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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-06-11, Page 7C©AUIE LANGUAGE 1 t,.m,./nro $n,n.h Ont. St. Andrew's United Ch celebrates anniversary ' •CIAD MILA FAILTE" meaning One Hundred Thousand Welcomes was the greeting and expression of joy of the con- gregation of St. Andrew's United Church, Ripley, to all who joined with them in the celebrations of their One Hundredth Anniversary. Although the weather was overcast and uncertain, tables were set up outside the church as well as inside for the garden party prepared and served by the United Church Women. Many enjoyed the meal outdoors before the rains came. Over 400 people paid admissions. Organizers -are sure many were thinking of the garden parties that were held in the sheds adjoining the churches years ago. The Centennial Pageant, which was writ- ten and produced by Joyce Macpherson, and entitled "The People Came" was presented to an overflow crowd. Piper Larry Needham led the chorus and distinguished guests to the front of the church where Emcee Katherine Collins got the program underway. She welcomed everyone in English and Francis and Margaret Gemmell gave the Gaelic welcome. Play traces church's history The pagent was presented in four parts, each depicting a 25 year period of the church's history. In 1886 a building was con- structed at the present location of Park and James Streets. In 1925 it became St. An- drew's United Church. At different times during the years six other churches closed and joined with St. Andrew's — Verdun, Clover Valley, Olivet, Tain Street, Wesley and Clarke. The narrators were Allan Tranter representing the Ripley area, Dorothy Needham the Purple Grove area, Charles Liddle the Olivet area and Donna Bridge the Clarke area. While the narrators told the history of the church, 100 people dressed in the costume of the era represented, illustrated it by humorous skits and pantomimes. It was enhanced by the music of the chorus of 24 singing in unison, individually and in groups and by the Middelkamp family. Some of the highlights were: the skits of the early settlers who took their worship so seriously; Harry Chapman acting as Precentor with his tuning fork leading the psalm; Glen Stanley as weighmaster; the banners depicting the union of all the chur- ches that joined to form St. Andrew's; dur- ing intermission "The Charleston" perform- ed by Marlene Coiling and Marjorie Mac- Tavish on a covered wagon; Joyce McEwen and her sleeping gentlemen. Joyce Macpherson was presented with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of her research and direction of a wonderful pageant. The church as overflowing for the Sunday morning service conducted by Rev. Glen Macpherson present minister of St. An- drew's assisted by former ministers. The special music provided by the choir added greatly to the service. ch former ministers returning for the celebrations were Rev. and Mrs. Doug Bryden; Rev. and Mrs. Doug Dunlop; Rev. and Mrs. Cecil Carnachan and family; Rev. Jim Bushell and Edith Patterson. The Rev. Norman Perry of Kincardine was the guest preacher and brought an in- spiring message. Mr. and Mrs. Perry and family along with the Macphersons rode to the church in a buggy drawn by a team of horses driven by John D. MacKay. It was a privilege for the congregation to have Mrs. Belle Henry, 104 years of age, at- tend the morning service. She cut the An- niversary cake decorated with the church's crest and 100 candles, at the luncheon following the service. She was assisted by Adeline Martyn and Gladys Arnold. Service of praise and song On Sunday evening a service of Praise arid Song was conducted by Rev. Glen McPherson. The audience greatly enjoyed the special music by the Kincardine Community Singers, The Gingrich family, The Mid- delkamp Family, Elaine Pollock, Larry Needham and Rev. Jim Bushell. The music for all the events was under the direction of Elaine Pollock, Music Director; Shirley Harris, Pianist; and Ian Culbert, Organist. It was wonderful to see so 'many former members and friends at all the events. This added greatly to the celebration. A Centennial History of the church from 1886 and before to 1986 had been compiled. It was dedicated to the memory of Florence Liddle. Copies are still available and can be ob- tained from the archivist Mrs. Arnold or her assistant archivist Katherine Collins. Did you win? The 28th Sports Complex lottery draw was held on June 9 with the following winners: $500.00 to George and Jane Cranston; $300.00 to Leonard Ritchie; $100.00 to Mickie Wight, Teeswater and $100.00 to Debbie and Allan Rhody, Holyrood. 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