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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1974-06-20, Page 3St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton is well over 100 years old. This picture was taken in the 1800's and shows the Presbyterian church in the background. Do you remember? BY JABEZ RANDS (As part of Clinton's upcoming Centennial celebrations next year, jabez Rands of Clinton is writing a weekly column on the history of the town.) Do you remember when St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton was young? In 1832 the Canada Co. as "public works and im- provements", set apart one acre of Lot 24, HuIlett, and it erected a frame church, where the present St. Paul's Anglican Church stands. They hoped that the church would attract settlers to "Vanderburg's Corners", as Clinton was then called at the time it was built. The church in Clinton belonged to the Diocese of 'Quebec, as the Diocese of Toronto was not formed until 1839. The Canada Co. also erected a log school house in the southeast corner of, the grounds in 1842, and the grounds around the church and school were used as a burial ground until 1864 when the present Clinton Cemetery was formed. The original church building had been poorly constructe4 and was considered wholly inadequate, and from 1832 till 1858, while Clinton was visited by travelling missionaries and services were held in connection with St. Paul's Church, these services were often held in the homes. The church bur- ned down in 1845. The "God's Acre" which Peter Vanderburg (he bought Lot 24, Hullett in 1834) had deeded in trust for the church of England and Ireland in 1835 is the site on which the present church stands. The Rattenbury and Racey families deeded adjoining property for a rectory and it was on this part of the property (site of the present rectory) that a temporary frame church was erected in 1857, designed to serve until a more substantial structure could be built. It was also in 1857, that the Diocese of Huron was erected, consisting of the 13 coun- ties of Western Ontario. The first brick church was built on the present site in 1863, in the time of the first rector, Rev. James Charmichael, who later became Bishop of Montreal. Fire destroyed this building in January 1865 and .the present church was corn- -pleted • by-November of the •same year. The church's burial grounds had been discontinued the previous year, and some of the graves are under the present church. Others were leveled and the stones laid flat. For years, old stones were stored under the church. and a couple were used as lifts on the doors in the memorial hail. The first Sunday School had a rather melancholy history. It had been built as the temporary church structure in 1857; later served as a rectory until a new one went up in 1872; then it was moved across the street to the site of the present parish hall to serve as a Sunday School. When the new S.S. was to be built in 1884, the Vestry gave the Wardens per- mission to dispose of it as they saw fit, and it was sold for $20, to be used as a livery barn downtown until it was destroyed by fire some years later. Until 1875, the church revenue was derived from the ren- tal of pews and "sittings". It was not until the early 1900's that the voluntary system of givings was introduced. Doors were removed from the pews and used for wainscotting in the new S.S. About 1877, sidesmen had to be appointed, "to keep order in the gallery of the church during divine ser- vice," so the church was apparently thriving then. The church organ had its own history. A little melodion provided the church music until 1867, when a cabinet organ was first rented, and later purchased. A pipe organ was in- stalled in 1888 which required the services not only of an organist but also of a "pumper"; small boys vied for the job, which paid 10c per service, until 1929 when an electric motor was installed, A would-be organist in the church was the nephew of one of the town's medical men, Dr. Gunn. Although he wasn't accepted as official organist, the boy was allowed to slip into the church after services and practice. In later years townspeople recognized their aspiring musician as the conductor of the Toronto Symphony, Sir Ernest McMillan, In 1887, the chancel was added to the church, and Owen Memorial Hall was completed by 1913 with the Sunday School extended to meet it. A new rectory was built in 1961, and in 1965, the Doan-Rumball kindergarten rooms were constructed. The picture shows the church in the 1880's. 