Children of Charles and Laura Watson

. . . the chairman announced that it was his pleasing duty to present an illuminated address to the Rev Hugh F. Watson, the curate, on the occasion of his leaving the parish for another sphere of labour. He stated that no jar of any sort had arisen between himself and Mr Watson during the 2½ years Mr Watson had been his colleague and fellow-helper; and that circumstance was, to him, most gratifying. (Great cheering).

Mr Henry Wharton also spoke of the excellent character of Mr Watson, and of his great ability as a young clergyman in the pulpit. He was sure that deep regret would be felt by all, on the occasion of his leaving, and that the best wishes of the Whole parish would go with him.

The address, which had been beautifully done by Mr Alfred Lyles, and handsomely framed by Mr. Brook, the churchwarden, was then presented to Mr Watson, who briefly replied, expressing the high value he should set upon it, and stating that the presentation was utterly unexpected by him.

With regard to the mission church of St. Katherine, on Pyle Hill, the work was going on very satisfactorily, and the church was out of debt, through the energy of the Rev. H.F. Watson, who has charge of the work in this district.

THE NEW VICAR OF ST. RAPHAEL'S

The Rev. Hugh Fawcett Watson has been offered and has accepted the living of St. Raphael's, Cumberland Road. The new vicar obtained his B.A. at Oxford in the Michaelmas term, 1882, his M.A. in 1887, having gained honours in theology. He was ordained deacon in 1883 by Bishop Hellmuth (late Bishop of Huron, for the Bishop of Ripon), and was licensed to the curacy of Batley-Carr, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. In the following year he was ordained by the Bishop of Ripon, and in 1896 he was appointed curate at Holy Nativity, Knowle, on the nomination of the Hon. and Rev. A.F.B. Hanbury Tracy, and from 1889 he has been in charge of the mission church of St Katherine in that parish. The patrons of St. Raphael's are the Council of Keble College, Oxford. The income of the living is £130 per annum.

The new vicar of St. Raphael's, the Rev Hugh F. Watson, referred to in "The Talk of Bristol" last week, has made a host of friends at Knowle during the 14 years he has had charge of St. Katharine's in that parish, which he gave up without any pecuniary advantage for the more important duties of the vicar of St. Raphael's. In a quiet and unostentatious way he has gradually, from the smallest beginnings, developed and built up the Church of St. Katharine, Knowle, and by unselfish and self-sacrificing work amongst the people of Knowle and Pylle hill he has won their sincere regard and lasting friendship. It is not therefore surprising that they have not permitted him to leave the scene of these prolonged labours without a tangible mark of their esteem and affection for him. At a gathering and concert in St. Katharine's Church school, arranged by Miss Ward, the honorary organist, he was presented with a library chair, purse of £40, and a stationery case from members of St. Katharine's and friends at Knowle, the stationery case bearing the inscription:—"Presented, with a chair and purse of money, to the Rev H.F. Watson by many friends on his leaving St. Katharine's, Knowle, as a token of esteem and affection; 15th February, 1900." With these gifts was an album containing the names of the contributors, numbering 241. From the teachers and children of the Sunday school Mr Watson was the recipient of a brass inkstand and pen, and a pair of brass candlesticks. The presentation was made in appropriate terms by the Rev. George Dunlop, who said they respected Mr Watson not only for the length of his service and its conspicuous success, but because of the ability he had displayed in building up that mission church and in administering to the sick, his indefatigable district visiting, and his tender regard for the young. Mr Watson feelingly acknowledged the gifts, and thanked all for their exceeding kindness.

DEATH OF THE REV. H.F. WATSON

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Former Vicar of St. Raphael's Bristol

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The death is announced of the Rev. Hugh Fawcett Watson, formerly vicar of St. Raphael's Church, Bristol.

The Rev. H.F. Watson took his degrees of B.A. and M.A. at Oxford. He was ordained deacon in 1883, and priest in the following year. Mr Watson was appointed to curacies at Batley Carr, Yorkshire, 1883–1885, and at Knowle, Bristol, 1886–1900.

For 21 years, from 1900, he was vicar of St. Raphael's Church, Bristol, while from 1911–24 he was chaplain to the Sisters of Charity, Knowle. From 1924–27 he held the appointment of curate at St Jude's, Bristol.

