The Treasurer, before again soliciting help towards the expenses of this Institution, wishes to say a few words to its friends and her friends with reference to her having hoped in the first instance that it might become self-supporting. She finds that this hope cannot be realized, that it is impossible. And having visited and inspected other Institutions of the same kind, she finds that it is neither done nor attempted, except where there is a great demand for food, as at a fishing village at one of the Norfolk Roads, where a gentleman has built one at his own expense, and the food keeps it going: or when lodging is provided on a grand scale, as at Miss Robinson's "Sailors' Welcome," at Portsea. Neither food nor lodging are in much demand here. And with respect to the other resource for raising funds-Entertainments-the labouring class of men and boys, for whom this place is chiefly provided cannot, and in fact ought not to pay for on a scale to make them remunerative. And yet it is generally agreed that these ought to be provided for them of a wholesome kind as well as places to spend their winter evenings in without the temptation to drink. That these rooms are well filled night after night the Treasurer can herself testify from her frequent visits to them and she believes many of the confirmed drunkards of the village might have been saved from the temptation had such a place of resort been open to them when young. : Thanks to Miss Watson Taylor's kindness, we have now ample room for Committee Meetings without disturbing the ordinary frequenters of the place: and the rooms are found useful in so many ways for parish gatherings, that it is hoped those who take an interest in the well being of the village will continue to give it their ungrudging support. M. A. NICHOL, TREASURER. Church of England Temperance Society. An Entertainment will be given in the British Workman, on Wednesday, January 2nd, at 7.30 p.m., in connection with our Temperance Society. The performers will consist entirely of a party of ladies aud gentlemen from Holton Park. All members of the Society will have free admission; non-members, admission 2d. An address will be given between the parts by Mr. Thomas French, of the Western Temperance League. A Mission was held by Mr. James Lovell, of the Evangelization Society, in the British Workman, from Dec. 16th to 23rd inclusive. The meetings were well attended, and we trust good results of it may be permanent. Choir Concert. The Church Choir, assisted by a few ladies in the parish, gave us a most delightful treat on Sunday afternoon, December 23rd, by singing a Christmas Cantata entitled "The Nativity." There was a large congregation to listen to it, and the performance throughout was excellent. We append a list of the headings of the different portions of it. When the whole performance was so good, it seems invidious to make any distinctions, but the Recitative (6) given by Mr. R. Price, and the Duet (11) given by Mr. J. Adams and Miss Atherton, were specially well rendered. The Chorus (12), "O list the grand chorus we heard," was very well sung, and the words and idea specially beautiful. We are glad to think that we have so efficient a Choir, and so painstaking and successful a Choir-master in Mr. Stace, to whom very great credit is due. 2. The Angel appears to the Shepherds (Chorus)"O'er the verdant plains of Bethlehem." 3. The Angels bid the Shepherds fear not (Solo)—" O be not afraid, for I bring you good tidings." 4. Song of the Heavenly Host (Chorus)-"To God in the highest, glory." 5. The Morning dawns on the Shepherds (Quartet)" As a fair dream is fading like moonlight away." 6. The Shepherds agree to go to Bethlehem (Recitative)—“ Then the Shepherds they said, 'Unto Bethlehem we'll go."" 8. Shepherds on the way to Bethlehem (Choral March) "We go, by Angel bidden." 9. Shepherds at the birth-place of Christ (Quartet and Chorus)-"By the herald-angel guided." 10. Shepherds conversing (Solo)—-" Oh, 'twas not a vision we saw." 11. Shepherds agree to make known all they have seen and heard (Duet)—“ We will publish to all men around." 12. The Shepherds repeat the Angels' Story (Chorus)-"O list the grand chorus we heard." 13. Mary ponders on all she has heard (Solo and Chorus)" I ponder o'er the words divine." 14. The Magi comes to Bethlehem (Quartet)-" With weary weeks of travel." 15, 16. Invocation and Worship (Solo and Chorus)-"O come, all ye faithful, hymns triumphant raising." 17. Concluding Chorus.—“ Hallelujah. Amen.” Parish Accounts. PARISH MAGAZINE ACCOUNT. Church Calendar. JANUARY, 1884. 5th, First Quarter; 12th, Full Moon; 20th, Last Quarter; 28th, New Moon. 18 F 19 20 Circumcision of our Lord. Morning Service and Holy Communion, C. E. T. S. Entertainment and Address, 7.30 p.m. Evening Service, 7.30. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. 2nd Sunday after Christmas. The Epiphany. Missionary Meeting Addressed by Commander Ogle, 7.30 p.m. Night School, 7. Evening Service, 7.30. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. 1st Sunday after Epiphany. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Morning Service and Sermon, 11. Mothers' Meeting, 3 p.m. Night School, 7. Evening Service and Address in All Saints' Chapel, 7.30. Night School, 7. Evening Service, 7.30. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. Morning Service, Sermon, and Holy Communion, 11. Evening M Mothers' Meeting, 3 p.m. Night School, 7. Tu 23 W Th 27 S Evening Service and Address in All Saints' Chapel, 7.30. Night School, 7. Conversion of S. Paul. Evening Service, 7.30. Choir Practice, 8. 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Holy Communion in All Saints' Chapel, 8 a.m. Morning Service Evening Service, 7.30. Communicants' Meeting, 8 p.m. |