Frenchay Parish Magazine. January 1939.

CALENDAR.
Jan.
4. Wed. Sunday School Party.
18. Wed. Church Social 7.30 p.m.
30--Mon. Vestry Meeting 7.45 p.m. Annual Church Meeting 8 p.m. in the Village Hall.

December 15th, 1938.
My dear Friends,
"The year is gone beyond recall with all its hopes and fears." There must be few of us who regret the passing of 1938 with its nightmare of re-armament, crises and A.R.P. But what of the future? Out of the past comes the ground of hope for the year ahead. Many have prayed, thought and striven for the power of God to influence the welfare of their fellow-men. That great work must go on with redoubled energy on our part "as on the King's own highway we bravely march along." We Christians have an inspiring start. The year begins with the Naming of our Lord, and "at the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow," and in His Name we live and have our being. Five days later comes Epiphany, the showing forth of Christ to all people, the primary task of every professing Christian, and in His spirit and in His power we know we cannot fail to bring nearer the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven. With this confident faith and with renewed efforts to transform our faith into action there is no room for pessimism or despair. We face 1939 with firm resolution and expectant hope, and in this spirit I wish you all a very Happy New Year, happy in our mystic union with our Lord and one another, Who when evil seemed unquestionably triumphant, came to His despairing friends and said, "Be not afraid. It is I! and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A Meeting was held on December 12th. The Rector presided and there were present Messrs. Peart and Curry (Wardens), Messrs. Chamberlain, Flux, Hart, Sharpe, Mesdames Cantle, Flux, Good, Rogers, Surtees, Carpenter, Paddock, Mr. F. Hart. Apologies were received from Mrs. Hood, Miss Elliott and Miss Rose.
	Arising out of the minutes, which were read and passed, Dr. Crossman was reported as being pleased to supply and have planted some flowering shrubs for the corner bed, and previous correspondence proving that the Church road is private, it was decided to ask permission to erect a notice to that effect. Mr Cantle's kind offer to treat the floor of S. Elizabeth's was accepted with thanks. A new door-mat is to be bought. The Treasurer reported: Receipts £220 8s 8d; Expenditure £210 4s 2d; Balance £10 4s 6d. Miss Good reported Church Fund Receipts £156 6s 6d, and £3 10s from the box. Mrs Carpenter gave an excellent report of the 13th Annual Meeting of the Council of Christian Churches, which dealt with the subject of the Non-Aryan Refugees and the Middle-Aged Unemployed. The Vestry and Annual Church Meetings were fixed for January 30th, and the Revision of the Electoral Roll by the Rector, Miss Elliott and Mrs Hood, is to be completed by January 15th. The Church Social was arranged for January 18th, and after discussion it was decided to limit admission to those over 18 and those who are confirmed. The toys from the Christmas Tree will be sent to the Non-Aryan Refugees. Mr Hart proposed a midnight Choral Communion on Christmas Day. The Rector was in favour and it was carried.

VESTRY AND ANNUAL MEETING.
These very important Meetings will take place on January 30th, the Vestry at 7.45 p.m. in the Village Hall for the Election of Wardens, and the Annual Meeting following at 8 p.m. for the reports of the year's work and the election of the Parochial Church Council and Sidesmen. All on the Electoral Roll are invited to make a special effort to attend.

CHURCH SOCIAL.		The Church Social will be held on January 18th, in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. It has been decided to limit admittance to those over eighteen and confirmees. The admittance charge is 6d., and tickets are obtainable at the Post Offices.

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
December 17, 1938. Vaughan, son of Philip Vaughan and Victoria Roberts, of Frenchay.

CONFIRMATION.
"Daily increase in them, O Lord, Thy Manifold gifts of grace."
December 4, 1938. By the Bishop of Bristol in Frenchay Church: Frederick Norman Pederick, Norman Douglas Pederick, John Robert Fynes Carpenter, Thomas Joseph Daniel Jackson, Violet Amelia Kate Jackson, Margaret Stella Rodman; Mabel Eveline Mayell, Sheila Valerie Barlow, Mary Elizabeth Blacker, Ruth Constance Withers.

BEYOND THE VEIL.		"In my Father's House are many mansions."
November 24, 1938. Harry Ford, 25 Little Victoria St., Stapleton Road, formerly of Frenchay, aged 70.
December 2, 1938. Edith Susanna Moore, Malmains, Frenchay, aged 63.

G.F.S.				As a result of our Sale we cleared £8 10s, which was divided between the Bishop's Church Extension Fund and the G.F.S. Missionary Fund for China. We have received most grateful thanks for the money which we have been able to send to these two funds and we would like to say how grateful we are to our friends who came and supported us so well. We are sometimes asked for things that are not on our stalls, so may we say that we are willing to take orders if these are placed with us in good time!

Frenchay Parish Magazine. February 1939.

CALENDAR.
Feb. 13 Mon. Parochial Church Council Meeting 8 p.m. at Frenchay.

January 23rd, 1939.
My dear Friends,
	The Lord Baldwin Fund for Non Aryan Christians sends its grateful thanks to you all for your gifts in money and toys which were greatly appreciated. Our donation (recorded last month) was increased by a further cheque for a guinea and 4/9 given in cash by the kiddies on Christmas Day. To all donors, adults and children, many thanks are sent by the organisers of the appeal.
	This month our thoughts are directed to the three fundamental facts of the Christian life. Creation, sin and redemption. First there is "In the beginning -- God"; second, there is the Fall with its heritage of sin and suffering, and alienation from our Father which art in heaven; third, there is the glorious hope of return through the Love of God active through the Cross and met by the co-operative love which it inspires in our hearts. Surely here is the very message to meet our needs in the dark and dreary days of February. The three "Gesima" Sundays have a grand inspiration all their own; which braces us to meet the training time of Lent. Lent demands of every Christian disciple at least three great things, things which no doubt we ordinarily do, but which we are invited by this season to do in an intensified way. Its demands are Worship, Effort and Study. We are asked to look at our private and public devotions in a new light, and to bring into them by the power of the Holy Spirit a fresh reality and a renewed consecration. No one can be a Christian without his own devotions and joining in public worship. God and the community ask both of him. We are thus first recalled to our duty to wonder and worship. Then, Effort. Our Faith is of such importance to us that no sacrifice can be too great for us to make to serve it. Here are some simple suggestions: To rise a little earlier for our own devotions; to be more regular in our attendance at Church or Communions; to be ready to give up an evening a week to attend the Lenten Devotional Services, remembering that the good they do us depends as largely upon what we give in worship and thought as upon what we get out of them; to be' ready to deny ourselves in some real practical way which will enable us to make ourselves more efficient servants and soldiers of Christ. Lastly, a Christian is expected to understand his faith, and to be able to give a reason for the Faith that is in him. We shall follow the official syllabus, "The Duty of a Christian," and also we shall think out the results of "The Gospel to this Generation" following some of the questionnaires for thought and discussion which are printed at the end of the Report of the Church Congress, I wonder how many people have read it? I have a copy I should be delighted to lend -- provided it is not kept too long! Will you think me very odd if I say that to me Lent is something to be looked forward to as bringing fresh interest and inspiration. May it be the same for each of you !
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

BE PREPARED.		At the Annual G.F.S. Sale the Parishioners no doubt noticed the Guide Stall, which, with the kind permission of Miss Elliott, we have every year. As this is our only means of raising funds, we greatly appreciated the assistance of so many of our staunch friends and supporters in purchasing the various articles made by the Guides themselves. A profit of £2 10s was realised by this splendid effort.
D. M. PRIEST, Lieutenant, 111th Bristol.

