you would let us have names and addresses of those who will help we will forward them to Rotary Club without delay.   Yours faithfully, E. L. A. Hertslet, T. E. Soddy Joint Hon. Secs.

Girls’ Friendly Society.
Please keep these two dates free--Wednesday evening, November 23rd, G.F.S. Social, proceeds for G.F.S. Funds, and Saturday afternoon, December 3rd,. Sale of Christmas Presents at Frenchay Village Hall, proceeds for Western Canada Sunday School Caravan Fund.    For further details see posters nearer the time.

The Village Hospital, Hambrook, October 4th, 1932. Dear Rector,
I am most grateful to all who have contributed to our share of the Festival offerings. We do not get a chicken from any other church, in fact all from you is very choice--even cream and butter!! We have begun to expect a lot from Frenchay, but I hope we shall not get spoiled and take it as a matter of course every year. I did wonder if the fowl would come again.
Yours sincerely, Lilian G. Cave.

The Children's Hospital.
St. ,Michael's Hill, Bristol, 2.   3/10/32.  Dear Sir,
On behalf of the Committee may I thank you, and all who have so kindly contributed towards the splendid gift of eggs, bread, vegetables, and fruit, which you have sent us to-day! We are very grateful to you all for your help to us in this way. Yours faithfully,
F. M. Sackley,(for Matron).

Bristol Medical Missionary Society.
Dispensary: No. 6 and 7 Redcross Street.) 3/10/32
Dr. Collingwood sends many thanks for the beautiful flowers you so kindly sent to the Mission this morning by Miss Surtees, one of our workers. They have been very much appreciated by the patients. Yours, M.L. Wells (Sister).

COLLECTIONS IN SEPTEMBER.
Altar Fund--	£ s. d.
Sundays 		2 9 6
Week-days 	1 12 8
Bags at Door 	3 0 1
Gibraltar Diocese 	6 5 5
Children's Hospital 	0 4 8
Total for Month 	£13 11 4

BAPTISMS.
September 25--Gillian Bruce, daughter of John Edward and Christina Janet Bayley.
October 2--John Lewis, son of Henry Lewis and Ada Marian Maggs.
October 2--Margaret Ellen, daughter of Frederick Henry and Ellen Elizabeth Shipton.
October 16--Thomas Ewart Bater, son of Samuel and Ivy Mary Caseley.

MARRIAGES.
October 1--William Henry Roy Sharpe and Florence Myrtle Attwood
October 8--Hubert Bryant Shepherdson and 	Frances Ena May Hulands.
 
BURIAL.
October 17 --Charles Ware, aged 71 years.

Amounts subscribed during quarter ending September 30th, 1932.
(There follows a long list of numbers and amounts)
Total £31/3/9.   E. Good, Hon Treasurer.

Frenchay Parish Magazine			1932 December

ADVENT.
	Advent means coming, and in the language of the Church it refers to the Coming of Jesus Christ. During the Advent season, church people are preparing for celebrating His Birthday, Christmas Day. A part of such celebration is the singing of Carols, and on the first three Sundays in Advent there will be congregational Carol practice after Evensong for which I hope that many will remain in Church. On the last Sunday in Advent, after Evensong there will be held in Church a short service of preparation for the most important part of the Christmas celebration, the Holy Communion. I want to make as strong an appeal as, I can to al1 confirmed members of the Church, to underline the last syllable of Christmas, and on that day come to Mass, which is a very old name for the Holy Communion.
The second note struck by Advent is, "Repent ye, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." Prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ as “ Judge of the living and the dead.”

SPECIAL PREACHERS.
	For several years we have given half our Christmas Day collections to the Waifs and Strays Society, and on Sunday, December 11th, the local Secretary of the Society, the Rev. C. H. Simmons, will preach at Evensong and tell us something of their work.
The Rev. R. P. Long, Vicar' of Down-end, will preach at Evensong on Sunday, December 18th.

CHRISTMAS DAY.
	A merry Christmas to all readers of this Magazine!
The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 6.30, 8, and 11.45.
Matins at 11, Children's Service at 2.45, and Evensong and Carols at 6. Collections to be divided ,between the Waifs and Strays and National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE.
	It is hoped that all children from the church will take part in the Carol Service in the Cathedral on the afternoon of Wednesday, 28th. There will be a practice for it instead of Sunday School, on Sunday, 18th, in church at 2.45.

ALTAR CLOTH.
	The Rector, on behalf of the communicants of the parish, tenders his most sincere thanks to the Members of the G.F.S. for their beautiful gift of a Fair Linen Cloth for the Altar. It is presented by the Members, and has been made by the Members' Committee, A. Clease, D. Packer, P. Merrick, B. Classon, E. Classon and J. Adams. The idea of the gift originated with the first named, A. Clease, who herself made the fine lace ends for the cloth. It is a very handsome and useful gift, and will be first used on Christmas Day.

