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Broughton
transcribed by Ingrid Neale January, 1894 Broughton
The new year will bring with it some important changes for this little parish. With it may be expected the arrival of the new Rector, the Rev. C.C. Luxmoore, who will probably come to reside here in February. The annual supper for the members of the Institute will, we hope, have been held before this news appears in print. The subject for the memorial window has not yet been decided on, but about £60 has been already contributed or promised. We take this opportunity of thanking the many friends of the late Rector for their kind assistance in raising the money necessary for the erection of the window. As this may be nearly the last time the present correspondent sends any news to the Parish Magazine, he takes this opportunity of wishing all at Broughton a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. No baptism, marriages or burials this month for Broughton oOo February 1894 No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials. oOo March 1894 No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials. oOo April 1894 No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo May 1894 No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo June 1894 Broughton A meeting was held in the Schoolroom on Wednesday, April 25, to elect delegates and to ascertain what subjects should be selected for instruction. Classes in the winter months, in connection with the Technical Education scheme were held. It was proposed by Mr. Sparkes, seconded by Mr. J. Teagle, and carried unanimously, that Mr. and Mrs. Butler, and the Rector, be appointed delegates. A general wish was expressed that lectures in “First Aid” should be given, and also in Dressmaking and Wood carving. We feel sure that if a lecturer in “First Aid” be obtained, to give a course of instruction in so small a village, that the numbers who will attend would convince him that the subject is fully appreciated, even where the parish comprises but a small population. This School was visited Tuesday, May 1, by the Rev. F.F. Field, Diocesan Inspector, who after examining the children, expressed himself pleased with the improvement which has been made during the past year in the higher standards. We subjoin his report :- “ The elder children passed a creditable examination, answering the questions with spirit and intelligence. The younger children did not acquit themselves so well, making all allowance for their age. It is evident that they do not receive so much attention from the head mistress. The Private Prayers and Repetition of Holy Scriptures, throughout the school was good, and reverently said. The Bishop’s Prize was given to Ethel Braddy. I wish also to commend Rachel Welsh, Hannah Gobby, Joseph Champ and Daisy Watson,” F.F, Field. On Bank Holiday, May 14, a pleasant afternoon was spent in the cricket field, where the first match of the season was played between Married and Single; the latter proved to be the stronger side, and won easily. Mr. Sparkes, jun., and Mr. F. Stanford were the bowlers, and also proved very efficient as batsmen. Mr. P.E. Butler, Mr. Sparkes, sen., and Mr. Massey bowled well for the married team. Mrs. Butler kindly provided tea for the cricketers on the ground, and Mr. Massy, on behalf of the players, at the close of the game, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Butler for their kind hospitality; and many remarked as they left the ground, how thoroughly they all enjoyed the Bank Holiday afternoon at Broughton. On May 20 fifteen children were admitted members of the Band of Hope of the C.E.T.S., at a service held in the afternoon of Trinity Sunday. The Rector gave a short address and asked them to take as their motto, “Ready to every good work.” By joining the Temperance Society, they were showing their readiness to help in the good work being done by it ; he referred to the circumstances which induced Canon Ellison to form the C.E.T.S. He also drew their attention to those letters on the medal, and told them that they would require courage, earnestness, tact , and sympathy. One by one they came up to the chancel step to receive the cards, which they had previously signed, and also a medal suspended to the blue ribbon, and then, kneeling down, they were duly admitted members of the newly-formed society. May the prayer offered on behalf of each “that they may be faithful to their promise, and true to their word, be answered, for Jesus Christ’s sake, Amen.” No baptisms, marriages or burials for Broughton this month. oOo July 1894 Broughton No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo August 1894 Broughton