WESTERN CANADA SUNDAY SCHOOL CARAVAN FUND.
We have received another appeal from Mrs Hasell for warm clothes for Canada. If these are sent in good time she can take them out free of charge when she sails with her workers. Parcels (and money) is also very welcome should be sent to Mrs Alston or Miss Elliott by April 1st. Last year Miss Hasell took out parcels of clothes to 1,500 families. Below are extracts from two of their letters: "I must thank you for the lovely parcel. It is very kind of you to think of us all, and everything just fits the children, too. I know everyone here will be grateful, as they have had practically no crops this year.' Another writes: “Especially do I wish to thank for the hand-knit garments which represent so much work on the part of the people in England. I am afraid this is going to be rather a hard winter for many families, due to drought and low prices."

HOLY BAPTISM.	"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
January 8, 1939. Nova Christine, daughter of Kenneth William and Vera Rose Causer "Heathfield," Health Walk, Downend.

HOLY MATRIMONY.	"Heirs together of eternal life."
December 27, 1939. Thomas Andrews and Gertrude Elizabeth Greenough.

BEYOND THE VEIL.		"In my Father's house are many mansions."
January 13, 1939. Eliza Miles, aged 60, of 3 Pendennis Avenue, Staple Hill.
January 6, 1939. At Downend Cemetery, Emily Fricker, of Frenchay, aged 62.

FREE-WILL OFFERING FUND. 	Acknowledgement of Monthly Contributions received during the months of November and December, 1938.[A list of numbers and amounts follows]
E. L. GOOD, Hon. Treas.
Frenchay Parish Magazine. March 1939.

February 21st, 1939.
My dear Friends,
On Sundays we shall consider some of the most vital subjects discussed at the recent Church Congress. Lenten Services in Church will be held on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m., and at S. Elizabeth's on Wednesday evenings (except on 'March 8th) at 7.30 p.m. We shall follow the official syllabus, "The Duty of a Christian," beginning on Ash Wednesday with "God and our neighbour," and following on with "Prayer and Bible Reading," "Worship and Communion," "Fasting," "Doing Alms," "Service." The Rev. W. B. Suter, Vicar of Winterbourne Down, will take the services on March 2nd, 9th and 10th.
At the Annual Meeting some misunderstanding was expressed with regard to the collection of alms, and it was asked that some reference should be made here. Alms should always be taken at the Service of Holy Communion, because it is in that service only that a rubric directs its collection, and the money offered is always given to the relief of the sick and poor. The money placed in the bags on retiring at other services is not alms but is for the upkeep of the Church (cleaning, light, warmth, etc.). The essential difference between these two collections is clearly demonstrated by the way in which they are received. When there is a Special Collection, monies at all services go to that object. If worshippers have given all they wish to give at Matins and have no more to give at the Celebration, it is customary for them to kneel, whereat the sidesmen passes them by. It is far better, however, either to divide their gift between the two services or to pass the bag at 11.0 and offer their gift at 12.0, when we ask God "to accept our alms and oblations" --the latter being of course the bread and wine. But there is no need for a sidesman ever to be embarrassed at presenting the offertory bag at a Celebration, and he is justified in thinking that everyone standing when he goes round is waiting to offer his gift.
May you all receive every blessing from this solemn season.
Your affectionate Rector, G. F. GREENUP.

VESTRY AND ANNUAL MEETINC.		The Vestry was held on January 30th, 	1939, at the Village Hall. There were 21 Parishioners present. The Rector opened with prayer, and after the minutes had been read and passed, expressed appreciation of the work of the Wardens and had pleasure in nominating Mr Peart as his Warden. Mr. Curry was proposed as People's Warden, and the meeting duly elected them. The Vestry was then closed.
The Annual Meeting followed and 23 electors were present. Arising out of the minutes, which were read and passed, the Rector and Wardens were of the opinion that the insurance of the plate and frontals is adequate. The Electoral Roll, containing 263 names, was presented, and the Secretary read a report on the year's work. The Treasurer presented the Balance Sheet, which showed a deficit of £3. All offices were declared vacant and the following were elected:--Diocesan Representative, Miss Elliott; Ruri-decanal Representatives, Mrs Paddock and Mrs Cantle; Church Councillors, Messrs. Chamberlain, Flux, Hart, Sharpe, Mesdames Rodman, Hood, Flux, Godd, Surtees, Rogers. It was decided to endeavour to co-opt three more gentlemen. The Rector's thanks were expressed to all who so faithfully serve the church: The Wardens, Treasurer, Church Fund Treasurer, Secretary, Auditors, Council, Organist, Choir, Blower, Sidesmen; Verger, Ladies who look after the Sanctuary, Ladies who give the Altar Flowers, Brass Cleaners, District Visitors, Magazine Distributors, Sunday School Teachers, Leaders of Mothers' Union, Mothers' Meeting, G.F.S., Sports Club, Guides, Brownies, Foreman Builder of Church Extension Fund; and at S. Elizabeth's, Mrs Huish, Miss Pierce, Miss Margery Huish and Ronnie Moors (Sidesman).
The following Sidesmen were nominated, Messrs Arscott, Flux, Criddle, Mayall, Ricketts, Sharpe, Attwood. The Rector said he would like to suggest two Junior Sidesmen, Melvyn Paddock and John Carpenter, who were duly appointed.
It was suggested that we ought to be more sociable to new comers, and that a social be arranged to which they should be invited.
The Rector undertook to announce that bags were held at the door for the retiring collection, and also to announce occasionally about the Church Fund. A proposal to make a regular collection was defeated.
The first meeting of the Council was fixed for Feb 20th, at Frenchay Lodge.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A meeting was held on Feb 20th, at Frenchay Lodge. The Rector presided, and there were present: Messrs Peart and Curry (Wardens), Messrs Hart, Chamberlain, Flux, Sharpe, Mesdames Rogers, Good, Flux, Rodman, Cantle, Surtees, Paddock. Apologies were received from Miss Elliott and Mrs Hood. The Officers were elected as follows: Vice-Chairman, Mr Peart; Secretary, Mrs Paddock; Treasurer, Mr Peart; Church Fund Treasurer, Miss Good; Standing Commit-tee, Rector, Wardens, Secretary, Church Fund Treasurer.
Arising out of the minutes, which were read and passed, (1) The Corner Bed has been planted with shrubs, and the Secretary was asked to write a letter of thanks and appreciation to Dr Crossman; (2) The Secretary was asked to write to the Clerk of the Parish Council about the erection of a notice, "Church Road--Private," opposite the old fountain site; (3) Mr Cantle has treated a patch of S. Elizabeth's floor, and he is to be asked to complete the work; (4) Mr Peart will consult with Miss Ricketts about the church mat, and the old mat will be given to the School; (5) Mr Sharpe was thanked for all the trouble he took in obtaining the Entertainers for the Social; (6) A reply was read to the letter sent to the Rev. C. R. Claxton, in which he thanked the Parish for so regularly sending the Quota.
The Budget was discussed and passed as printed at the foot of the Balance Sheets.
The Special Collections were allocated as follows: Feb.--S.P.C.K., Mar.--British Empire Cancer Campaign, April--Easter Offering, May--Bishop's Church Extension Fund, June--U.LM.C.A., July--Church Army, August--S. Luke's Hostel, Sept.--Missions to Seamen, Oct.--Hospitals, Nov. --Haig Fund, Dec.--Waifs and Strays and N.S.P.C.C., Jan.--National Society, Lent Collections--Moral Welfare, Good Friday --Jerusalem and the East, S. Elizabeth's Lent Collections--C.E.Z.M.S., Children's Services and Mothering Sunday Violet Service--Children's Hospital.
The Annual Meeting suggestion as to sociability was discussed and the Rector asked for the presence of members of the Council at informal evening meetings at the Rectory, to which he would invite people who were not yet in our Church circle. The Council agreed to co-operate by their presence, and the first meeting will take place on March 6th. Three new members were co-opted: Messrs Hicks, Pederick, Shepherdson.
The next meeting was fixed for March 13th, at S. Elizabeth's.

