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HYMN FOR THE WAR.
The following hymn, the special composition of the Rev. James Wallace, pastor of the Blundellsands Presbyterian Church, was sung at that place of worship on Sunday, when a collection was made on behalf of the War Fund, and amounted to £12 : -
God of battles, God who seekest,
Freemen whom the truth makes free ;
God, who makest strong the weakest,
Hear us when we pray to Thee.
Save us from the weak relying
On the nation's might and sword ;
In Thy name our foes defying,
Be our fortress, Sovereign Lord.
God most holy, God who loves,
Best the tzars in sorrow shed ;
And in judgement swift removest,
Those in sins and trespass dead.
If we suffer for transgressions,
If our people Thee forget,
Hear in heaven our meek confession
Of the sins that us beset.
God of pity, to the dying
Let Thy comforts present be,
Heal the bruised and bleeding lying
Tossing in their agony.
God of life, for ever glorious,
Dwell amid the battle roar,
And in death be Thou victorious
When the Soldiers' fight is o'er.
God, all-gracious, God, all-present,
Who on clouds Thy rainbow flings,
Bless the hearts that mourn the absent
With the balm Thy spirit brings.
Quell the strife and teach the nation
Still to follow at Thy word,
Thou in death or life, Salvation,
Be our leader, Sovereign Lord.
(Bootle Times, 13 January 1900)
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PRESENTATION TO VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FRONT
AND WORKMEN'S SUPPER.
On Saturday evening one of those interesting functions which have become one of the chief characteristics of the present crisis took place at the Alexandra Assembly Rooms, Blundellsands. When it became known that several of our local volunteers had offered and been accepted for special service in South Africa, the workmen in the employ of the well-known firm of local builders, Richard Costain, who had already subscribed handsomely to the widows and orphans fund, decided to subscribe further to make a gift to each of the men leaving for the front, as a token of the esteem in which the working men of the country hold those who have chucked their job and joined the colours in the country's need.
In order to mark the occasion the managers decided to hold a supper to which the volunteers were invited ; subscriptions towards the cost were freely made by friends doing business with the firm, although there is a considerable deficiency, the balance having been guaranteed by Mr. Costain. The supper rooms at the Alexandra Assembly Rooms were very kindly granted for the occasion, and a thoroughly substantial hot-pot supper was provided. Owing to the sudden change in the military arrangements the volunteers were unable to be present.
The proceedings began at 7-15 when 120 sat down to supper. This was heartily enjoyed, and expectation ran high in the hope that the guests of the evening might still be able to put in an appearance. These hopes, however, were not fulfilled.
After the cloth was removed the chair was taken by Mr. R. A. Costain, and the toast list, with vocal and instrumental selections, was as follows : - "Her Majesty Queen and Empress," "Navy, Army, and Reserve Forces," "The Volunteers for the Front," "The Press," "The Subscribers," "The Architectural Profession." These were given and responded to by the Chairman. Messrs. J.H. Clay, E. Rogers, M. Harwood, W. Bridson, H. Winfield, J. Karran, J. K. Costain, W. P. Costain, R. Roberts, and H. Smith.
In replying for "The Subscribers," Mr. R. Lumley said that "we all hope those whom we meet to honour to-night will have a safe return, and on that occasion we shall welcome them in the large hall, that those who have so gladly subscribed on this occasion will double their subscriptions and give them a right royal welcome."
Mr. A. J. Smith made the presentation in due form, the Volunteers being represented by Mr. A. J. Costain, who replied on their behalf. The gifts were handed to the recipients the following day, and were much appreciated.
The following were the musical items : - Song, "Jack's the Boy," Mr. J. Holland; cornet solo, "Soldiers of the Queen," Mr. D. Bocock; "The Boys of the Old Brigade," Mr. T. H. Medcalf; "When your Hair Grows Whiter," Mr. E. Hughes; "I'll be your Sweetheart," Mr. A. J. Smith; "Majuba Hill," Mr. J. Bradley; "Black-eyed Nellie," Mr. R. Kearsley; concertina selections, Mr. J. Meadows; "Dublin," Mr. J. Chadwick. The following selections were given by the Harmonie Glee Party, who had appeared at Waterloo Town Hall earlier in the evening, and who were in great form : - "Sailor's Chorus," "Dear Little Shamrock," "The Catastrophe." Mr. Medcalf's song was splendidly given, rapturously encored, as was Mr. F. McSulley's rendering of "Tom Bowling." Mr. H. Lunt played all the accompaniments with taste and feeling, and with hearty rendering of "Rule Britannia," a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close.