No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo September 1894 Broughton On August 10, Feast of St Lawrence, the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church (S. Lawrence) was duly observed. The Churchyard paths were outlined with bannerets, and the rectory lawn was also bedecked with bunting. At 8 o’clock the Holy Communion was celebrated, at 11.15 the Morning Prayer was said, and at 6 o’clock tea was provided at the rectory, to which all the parishioners were invited, that they might meet as one family and members of the Church. Unhappily, a thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain, commenced a few minutes before the company were to assemble, and many from a distance were prevented from coming. Those who braved the storm helped to remove the many dishes of cake, &c., from the tables on the lawn to the house, where room was made for them to have tea. At 7 o’clock a goodly number attended the Evensong, which was fully choral, and the rendering of the service accompanied by the organ and cornet, played by Mr. Gladman, the bandmaster of the Staffordshire Yeomanry, was extremely bright and hearty. The lessons were read by the Rev. D. Elsdale, rector of Moulsoe, and an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. G.W. Pearse, rector of Walton and Rural Dean, from St Matt. V 11. 12. He sketched out the life of the Patron Saint, and pointed to his courage even unto death; and then drawing a contrast between the times of persecution in which he lived, and the comparative freedom from persecution in which our lot in life is cast, he exhorted all present to imitate St. Lawrence’s courage, that if called upon to endure hardness or persecution, they may prove faithful unto death, and obtain a crown of light. The collection in the morning and evening were for the Church Furnishing Fund, and amounted to £1 18s 1and a halfpenny. The Sunday School treat was held on Tuesday August 14, when the children marched from the School, with their banners, to the rectory lawn, where tea was prepared for them. After doing justice to an excellent tea, they amused themselves with games, races and swinging, until nearly seven o’clock. When the Rector distributed the prizes and merit cards, he expressed a hope that they would continue to attend as regularly as they had done, and so gain an increased knowledge of Scriptures, so as to be able to answer questions more fluently. No baptisms, marriage or burials in Broughton for this month. oOo October 1894 Broughton No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo November 1894 Broughton On Sunday, October 7, the Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at the Parish Church, which was very nicely decorated with corn and flowers. The Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 o’clock, and also after Mattins. The Litany was said at 3 p.m. and Choral Evensong at 6 p.m. when the Church was filled by a large congregation who joined very heartily in singing the jubilant psalms and hymns. The thank offerings were given towards the fund for providing lamps for the Churchyard, and necessary furniture for the Sanctuary, and amounted to a gift of a handsome brass book desk for the altar. On Monday, October 8, the members of the Broughton Band of Hope gave an entertainment in the school, which was the first of a series of pleasant evenings at Broughton. A stage was erected for the occasion by Mr. Bird, of Milton Keynes, and tastefully draped with flags and bannerets. Mr. W. E. Kirby kindly came over from Fenny Stratford to preside at the Piano, and accompany the songs and choruses. The programme consisted of : - Pianoforte solo “Queen Bess’ favourite air,” Mr. W. E. Kirby; recitation “John and Joan,” Florence Massey; song and chorus, “There was a mouse,” Band of Hope; recitation, “Discussion between nose and eyes,” Ethel Braddy; recitation “Papa’s letter,” Rachel Welch; recitation ,“How to cure a cough,” Julia Watson; songs and chorus, “The laughing song,” Band of Hope; pianoforte solo, “Crosspatch polka,” Mr. W. E. Kirby; recitation, “Little Jim,” Mary Welch; recitation, “Jack and his hard lump.” Daisy Watson; song “The baby on the shore,” The Rector; chorus, “The whistling farmer’s boy,” Band of Hope; recitation, “The Japanese fan,” Annie Welch; dialogue, “The pleasure giving society,” Ethel and Fanny Braddy, Julia and Daisy Watson, Kate Nichols, Florence Lovesy, Hannah and Rosina Gobby, Annie Welch: God save the Queen. On Wednesday October 10, the members and candidates of the Girls’ Friendly Society met at the Rectory, and commenced a Sewing Class, for which materials were supplied to be made into useful garments and sold next Summer for the benefit of the G.F.S. Sick Fund. On Thursday, October 