HOLY MATRIMONY.	"Heirs together of eternal life."
February 18, 1939. William Gordon Snell and Irene Vera Fidler.

THE DEPARTED.		"To-day shalt thou be with Me in Paradise
February 1, 1939. George Herbert Evans, "Priestlands," Hambrook, aged 69.
February 3, 1939. Albert James Cleevely, 7 Filton Road, Frenchay, aged 80.
February 15, 1939. Arthur Edward Baker, 84 Regent Terrace, New Town, Bristol, formerly of Frenchay, aged 56, in the family grave.

In addition to the relatives of these departed friends, we offer to Mrs Alston and her family our deepest sympathy and kindest thoughts and prayers on their tragic loss in the passing of her son, Peter, as the result of a flying accident on February 16th, 1939. May it be possible for each one of us to say when our time comes, as he could say, "I die, as I have lived, doing my duty."

Frenchay Parish Magazine. April 1939.

March 23rd, 1939.
My dear Friends,
We shall all agree, I am sure, that more than ever this year Passiontide and Good Friday demand our most serious devotion. I therefore commend our services to your enthusiastic prayers and support. "So God loved the world "--and how divided and distracted by suspicions, hatred and fear the world is! The only remedy is the inner message of Good Friday. May we all do our part to understand and propagate that message, remembering that there can be no Easter unless Calvary first be shared. May each one of us rise through the death of our lower selves to the ever-mounting heights of the Spirit. We shall all unite as well, I am sure, in offering our deepest sympathy to Mr MacGregor Fry and his family in their great loss. Mrs Fry had endeared herself by her charm and generosity to many, and will not easily be forgotten. May she rest in peace. With every good wish for the joy of Eastertide.
Your affectionate Rector,
	G. F. GREENUP.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A meeting was held on March 20th. The Rector presided and there were present Messrs Curry (Warden), Chamberlain, Sharpe, Pederick, Hicks, Mesdames Good, Cantle, Surtees, Rodman, Rogers, Rogers, Elliott, Paddock, Flux. Apologies were received from Messrs Peart (Warden), Hart, Flux, Shepherdson, Mrs Hood, and Mr Hicks and Mr Pederick were welcomed on their first attendance.
Arising out of the minutes, which were read and passed, S. Elizabeth's floor has been remedied, and volunteers are to be asked for to polish it after Easter. The Treasurer reported receipts £43/10/2, expenditure £33/2/10, balance £10/7/4. Miss Good reported £27/5/- received in the Church Fund and 5/- from the box.
Miss Good enquired as to the object of the Council of Christian Churches. The Rector explained that the Anglican and Free Churches met together to express an united Christian view on great social questions and did something towards helping the distressed areas. Mr Hicks said he knew what excellent work the Council did, and on being asked if he would be our representative, undertook the office.
Mrs Cantle and Mrs Paddock gave accounts of the Ruri-decanal Conference and Canon Yates' interesting address on Palestine. Miss Elliott reported on the Diocesan Conference. The Bishop stressed the Christian duty of being prepared to save life by being trained in A.R.P., and the Dean announced the 800th Anniversary of the Cathedral in 1940 and accompanying celebrations at Trinitytide, and also that they had produced a hymnbook of 70 hymns which were all very excellent and not in the A. and M. or the Second Supplement at 8d a copy. The Quotas having come in from the parishes much better, the 10 per cent cuts had been restored to the various spending committees (Religious Education of the Young, etc.) in their grants. The account of the afternoon session led to a long and interesting discussion on Christian Union, in which all members of the Council joined. The next meeting was fixed for Tuesday, April 18th, at Frenchay Lodge.

G.F.S.			The following were admitted to membership at a Service in Church on March 19th:--Joan Lockyer, Laura Stacey, May Turner, Evelyn Moulding, Maisie Fowler, Phyllis Clark, Esme Fox, Heather Nicholls, Gwendoline Ettles, Margaret Rodman, Philippa Wiltshire, Nan Hibbard, Doreen Gregg, Barbara Smart.

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me. "
March 19, 1939. Bernard, son of Stanley George and Stella May Ford, The Bungalow, Hambrook.

HOLY MATRIMONY.	"Heirs together of eternal life."
March 18, 1939. Jack Walker and Celia Jessica Alberta Radford.

THE DEPARTED.		"In My Father's house are many mansions."
March 4, 1939. John Yewer, of Gloucester, aged 89.
March 11, 1939. Peggy May Pederick, of Downend, aged 22.
March 16, 1939. Charles Norman Harris, of Frenchay, at Frampton Cotterell Churchyard, aged 72.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. May 1939.

My dear Friends, April 22nd, 1939.
Easter was one of the loveliest, if not the loveliest, I ever remember. Of course the sunshine makes an enormous difference, but even had it been dull, no one could have failed to be struck by the beauty of the flowers and decorations. Our united thanks must be offered to all who gave and all who worked to produce such a radiant effect for the Queen of Seasons.

