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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-07-28, Page 10minister present Church years the St. Paul’s Anglican Church V' TAKEN FOR ALL MAGAZINES AND PERIODICALS used the as a first born in Scotland and with his parents to The family settled Dr. Perrie was as a lad came Huron County, near Brussels. The structure was brick and stood on the north side of John Street west, about opposite William Street, over the King known as the One of Wingham’s most famous and beloved residents was Dr. David Perrie, who served as minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for 36 years. time con- con- The Wednesday, July 28, 1954. Page Ten CONGREGATIONAI. NOW MASONIC HALL The Congregational Church formed in 1881, due to a disagreement On the choice of a site for the present Presbyterian Church, when the origi nal church was burned. was Wingham, Ont Dudley Holmes Became County Court Judge The late Judge Dudley Holmes prac­ tised law in Wingham for a great many years. In January, 1927, he was appointed Magistrate for the County of Huron and at< that time sold his practice to J, W. Bushfield, Q.C., who has carried on his law practice in the same office on Josephine Street since that time. REV. WM. MURPHY First Anglican Church Stood Near Present C.P.R. Station Lower Wingiram was at that time on the down grade, while Upper Wing­ ham had become an incorporated town. It was felt by most people that the site chosen was more central but some of the members of the congre­ gation insisted that the church should be built on the old site. When the decision was finally made that the new church would be erected in Upper Wingham, those who dis­ agreed left the church and purchased the dormant Methodist Episcopalian Church, on the north-east cornei’ of John and Centre Streets. A Congre­ gational Church was formed with the members being as far removed from the location they had wanted, as the Presbyterian Church. During the ’90’s it became a struggle for the Congregational Church to carry on. Many people were moving west at that time, especially residents of Lower Wingham. Membership de­ creased to such a degree that in 1902 the church was forced tp close its doors. About the year 1862 the pioneers who were members of the Church of England, felt the need of a place to hold services. Mission services were organized and conducted by members themselves in a hall William Hotel, now Queen’s Hotel. The first ordained Rev. William Murphy, an Irishman, one of the first graduates of Huron I College. Rev, Murphy had undertaken I to bring ministrations to the missions of Kinloss and Teeswater in 1866. By the following year he had exteiided his pastoral work and visited the mis­ sion at Wingham. For some week-night services only were ducted and the King William tinued to be a meeting place, parish of Wingham was formally est­ ablished and recognized by the Dio­ cese of Huron in 1867, with Rev. Wm. Murphy as rector of Kinloss, Tees­ water and Wingham. In short order the people began to plan for a new church, with money and labor generously donated to the work. Construction was not only begun, but completed before the end of 1868. The new church was to be called St. Paul’s and it was opened on New Year’s Day, 1869. The church was al­ most paid for on the occasion of dedi­ cation and the debt was cleared with­ in a year. The congregation number­ ed scarcely more than 75 at this time. Some time between 1883 and 1887, what is now the Legion Home on the south-east corner of John and Centre Streets was purchased and rectory. Rev. McCosh was to occupy it. REV. E. O. LANCASTER Succeeded by Rev. Parker, Mr. Lan- 'caster and his family moved to Wood- stock, where he took over his duties as rector of Aii Saints’ Church. In the early part of 1931, Mr. Holmes was appointed Senior Judge of the County of Simcoe, taking up residence in Barrie, and continued on the bench until the time of his death in 1941. Mr. Holmes was always very active in sports and interested in everything which contributed 'to the welfare of the town. He took an active interest in St, Paul's Church of England in Wingham and at one time was warden of that church. Mr. Holmes was also town solicitor for a great many years and secretary of the Wingham High School as well as secretary of the Wingham Library Board. I His eldest son, Dudley Holmes, Q,C is at present Magistrate for the Coun ty of Huron, residing in Goderich. We hope you will enjoy yourselves at Wingham's ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Queens Hotel Your Home away from Home in Wingham During the intervening congregation had grown so large that a new church became essential. In 1892 