WINCHESTER :

Mrs. Harold Browne, care of Miss Davies, Pear Tree Vicarage, Woolston, Southampton ;

WORCESTER :

The Lady Georgina Vernon (Vice-President), Hanbury Hall, Droitwich.

They are requested kindly to give a reference to two Associates in the Diocese, or to one Associate and the Clergyman of their parish, and to state whether they wish for Cards as Working or Honorary Diocesan Associates.

Subscriptions to be paid direct to the respective Diocesan Secretaries, as follows:

BATH AND WELLS:

Mrs. Cleaver, Market Place, Wells.

CARLISLE:

Miss Morse, 11 Burlington Place, Carlisle;

CHICHESTER:

Miss W. L. Hall, The Gore, Eastbourne;

GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL:

Miss Ramsay, Church Street, Tewkesbury;

LONDON:

Miss Cowell, 19 George Street, Hanover Square.

LICHFIELD:

Miss Patterson, The Close, Lichfield.

PETERBOROUGH:

Miss Eagleton, Welton, Daventry;

ROCHESTER :)

The Diocesan Secretary, Diocesan G. F. S. Lodge, Railton Road, Brixton, S. E.;

ST. ALBANS:

Miss Janes, Two Waters Farm, Hemel Hempstead;
WINCHESTER:

Miss Davies, Pear Tree Vicarage, Woolston,
Southampton;
WORCESTER:

Miss Rice, 19 College Street, Stratford-on-Avon.

In all Dioceses, except those above mentioned, Ladies of the Church of England, wishing to become Central Honorary Associates, or to form Branches, are requested to apply for Associates Cards and any requisite information, to Mrs. TOWNSEND, President of Central Council, care of the Secretary of Council, G. F. S. Central Office, 245 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London,

To Branch Secretaries and Associates.

IN commencing a new series of our Friendly Leaves Reporter, we would take the opportunity of sending forth a hearty New Year's greeting to all Branch Secretaries and Associates of our Society, thanking them especially for the kind and ready manner in which they have come forward to help the Society's centre during the past year, as well as for the work which we know they are carrying on in all parts of England for the good of our Members. May all such labours be twice blessed-to them that give and them who take, both now and in the day of the future harvest.

The year 1879 has been one of much progress, and we must again ask the forbearance of our Associates as to one or two changes, or rather developments, in our work. The Registrysheet, hitherto presented gratis to subscribers

to Friendly Leaves, has been such a heavy loss to the Society this year, that we are obliged to issue it in a new form, at id. a month, under the title of the 'Girls' Friendly Society Advertiser.' Will our readers think us very presumptuous if we express the opinion that Friendly Leaves, containing as it does, not only the usual sixteen pages, sold for a penny in most magazines, but also eight pages of G. F. S. news in its Reporter, is itself quite worth twopence ?

For the sake of our members, and those who do not need the advertising sheet, we would not raise it to this price, but we trust that Lady Registrars, and all who do need the ' Advertiser,' will not object to the extra cost of obtaining separately such copies of the latter as they may require. A space for Diocesan Notices has been offered free to each diocese where Diocesan organization has been established.

It is for the same reason, namely, the impossibility of making it remunerative, that we are obliged to make a small charge for the insertion of Branch news in the Reporter. We earnestly hope that this demand, which will be such a help to the magazine, will not be found too great a tax on Branch funds.

But the most important matter we have to notify to our Associates is that we purpose this year to print an Addenda to our List of 1879, instead of another complete List itself. This Addenda will include the lists of all new Branches, and of all old Branches omitted in 1879, as well as complete Alphabetical Lists of all Branch Secretaries and Branches; Lists of Diocesan Councils, Diocesan Associates, Central Honorary Associates, Lady Registrars, and Associates for Workhouse-girls, corrected up to 1880; &c.

We earnestly hope that by the year 1881 we may have been able to fill up many links in our chain, and to present our Associates with a List which in many dioceses will approach to completeness. But the publication of our last List, with its new alphabetical arrangement of parishes, &c., was such a formidable item in our expenditure, that we are most anxious not

to incur it again this year, when we have been making a special effort to place the Society's finances on a sure foundation. Will our Associates kindly remember this when they use their old Lists, and the Addenda to them, instead of the complete List with which we would so gladly have presented them? Every care will be taken to make the Addenda supply its place, as far as possible, and in case of any further information being required with respect to any new Branch or any Parish, the General and Diocesan Secretaries will be in a position to supply it on application.

We trust, therefore, that our Associates will still have patience with us, and that by kindly making our Society still more widely known, they will hasten the time when our List will be so complete that it will need but little alteration from year to year.

M. E. TOWNSEND,

hearty sanction of the Girls' Friendly Society's work, and an earnest wish that in every deanery of the diocese a Branch may shortly be established, and in the Branches every parish may be represented by its Associates.