Personally I always admire the Church in its Good Friday austerity (one can really see the reredos then) but the succession of carved oak and oak adorned with lilies and spring flowers (and sunshine) must have brought home to us how Beauty can add to our Worship.
	May I also on my own behalf very heartily thank you all for your most generous Easter Offering?
	In the midst of our Easter joy our deepest sympathy must go out to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Newman in the loss of their infant son. Only the Father of our Lord Who said "suffer the little children to come unto Me," can truly comfort them, but they have our thoughts and prayers, as also have Mrs Chitty and Mrs Dumper. Many of you will remember Mrs Cottrell. She was as charming as ever and keenly interested in all our doings to the last.--R.I.P.
	This month we have four special days to observe. First, the Diocesan Festival on May 11th in the Cathedral at 7 p.m. when the Bishop will preach. This is the annual occasion when all church-people can gather together in the Mother Church of the Diocese to pray for our work as a whole, and you are all heartily invited to be present.
	Second, on Rogation Sunday we remember the Bishop's Church Extension Fund and do our bit for the new districts. The need is still as urgent as ever, in fact the need is growing, but I know how well you always support this vital work.
	Third, Ascension Day. Although this day always falls on a Thursday, it is one of the four Great Festivals of the Christian Year, and we should all try to communicate at either 6.30 or 8 a.m., or 10 a.m. at S. Elizabeth's. Provided that the weather is as auspicious as last year, the school children will hold their Sports in the morning, beginning at 11 a.m. All mothers or friends who can come to watch on the Common are cordially welcomed.
	Finally, Whitsunday needs no stressing. All Christian people feel the ever-growing need of the presence of God the Holy Spirit in our hearts and in the counsels of the nations to a degree probably never felt before in all history. "Come, thou Ho1y Spirit, come!" He can come and He will come if individual men and women create in their hearts the conditions under which it is possible for Him to come. May God grant that we are ready and worthy to receive Him.
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A meeting was held on April 18th. The Rector presided and there were present Messrs Peart and Curry (Churchwardens), Messrs Chamberlain, Sharpe, Hicks, Pederick, Shepherdson, Mesdames Rogers, Rodman, Surtees, Elliott, Cantle, Paddock. Apologies were received from Miss Good and Mrs Hood.
The minutes were read and passed.
	It was proposed that the Mothers' Union members be asked to assist with the polishing of the floor at S. Elizabeth's on April 26th, at 2.15 p.m.
Mr Curry presented a cheque for £20/11/5 to the Rector, representing the Easter Offering of the parishioners, which the Rector received with deep appreciation.
	The Treas. reported receipts £50/18/5, expenses £72/17/4, deficit £21/18/11.
	A letter from the Parish Church of Tylorstown, Glamorganshire, in one of the South Wales distressed areas, was read, appealing for help according to ancient apostolic custom to the faithful in more favoured circumstances. After discussion it was decided to have a special collection on April 30th.
	The Diocesan Festival will be held in the Cathedral on May 11th, at 7 p.m., when all parishioners will be welcome. It was reported that the carpet at S. Elizabeth's needs attention.
	The cutting of the grass and lawns in the Churchyard was discussed. The next meeting will be held on May 8th, at Hambrook.

FRENCHAY SPORTS CLUB.		Another happy Winter Session of the F.S.C. ended on March 31st. The "Ward" Billiards Cup was won by C Cousins, the Medal by J Mapstone, the Cue Tournament by F Pullin, the Darts Tournaments by N Rice, C Cousins, and A Upton.. The Club was not very successful in the Billiards League, but enjoyed the games. We did not enter for the Table Tennis League this year but played a number of very interesting friendly matches. With the assistance of one Whist Drive the accounts should be just on the right side. The Summer Session has begun and bowls will be played as soon as a fine Saturday materialises.

A.R.P.			We now have a number of properly qualified A.R.P. Wardens and First Aid Workers in the Parish, but could do with many more. Twenty volunteers of each kind, are needed in order that classes may be held. All particulars can be obtained from the Rectory. Please tell your acquaintances who are not Church people. We can do with their help. We pray that we shall never be needed, but it is our duty to be prepared to guard and save life.

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come, unto Me."
March 26, 1939. Fredrick James, son of Leslie James and Marjorie Gwendoline Creese, 9 Dunkeld Avenue, Filton.
April 1, 1939. Rex, son of Gilbert and Alice Lucy Newman, Frenchay.
April 1, 1939. Ann Patricia, daughter of Ernie George and Grace Agnes Margaret Rayner, S. Patrick, Heath Walk, Downend.
April 2, 1939. Veronica Grace Agnes, daughter of Arthur and Freda Davis, Greenberry Road, Hambrook.
April 9, 1939. Anthony Joseph William, son of Ronald William and Ena Evans, 3 Filton Road, Frenchay.

THE DEPARTED.		"In My Father's house are many mansions."
March 27, 1939. Emily Hine, of Southmead, aged 86.
April 3, 1939. Lydia Rowles, of 54 Arley Hill, Cotham, Bristol, aged 76.
April 13, 1939. Rex Newman, of Frenchay, aged 5 weeks.
April 5, 1939. Martha Jordan, of Hambrook, aged 88.
April 20, 1939. Ellen Jane Cottrell, of Thornbury, aged 80.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. June 1939.

May 18th, 1939. My dear Friends,
	I dislike begging, and having just recorded your generosity this last month (£5 0s 6d to Tylorstown and £13 10s 0d for Church Extension) it does seem hard to appeal to you again, but this time it is for Moral Welfare, of which I am a committee chairman, and its Phantom Bazaar this year. A fortnight ago I attended a Conference on Education for Marriage and was much impressed by fresh evidence of the value of the preventive and educational work done among men and boys as well as among women and girls. I therefore commit the paragraph below to your especial attention.
	We all offer Bob Flux heartiest congratulations on his scholarship to Chipping Sodbury Grammar School, will wish him God-speed and follow his career with affectionate interest.
	The Church has been left a legacy of £200 (reduced by Legacy Duty to £180 however) by the late Miss Edith Moore, on condition that the family grave is kept in proper order. We are very grateful for this gift, which will be an extra reminder to many of us of the donor's charming personality.
	Your affectionate Rector,
	G. F. GREENUP.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A meeting was held on May 8th. The Rector presided, and there were present Messrs Peart and Curry (Wardens), Messrs Chamberlain, Hart, Flux, Sharpe, Hicks, Pederick, Mesdames Flux, Good, Rogers, Surtees, Rodman, Elliott, Cantle, Paddock. An apology was received from Mrs Hood.
	The minutes were read and passed. Arising, Mr Peart regretted that he could not attend the Diocesan Festival and asked for a substitute. Mr Chamberlain said he would be pleased to go.
	Mr Flux reported that Mr Barton would not accept a contract for cutting the Churchyard grass, but would do it at an hourly rate. His offer was accepted, and Mr Flux was asked to arrange the matter.
	The Treasurer reported Receipts £67 5s 5d. Expenditure £80 10s 2d. Deficit £13 4s 9d. Miss Good reported from the Church Fund £46 & from the Box £1 10s.
	The Midsummer Tea was fixed for S. John's Day, and an entertainment by local talent is being arranged.
	A memorandum from Lambeth Palace was read advising that Churches be provided with Fire Extinguishers and buckets of sand for use in emergency.
	Mr Hicks reported a visit to an Exhibition of Crafts from a district in the Rhondda Valley, organized by the Council of Christian Churches. It was very gratifying to know that we were helping young people to take up new occupations of real value.
	The next meeting will be held on June 12th, at Frenchay.

MORAL WELFARE PHANTOM BAZAAR.		A real Bazaar costs us bus fares or petrol, tickets for admission, or for side-shows, etc. Often we buy things we do not want because you wish to spend something and do not see anything you need. A Phantom Bazaar saves all this. Remember that the ten-foot snowdrift is made up of tiny snowflakes, and give at least your fare into Bristol and back. Please send your contributions on or before June 24th to the Rector.

UNIVERSITIES MISSION TO CENTRAL AFRICA.		The Annual Meeting will be held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Monday, June 26th, at 8 pm. The Chairman will be the Rev Canon M P Gillson, Vicar of All Saints', Clifton, and the Speakers:--The Rev G F Tibbatts, Organizing Secretary for East of England and formerly of the Diocese of Masasi, and the Rev J W Cornwall, Diocese of Masasi. A collection will be taken for the funds of the Mission.

WESTERN CANADA.		We sent off a parcel weighing 42-lbs. to Miss Hasell for the destitute families of Western Canada. This included 3 quilts, 14 jerseys, 12 pairs socks and stockings, coats, dresses, boys' clothes, underclothes, scarves, etc. In a letter from Miss Hasell she says, "Please give my most grateful thanks to everyone who gave the things and also to all who worked so hard in knitting. As you know, the need is still as great as ever in Western Canada."