CALENDARS.
	As the Parochial Church Council are not sure that at the end of the year their balance will be on the right side, they have decided that they are not in a position to give away Calendars this year, but they will offer them for sale at one penny each, which is less than cost price.

CONFIRMATION.
	The Rector would be glad to receive names of those who wish to be confirmed before next Easter, as soon as possible. If any of you are in doubt about offering yourselves as candidates, I will gladly give you the best advice I can, if you will give me the opportunity.

OXFORD.
	Why an "Oxford Shoe" is so called, I have no idea. "Oxford Marmalade" is so called because it is made by an Oxford firm in Oxford. The Oxford Movement was started by four Oxford men, Keeble, Pusey, Newman and Froude, ninety nine years ago as a very definite church revival, and its centenary is to, be celebrated next year. The Oxford Group Movement, as far as I can discover, was started by an American clergyman who was on a visit to Oxford. It too is a religious revival.
	The Oxford Society is not quite a year old, and is simply a Society for all old Oxford men who wish to keep in touch with their old University. I gather there is some confusion about these various "Oxfords," so I have tried to explain them shortly.

SUMMARY of PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING.
	A meeting was held on November 14th, at Frenchay Lodge at 8 p.m. Present--The Rector (in the Chair), Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Curry, Mrs. Elliott, Miss Elliott, Miss Flux, Mr Flux, Mr. Fidler, Miss Good, Miss E. Good, Mr. Hart, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Peart, Miss Surtees, Mrs. Tanner, Miss Ward. (17). Apologies were received from Mrs. Paddock and Mrs. Peart. The Minutes were read and signed. Treasurer's Report--Receipts £204 13s. 1d. Expenses £200 4s. 10d. Balance £4 8s. 3d. The Treasurer stated that he estimated expenses to the end of the year would amount to about £42 l0s, and that receipts to about £40 10s.
	Calendars. It was decided that 1d. be charged for each Calendar. Annual Church Meeting: Monday, January 30th. Church Social: Wednesday, January 25th.
	Sunday School Treat: January 4th.
Diocesan Report. Mrs. Tanner gave a report which was followed by a discussion.   H. L. Surtees, Hon. Sec. F.P.Ch.C.

Please make a note of the dates of the Annual Church Meeting and of the Church Social. Will those who are entitled to have their names entered on the Electoral Roll, fill up the form which will be found at the West end of the Church, and hand it to Miss H. L. Surtees or myself?   E.M,B.

The Frenchay G.F.S. Members and Candidates will hold a Sale of Christmas Presents at Frenchay Village Hall, on Saturday, December 3rd. 2.30-4.30. Proceeds of Members' Stalls for the Western Canada Sunday School Caravan Fund. Candidates' Stalls for the above, and Candidates' Fund. Teas arranged by the G.F.S. Members' Committee. Admission 1d.

HAMBROOK VILLAGE HOSPITAL.    Thanks to the generosity of the villages in the neighbourhood and the energy and enthusiasm of collectors and car-owners, Pound Day was even more successful than last year, in spite of bad times. Pounds in cash amounted to nearly £19. Sugar 474 lbs, potatoes 336, flour 317, rice and cereals 164, jam 135, soap 124, tea 52, cocoa and coffee 45, vegetables 44 (besides marrows and cabbages), fresh fruit 30, dried fruit 17, 28 tins of fruit, 45 tins and packets invalid foods, 16 lbs cakes; besides baskets of cakes from Frenchay Women's Club, butter, lard and margarine 91 lbs, biscuits 2 lbs, two fowls, 32 eggs, besides mincemeat, sardines, mustard, salt, many useful household requisites, polish, soda, matches, five sacks of wood, etc.
The Committee and Matron are most grateful to all and would like especially to draw attention to the efforts of the children of the Church Schools in Winterbourne and Frampton.

SILVER PAPER.  	A very grateful letter of thanks has been received by Florence Criddle from the Matron of the Hambrook Village Hospital, for the large parcel of silver paper collected by her and other G.F.S. members and friends.

COLLECTIONS for OCTOBER.
Altar Fund--Sundays 	£2 9 3
Week-days 		16/9
Bags at Door		£3/9/1
Harvest Collection		£12/0/0
Children's Hospital 		18/10
Total			£19/13/11.

BAPTISM.
October 30--Margaret May, daughter of Edward and Rosina Upton.

EARL HAIG'S FUND. 	Frenchay.
Sale of Poppies 		£5/7/4
In School 		12/6
Church Collection 		£6/3/4
Total			£12/3/2