25, the second of the series of pleasant evenings at Broughton was held in the schoolroom, when a magic lantern entertainment was given by Mr. O. H. Bull of Newport Pagnell, illustrative of Canada and its chief cities,“ and “Mother’s last words,” while the comic element was not wanting, in the way of amusing slides which greatly delighted the adults as well as the children. No baptisms, or marriages or burials for Broughton for this month. oOo No articles for any parishes for December 1894 oOo January 1895 Broughton This has been a year of gifts to the Church in this parish. The East Window Fund, towards which several friends of the late Rector subscribed, has been largely augmented by his widow, and we hope to see the completed work shortly in its place, beautifying the sanctuary. A large oak altar and super altar has taken the place of the small insufficient holy table, and a rich, gold embroidered white frontal and super frontal has been made for it. A handsome jewelled brass cross (the gift of the Cantley family), a pair of jewelled brass candlesticks, a brass book desk, velvet dossal, and India silk wings, are also among the additions to the Church. The Patron (R. W. G. Tyringham, Esq.) has exchanged the outlying glebe for land adjoining the Rectory and added to the benefice 5 acres adjoining, which make a very complete glebe, bounded by the rivulet and road. On New Year’s Day the Sunday School children will have their Christmas Treat, and on the following evening a meat tea will be given to the adults, followed by a concert, in which the Misses Whiting, Clarke, and Syratt, and Messrs. Levi, Bosworth, Seabrook (cornet soloist), Thorpe ( violinist ). W.E. Kirby (pianist) and others will take part, and we may look forward to a pleasant evening at Broughton. No baptisms, marriages, burials printed for Broughton this month. oOo February 1895 Broughton No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo March 1895 Broughton On Sunday, Jan 20, a Special Service of Dedication of the east window (memorial to the late Rev. J.W. Irving) was held in the afternoon, and a sermon was preached by the Rev. G. W. Pearse, Rector of Walton, and Rural Dean, from the text, Rom viii, 34-36. In which he showed that “the purpose in placing this beautiful window in the church was first, the Glory of God, to beautify His Sanctuary; and, secondly, to the memory of one who loved his parishioners, and who tried to extend the Glory of God both at home and abroad. Then next, the object of the window was to represent, not the suffering Christ on the Cross, but Christ’s Triumph on the Tree, ”&c., &c., the figure of Christ is similar to one painted by the same artist (Mr. C.E. Kempe) in the Archbishop’s of York’s Chapel at Bishopsthorpe. Surmounting the Crown of Thorns, there is a Crown of Glory, and on either side of the Cross is an angel. A scroll is introduced with the words, “Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ.” In the side-lights are the figures of SS. Mary and John, with curtains behind them, and angels (all looking towards the centre light ) above the curtains. As the centre figure represents Christ with a Crown of Glory, the side figures of SS. Mary and John are not represented in the usual way. S. Mary is standing, not as the “Mater Dolorosa,” but as the Blessed Mother, attesting the Mystery of the Atonement. St. John holds a pen in one hand and a scroll in the other, with the words from his Gospel. “In the beginning was the Word,” referring also to the Mystery of the Atonement. At the base of the centre is written, “Behold ! the Lamb of God,” and in the side lights are scrolls, with “We adore Thee, and we bless Thee, because by Thy Cross and Passion Thou hast redeemed the world,” In a corner of the fold of S. John’s vestment there is a small square of glass with the following inscription:- “In memory of John William Irving, who died Sept. 20, 1893, for 50 years Curate and Rector of this Parish,” The window has been subscribed for by friends of the late Rector, and Mrs. Irving, and her family have largely contributed to the East Window Memorial Fund. No baptisms, marriages or burials printed for Broughton for this month. oOo April 1895 Broughton A special course of Lent Addresses are being given by the Rev. J. Holdsworth Morgan, L.L.B., on Thursday evenings, preceded by a short service. The text, subject , and resolution for each evening are printed and distributed to the parishioners, who seem to listen with marked attention, and also to join very heartily in the service. The parochial accounts for the year 1894 have just been issued, and contain the statement of the various accounts connected with the village. We are surprised to find so many different