C.F.S. MEMBERS' DIOCESAN COMPETITIONS.		We were very fortunate (or perhaps particularly talented!) this year, as we won the Diocesan Competitions Shield for the first time in the history of our Branch. We sent entries for three team and eleven Individual Competitions, and gained first class certificates in the following:--Advanced Dramatic (D. Packer, H. Fidler, L. Rice, J. Florance, M. Rose, B. Higgins), Costume Dance. (J. Lockyer, G. Ettles, M. Rodman, N. Hibbard, D. Gregg, B. Smart), Advanced Piano (M. Huish), A.R.P., Needlework (Section 46) and Quilting (D. Packer), Needlework (Section 45) and Knitting (H. Fidler), Cooking (J. Florance), Branch Log Book (Editor--B. Higgins, Cover--B. Rose), G.F.S. Knowledge (M. Sawyer). Very many thanks to Miss Watters and Mrs Alec Guy who trained the Dramatic and Dancing Teams, and to B. Rose who played accompaniments for the latter.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING.		The Outing will take place on Wednesday, July 12th. Arrangements will be as in former years, and adults will be very welcome again, and tickets can be obtained, price 2/9 for the journey and l/- for tea. High tide at Weston is at 3.11 p.m.

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
May 14, 1939. Leonard, son of Bertie Adolphus and Flossie Player, of Quarry Barton.
May 14, 1939. Terence Gilbert, son of Gilbert James and Evelyn Doris Clark, of Frampton Cotterell.

HOLY MATRIMONY.		"Heirs together of eternal life."
April 29, 1939. Ernest Victor Tuck and Sybil Kathleen Ellen Coward. May 13, 1939. Griffin Henry Raymond Bullock and Lily Louisa Camell.

PAROCHIAL FREE WILL OFFERING FUND. Acknowledgement of monthly contributions received during January, February and March, 1939.
Total--£35/0/6.
		E. L. GOOD, Hon. Treasurer.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. July 1939.

June 23rd, 1939.
My dear Friends,
	The departure of the Misses Surtees from Frenchay is a severe blow to the Parish. We shall miss them terribly not only for the many ways in which they worked so quietly and efficiently for the Church, but in the Library, the Clubs, the Nursing Association, and a thousand and one ways which time will reveal when regretfully we recall that "Miss Surtees used to look after that!" However, partings must come, so, while thanking them for all they have done, we wish them all happiness, and say not "Goodbye," but "Au revoir," soon and often.
	We always seem to be preparing for something nowadays. Last year it was the Church Congress, next year it is the Visit of the Overseas Bishops. Two or three Bishops are coining to the centre of each diocese to meet us and tell us how wonderfully God is working His purpose out building up His Church over the whole surface of the globe and bringing people of every continent into a great fellowship in which each race and colour is contributing to the common treasury gifts which only they can offer. The world is full of wars and rumours of wars and fears, suspicions and divisions, but here is something inspiring, constructive, and full of confident promise. Quietly, as always, the Hand of God is moving people towards love, joy, peace, in the fellowship of Christ’s Body. From now until next June we shall be thinking more and more of the great things God is doing in our midst. "Lift up your hearts!" has been the thrilling command for Churchpeople for nearly two thousand years, and again it comes to us to thank Him with gratitude, devotion, and endeavour as we realize what is happening, and seize the opportunity to co-operate in His purpose.
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A meeting was held on June 13th, at Frenchay Lodge. The Rector presided and there were present Messrs Peart and Curry (Wardens), Messrs Chamberlain, Hart, Hicks, Pederick, Mesdames Good, Rogers, Surtees, Rodman, Cantle, Elliott, Paddock.
	Arising out of the minutes, which were read and passed, it was observed that some grass had been cut in the Churchyard, and that the preparations for the Midsummer Tea were going forward. Miss Surtees offered the use of her Garden for the Tea, and Mrs Tanner and Sir Lionel Taylor will be asked.
	Mr Peart had received a letter of thanks from the Diocesan Board of Finance for the portion of the Quota (£2) presented at the Diocesan Festival, and said that we only presented £2 because of the deficit last month. The Treasurer reported Receipts £106/5/-; Expenditure £94/11/2; 	Credit Balance £11/13/10.
	Miss Good reported £76/10/- from the Church Fund and £2/2/- from the Box.
	The Rector reported a legacy of £180 (£200 less Legacy duty of £20) to the Church from the late Miss E S Moore, on condition that the family grave is kept in good condition.
	Mr Hicks, our representative, gave an interesting report of the Half-Yearly Meeting of the Council of Christian Churches which was attended by 150 representatives. After the individual churches had been thanked for their support, reports were given on The Distressed Areas, Work Centres, Refugees, The Social Survey of Bristol as it is to-day for record purposes, The Church Tenement Association. Mr Hicks was warmly thanked and discussion followed.
	The Rector referred to the imminent departure of the Misses Surtees from Frenchay, and desired on behalf of the Church Council to express our sincere thanks for their hospitality on so many occasions and for their sterling assistance to the Church in all sorts of ways, and wished them God-speed and all happiness in their new home. Miss Surtees replied and also asked for a supervisor for laundry and surplice repairs. Mrs Alston had suggested the members of the Mothers' Union and Mrs Cantle will ask her to bring the matter up at the next Committee Meeting.
	The Secretary will ask Mrs Greenup if she will arrange a working party for the repair of certain Church hassocks.
	The Choir Outing was sanctioned.
	The next meeting was fixed for July 10th at Hambrook.

OUTINGS.		THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING to Weston will take place on Wednesday, July 12th, and once again parents and friends are heartily welcomed to join us on what is generally considered to be the happiest day of the year. Tickets are on sale at both Post Offices at the usual prices: 2/9 for the journey and 1/- for tea. There will be a short service before starting at 9 a.m. High tide is at 3.11 p.m., and we meet outside the New Pier at 4.20 p.m. to proceed to tea at Messrs Glass' Restaurant, Regent Street.

THE CHOIR OUTING		to Exmouth will take place on Saturday, July 15th. The Wardens and Sidesmen are invited. to accompany the party, and as there are generally one or two seats vacant in the charabanc, would any gentleman who would like to join us let the Choir Secretary (Mr. F. Chamberlain) know as soon as possible?
	The price of tickets is 11/6, which includes journey, lunch and tea.

FRENCHAY SPORTS CLUB.		On behalf of all members of the Summer and Winter Sections of the Sports Club, Miss H L Surtees was presented with a Leather writing Case on June 19th, as a small token of appreciation of all she and her sister have done for both Clubs, to express regret at their leaving Frenchay and to wish them every happiness in their new home. Every member is conscious of the great debt the Clubs owe to the Misses Surtees and is anxious that the work in which they are so interested shall not only be maintained but developed, and that the Misses Surtees will be able to visit both Clubs many times in the future.

HOLY BAPTISM,		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
June 6, 1939. Peter, son of Arthur Frank Raymond & Daisy Gertrude Doris Dench, of Hambrook.

HOLY MATRIMONY.	"Heirs together of eternal life."
June 6, 1939. Ronald Alfred Ricks and Evelyn Nora Cottrell.
June 17, 1939. William Forcer Blackmore and Florence Eunice Newman.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. August 1939.

