S. James’s Parish Magazine
Bream
AUGUST, 1896. No 264.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE REV. H. E. DANDY.
A Meeting was held at Yorkley Wood Church, at seven o’clock on
Thursday evening, July 16th, for the purpose of presenting the Vicar
with a token of the appreciation of the congregation and Sunday School
of the work he has done and the sympathy he has shown among them. When
a hymn had been sung, Mr. H. Morse was called upon to introduce the object
of the meeting.
Mr. Morse said they were there to give their esteemed and beloved Vicar
a small remembrance of the many happy years he had spent among them.
The people had all been very willing to contribute, but they would have
given double to keep Mr. Dandy with them. The Vicar had shown sympathy
to all, whether in health or sickness, and he had always found him a
true friend. He wished him every success in his new work at Kingswood.
Mr. H. Cox then spoke, thanking the Vicar in the name of the congregation
for his earnest work among them, and the many valuable sermons which
they had heard from him, reminding them that what they had to do was
to live up to them, and carry them out in their lives: to receive the
smooth stones of the Gospel from the brook, and as the stone from the
sling of David sunk into the forehead of the giant Goliath, so to let
them sink deeply into their heads and hearts, that they might be shown
forth in their lives.
The Rev. W. F. Adams made the presentation, which took the form of a
gold watch, with inscription, obtained through Messrs. Johnson Bros.
The Vicar then rose to thank the Yorkley Wood people for their most handsome
and unexpected present. He thanked them for the universal sympathy and
kindness which he had always met with among them; he did not think one
unkind word had ever been spoken to him during the whole of the fifteen
years during which he had worked among them, and the people of Yorkley
Wood would always have a very warm corner in his heart, and he should
always take the keenest interest in them as long as he lived. In thanking
Mr. Morse and Mr. Cox for their kind words, and the mention of his sermons,
he said he had always striven to preach the whole Gospel, and poor though
the result bad been in his hands, yet be believed that as long as Christ,
and Christ only, was preached, the people would be drawn to listen to,
and, he hoped, to live up to the Gospel story. But there were two things
be wee going to ask of them. First of all, their prayers. He was going
to a parish of which, though the area was not so great as that of the
parish of Bream yet the population was many times as great, as he would
have some 8,000 souls to care for. Therefore he should need their prayers
that the grace of God might be poured out upon his work there, and then
the second thing he wanted of them was that they would receive their
new Vicar, Mr. Eales, with the same sympathy and good-will which they
had shown to himself.
After a hymn, the Vicar gave the Blessing, and bade the people farewell.
On Friday evening, July 17 the Rev. H. F. Dandy, MA., who has severed
his connection with Bream after 16 years’ faithful and zealous
ministry, having been appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese to the living
of Kingwood, near Bristol, was presented with a handsome testimonial,
which had been subscribed for by the parishioners of Bream in recognition
of his devoted labours, and as a token of the respect in which he is
deservedly held. The presentation took the form of a valuable black marble
timepiece and pair of vases to correspond, together with a nicely bound
album, containing an illuminated address and the names of the subscribers
(about 400 in number), and 15 splendid views of Bream and neighbourhood,which
had been specially taken by Mr. F. F. Jones, photographer, Cinderford.
The timepiece and vases were supplied by Mr. J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill,
London, and the album by Mr. Thatcher, College Green, Bristol. The testimonial
was promoted by a large and thoroughly representative committee, upon
which were several of the leading Nonconformists of the locality. Considerable
interest was evinced in the presentation proceedings, between two and
three hundred parishioners and others being present in the National Schoolroom.
At the solicitations of the committee, Chas. Bathurst, jun., Esq., of
Lydney Park, kindly consented to make the presentation speech.
The meeting was presided over by Mr. J. H. Fewings (chairman of the testimonial
committee).
The address contained in the album was as follows:
“
To the Rev. H. E. Dandy, M.A. We, the under-mentioned parishioners and
friends beg your acceptance of this album and timepiece, as a token of
our esteem, and regret at your leaving after 16 years’ ministry
among us, and as an appreciation of your earnest and faithful labours,
both spiritually and socially, in the parish of Bream, feeling that you
have always had the true interests of the parish at heart. We earnestly
wish you every success in your new sphere of labour, and hope you may
long be to prove as useful there as-you have been here in our midst.