BRANCH FESTIVALS.

FARNHAM R. D. BRANCH.-The annual festival was held on St. James's day, July 25th. One hundred and seventy-four Members with Associates and friends met at 3 p.m. at St. James's Church, where the special G. F. S. service was used, and an address given by the Rector of Farnham, on 'Sympathy." At its conclusion all, by the kind invitation of the Bishop of Winchester and Mrs. Harold Browne (President of the Branch), adjourned to the Castle, where they amused themselves in the grounds until five o'clock, when they assembled for tea in the courtyard. After tea, Mrs. Townsend, who was on a visit at the Castle, distributed the premiums and bonuses on savings won by the Members during the year, and then spoke a few kind words to them on 'Influence.' The Bishop then addressed them on Character;' after which the party enjoyed exploring the gardens and the fine old keep of the Castle until seven o'clock, when having sungTrue friends help each other,' they were dismissed by the Bishop with his blessing. This was the first time that the Members of the country parishes had taken part in the Farnham Branch festival, and much delight was expressed by them that the Bishop and Mrs. Harold Browne's kind invitation had been extended to them.

WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE BRANCH.-The first annual festival took place on July 30th, when 110 Members and sixteen Associates assembled in the Town-hall between four and five o'clock. An ample tea was provided, the table being prettily decorated with flowers and fruit. After tea, in the absence of the Vicar, a short but excellent address was given by the Curate, the Rev. C. J. Taylor. At its close the whole party adjourned to the National school-room, where games were set on foot in a spirited manner. Some music and singing of hymns finished a very pleasant evening.

FECKENHAM R. D. BRANCH.-The first annual festival of this Branch was held at Rouslench Court, on the 20th of August. The Associates and Members attended evensong at Abbot's Morton Church, which was specially decorated for the occasion. The service was semi-choral, and the Rev. W. K. W. Chafy-Chafy delivered an admirable discourse, taking for his subject The necessity which exists for organic unity among professing disciples of Christ.' The company then proceeded to Rouslench, where, among the beautiful terraced gardens of the Court, a bountiful tea and a variety of amusements were provided by the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Chafy-Chafy, who, together with their friends, were most assiduous in promoting in every way the enjoyment of their numerous guests.

ST. PAUL'S WARRINGTON BRANCH.-The first annual festival of this Branch was held on the 23rd of August.

The festival commenced with a celebration of the Holy Communion at St. Paul's at 8 a. m. At 2.30 140 Members met at the station, where they were joined by a large number of Associates; and the whole party then proceeded to Lymm, a charming village about six miles from Warrington. On arriving there, a short service was held in the beautiful little church. The prayers were said by the Rev. E. St. A. Duke, and a very admirable sermon preached by the Rev. S. Wilkinson, Vicar of St. Paul's. After the service, all assembled in the schoolroom, where an ample supply of tea and cake was provided. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Rev. J. Bramfoot, the Rector, for his most kind welcome to Lymm, and to the Associates whose subscriptions defrayed the expenses of the festival. The beautiful grounds of the Rectory and Lymm Hall were thrown open to the Members, and greatly enjoyed by them, the weather being everything that could be desired. At eight o'clock all returned home, having spent a most delightful day, and all agreeing that the first festival of St. Paul's, Warrington, Branch of the G. F. S. will never be forgotten. This Branch was only formed the beginning of January, 1879, and is already doing great good amongst the large population of mill-girls in the town.

ETTINGTON BRANCH.-The festival was held Oct. 2nd, all the Associates and Members, and others interested in the Society, being invited to Ettington Park, by the kind hospitality of Mrs. Shirley. After a special service in the chapel and an impressive address from the Rev. G. H. Biggs, Vicar of Ettington, the Members spent the rest of the afternoon most happily in the gardens, exploring the tower and caves. At five o'clock the whole party sat down to tea in the dining-room. The Members were then greatly delighted by being shown the interior of the house, and the gallery with all its curiosities proved so attractive, that many were the expressions of regret when the merry party was at length forced to break up.

SHEFFORD AND AMPTHILL BRANCH.-On Wednesday, October 8th, the first annual festival of this Branch of the G. F. S. was held at Compton Rectory. Sixtyfive Members and 11 Associates were present. Tea was provided in the schoolroom at four o'clock, after which premiums on service were given to six Members, and four absent Members were mentioned as entitled to the same. At six o'clock a special service was held in Compton Church, a collection made in behalf of the Society, and an excellent and appropriate sermon preached by the Rev. E. W. Bowling, Rector of Houghton Conquest on the motto of the Society. The weather being fine, a very pleasant afternoon was spent, and at eight o'clock the meeting broke up with many expressions of hope that all would meet again next year.