July 21st, 1939. My dear Friends,
There is a very interesting article in this month's "Church Assembly News" on the "Work of the Christian Council for Refugees." Among the particular pieces of work for which the Council has made grants from the Church Assembly Fund are, one for the settlement of a group of 'non-Aryan' pastors and their families in this country, and, in some cases, in the mission field; another, under the aegis of the Church of England Advisory Council for Empire Settlement, for the emigration of 100 Christian girls to Australia, and a third for the maintenance for a period of three years of four outstanding Christian scholars whose services are being used in important research work on subjects closely associated with the work of the 1937 Oxford Conference on Church, Community and State. Another very significant development rising out of the Council's work is the proposed amalgamation of the work of the Catholic Committee for Refugees with that of the Germany Emergency Committee of the Society of Friends. This amalgamation, if carried out, will not only make for the much more effective and economic handling of the Christian Refugee cases, but will constitute an outstanding example of the possibilities of Catholic and Protestant co-operation in the face of a situation which threatens both communities. But by far the largest calls upon the Council come from the Christian Case--working bodies who rely mainly upon the Christian Council for their finance. These Committees are responsible for the maintenance, training and emigration of large numbers of refugees.
	The Germany Emergency Committee of the Society of Friends, for example, has to look after over 1,200 Refugees at an average cost of nearly £50 a year each. Among the many organisations which receive grants are the Catholic Committee, the Society for the Protection of Science and Learning, the International Student Service, the Domestic Bureau, the Nursing and Midwifery Department, and many others. The plain truth is that the work of the Christian Council and of many dependent organisations must come to a stop in the near future unless a constant stream of money continues to come in. The Council has received to date about £165,000, towards which the Baldwin Fund (£85,000) and the Church of England Refugees Fund are the chief contributors. Grants made and commitments definitely undertaken amount to over £95,000. Whatever the means adopted to secure a solution of this big problem, it must always be true to say that the material help and the sympathy and prayers of all Christian people must play an essential part."
It is interesting to know how what we have given is being used, and that of £63,499 given by the Parish Churches of England only £186 was the cost of the appeal. I need hardly add that any donations, however small, will be welcomed direct to the Committee or sent on through the Church Treasurer, for this is a special way in which we all can respond to "Inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these my brethren ye did it unto Me."
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A meeting of the Parochial Church Council was held at Hambrook on July 10th. The Rector presided, and there were present Messrs Peart and Curry (Wardens), Messrs Chamberlain, Sharpe, Pederick, Mesdames Rogers, Rodman, Elliott, Cantle, Paddock. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Hart and Hicks, Mrs Hood, Miss Good and Miss Surtees.
The minutes were read and passed.
Arising out of the minutes, it was stated that Mrs Alston had not yet been consulted about the superintendence of the repairs to linen.
The Treasurer reported Receipts £115 19s 8d. Expenditure £116 16s 10d. Deficit 17s 2d.
It was decided to send a gift to Miss Surtees in the form of a Hymn and Prayer Book as a token of appreciation from the Church Council.
Mr Sharpe enquired about the repair of the Church road. It was decided that the Secretary should write to the County Council.
The next meeting was fixed for Monday, September 11th, at the Rectory. The Church Council wish to thank very heartily the donor of £1 towards material for the repair of the Church hassocks.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTINC.		We went to Church at nine o'clock mid had a short service, then we got into the charabancs for Weston. We all enjoyed the drive, and it was about half-past ten when we got to Weston, when we were given our colours and told again what time we were to have tea. Then we went off. Some went on the sands and some on the Pier. On the Pier were a lot of Frenchay people, and we saw some on the motor boats and some in the racing-cars, Most of the people had brought their dinner with them, but some went off to buy some. Many people went to see the two famous American divers, and others went to the pool to bathe. Then we went on the rocks but we did not see anyone we knew. At a quarter past four we met outside the New Pier and went to Glass' for tea. Afterwards most of the people went into the town, but some of the boys visited a small zoo. At half-past eight we left Weston and got home an hour later, after having had a very good day with the sun shining all the time.                 Bob Flux.

THE CHOIR OUTING.		The charabanc picked some of us up at Hambrook and some on the Common, and when the Rector had counted us and found us all present and had said how surprised he was to find us all punctual, off we started. While we were going along, it began to rain, and poured during most of the journey. We stopped at Bridgwater, and most of the boys went to Woolworth's. After a drive through beautiful wooded country we arrived at Exmouth, with half-an-hour to spare before dinner, so we had a short time on the sands. After dinner we went along to the Pier to see what there was there, and went on the "Dodgems," and tried the other games. We all wanted to go on a motor boat, but although the sun shone brightly all the time we were there, there was a strong wind, so the sea was far too rough for any boats to be taken out. Some of the boys went in a rowing boat around the harbour, however. We had tea in a care by the Pier, and after shopping and some more games, we set off home at seven. It was still fine and sunny, so the views were much better than coming. We stopped at Taunton and bought things to eat going home. Most of the boys went to sleep because it was getting late, and we reached home at midnight after having enjoyed our day very much. We should like to thank the Church Council for giving us such a good day.			Alan Rice.

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
July 2, 1939. William Ernest, son of Ronald Frederick and Norah Elsie Quantrill, "Cheriton," Malmains Drive.

PAROCHIAL FREE WILL OFFERING FUND, Acknowledgement of monthly contributions received during, April, May and June, 1939.
Total £51/4/3.			E.L. GOOD, Hon. Treasurer.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. September 1939.

My dear Friends,
August 24th, 1939.
Once again our minds are being disturbed by international tension and the threat of war. Our duty is clear. "In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." We must not fail to assume the weapons of a Christian, and use them. "Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.--Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breast-plate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication of the Spirit." Many of us could repeat these grand old words by heart, but however true and applicable they are, especially to this present time of crisis! "Be strong!" Our enemies, the enemies of peace are spiritual enemies. Our weapons are spiritual too, truth, righteousness, the Gospel of Peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, Prayer. The material world has re-armed and is re-arming with ever-increasing speed. The army of Christ must not lag behind. We Christians must re-arm with our weapons and make a tremendous effort to overthrow the evil that is dragging the whole world down into the holocaust of destruction and misery. Re-arm! Lift up your hearts! "Let your drooping hearts be glad, march in heavenly armour clad!" We have a Captain Who leads through effort, endurance, sacrifice, to ultimate spiritual victory. It is no time now for gloom or despair. All true Christians rejoice in struggle and that they are called to fight God's battle in themselves and around them. Let us be glad and do our bit manfully. It will not be in vain. The Cross is in the field!
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

THE VILLAGE HALL.		The Annual Meeting of the Village Hall Committee and the election of next year's Committee will take place in the Hall on Tuesday, September 12th, at 8 p.m. All parishioners are heartily invited to attend. It would be almost impossible to imagine the Village without the Hall, and so the Committee as at present constituted hopes that all residents who possibly can will be present not only just to hear how the Hall has been run during the past twelve months but perhaps to be ready to give a hand in the future. It is no easy job helping to manage the Hall, but it is well worth it!

