We are hoping to form a branch of the Church of England’s Men’s Society in the parish, and a meeting is to be held in the Church Room, St. James’s Road. on Thursday, the 6th inst., at 8 p.m., to hear an Address from the Secretary, the Rev. Gordon Savile, and to take steps for the formation of the branch.

The Society was founded by the Archbishop of York, and has a very large number of members all over the country. It seems to be just the kind of thing that all classes of Church people wish for - a means by which they may take their part in Church life. All members are expected to do something for the good of the community. Members must belong to the Church of England. There is a small subscription for membership. There is a monthly Sunday afternoon service, and fortnightly or weekly meetings of a social character and for discussion. I hope that all who wish for information will come to the meeting.

Source: The Hampton Hill Parish Magazine - 1910 January

I am glad to say that we have formed a branch of the Church of England Men’s Society in the parish. The meeting to consider the matter was held in the Church Room on January the 6th. It was not a convenient time, because it was in the middle of the election excitement, but it was the only time when we could get the help of the Rev. Gordon Savile, the Secretary of the Society. We had forty men present, and after hearing an address from Mr. Savile and also one from the Rev. Albert Kestin, we passed a resolution to the effect that it was desirable that a branch be formed, and we proceeded to elect a provisional committee and officers to draw up rules and form plans.

A second meeting was held on January 25th when the Rev. A. C. Kestin again spoke, and when the rules were adopted and the programme for the first half year approved. The “rule of life” for the members is, “To pray to God every day and to do something to help forward the work of the Church.” Men may join either as members or associates. Members must be communicants. A Monthly Service for men will be held on the last Sunday in the month at 3.45 p.m. There will also be a Monthly Meeting in the Church Room, for lectures, discussions, and of a social character. At these meetings non-members will be welcome. For membership there is a small annual subscription of not less than one shilling, and a small admission fee of sixpence. These payments entitle members
to wear the badge, and to receive the quarterly men’s magazine. Names of those wishing to join may be received at any time, but the actual enrolment cannot take place for three months. We shall have a Social Evening on Tuesday, February 22nd, at 8 p.m. in the Church Room, when we shall be glad to see any men who will come, and when information will be given and new names received. I hope that this Society will be a great source of help to the Church and to those who become members.

Source: The Hampton Hill Parish Magazine - 1910 February