Bream, 10th July, 1896.” Among the speakers, Messrs. B. North,
H. Cox, W. Worgan, W. F. Mullan, S. B. Jenkins, S. J. Elsom, and C. Cooke
all spoke of the regret felt at Mr. Dandy’s leaving them, and at
the interest he had always taken in everything that had been done for
the welfare of Bream, and the sympathy he had shown to all.
The Rev. H. E. Dandy spoke in the warmest terms of his happiness during
his ministry at Bream, and of the pain of parting with the people and
places with which he was so familiar; and though with a stammering tongue,
it was with a very full and grateful heart that he thanked them for their
beautiful presents. In conclusion, the rev, gentleman said he knew that
all the world over he should never find friends like he had found in
the parish of Bream and neighbourhood, and his heart would always be
drawn to the place he had learnt to love and to cherish, and which he
should never forget so long as God gave him life in this world below.
Upon the proposition of Mr. G. W. Taylor, the best thanks of the meeting
were given to Mr. Bathurst for his services, and on the motion of Mr.
Cox, a similar vote was accorded the Chairman, Mr. Mullan and Mr. G.
F. Peters for what they had done in connection with the testimonial fund.
The very interesting proceedings terminated with the singing of the hymn, “God
be with you till we meet again,” and the Benediction, pronounced
by the Rev H. E. Dandy.
On Monday, August 3rd, the members of the S. James’ Sick and Burial
Club presented the Rev. H. E. Dandy with a very handsome brass inkstand,
with inscription, and a letter balance, as a parting token of their appreciation
of his valuable services on behalf of the club. Mr. W. Worgan, in making
the presentation, drew attention to the excellent way in which the Vicar
had organized the club, and he did not think as long as it continued
to be so ably directed that the club had anything to fear. The Rev. H.
E. Dandy, in replying, thanked the members most warmly for the beautiful
present they had given him. It had always been a pleasure to him to work
for the S. James’ club, for he felt that such Societies always
helped to counteract the tendency too prominent in most of us, namely,
selfishness, and helped us to think more of our fellow men. It pained
him much to think that he had already preached his farewell sermon to
them at their anniversary service, and that this was probably the last
time he would be present on their club night, but, although he was leaving
them, he still wished to remain a member of the club, and thus, though
absent in body, he should still feel that he was one of them, and whenever
he came back amongst them, he would not feel “shelved” as
it were, but would still be an active living member of the S. James’ Club,
which he hoped would go on and succeed and prosper in its good work,
under the blessing of God, as it had done up to that time.
SALE OF WORK.
On Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9, a very successful bazaar and
sale of work was held, in aid of the funds of the National School.
It was held in a field on the Sun Tump, kindly lent by Mr. A. Elsmore.
On Wednesday proceedings were opened by Sir James Campbell, Bart. There
was a public tea provided on this day, when about 200 sat down. The
stalls were set out in a large tent, and displayed great taste in their
arrangement, as well as being covered with both useful and ornamental
articles in large quantities. The various stalls, taking them in order
on entering the tent, were held by the following : Jumble stall, the
Vicar and the Rev. W. F. Adams; general stalls, Miss Dandy, Miss Durnill,
Miss Watkins, Misses North and Misses Dobbs; refreshment stall, Mrs
T. Morse and Mrs. C. Smith; general stalls, Mesdames Fewings, Jarrett,
Jenkins, Peters, Mullan, and Misses Williams and M. Logan: flower and
fruit stall, Misses Pearce and Musgrove. This stall we cannot refrain
from specially mentioning, on account of the tasteful arrangements
in setting out the many beautiful things on it. It was the admiration
of all visitors. On Thursday a most amusing washing contest took place
the competitors being gentlemen, and were certainly those who had not
always been used to the kind of work they tried to do. Roars of laughter
were caused by their efforts to win the prizes. Proceedings were enlivened
by various selections of music by the Bream band on Wednesday, and
the Lydney hand on Thursday. Dancing was indulged in by those who cared
for the pastime. There is no doubt, however, that the part of the event
which proved the greatest attraction to the public who entered the
field was a pastoral play entitled “The Children’s Queen.” This
was given in a separate tent, a small charge being made for admission,
and to show its popularity we may mention that the profits amounted
to £6 or £7. The success of this entertainment was due
to the untiring exertions of Mrs Yarworth, helped by Mrs. C. Morse,
Rev. W.F. Adams, Mr. W. F. Mullan, and the perseverance and patience
of all the choir. It is satisfactory that the sum aimed at £45
was cleared.