G.F.S.		The year's work will open with a Service in Church for the Candidates on Saturday, September 16th, at 2.30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION.		Classes will start early in September to prepare for our Confirmation in Church in December. In these troubled days it is becoming more than ever evident that the only way to peace and happiness in the world is the Christian way. If we grown-ups in any way value the noble truths and the way of life that has been handed down to us from our fathers, we must not to fail to see that our children enjoy the same privileges and responsibilities through the full fellowship of the Family of God.

MORAL WELFARE.		A Quiet Day for all interested in Moral Welfare will be held on Tuesday, September 20th, at All Saints' Clifton, conducted by the Revd. Lester Pinchard, Vicar of S. John Baptist, Kensington. It is hoped that many will be able to come for the whole day. Those who cannot do this will be welcomed for any part at which they can be present.

HOLY MATRIMONY.		"Heirs together of eternal life."
July 29, 1939. Edwin Frank Quick and Kathleen Newman.
August 5, 1939. John Henry Davis and Dorothy Olive Player.
August 12, 1939. John Gordon Uppington and Beatrice Maud Bower.
August 12, 1939. Ronald Riley and Margaret Kathleen Woodbury.

THE DEPARTED.		"To-day shalt thou be with Me in Paradise."
July 22, 1939. Jane Davis, of Quarry Barton, aged 65.
July 25, 1939. Alfred James Beale, of Hambrook.
August 19, 1939. Harriet Criddle, of Frenchay, aged 75.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. October 1939.

My dear Friends,
October 1st is appointed as a Day of Prayer at this time of war. The ordinary services will be held with official adaptations and additions to concentrate our prayers and thoughts upon this special intention. Nothing should prevent us all from joining together in prayer in the House of God on that day.
Harvest Festival is put off in consequence to the following Sunday, October 8th. Perhaps we may Feel that our present distresses make it difficult to enter into this joyous festival with our accustomed enthusiasm, but if we do feel like that we must remember that while the wickedness of mankind can cast a cloud over all our life and happiness, yet the wonderful bounty of the Almighty Creator is still placed at man's disposal. It is still our bounden duty to render humble and hearty thanks to Him for all the blessings of this life, but above all for the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace and for the hope of glory. It is not enough for the Christian to be grateful to God during the fair weather only, he must be ready to say with our Lord, "Father, I thank Thee," when the mists of difficulty are thickly around.
As from October 1st, Evensong will begin at 3.30 p.m. and Sunday School will be held as usual at 2.30 p.m.
Now what are we to think in all this turmoil? Definitely war is quite contrary to Christian principles and therefore wrong. Yet the refusal to go to war is to betray part of the fellowship of mankind now, and we know not how a much greater part in the future, into the tyrannical hands of people who have no respect for freedom, justice or good faith. It is a terrible dilemma. How to choose the right course? Now that the die is cast we must each face the fact that we must pay our part of the price for the redemption of the world from the wickedness and folly of all mankind, including our own. Because of our failure to submit to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, these evils are come upon us. The conflict, we must never forget, is a spiritual one. A great truth is staring us in the face, and how many people understand it? The sanctity of the individual human soul, just treatment for all, good faith in our relations, are all based upon a religious sanction. Take away religion, especially the highest form of the revelation of God through Jesus Christ, and these ideals are automatically swept away. Unless the things of the spirit are understood and apprehended by vast numbers of our and all nations, the sacrifices of this war will be of no avail. As we pass through the fire, we must not become debased in mind nor faithless in spirit. Whatever we have to bear, let us remember those grand old words of S. Paul, "Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." We must walk humbly, faithfully, confidently, afraid of nothing but one thing, "Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul; but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell," Always, in all our national service or war work, as in our private lives, the spiritual must be placed foremost in our minds. This truly Christian spirit will show itself in serene calmness and willing service at all times, and will carry us triumphant even through the valley of the shadow of death.
We cannot disguise the fact that the future looks black and forbidding, but be of good cheer, "the eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms."
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
September 21, 1939. Diana Margaret, daughter of Edgar and Kathleen Gill, 5 Overndale Road, Downend.

HOLY MATRIMONY.	"Heirs together of eternal life."
September 9, 1939. Thomas Henry Fisher and Gwendoline May Cook.

THE DEPARTED.		"Today shalt thou be with Me in Paradise."
August 23, 1939. Charlotte Chitty, of Hambrook, aged 86.
September 6, 1939. Algernon William Boodle, Priest, of 14 Fitzroy Square, London, aged 66.
September 23, 1939. Lilian Mary Pederick, of Hambrook, aged 21.

Our sympathy goes out to the relatives of each of these our brethren, but especially to Lily Pederick's family. We shall all long remember Lily, who was always so cheerful and ready to serve, and whose calm and steady faith in the Love of God has carried her through a long and trying illness undaunted to Higher Service. May God keep her soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed in His protecting care, and give all who loved her His heavenly comfort.

HAMBROOK VILLACE HOSPITAL POUND DAY.		Owing to the war, the Committee feel that it would be impossible to distribute handbills, so none will be printed. Also, owing to petrol restrictions, no large collections would be practicable. To anyone however who can spare a little for the Hospital's store-cupboards on Wednesday, October 11th, the Committee and Matron will be most grateful. Possibly some villages may be able to make a small collection, but that must be left to their own management.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. November 1939.

October, 1939.
My dear Friends,
I have received most enthusiastic letters of thanks for Harvest Gifts from the Matron of Hambrook Hospital, the Secretary of the Children's Hospital, the Superintendent of the Medical Missionary Society, and the Officer-in-Charge of the Church Army. Just to quote one letter: "The recipients are most thankful for this gracious gift, especially at this time of national trouble and distress. Please do accept their thanks and gratitude." In normal years several private cars are willingly offered to transport the produce, but this, of course, was not possible this year, so all our thanks are due to Mr Hart for taking most of them in his lorry, and to Miss Powell for taking the children's, so that your generous gifts should arrive fresh and promptly at their destinations.
	By the time this issue appears I hope that S. Elizabeth's will be "blacked out," so that it will be possible to resume Sunday evening Services there and perhaps a week-day one as well. I do wish we could treat the Church in the same way. The afternoon Evensong is bound to be hopelessly inconvenient for many people, and it would be a great help to be able to use it on a week-night, too. It is my personal view that we should not allow too many thoughts of the war to invade our Sunday worship. Then we should try to get away from all the worries of the world and concentrate fully upon the affairs of the Spirit. Yet, as the war goes on, we shall want more and more to bring our anxieties and sorrows and troubles to God's house and lay them in prayer before Him and the only possible times will be on week-nights or Sunday nights after the ordinary services are over, so that we shall simply have to shade the windows or darken the lights. Perhaps some ingenious mind among you may be able to produce some practical suggestions? As we thought last month, the conflict is a spiritual one, so we must keep up and develop our spiritual tone. Whatever our national sins and failings in the past, we are not fighting to maintain our own material interests only, but to ensure that in a society of nations in which freedom of thought and action can flourish, the needs of all mankind can be adequately satisfied according to the will of God as revealed by the mind of Christ. That is what we are fighting for, that is why there is a war. That is the answer to Nazi propaganda seeking to weaken our resolve, and as we rightly shudder and wish to avoid the awful sacrifices that lie ahead, that is the great aim which must nerve our arms and keep our wills inflexible. Not that we shall just win in the end, but that beyond the war we shall play a great part, as our mighty Empire can and must, in the betterment of the lot of all mankind, at the cost of our own material interests. We know not what lies ahead from day to day, but God keep you steadfast, steadfast in your Christian citizenship, which even here on this torn and battered world, is in heaven.
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