funds (14 in number) relating to the Church and School and Duncombe Trust &c., in so small a parish. As the new requirement of Parish Councils and meetings have determined the Charity Commissioners to ask for an annual statement of all charities to be sent to them, we hope this booklet form containing a statement of the parochial accounts may be adopted in other parishes. A very useful course of “First Aid” Lectures has been given by Mr. Hailey, which have been well attended throughout, 30 names being entered on the list of those anxious to join. The last lecture was given on Tuesday, March 19, at the close of which the Rector expressed his gratitude to Mr. Hailey for the painstaking way in which he explained the reasons for adopting certain methods in bandaging &c., and said that he felt sure that all present were anxious to express, by a vote of thanks, their appreciation of his kindness in coming to give the lectures, and for the useful and practical instruction which they had received from them. No baptisms, marriages or burials printed for Broughton for this month. oOo May 1895 Broughton The Annual Vestry Meeting was held in the School, on Tuesday evening, April 16, at 7 o’clock, when the churchwardens’ accounts were audited, and the deficit in the Organist Fund, and the Church Expenses, which amounted to £16, was made up from the liberal contributions of those present in the room. A vote of thanks was proposed and seconded to the Churchwardens for discharging their duties in the past year, which has been marked by many improvements in the Church, and they were re-elected to office for the ensuing year. Messrs. W. T. Clarke and J.S.C. Bosworth were appointed sidesmen. A willingness on the part of some who hitherto have occupied sittings in the front part of the Nave, to give them up for the sake of affording every advantage to others, has enable the Churchwardens, with the approval of the Rector, to re-arrange some of the sittings, and so remove any idea of preference being shown to some members of the Congregation more than others. The Special Lent Services on Thursdays were fairly well attended, and the course of sermons preached by the Rev. John Holdsworth Morgan were marked by an earnestness of delivery, which made an impression on those who listened each week to his addresses. On Good Friday the altar was draped in black, and the Rector, after the morning sermon, gave short addresses on the “Seven words from the Cross,” between which a hymn was sung kneeling, and a prayer offered. On Easter Day the Church looked bright and festal with its floral decoration, and the services were well attended throughout the day. The number of Communicants was larger than on the previous Easter and we trust that it may go on increasing. The collections during the day were Easter offerings to the Rector, and amounted to £2 2s 5d., which he handed over to the Churchwardens to meet the deficits in their expenses. No baptisms, marriages or burials printed for Broughton for this month. oOo June 1895 Broughton The School was inspected on Friday. May17, by the Rev. F.F. Field, who expresses much pleasure in sending a very good report of the year’s work in Religious Knowledge, especially in the oldest and youngest groups of children. He writes in his report, “It was a great pleasure to examine these children, they were very animated and interested, and anxious to tell me all they knew. The children had a good grasp of church teaching. I was especially pleased with the catechism and confirmation service, and they seemed to understand their connection with the Holy Scripture which they had prepared.- The repetition of Holy Scripture, &c., was accurate and reverent. The singing of the hymns was bright and in good time. I wish to commend (elder class) Ethel Braddy ( who received the prize last year). Rachel King Welch, (to whom I gave the Bishop‘s Prize), Daisy Watson, Hannah Gobby, Kate Nichols, Infants- Ronald Massey and Walter Watson.. No baptisms, marriages or burials printed for Broughton for this month. oOo July 1895 Broughton No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo August 1895 Broughton No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo September 1895 Broughton The Members of the Society have for several months attended a Needlework class at the Rectory, with the object of making useful garments for a Sale of Work, the proceeds of which were to be given to the Sick Fund of the Newport Pagnell Deanery Girl’s Friendly Society arrangements were made to have a Garden Meeting, on a Tuesday in August, and invitations were issued to many to come to the Sale of Work, and to hear an address on the object and work of the Society from Miss Kathleen Townend The