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SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1974 9:45 cra, Surlily School 11:00 a.m, Worship Service and Nursery 11:30 a.m. Junior Congregetion SERMON: "THE SUPPER'S SIGNIFICANCE" Sacrament of the Lord's Supper today Everyone Welcome WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH "THE CHURCH THAT CARES" 1 PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE1 MINISTER: JOHN S. OESTREICHER, B.A., ORGANIST: MISS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIR DIRECTOR: MRS. WM. HEARN SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1974 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service SERMON: "A WHALE OF A STORY" 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School SERMON: "A WHALE OF A STORY" KATHLEEN BECK Henry and Peggy Cook. GRENVILLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ( Formerly Berean Christian School) Parents - you can have a good relationship with your child If your child is rebellious and moody and causes you worry, there is an answer. 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Bans 4-oz, Skeins Sock & Sweater Yarn 99c 10% Off 4 Ply Sayelle Nylon 1.0r. sans 35c Pot-o-Gold Selene 3 tics $1.00 Phentex Reg, 890 Only 6 9c Strawberries For Sale - Order Now SHOP At AMSINGS STORE 55' ALBERT ST. CLINTON CLINTON'S KNITTING CENTRE $.1.29 0..58c CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Clinton 263 Princess Street Pastor Alvin Beukema, B.A., B.D. Services: 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (On 3rd Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Dutch Service at 11:00 a.m.) The Church of the "Back to God" Hour every Sunday 4:30 p.m. CHLO EVERYONE WELCOME ST, JOSEPH'S CHURCH 123 James St. Clinton ST.' MICHAEL'S MISSION Blyth D.J. McMASTER, P.P. MASSES: 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. Sunday - Blyth 11:00 a.m. Sunday - Clinton Religious instruction- Thursday afternoons (unless otherwise announced) St. Joseph's, Clinton. BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH "EVERYONE OF US SHALL GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD" -I ROM. 14:12 PASTOR: REV. L.' V. BIGELOW 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 7:30 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP .8:00 p.m. FRIDAY WEDNESDAY 8 p.m. PRAYER MEETING YOUNG EVERYONE WELCOME PEOPLE'S MEETING ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1974 TRINITY I l 11:30 a.m. Parish Communion Sunday School FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHAPEL 162 MAPLE ST. (1 street west of Community Centre) 9:45 a.m WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 a.m.-SUNDAY SCHOOL and BIBLE HOUR 8:00 p.m-GOSPEL SERVICE Tues., 8:00 p.m.-PRAYER and BIBLE STUDY For Information Phone: 482-9319 CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Leslie Hoy, 524.8823 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service and Evangelistid Service 7:00 p,m. Wednesday Prayer Service 8:00 p.m, Friday, Young 'Peoples ALL WELCOME ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. EDWIN G. NELSON CHARLES MERRILL, ORGANIST SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1974 10:00 am, Worship Service SUNDAY SCHOOL ALL WELCOME FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 'HURON Si., CLINTON PASTOR P. SPRAIN 482.7641 SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1974 10:00 Sunday Scholl For all ages 11;60 a.m. Woriihip Service arid Nursery Mrs. Kathleen Beck passed away in Montreal Hospital in Ottawa on June 15, 1974. She was 61. Mrs. Beck was born the for- mer Kathleen Huller in Holmesville. She was a daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Huller and the late John Huller of Holmesville. She was a member of Rothwell United Church in Ottawa. Besides her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Edna Cox of Clinton, Mrs. Doris Batkin of. Holmesville and Mrs. Jean Cook of Goderich. The funeral service was held from the Ball Funeral Home in Clinton on 7-1ne 17 with Rev. John Oestreicher officiating. Interment was in Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers' were Raymond Cook, Jim Cole, Frank Thomp- son, Charlie Durst, Elmer Pot- ter, and Rick Henry. Flowerbearers were Janey Beck, Linda Cole, Shirley Members of the Christian Women's Club of South Huron held a song service in the sit- ting room on Sunday evening, Mrs. Anderson led the service with devotions by Mrs. Whilsmith and piano accom- paniment by Mrs, Forest. Seventy-six Grade 6, 7, and 8 students from Huron Centen- nial School at Brucefield, visited The Home on Monde), afternoon and presented a musical program. The