Through all the speeches there was an evident determination to see the matter through in a serious earnestness that evidenced that on this point the mind of the country is made up despite the shrieking of a few cranks.
The local members of the Liverpool Special Service Company are Sergeant H. K. Costain, Privates W. Holmes, C. Walker and G. Walker (late members of the 2nd V.B.). They left Warrington on Thursday night for Southampton, at which place they embarked on the Avondale Castle for Cape Town.
(Waterloo & Crosby Herald, 24 February 1900)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Costain
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BLUNDELLSANDS WAR RELIEF FUNDS.
The following appears in thius month's Parish Messenger, under the heading - St. Nicholas', Blundellsands : "Funds are now needed to meet the many who by the present war are rendered widows and fatherless, or in other ways claim our sympathy and support while husbands and sons are battling for Queen and country. While we rejoice at the victory of our brave troops, we must not forget those who fall and leave behind them those who were dependant upon them, not alone amongst the rank and file, but the many officers' widows and children who will be left in sadly straitened circumstances. Let our church boxes bear testimony to our practical sympathy, and week by week receive our grateful contributions. Up to January 28th the amount collected was £79 18s. 2d., while up to and including February 25th £13 3s. 9d. has been added to the fund, which now amounts to £93 1s. 11d., as our contribution from St. Nicholas. The late mercy granted in the success of our arms calls for a thankoffering ; for every success of our generals materially shortens the distance between us and peace, which shall bring about the prosperity and happiness of South Africa and the whole British Empire. From the day on which we as a nation humbled ourselves and made our supplication to Almighty God, things turned in our favour. Don't let us put this aside, but let us see in it the fulfilment of God's promise and a call to thanksgiving. "Call upon Me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee; and thou shalt glorify Me."
(Waterloo & Crosby Herald, 10 March 1900)
The following hymn, the special composition of the Rev. James Wallace, pastor of the Blundellsands Presbyterian Church, was sung at that place of worship on Sunday, when a collection was made on behalf of the War Fund, and amounted to £12 : -
God of battles, God who seekest,
Freemen whom the truth makes free ;
God, who makest strong the weakest,
Hear us when we pray to Thee.
Save us from the weak relying
On the nation's might and sword ;
In Thy name our foes defying,
Be our fortress, Sovereign Lord.
God most holy, God who loves,
Best the tzars in sorrow shed ;
And in judgement swift removest,
Those in sins and trespass dead.
If we suffer for transgressions,
If our people Thee forget,
Hear in heaven our meek confession
Of the sins that us beset.
God of pity, to the dying
Let Thy comforts present be,
Heal the bruised and bleeding lying
Tossing in their agony.
God of life, for ever glorious,
Dwell amid the battle roar,
And in death be Thou victorious
When the Soldiers' fight is o'er.
God, all-gracious, God, all-present,
Who on clouds Thy rainbow flings,
Bless the hearts that mourn the absent
With the balm Thy spirit brings.
Quell the strife and teach the nation
Still to follow at Thy word,
Thou in death or life, Salvation,
Be our leader, Sovereign Lord.
(Bootle Times, 13 January 1900)
_____________________________________________________________
PRESENTATION TO VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FRONT
AND WORKMEN'S SUPPER.
On Saturday evening one of those interesting functions which have become one of the chief characteristics of the present crisis took place at the Alexandra Assembly Rooms, Blundellsands. When it became known that several of our local volunteers had offered and been accepted for special service in South Africa, the workmen in the employ of the well-known firm of local builders, Richard Costain, who had already subscribed handsomely to the widows and orphans fund, decided to subscribe further to make a gift to each of the men leaving for the front, as a token of the esteem in which the working men of the country hold those who have chucked their job and joined the colours in the country's need.