afternoon was exceptionally bright and warm, and the garden outlined by bannerets looked gay, while in one part a tent was erected, under which was the stall of needlework, and also little baskets of butter and pots of ferns, bedecked with coloured paper cases, and a buffet for tea was arranged on adjoining tables. Miss Townend who has long taken great interest in the Society, spoke of the useful work that it was doing at home and abroad., and of the benefit of the system of commending the members on leaving home to branches where they may be going to reside, and pointed out the opportunity it afforded to the girls to do something to help their sisters, as the Broughton members had been doing in the needlework, which was on sale that day. After the address which was listened to with marked attention by all present, the company adjourned to little tables dispersed under the shady trees for tea, where the members and candidates , wearing their Girl’s Friendly Society rosettes of red, white, blue, were very busy in attending to the guest. The Sale of Work realised £5, which has been sent to Mrs. Tarver , Secretary. Miss Townend promised to give an Address to the mothers on the following afternoon, and accordingly some of the mothers assembled on Wednesday, August 21st, in the garden to listen to her helpful words. Her great sympathy and earnestness especially touched a tender chord, and those who were present must have felt glad that they were able to come, while regret may have been entertained that more did not avail themselves of the opportunity. We trust that Miss Townend’s visit to Broughton, will give a stimulus to the members of the Girl’s Friendly Society and increase their interest and loyalty, not only in the village branch but in the greater society of which the village branch is but a fractional part, and also, that the mothers will weigh well the advice so ably given, and realise their responsibility and influence homes. No baptisms, marriages or burials printed for Broughton for this month oOo October 1895 Broughton This year the Thanksgiving for the Harvest was held on a weekday, Thursday, September 19, when the Church looked brightly decked with flowers, interspersed with corn. There was an early celebration of the Holy Eucharist, at 8a.m., and Evensong was at 7 p.m. The choir was strengthened by Messrs Elford, Lethbridge and Buxton, also by the Revs. D. Elsdale and H. Hoskin. Mr. Seabrooke, accompanied the hymns, &c. on the cornet, which greatly added to the jubilant character of the service, &c. and Mr. W. Kirby played the organ. A large number of the parishioners were present, and many from the neighbourhood helped to fill the little Church. The service throughout was reverently rendered, and the congregation joined heartily in the special hymns and psalms. The Rev. H. Hoskin, preached on “What mean ye by these memorial stones,” Joshua iv. 6, and shewed how the memorial stones were erected after the Israelites had crossed the River Jordan, and reached the Promised Canaan, and reminded them of God’s mercies towards them, in fulfilling His promise, and how later on the question would naturally be asked, “What mean ye by these stones?” So the Harvest Thanksgiving is a memorial stone on the banks of life; and if the question is asked be asked “What mean ye by this memorial service, these psalms and special hymns,”- the answer to be given is, we have come to offer our thanks to God, and to, acknowledge, that although certain things may be said to be governed by Natural laws, there is One behind nature’s laws, beyond us, and above us, Who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. One, Who created nature’s laws, and makes nature work-One, Who created nature’s laws, and makes nature work-One, Who is Almighty. In the same way, the Baptismal Service, Holy Confirmation, and Holy Communion, are to us, as it were, Memorial Stones in life’s journey, reminding us of the mercies which have been conveyed to us in them. The collection, together with the offertory in the morning, amounted to £2 10s., and was in behalf of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. No baptisms, marriages or burials printed for Broughton for this month oOo November Broughton 1895 No article for Broughton this month or baptisms, marriages or burials oOo December Broughton 1895 On Thursday evening, in Advent, there will be a special service at 7 o’clock, with addresses by the Rev. J. Prideaux, curate of St. Mary’s, Wolverton, on “The Four Last Things ,”- December 5, “Death and Judgment,” Hebrews 1x, 27 ; December 12, “Hell,” St. john 111, 19: December 19, “Heaven,” Psalm x lii, 2. No baptisms, marriages or burials printed for Broughton for this month. oOo |