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RECTOR'S
WEEKLY LETTER
7th (?) June-1940
Editorial.
There is not much news from Tarleton and District this week. Perhaps
this is the Rector's fault because he has been too busy to seek
out the village gossip. As a matter of fact even when he hears a
bit of gossip it takes quite a time to verify it because he always
wants to be sure of his facts. You might almost say that if you
see it in this letter it is so.
Photos
Wanted.
The Rector still has many faces missing from his array of photos
of men serving with the colours. So will you please send one of
yours directly you have it taken Postcard size, if possible. Have
you done it ? Have you spoken to your Chaplain yet? Have you attended
Services apart from the Parade ones? Are you doing just something
to help your Chaplain in his work? He wants you to, so ask him what
you can do. Have you written home regularly? Anxious loved ones
look eagerly for your letters.
Our
New Recruits.
Billy Benjamin has joined the Air Force. Johnny Hague has now joined
his ship as an engineer and has sailed for distant lands. He may
be away for a year. Bert Barron (Sollom) has joined the Air Force.
He probably goes on Thursday. Eric Nicholson has joined a Scotch
Regiment but does not wear a kilt.
On
Leave.
George Burns still on sick leave. Captain Fred Croft came home for
48 hours. George Burns home from Dunkirk and also Hubert Tindsley
and Joe Wait. All three look well. Harry Stazicker from Rufford
also home from same place. Austin Barton, Moss Lane, came home on
leave on Tuesday.
In
our Prayers.
Our prayers are still asked for the following lads from whom no
word has yet come. Herbert Nutter, Clifford Hambilton. Mr.Adams
has been officially informed that Trevor is missing, but that does
not by any means imply that all hope is lost.
British
Legion Carnival.
So far owing to the uncertainties of the times it has not been decided
whether the Carnival will be held this year. If things look a little
brighter we shall probably hold it, but not on so great a scale
as usual.
A
Request.
We have been requested by many parents to ask their lads to date
their letters. One day is so much like another that one loses sight
of the date, but if possible do please try and give a date so that
those who receive letters may have some idea of when they were written.
Hoole
News.
Kenneth Ogden is now home, came to the early Communion at Tarleton
on Sunday morning. He returns on Tuesday. Ronald Reading is in England.
Letters
Received.
The Rector has received a very nice letter from Frank Timperley's
Chaplain, and also an equally cheery one from Frank himself. Tom
Walsh writes to ask us to remember him to all his friends. Harry
Price writes again and Kenneth Hind writes home to say that he is
well. Tom Walsh says that he is quite happy and very fit. Ronnie
Pilkington writes a long letter full of interesting news. Jimmy
Leacy and Jimmy Burns also write as we go to Press.
Red
Cross Fund.
On Monday evening Mr. Silcocks gave the entire proceeds from his
Round-a-Bouts to the Red Cross Fund. The sum handed to the Rector
from this was £10.10. 0d. We thank Mr. Silcocks for this generous
gift. Mrs. Croft as head of the W.V.S. is organising a scheme for
everyone to give sixpence a week to buy material for the women to
make bed garments etc.
Local
News.
Mr. John Pickervance, Verger and School caretaker, is in Preston
Infirmary waiting to undergo an operation. The Chapel Tea Party
took place on Saturday. The local A.R.P. First Aiders are getting
a motor ambulance. Asking for £5 subscriptions. Have already got
several. Every lad serving with Colours becomes an Hon.member of
the British Legion Club. The Mothers' Union is giving 10/- to every
lad back from Dunkirk. Will cost them £8. Mr. Penn has bought a
new bicycle. He purchased his last one 36 years ago. Two, and possibly
four, air raid shelters are to be erected in Tarleton and one in
Hesketh Bank.
Lighter
Side.
Guide, showing Tourists over ancient castle: "This castle was built
600 years ago. Since then not a stone has been touched, nothing
altered, nothing replaced". Tourist; "H'm, they must have the same
landlord as we have."
From
other Parishes.
Hugh Abram, Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, has joined the Guards. Matt.
Farington, of Longton, grandson of James Whittle, the coal merchant,
has also joined the Guards. His brother Jimmy has been in the East
for some time. Ronnic Sergeant has also joined up.
An
Evening Prayer.
I will lay me down in sleep and take my rest; for it is Thou, Lord,
only, that makest me to dwell in safety. Lighten our darkness, we
beseech Thee, 0 Lord, and by Thy great mercy defend us from all
perils and dangers of this night, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Roll
of Honour.
The number of names on our Roll of Honour in Church of those actually
serving with the Colours now totals 70 and increases every week.
A similar Roll is also hung in the British Legion Club Room.
From Whence cometh our Help.
It all depends on me, and I depend on GOD.
In the Early Hours.
The Rector has now his telephone bell in his bedroom. So if you
arrive at Preston, or Southport, in the very early hours of the
morning ring up Hosketh Bank 230, and he will come at once and fetch
you home. It is no bother at all. May the Lord bless you and keep
you, may the Lord lift up tho Light of His Countenance upon you
and give you His Peace. Amen. |