FLOWER SHOW.
On Thursday, July 23, was held the thirty-first Bream Annual Flower,
Fruit, and Vegetable show. The Show was held in a meadow which Mr.
A. Elsmore again very kindly placed at the disposal of the committee.
The names showing distinguished and important patronage this year were:
Sir James Campbell Bart., Col. Davies, Capt. Marling, Surgeon, General
Cook, J. Griffiths, Esq., Rev. F. C. Gosling, J. Hughes, Esq., T. H.
Deakin, Esq. F S. Hockaday. Esq., A. Reynolds, Esq., Charles Bathurst.
Esq., jnr., P. Baylis, Rev., Dr. Halpin, and the Rev. Dr. Bond. The
officers and committee were as follows : President, Rev. H. E. Dandy;
vice- President, Rev. W. F. Adams; treasurer, Mr. G. Smith; hon. sec.,
Mr. A. Batten; committee Messrs. T. Batten, W. Camm, A. Elsmore, J.
H. Fewings, J. Hawkins, S B. Jenkins, F. Lucas, C Morse, T. Morse,
T. Morse, junr., D. North, G. Taylor, C. Thomas, W Trafford W. Worgan,
F. Watkins, W. Watkins, S. Wildin, and H. Yarworth.
Two large tents were in use and though some of the classes were not quite
up to the average, no doubt owing to the adverse season, the number of
classes and exhibits were showing a considerable increase, and we are
glad to learn that the financial position of the Society enabled the
committee to make a corresponding increase in the number of the prizes.
The judges were Mr. J. Locke, gardener at Eastbach Court, and Mr. W.
Gunter, gardener at Newland Rouse, and we are asked on behalf of the
committee and the Society, to express their appreciative gratitude to
these gentlemen, who again so kindly, and in a way to give such entire
satisfaction, gave their services in this way. In addition to the ordinary
Show, a good programme of athletic sports had been arranged, which, included
pit timbering competition, tug of war (married v. single), sack race,
putting the weight, high jump and long jump. The Bream Brass Band (conductor
Mr. T. Bevan) played varied selections of dance and other music. In the
evening the tents were cleared and arranged for a rendering of the pastoral
play or cantata, The Mountain Children, which was so well and appreciatively
given at the bazaar.
On Sunday, July 26, the annual Dedication Flower Service, held on or
about S. James’s Day, took place in the Parish Church at 3 o’clock.
About 200 children were present. The Rev. W. F. Adams conducted the service,
and received the flowers from the children at the altar rails. Two boxes
were sent off containing their offerings of flowers, one to the Children’s
Hospital, and one to the General Infirmary at Gloucester, and were gratefully
acknowledged.
FROM THE PARISH RECORDS
BAPTISMS.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. S. Matt,, 28, Ia.,
July .5 John, son of Mark and Anna Maria Grant, Whitecroft, labourer.
July 15 Sydney Thomas, son of Sidney and Mary Ann Birt, Saunder’s Green,
collier.
July 20 Evelyn Julia, daughter of Albert John and Henrietta Mary Batten,
Bream, grocer and draper (Private).
July 20 Mildred Addis, daughter of Henry ‘Colwell and Edith Mary Robins,
Colliers’ Beach, labourer.
July 22 Fred, son of George Edward and Annie Burley, Bream’s Woodside,
collier.
July 22 Thomas William, son of Frederick Charles and Louisa Brice, Bream’s
Tufts, collier..
July 22 Clara, daughter of George and Mary Ann Hart, Clement’s End Green,
labourer.
July 29 Florence Elsie, daughter of Samuel Richard and Susan Lydia Wildin,
Mill Hill, collier.
MARRIAGE.
What God hath joined together, let not man put asunder, S. MARK, 10,
9.
July 28 by the Rev. W. F. Adams, William Sherred, Newport, Monmouthshire,
to Martina Patience Watkins, Breams Eaves.
BURIALS,
Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. HRB., 13, 14.
July 7 Ethel Rosa Vaughan, Mill Hill, 2 months.
July 8 Edward Ernest Teague, Mill Hill, 22 days.
July 10 Mary Kear, Bream’s Tufts, 70 years.
July 17 Bessie May Drew, Bream’s Meend, 7 months.
July 17 Lily Lee, Bream’s Eaves, 5 months.
July 20 Harriett Ruck, Bream, 65 years.
July 28 Frank Clarke Ross, Ellwood, 16 years.
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