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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
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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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