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RECTOR'S WEEKLY LETTER
27-08-1940
Editorial.
I was very very
pleased to receive so many letters this week commenting on my words
concerning our preparing ourselves now to make proper use of the
Victory when it comes. As you have heard me say again and again
it is useless for man to use his brain power in such a really stupendous
matter unless it is inspired by God, the only Giver of all good
things. So I ask you once again to ask your Chaplain or the Vicar
of the parish in which you are to form a reading circle to thresh
out the great truths of life. Just a few meeting once a week could
do great things, for those few would have first hand knowledge to
impart to their comrades. Try this and you will find it at once
interesting, instructive and very pleasant. May God bless you all.
And may He guide you to see that apart from His in-dwelling Spirit
mankind
is merely as the other animals, with all the animal lusts and desires,
such as envy, hatred, malice, and these breed wars. But the fruit
of the Spirit is Joy, Peace, Long suffering, Gentleness, Goodness.
Extracts
from Letters.
Two letters this week from Dr. Jack Robinson who is in Ireland.
Says they are having a Sports and there are a lot of lads in his
company from the Tarleton
district; one from Chorley is a boxer and is in for the contest.
A/C. Bert Barron has passed his exam and is now moving to Berkshire;
so no more Sunday hitch-hiking home for him. Corporal Austin Barton
(please note the promotion) called on the Bridge family (from Sollom)
at Banbury last week; finds the N.L. interesting. Gunner Tom Harrison
spent last Monday night on the sea front in Wales. Had visit from
his family and took them all to a dance in Camp. Trooper George
West says that the stamps arrived in the nick of time just when
he was hard up. Ernie Ball has had a visit from Hitler's gang but
they left no souvenirs. Pte. Tommy Burns wishes to be remembered
to Ronnie Iddon and Bert Price. Trooper Ralph Whitehead says he
was one of the Guard when the King and Queen inspected the Indian
Troops, and so had a first class view of everything. Bert Price
has been asked to umpire and referee cricket and football matches
for the motor cyclists v the Artillery who are billeted near him.
After each game he was complimented on the fairness of his decisions.
Has had letters from J. Leacy and J. Robinson. Dr. Joe Wait says
his pals fight for the first of the N.L. : says he is expecting
leave around September 12th, and send best wishes to all the local
lads with the Forces. Gunner Dan Stazicker sends a long and most
interesting letter. Says he is under canvas in an orchard among
chickens, ducks and pigs; is on guard every second night and suggests
some of the Tarleton Home
Guard might care to go down and relieve him. Harry Cookson has
gone farther south "miles from anywhere" and is now in
the motor transport, "which is better than footslogging."
Robert Watson (Marshes Lane, Mere Brow), is under canvas also "miles
from anywhere", and is cook for his section. Says he hopes
to get a stripe for doing it, and expects to be on leave around
Sept. 11th. Pte. Ken Ogden is in the raided area, and says many
of his companions are going to Africa. Says he is doing his best
to find a prize joke. Trooper Alec Barnish had a visit from his
father and mother and a very special young lady; says he is leaving
his present camp and going elsewhere; enjoyed a Ceremonial Church
Parade. Harold Pilkington says he is very grateful to the Mere Brow
folk for their gifts.
Prize
Joke.
This week the prize for a good story goes to Jack Robinson for the
following which he heads "Positive Proof".
Captain (to a Private): "If the Major calls, tell him I'm out."
Private: "Certainly, sir."
Captain: "And understand, Jones, don't be working or he will
know that you are lying."
P.O. for 2/6d has been sent to Jack with this letter.
On
Leave.
Corpl. Edgar Wait home on seven days' leave. Billy Benjamin
had his last hitch-hike leave for some time on Sunday, has now gone
south. Harry Cookson home a few hours on Sunday and Ted Barnish
also managed a few hours from L-nd-n.
Travellers.
Hubert Tindsley has sent a telegram saying he has arrived safely
in Africa. Tom Rigby (Toll Bar) is going east; Jimmy Burns is there
already. Several others write to say that they have been asked to
volunteer for overseas service.
Odds
and Ends.
Old Church Sunday better than ever before; good congregations,
perfect weather, good collections and the Church looking lovely.
All Schools are breaking up for another fortnight on Friday. May
Wilson is to be married on Monday, and Lily Pickervance the following
Friday. Both in Tarleton Parish Church. As the Rector will be away
and as both their young men come from Hesketh Bank Mr. Thorne will
perform both ceremonies. Mrs. Nick Dewhurst stayed a week with her
husband in ---- and was bombed on the morning of her return. She
arrived back safely. Several lads have not written for some weeks.
We should be glad to receive a line from them. A few Army boots
and overcoats have been issued to the local Home Guard. Rector asked
on Sunday in Church for dart boards etc. for the Guard Rooms. Roger
Watson (Moss Lane) joins the R.A.F. tomorrow, (Tuesday).
Visiting
the Troops.
By special invitation the Rector is visiting his old Battalion in
Wales and preaching at parade service on Sunday. He will leave Tarleton
on Friday by car and should arrive back the following Friday. On
the way he will visit all Tarleton and district lads now in Wales.
He will write next week's N.L. while he is away so it may not contain
quite as much news.
Day
of Intercession.
By Command of the King, Sunday Sept. 8th is to be kept as a
Day of Intercession throughout the Empire. President Roosevelt has
also made it a Day of Intercession throughout U.S.A. In Tarleton
we are having an additional service in the afternoon for all local
units, such as the Home Guard, Fire Service, First Aid, Women's
Auxiliary, &C.
A
Prayer.
Whatsoever things are pure and lovely, whatsoever things are gentle
and generous, whatsoever things are noble and self-forgetful, honourable
and of good report, these things, O Lord, grant that I may with
my whole heart pursue, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
This
Month's Mag.
With this N. L. you will receive a copy of this month's Parish Magazine.
Eighty of these are now sent every month to the lads away. Read
them through and pass them on. You may be doing your neighbour a
good turn.
Our Thanks.
The additional prize given for the best story last week was given
by Mrs. Tatham, Hesketh Lane Post Office. This is the second she
has now given and we thank her in the name of all the lads.
The working parties would be very glad if lads would let us know
exactly what they want, such as helmets, socks, handkerchiefs, etc.
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