In order to mark the occasion the managers decided to hold a supper to which the volunteers were invited ; subscriptions towards the cost were freely made by friends doing business with the firm, although there is a considerable deficiency, the balance having been guaranteed by Mr. Costain. The supper rooms at the Alexandra Assembly Rooms were very kindly granted for the occasion, and a thoroughly substantial hot-pot supper was provided. Owing to the sudden change in the military arrangements the volunteers were unable to be present.
The proceedings began at 7-15 when 120 sat down to supper. This was heartily enjoyed, and expectation ran high in the hope that the guests of the evening might still be able to put in an appearance. These hopes, however, were not fulfilled.
After the cloth was removed the chair was taken by Mr. R. A. Costain, and the toast list, with vocal and instrumental selections, was as follows : - "Her Majesty Queen and Empress," "Navy, Army, and Reserve Forces," "The Volunteers for the Front," "The Press," "The Subscribers," "The Architectural Profession." These were given and responded to by the Chairman. Messrs. J.H. Clay, E. Rogers, M. Harwood, W. Bridson, H. Winfield, J. Karran, J. K. Costain, W. P. Costain, R. Roberts, and H. Smith.
In replying for "The Subscribers," Mr. R. Lumley said that "we all hope those whom we meet to honour to-night will have a safe return, and on that occasion we shall welcome them in the large hall, that those who have so gladly subscribed on this occasion will double their subscriptions and give them a right royal welcome."
Mr. A. J. Smith made the presentation in due form, the Volunteers being represented by Mr. A. J. Costain, who replied on their behalf. The gifts were handed to the recipients the following day, and were much appreciated.
The following were the musical items : - Song, "Jack's the Boy," Mr. J. Holland; cornet solo, "Soldiers of the Queen," Mr. D. Bocock; "The Boys of the Old Brigade," Mr. T. H. Medcalf; "When your Hair Grows Whiter," Mr. E. Hughes; "I'll be your Sweetheart," Mr. A. J. Smith; "Majuba Hill," Mr. J. Bradley; "Black-eyed Nellie," Mr. R. Kearsley; concertina selections, Mr. J. Meadows; "Dublin," Mr. J. Chadwick. The following selections were given by the Harmonie Glee Party, who had appeared at Waterloo Town Hall earlier in the evening, and who were in great form : - "Sailor's Chorus," "Dear Little Shamrock," "The Catastrophe." Mr. Medcalf's song was splendidly given, rapturously encored, as was Mr. F. McSulley's rendering of "Tom Bowling." Mr. H. Lunt played all the accompaniments with taste and feeling, and with hearty rendering of "Rule Britannia," a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close.
Through all the speeches there was an evident determination to see the matter through in a serious earnestness that evidenced that on this point the mind of the country is made up despite the shrieking of a few cranks.
The local members of the Liverpool Special Service Company are Sergeant H. K. Costain, Privates W. Holmes, C. Walker and G. Walker (late members of the 2nd V.B.). They left Warrington on Thursday night for Southampton, at which place they embarked on the Avondale Castle for Cape Town.
(Waterloo & Crosby Herald, 24 February 1900)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Costain
_____________________________________________________________
BLUNDELLSANDS WAR RELIEF FUNDS.
The following appears in thius month's Parish Messenger, under the heading - St. Nicholas', Blundellsands : "Funds are now needed to meet the many who by the present war are rendered widows and fatherless, or in other ways claim our sympathy and support while husbands and sons are battling for Queen and country. While we rejoice at the victory of our brave troops, we must not forget those who fall and leave behind them those who were dependant upon them, not alone amongst the rank and file, but the many officers' widows and children who will be left in sadly straitened circumstances. Let our church boxes bear testimony to our practical sympathy, and week by week receive our grateful contributions. Up to January 28th the amount collected was £79 18s. 2d., while up to and including February 25th £13 3s. 9d. has been added to the fund, which now amounts to £93 1s. 11d., as our contribution from St. Nicholas. The late mercy granted in the success of our arms calls for a thankoffering ; for every success of our generals materially shortens the distance between us and peace, which shall bring about the prosperity and happiness of South Africa and the whole British Empire. From the day on which we as a nation humbled ourselves and made our supplication to Almighty God, things turned in our favour. Don't let us put this aside, but let us see in it the fulfilment of God's promise and a call to thanksgiving. "Call upon Me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee; and thou shalt glorify Me."
(Waterloo & Crosby Herald, 10 March 1900)