26th Oct 1928 - Birthday Party

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Birthday Party

The pleasure it gives Mrs Alexandra Dixon to cheer and comfort the sick or needy is well known by many, and the thoughts for the care of others is for ever in her mind.

On Saturday, the 20th inst., which was her birthday, Mrs Dixon entertained the inmates of the Poor Law Institution to a capital tea at the Institution, which was thoroughly enjoyed.

Mrs Dixon, who was accompanied by her neice, Miss Fry, was present during the meal, and also visited the sick wards, where the "hostess" of the afternoon and Miss Fry conversed with their "guests." There was a happy little incident in the dining hall before Mrs Dixon left, when the inmates, to show their appreciation of her kindly thought, accorded the king lady rousing cheers.

26th Feb 1926 - Layston Church Sunday School

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Layston Church Sunday School

Annual Prize-giving

The annual prize-giving to the Layston Church Sunday School scholars took place at the George Hotel on Friday evening last.

There was a crowded audience, which consisted of scholars, parents and friends. The Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard presided, and handed the prize books to the boys and girls. He also referred to the good work of the teachers.

After this, Mr B.E. Thody gave a lantern lecture which was much enjoyed by all. The subjects were - A visit to the Zoo, Fairy tales, British wild birds and their nest, and views of Winchester. Several local slides, lent the Rev A. Howard and Mr Thody, were very interesting.

At the close, the Vicar proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer and also to Mrs Alexander Dixon who was present and gave each child an orange.

The very happy evening concluded with the National Anthem.

19th Feb 1926 - Parochial Church Council

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Parochial Church Council

The Parochial Church Council met on Monday last at Mrs A. Dixon's house for the revision of the Electoral Roll, in preparation for the Annual Church Meeting on March 15th. 

New names may be added up to March 1st. Electors, by their vote at the Annual Church Meeting, elect the Church Council for the ensuing year, and have an opportunity of sharing in Church government.

19th Feb 1926 - Annual Sale of Work

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Annual Sale of Work

The annual sale for Home and Foreign Missions was held in the Parish Room on Thursday in last week. 

The C.M.S. stall was presided over by Mrs Dixon and Miss Fry; that for the C.P.A by Mrs Fell, Mrs Howard and Mrs Wyman; Mrs White, Miss B. White, Miss M Feasey and Miss Howard sold sweets and old books; while Mrs Ambrose, Mrs Sayer and Miss Cutts had charge of the tea tables, provisions for which had been kindly given.

There was a good attendance, several friends from neighbouring parishes showed their kind interest. The of £10 was raised - £6 for C.M.S. and £4 for C.P.A.