Vespers will be held at All Saints' Church, Clifton, to-night, at 8.30, and the requiem service will take place at eight o'clock to-morrow morning. The funeral service will follow at noon.

MANY YEARS VICAR OF ST. RAPHAEL'S.

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Funeral of Rev. H. Fawcett Watson

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A large number of clergy attended the funeral service at All Saints' Clifton, yesterday, of the Rev. Hugh Fawcett Watson, formerly vicar of St. Raphael's, Bristol, who dies in a nursing home on Sunday.

Mr Watson was vicar of St Raphael's for 21 years, from 1900, having been curate at Knowle for the previous four years.

The service was conducted by Canon M.B. Gillison, vicar of All Saints, and the robed clergy included Canon L.G. Vining.

The remains were received at the church on Tuesday night by Canon Gillson and the Rev. W.N. Gurney when vespers were said and a large number of Mr Watson's old friends and parishioners were present.

Before the service yesterday there was Requiem Mass at 8 a.m., with the Rev. A.E. Adams as the celebrant. After the service the interment took place in the family grave at Arno's Vale Cemetery. The present vicar of Knowle, the Rev. G. Wynne, took the committal and at the grave-side a hymn was sung by the inmates of Park Row House, where Mr Watson was chaplain.

The flowers included a cross from Mr Watson's sister and one from the churchwardens of St. Raphael's.

Mourners.

The principal mourners were:—Miss Watson (sister), Mrs Scott-Watson, Miss Williams and Miss Beck.

Also in the congregation were the Rev. E.G.R. Hughes (vicar of St. Raphael's), the Rev. E.R. Smart (St. Dunstan's, Bedminster), the Rev. K.P. Banister (St. Matthias-on-the-Weir), the Rev. R.K. Paget, the Rev. C.F. Harman (St. Anne's), the Rev. F. Talbot-Parker (formerly vicar of Knowle), Prof. C. Ord, Dr. Brown, Mr E.T. Sayor (churchwarden, St. Raphael's), Mrs E.M. Harley (Ladies' Committee, Park Row House), Mr J.J. Clibbens (Bristol branch of the English Church Union), Mr E.M. Harley, Mr Martin M. Bryant, Mr F.G. Lazenby, Mr C.H. Barrett, Mr F. Hurdon, and Mr A.H. Cross.

The Archdeacon of Bristol was unable to be present.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr E. Edwards of Alma Vale Road, Bishopston and Shirehampton.

A marriage is arranged to take place early in August, between Mr. Charles Scott Watson, son of the late Mr. Charles Watson, of Bath, with Lena, youngest daughter of General Sir Horace Montagu, K.C.B., of Colchester.

MR. C.S. WATSON & MISS MONTAGU.

At St. Mary-at-the-Walls Church, Colchester, on Wednesday, Mr. Charles Scott Watson, son of the late Mr. Charles Watson, of Bath, and Mrs. Watson, of St. Raphael's Vicarage, Bristol, married Miss Lena Montagu, daughter of General Sir Horace and Lady Montagu, of Lackham House, Oxford-road, Colchester. The officiating clergy were the Rev. Hugh Watson, of St. Raphael's Vicarage, Bristol (brother of the bridegroom), the Rev. A. Downes-Shaw, Kettlestone (brother-in-law of the bride), and Canon Brunwin-Hales (rector of St. Mary's). The service was choral. The anthem, "Love one another," and the hymns, "Thine for ever" and "O perfect love," were rendered. The bridesmaids were the Misses Madeline Montagu, Alma Downes-Shaw, Kittie Downes-Shaw, and Dorothy Eales, with Master Charles Montagu and Dick Downes-Shaw as pages. The bride was attired in a Princess gown of rich ivory stain, the corsage, skirt, and train being draped with Ghent lace, attached by brooches and chains of pearls; she wore a coronet of orange blossoms, and her ornaments were real pearls. She carried a shower bouquet, presented by Miss Philbrick. The bridesmaids were attired in ivory satin mousseline, with draped fichus of lace; their pendants and pearl brooches were the gifts of the bridegroom. They carried shower bouquets of pink roses. Mr. Oxlade was the best man. A reception was afterwards held at Lackham House, the guests numbering about 200.

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