BATH BRANCH.-The first annual gathering was held on Wednesday, October 22. The proceedings commenced by a short service with an appropriate address given at Christ Church by the Rev. J. Wood. Some fifteen associates and forty members afterwards met at 2 Oxford Row, the rooms of the Women's Friendly Association, when three premiums for good service and several bonuses on savings were distributed. Tea was then given to the members, who dispersed by six o'clock.

ST. JAMES' NORLANDS BRANCH. -The summer festival of this branch, usually held in July, but this year

unavoidably postponed, took place on October 30th. After five o'clock evensong, the vicar, the Rev. Arthur Williamson, M.A., gave a most earnest and practical address to the Associates and Members on the textTeach the young women to be sober,' Titus, ii. 4; which was listened to with marked attention. All then adjourned to the schools, where an excellent tea was prepared, the rooms being prettily decorated with flags, flowers, &c.; Mr. Williamson presiding. Grace having been said by the Vicar, the bonuses on savings were given, and a collection amounting to 17. made on behalf of a sick member. The entertainment concluded with an admirable magic lantern, the kind owner, Edward Thornton, Esq., himself acting as exhibitor, and accompanying the views (which were of a most varied and interesting character), with a few simple words of explanation.

ST. MATTHEW'S WEST KENSINGTON PARK BRANCH. -The fourth quarterly meeting took place on Thursday, October 30th. By kind permission of the Vicar, the Rev. William Handcock, tea was provided in the schoolrooms for seventy members, of which forty-seven availed themselves and heartily enjoyed. The working Associates presided at the different tables, each taking her own girls. After tea the hymn Go thou in life's fair morning,' was sung and prayer offered by the Vicar, after which Mrs. Barrett and Miss M. C. Hull kindly entertained the girls with music and singing. The secretary then addressed the Members. Alluding to the late meeting at London House, she spoke of the work going on in the east of London; and referring to the Bishop's remark concerning the danger of admitting 'one bad girl' into the Society, she went on to speak of the various influences which girls in service have over others and over their own future lives. Briefly touching on the importance of the principles of the Church of England Temperance Society, she concluded by a reference to that larger society to which all were admitted at baptism. The Vicar then spoke a few kindly and solemn words of the duties laid upon all as members of the Church of Christ and invited any present who were not yet confirmed to give in their names to him or their Associates that they might be properly prepared in due time. The Rev. W. W. Archer spoke a few words and gave out the hymn 'Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing,' after which the meeting was closed with the benediction.

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WINDSOR BRANCH. ANNUAL FESTIVAL. third annual festival of this branch was held on All Saints Eve, Oct. 31st. Forty-three Members and six Associates assembled in the church rooms at four o'clock, where tea was prepared. After tea the report was read, and six members received premiums, ten received bonuses on money they had laid by in the savings bank. At six o'clock

all repaired to the parish church, where a special service was held, Dr. Gee, the vicar, addressed a few words to the Members, which were listened to with great attention.-On August 15th, thirty-five of the members were taken to Burnham Beeches. The day was one of the few lovely ones we had last summer, and all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon in the beautiful woods.

PETERBOROUGH BRANCH.-On Saturday, November 8th, 125 Members and 20 Associates of this Branch assembled for their first festival, at the Palace, about three o'clock, and proceeded to the Cathedral to attend the afternoon service. After the anthem, the Bishop addressed them, beginning with words of welcome and going on to speak of their position and mission in the world; he took for his text Psalm cxliv. 12. The Psalmist, he said, gave in this Psalm the picture of a happy nation, and the happiness and purity of a nation always depend upon the happiness and purity of the homes of that nation. If we wished to make a safe guess as to the future of any town or village, the first question would be,-What are the women and girls of the place like? Are they unselfish, pure, modest, industrious; or frivolous, idle, loose? To the women of England we must look for that home influence which will form the character of the men of England. Thus might they well be compared to the corner-stone' on which the strength and safety of the whole building depended. As regards the word polished,' people were too apt to think that polish and refinement belongs to the upper classes only; this was a false view, for polish and refinement of manner would be found wherever there was an unselfish, pure, simple-minded nature, and that nature all girls might cultivate, no matter what their rank in life. That strength and stability which made the 'corner-stone' the most important one in the building, and that 'polish' which gave it its beauty, were what the Psalmist desired for the girls of his nation, and these still were the graces to be aimed at by the girls of England.-The whole party then returned to the Palace, where tea was provided by the Bishop and Mrs. Magee. Some Associates kindly sent fruit and flowers, so the tables had a particularly bright, pleasing appearance, a bouquet of flowers being laid on each girl's plate. Many friends were present, including the Dean and several of the neighbouring clergy. After tea, there was music and a short Reading,' by the Precentor. The Bishop gave bonuses to three Members, and the proceedings were closed at six o'clock by all present singing, True friends help each other.'