the corner stone was laid on the present site, on the north-west corner of John and Centre Streets. Crowell Willson performed this, ceremony at a special service on August 4. Cro­ well Willson and Tho's. Cornyn were the wardens at that time and were members of the building committee. Other members of this committee were T. A. Mills, H. W. C. Meyer, Thomas Bell, E. Murray, B. Willson, C. E. Clarke, H. Kerr and S. J. Smith. The architect was Henry Kerr and Thos. Netterfield had charge of the masonry work. In 1903 the remainder of the debt was paid and at that time Ben Willson returned the mortgage on the rectory, leaving the parish free of debt. ».4) * In 1919 the present rectory was purchased, being immediately adja­ cent to the church property. The Rev. E, O. Lancaster left in March, 1952 to become rector of All Saints Church, Woodstock, while Rev. H. L. Parker, B.A., L.Th., the present rector of St. Paul’s, came in April of the same year from the parish of Chesley and Tara. Where are They Now? i Many will wonder what’s be­ come of the once-familiar voices that used to be heard on CKNX. This list, based on our latest information, shows where they are now. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY As a youngster he gave evidence of, the studious nature which was latei’ to lead him to the highest position his profession could afford. His early education was received at the nearby public school and continued at Goder­ ich and Knox College, Toronto, from which he graduated in 1888. In 1919 he was honored with the Doctor of Divinity degree. His first two years in the ministry , were spent in North Missouri and on his return to Canada served at Ches­ ley for four years. He was inducted as minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyter­ ian Church, Wingham, in 1894. Dr. Perrie was widely recognized as a student of Bible history and a leader in his Church. In 1929 he was chosen as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Can-, ada. Bill Beattie CBC Special Events, Ottawa Howard Bedford manager, CHVC, Niagara Falls Harry J. Boyle CBC Ontario director, Toronto Lance Browne sportcaster, CHVC, Niagara Falls Bob Clark CBC, Cornerbrook, Newfoundland ■j!ElIH from IRENE and DANNY ADAMSON and STAFF WINGHAM FRUIT MARKET The Best in FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES NEW AND RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES ON REQUEST LEON C. CANTELON Frank Eidt copy chief, CKLB, Oshawa :y, ; F* -s' , f '' - The well-known cleric might well have become equally famous as an athlete, had his chosen profession not demanded such a proportion of his in­ terest. A story is told that one day aS he passed a group of boys who were putting the stone, they begged him to try the game. Though the young lads were proficient in the sport the clergyman easily outdid their best efforts. Dr. Perrie’s bro­ ther, Gideon “Perrie, won world fame for his athletic prowess. Doug Fry student minister, Lost River, Quebec Norm Fry manager, variety store, Clinton REV. H. L. PARKER Present rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, who came to Wingham in April, 1952. Dr. Perrie dietjl in Wingham on Feb. 13, 1931, his wife having predeceased him the previous October. Two daugh­ ters and a son survived. They were Mrs. Harold Parker, Brussels, Mrs. (Rev,) Gordon Rintoul, Toronto, and Rev. David Perrie. Tory Gregg - sports executive, Wingham Ross Hamilton furniture salesman and undertaker, Seaforth Don Hildebrand announcer, CKCO - TV, Kitchener We’re pleased to welcome all those who visit Wingham during the 75 th Anniversary of our town. During your stay please feel free to tour our studios and transmitter. Dr. David Perrie Frank Johnson advertising executive, Brantford Doug Manning CHEX, Peterborough program department Jim Maxwell studying medicine in Vancouver Warner Newton research, B.C. experi­ mental farm Al Phillips insurance executive, Winnipeg Bill Pring radio and TV, CFPL, London Fred Russell sales management, CKLB, Oshawa Jean Tervit now Mrs. Jack Deans, Wingham, farm-wife CKNX takes pride in being a part of the community of Wingham and humbly strives to keep Wing ham proud of its radio voice. We extend congratulations to all who have contributed to the success of the 75th Anni­ versary. Sincerely. We're looking forward these and many more may seem to indicate that there are frequent personnel changes at CKNX. Actually, this station has one of the best staff service records among Canadian radio stations. Each member of our present employees averages over 9 to renewing acquaintances with ex-staff members. Their number years of continuous service at CKNX. 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