THE VILLAGE HALL.		Even in war time, social activities must go on if our spirits are to be kept up. The Committee announce, therefore, that the Hall is being "blacked out" and will shortly be open for all the usual social activities.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A Meeting of the P.C.C. was held on Monday, October 16th, at 7 p.m., at Frenchay Rectory. The Rector presided. Present: Mr Peart and Mr Curry (Wardens), Messrs Chamberlain, Sharpe, Hicks, Pederick, Mesdames Flux, Rogers, Rodman, Elliott, Paddock. Apologies from Mesdames Surtees, Hood, Good, Cantle, Messrs Flux and Hart. The Minutes were read and passed. Arising out of minutes Miss Surtees' letter of thanks was read. The reply from the County Council re Church Road was that they could not repair it, as it was not under their jurisdiction. The Treasurer reported: Receipts £158 11s. Expenditure £157 13s ld. Credit Balance 17/11.
	The supply of coal for the Church and St. Elizabeth's has been registered.
	Calendars were exhibited and a selection made. It was decided to paint the windows of S. Elizabeth's, so that services could be held there.
	The next Meeting was fixed for Tuesday, November 14th, at 8 p.m., in Frenchay Rectory.

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
October 22, 1939. Belinda Mary, daughter of George Henry and Marion Pauline Hartland Young, The Homestead, Malmains Drive.
HOLY MATRIMONY.		"Heirs together of eternal life."
October 21, 1939. Edward Arthur James Neate and Doris Beatrice Cole.

PAROCHIAL FREE-WILL OFFERING FUND, Parish of Frenchay.
Acknowledgement of Monthly Contributions received during July, August and September, 1939.		Total £16 14s. 6d.
E.L.  Good, Hon. Treasure.

Frenchay Parish Magazine. November 1939.

November 22nd, 1989. My dear Friends,
	The times of Evensong and the Christmas Sung Eucharist as printed in the Calendar this month can only be regarded as provisional. Should the efforts of the "Blacking out" Committee prove successful, it will be possible to revert to 6 p.m. on Sundays and to have other services after sunset without fear of infringing the lighting regulations. If, however, it is found impossible to "black out" the Church properly, Sunday Evensong will have to go back to 3 p.m. and the first service on Christmas Day will be at 8 a.m. I must ask you, therefore, to follow very carefully the times given out in the notices Sunday by Sunday.
	The deepest sympathy of us all goes out once again to Mrs Alston, who has had to bear two heavy losses in one year. God in His great mercy sustain her through this time of trial.
	This year, for obvious reasons, there will not be a School Concert, but we feel that the children should not be deprived of their Christmas Party, which will take place on December 21st. The proceeds of the concert usually go to providing the tea, so if anyone would care to contribute to the cost of the tea, we shall be very grateful. On December 1st we say goodbye to Miss Chipp, after six years as a teacher here, and we wish her every success and happiness in her new work.
	Once more Christmas approaches, and now we have to keep the Festival in the atmosphere of war. It seems so incongruous, but as the trite old saying has it, "Man's extremity is God's opportunity." After all, world affairs were in a parlous state when the Babe was born so quietly and unostentatiously at Bethlehem, and it took a long time then for the hard and selfish hearts of men and women to welcome him in and comprehend His message. So unfortunately is it again today. The Babe has to be born in the hearts of those who believe in Him, He has to be understood and He has to be proclaimed. That should be our approach to the Manger Throne. Advent tells us Christ is near, very near, always, but near is not enough, He must be active and victorious in the lives of men. It looked a terribly difficult task as He went about doing good on earth, the Roman Empire must have seemed an invincible power, and the petrified prejudices of the leaders of the people of God an insurmountable stumbling block, yet the message in the hearts of a few simple people overthrew them both. So today, the new military paganism looks so difficult to bring into subjection to the things of the Spirit, and the dead weight of Christian conventions so hard to discard, and yet the mighty power of God working in faithful hearts, perhaps, please God, through our own, can ensure the ultimate victory for Him and for His Christ. Why not? By faith ye can remove mountains, and the whole point of Christmas is to enable the Spirit of God to be released to energise and revivify the faltering life of all nations.
	Be not afraid! Sing undaunted "Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth among men of goodwill," and mean it, because we at any rate are trying to be men of "goodwill," that is, "men of God's Will," in whatever circumstances we may find ourselves.
	With every good wish that you may each enjoy the true joy and real peace of the Festival of our dear Lord's Birthday.
Your affectionate Rector,
G. F. GREENUP.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.		A meeting was held at the Rectory on November 14th. The Rector presided, and there were present Mr Peart (Churchwarden), Messrs Flux, Chamberlain, Hart, Sharpe, Pederick, Mesdames Flux, Good, Rogers, Rodman, Elliott, Cantle, Paddock. Apologies were recorded from Mr Hicks and Mesdames Surtees and Hood. The minutes were read and passed. Arising out of the minutes, S. Elizabeth's is to be blacked out with paper.
	The Treasurer reported: Receipts £174/11/9 Expenses £181/16/1 Deficit £7/4/4, and the Quota has not yet ,been paid.
	Miss Good stated that she had paid to the Treasurer from the Church Fund £113 and £3/9/- from the Box, and that she hoped to receive about £20 more to complete the year.
	The Rector said that he had a list of 23 men from the Parish who were serving in the Forces, and would be glad to hear of any further names which should be put on the list.
	He also reported that he was asking for further information from the Census Authority as to their official map which shows Quarry Barton as part of Winterbourne Parish, whereas, according to our archives and custom, it has belonged to Frenchay Parish since its inception.
	A "Christmas with the troops" fund was suggested, in order to buy gifts for our own men and others. A box for subscriptions will be placed in Church.
	A letter from the Diocesan Board of Finance was read, which laid stress on the payment of the Quota. Following a discussion on the possibility of blacking-out the Church so that Evensong could be held at 6 p.m. on Sundays, a small committee consisting of the Rector, Messrs Hart, Sharpe and Powell, and Mesdames Paddock and Rodman was formed to endeavour to carry out the suggestions. The next meeting was fixed for Tuesday, December 12th, at the Rectory.

WITH THE FORCES.
Messrs Bainton (B.E.F.), S. Morgan, A. Upton, C. Clarke, D.F.P. Coles, D.J.G. Coles, F.M. Fry, J. Fry, J. Wood, R. Brace, A.H. Woodman, W. Bisdee, L. Moors, P. Lockyer, S. Webb, Parker, Andrews, G, Pearce, F. Hillier, Maby, Major V. Ladds, Major Andrews, Capt D. Grant, Mrs Westlake (A.T.S.).

HOLY BAPTISM.		"Suffer the little children to come unto Me."
November 12, 1939. Douglas Raymond, son of Edward and Rose Upton, of Frenchay.
November 12, 1939. Dorothy Laura, daughter of William Henry Samuel and Eva Mary Bennett, of Frenchay.

THE DEPARTED.		"In my Father's House are many mansions."
November 1, 1939. (At Arno's Vale Crematorium) Richard Speakman Alston, of Hambrook.
November 18, 1939. Martha Jeanette Fox, of Frenchay, aged 49.