NORHAM BRANCH.-The first annual festival of this branch was held on November 4th, under the kind patronage of the Marchioness of Waterford, Ford Castle, and the Hon. Mrs. Askew, Palinsburn, assisted by forty ladies, who have all taken an interest in the Society's work. The day's proceedings began by a service at the parish church, at which the Rev. J. Waite gave a most suitable and practical address to the Members. After the service all adjourned to the schoolroom, where the members to the number of 300 were hospitably and pleasantly entertained, and after a few kind earnest words from the Hon. Mrs. Askew, the party broke up about 3.30 p.m. This happy day will no doubt be long remembered by the Norham G. F. S. members.

Notice.

As the Central Council decided in October that a small charge should be made for the insertion of Branch Festivals in Friendly Leaves for 1880, priority is given to those which have been paid for. Those sent in before the charge was made, will be inserted as space permits.

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£7 9 10 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS for the maintenance of the Home of Rest are earnestly solicited, and will be grate. fully received by the Hon. Lady (B. C.) Grey, Fairmile House, Cobham, Surrey.

HOMES OF REST-GENERAL FUND.

It is desired to collect, by degrees, a Homes of Rest Fund, to secure admission for our Members to Convalescent Homes where payment is required. We think many of our Members may like to help their sister Members by subscribing small sums for this object. The smallest donations, from ONE PENNY upwards, will be received with pleasure, and may be forwarded to HON. LADY (B. C.) GREY, Fairmile House, Cobham, Surrey.

They will be acknowledged each month in the Magazine. The following are gratefully acknowledged :

DONATIONS TO HOMES OF REST-
GENERAL FUND.

DIOCESE. Rochester

St. Albans

Miss A. Goodrich, Prospect Villa, Central
Hill, Upper Norwood.

The Lady Florence Barnardiston, The Ryes
Sudbury, Suffolk.

Winchester.. Miss E. C. Orr, Cheriton Rectory, Alresford. Worcester .. The Lady Norton, Hams, Minworth, Birmingham.

In all other Dioceses, Branch Secretaries and Associates requiring help for sick Members to apply to the Hon. Lady Grey Fairmile House, Cobham. Surrey.

GRANTS MADE.

Miss Goodrich, Rochester Diocese
Miss Hawksley, Room of Rest, Rochester
Diocesan Lodge

Mrs. Temple, Room of Rest, Exmouth
Agnes Prior, G. F. S. Member, Croydon
Selina Thurston, G. F. S. Member (per
Miss A. E. Bevir)

NOTICE.

Lady Grey will be much obliged to those interested in Homes of Rest, if they will kindly send her a list of the Homes and Hospitals available for G. F. S. Members in their neighbourhood. She has several Letters for the Walton Convalescent Hospital at her disposal, for the use of G. F. S. Members.

HOMES OF REST.

The following Homes are open to G. F. S. Members requiring rest or change of air:

CENTRAL HOME OF REST, SUNNING HILL.-75. per week. Apply to the Lady Visitor, Home of Rest, Sunning Hill, Staines. N.B.-There are vacancies now in the Home.

RAMSGATE LODGE.-7s. per week. Apply to Mrs. Hillier, 4 Chapel Place, Ramsgate.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY HOME, RYDE.-15. per week, board themselves. Apply Hon. Sec., 4 Star Street, Isle of Wight.

HIGHGATE G. F. S. HOME.-Two beds are reserved here for Sick Members of the G. F. S. at ros. a-week. Apply to the Matron, 6 Southwood Lane, Highgate.

ROOM OF REST, EXMOUTH.-Rent, 2s. per week per head. Address Miss Beaven, Rolle Street, Exmouth. Applications to be made to Lady Evelyn Courtenay, Edgerton House, Exeter. MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOME FOR WOMEN, GRANADA ROAD, SOUTHSEA.-IS. 6d. per day. Apply to Secretary.

CONVALESCENT HOME, BRIDLINGTON QUAY.-The Lady Superintendent of the St. Anne's Convalescent Home, Bridlington Quay, may be applied to respecting Sick Members of the G. F. S., and would interest herself about them, either by procuring tickets of admission or making room for them when possible.

CONVALESCENT HOME, UCKFIELD.-Free admission to a private Convalescent Home is offered to a G. F. S. Member working in a shop or factory. For particulars apply to Lady Maryon Wilson, Searles, near Uckfield

CONVALESCENT HOME, MAIDENHEAD.-Members of the G. F. S., recommended by ladies (who should guarantee the weekly charge and travelling expenses), will be received at a charge of 35. 6d. per week for three weeks, after that at 55. per week, on application to Hon. Maria Eden, Abbot's Leigh Maidenhead. No infectious cases admitted.

Grants are made from the Homes of Rest General Fund to assist those who would be unable without some assistance to avail themselves of these and similar institutions.