theme of the program was an imaginary trip to Jamaica with songs and special numbers related to tt, Island. Arnold Mathers, principal • the school, was emcee for the afternoon with Mrs. McKinley, director of music, leading the choir assisted by Mrs. Moffatt, music teacher for the senior grades. Mr. Wilson Armstrong expressed the appreciation of the residents. The rqger Dunlop Women's Institute were hosts on Wed- Brucefield (ICJ ti nesday afternoon for the June birthday Party, Mrs. Baehurn, President of the club, was em- pee for the program which in- cluded colored slides of points of interest in the Goderiph area shown. by Bpb,,Henry and piano melodies by Lawes Falconer, The twenty celebrants were presented with gifts with thanks extended to the ladies by Mrs, Chisolm. Cup calte and tea were served to 150 residents and guests. The Bradley Family of Clin- ton who are a very popular group with the residents, came to our rescue on "Family Night" due to a cancellation. The family of four girls and three boys sang as a chorus as well as solo and duet numbers.. They are accompanied by their father, Eugene, with the accor- dion. John Bradley, anew resident. frtho Wingham thanked the en- tertainers on behalf of the residents, MRS. ELSIE TWITCHELL Mrs. Elsie Twitchell of Huronview and formerly of Clinton died on June 131 1974 at Clinton Public Hospital. She was 80. She was born the former Elsie Ross in Mt. Forest on August 3, 1893 and moved to Clinton at an early age where she later married the late Harry Twitchell. Following their marriage, they moved to Windsor, where Mrs. Twitchell was a member of Eastern Star, Victoria Chap- ter. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Rogers of Dundean, Florida; one grand- child; one great-grandchild; and one brother, David Ross of Ferndale, Michigan. Funeral services were held from the Ball Funeral Home with Rev. John Oestreicher of- ficiating. Interment was in Clinton Cemetery, The June meeting of Unit 3 of Brucefield UCW was held in the church with a good atten- dance. The worship was led by Bea Dalrumple and Olive Broadfoot, The scripture was read by Bee and a reading was given by Olive. A hymn. was sung and a poem "Wishes" was read by Olive. The offering was received and dedicated and the worship was closed with a prayer, The business part of the meeting followed chaired by the president, Norma McGregor, who thanked Bea and Olive for their worship ser- vice, The secretary's report was given and adopted and the treasurer's report and cards and flower reports were given. The entertainment for the fall Thankoffering was discussed. It was moved by Vina Brodie On May 28th Huron Lodge No. 377 of Ladies Orange Benevolent Association, celebrated their 53rd birthday party. Guests were present from Toronto, Scarborough, St. Marys, oodham, Mitchell, Seaforth and members of Mur- phy Lodge 710 Clinton. Grand Lodge Officers were: R.W. Sis. Mae MacKrae, Grand Mistress of Ontario, West; R.W. Sis, Bertha Addy, Past Grand Mistress of Ontario, •West; R.W. Sir Kt,, Oliver Jacques, Past Grand Master of Royal Black Chapter of On- tario, West; R.W. Sir Kt. Lloyd Hearn, Grand Registrar of Royal Black Chapter of On- tario West. Following a banquet at On- tario St., a meeting was held in and seconded by Lorraine Scott that .the UCW send $25 to the Angola Missions. It was an- nounced that there will be a beef barbecue in the fall, The meeting was adjourned by Jean Rathwell. The ladies were then enter- tained by some of the children in the community, Jane Allan, Mary Jane Scott, and Diane Wilson sang several songs ac- companied by their ukuleles. Estella Wilson did a Highland dance and Diane Wilson gave a piano solo, Several songs were sung by Katherine Mustard, Kristen and Kara Vanden Neucher, Estella Wilson, and Julie Townsend. The programme closed with a sing song led by Dorothy McGregor and a delicious hineh was served •by Betty Graham and Myrtle Taylor. the Lodge Room. During the meeting Sis, Mae MacKrae, Sis Bertha Addy, Sis. Hilda Schrauber, Sis. Betty Vannat- ter, Sis. Ruth Smith. Sis. Agnes Davis, and Bros. Oliver Jacques, Lloyd Hearn and Clark Forrest brought greetings and best wishes from their Lodges. After the cloSing of Lodge, the draws were made on the birthday draw. Winners were: $25, Asa . Deeves, Hen- salt; Gus Boussey, Clinton; $10, Mr. Oliver Yake, Goderich. The birthday gifts were won by Hilda Smith, Woodham; Evelyn Errington, Dungan non; Ethel Forrest, Hensel!: and Doris Wilson, Varna, The evening was brought to a close with the serving of birth- day cake, ice cream, tea and coffee. LOBA celebrates anniversary