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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1914-06-04, Page 6TRE IV-INGHAM TIMES, JUNE 4 1914 - 89 THE NEW CHURCH 1895 - 1914 ••••••••••••all*M11.1111•10•••••• .A. solid silver bedstead costing 845,- 000 recently Yves made in England for an Indian rajah. COULO HOT SUMMER UP For Lamle Back. Women are coming to tmderstand that week, lame, and aching backs from which they suffer are due to wrong action of the kidneys. The kidneys are overtaxed -given more work that they can do, and when the back aches and pains it is almost im- reveible to do her housework, for every move and turn means pain. Cin thc first F.,;4n cf any weakinas in the back Domes Kidney Pills should be teken, and time de away with any suffering irrem leareee trouble. Lire. A. J. Lalonde, Kingston, Ont, write:: -"I am writing to trAl YOU what a wonderful cute Doan's Kidney Pill' did ia%. I ;;aaring ;yidt a lam% , bacl:, and for L.Lcut ..:.tven days could 1 -hardly streilitcli up far tee pain. I had used quite a few of other kinds of pills, and received no relief, Just then my eieter came teel teal inc aaont Doan'e Kidilay Pa:, end r;!iat. thcy had done for I d'..!elded 13 try them. I used three boxes, and 1 am completely cured, and I do not heLitato to recarnmend . them," r,lc. per box, hoxes for F.:11.25, • at all deal..;rc or malloei direct on receipt 1 of price by The T. '..4111.airu Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. If ordering direct spe,zify "Doan's." kki.1444.0.1.1*.l..0••••1 D. E. Aloylan, deaf mute, has been made a Methodist minister in Cumber- land, Md. Thorraie altifer. e7, Imuis, ha liven married 7:1 year without a divoree. CAN THEM CLOTHES WITH BYO -LA The Dye that colors ANY KIND of Cloth Perfectly, with the SAMDM No anew) ei mime ea ofeen and Simple. itari=tretigaent;: re042:40Vrieetti •,4 RF.V. Rota. LEASK ' le05 - 1Se0 Deceased Oct. 3Ist, 11 0•3 MR. H. I). HENDERSON Deceaeed Mey 4, 1914 48 years a member REV. J. URE.STEWART, B. A. PASTOR HISTORY OF 0:0000seraceemenesesommi Whitechurch Presbyterian Church From Its Foundation to the Jubilee May 3 ist, 1914 1•111•101119.301111111•11141•ROB011111•41•072.M.191R.‘ Much of the information here given in connection with the White- church Presbyterian Church has ben received from older members of the congregation in adaition to that from the records of the church. It was in the days of the ox cart and sleigh in a thickly wooded but sparcely settled community that Presbyterianism had its birth in Whitecleurch. This name was given to the village about forty years ago owing to the fact that the old frame church in the woods was painted white. When the G.T.R. passed through this district it received the name of Whitechurch Crossing and afterwards the village was known as Whitechurch, Previous to 1864 there was no Presbyterian church in the neighbor- hood and the few early settlers of Scottish stock felt a lonely feeling as a result. However, an opportunity presented itself to them to worship God with one of the congregations of another communion, they took advantage of the seme. These meetings were held in the old log school- house on the site of the present Whitechurch sehoolhouse on the 2nd con- cession of Kinloes. However this did not seem to satisfy. Accordingly one Sabbath afternoon in the year 1864 a few, less than the number of fingers on one hand, rnet together and after discussion decided to call a meeting, of all interested for the purpose of organizing a church for those who had been accustomed to the Presbyterian form of church (4overn- ment and worship. Therefore, as quoted from the minutes of the Pres- bytery of Huron, held at Clinton on Wednesday, April 13th, 1864 and pre- sided over by the moderator. Rev. John Logic, "A petition for the organ- izetion of a 11.0.7 congr,?gation in East Kinloss was read. It was agreed to receive this petition, to grant the arayer thereof, to unite this con- gregation with St. Helens and appoint Mr. McDonald (then of Clinton but at the time of his death, Dr. A. 1). McDonald, of Seaforth) to preach to ;Ind organize this station at his earliest convenience." Further records of the minutes of the Presbytery of Huron, held Tuesday, July lath, 1861, state "That Mr. McDonald organized a new congregation in East Kinloss; that he preached in Mr. Hamilton's barn on the 81st day of May and afterwards received the following names of members into full com- munion: -Adam MacKay, Mrs. Catherine MacKay, Mrs. Jane Lever, Win. Simpson, Mrs, Win. Simpson, Mrs. David Gillies, Thomas Wilson, James Wilson, Wm. Dawson, Mrs. James Clow, James Ross, Matthew Waddel, Alex. Middleton. Mrs. Alex. Middleton, a total of :4 and that he preeided at the election of the following persons for trustees: -Adam MacKay, Chas. Hamilton, George Ross, James Wilson, John (Mlles, Allan McLean and WIXI. Simpson. (Li the above named none are today eonnected with our congregation and as far as is known only three, Thos. Wilson, Wm. Dawson and Matthew Waddel, survive. For several months the people mot for worship in the barn of Mr. Chew. Hamilton, situated on the present farm of Mr. Andrew Fox. The hard seats and necessary backing, provided by sheaves of grain, etc., as well ac insufficient light eatinot soon fade away from the memories of the few who remain; but never will be :•.een such a spirit of worship, even though a church building, was not yet possessed. This condition. however, was soon ehanged and at a meeting of the congregation held in 1e65 it was decided to erect a church building. The site chosen was the presont one, tho property being secured from Mr. " Chas. Hamilton. The contract for the building was given to Louis John Draw who built merely the shell of the frame thumb. During the first period of its existence there was no pulpit, but a simple platform; neither wuro there very comfortable seats but such as could be constructed by means of plank and blocks. However, the servicesheld under such con- ditions wore sweet and precious. On November 21st, lea), Rev. Robt. Leask was called and inducted as the find pastor of the united charge of St. Helen's and East Kinloss. During his pastorate, the first elders of the congregation were elected, namely, Adam McKay, Charles Hamilton, Thos. Wilson and John Daw- son. The other elders since the organization of the congregation are, James Agnew, elected in 1870, Andrew McWilliams, elected in 1881, IL D. Henderson and John Clow in 1885, Wm. Martin,and David Kennedy in 1895 and John Eglestone in 1903. The present eldership consists of Wm. Martin, David Kennedy and John Eglestone. In this connection we cannot refrain from making reference to the sudden call to his heavenly abode of one of the elders, Mr. H. D. Hen- derson, on Monday, May 4th, Although there are other names dear to many hearts, of those whom death has taken from our midst, yet this most unexpected removal of Mr. Henderson at such a time as this can- not go unnoticed. At the time of his death he was the oldest living member connected with the congregation, having united with this church 48 years ago. For 26 years he was a member of session of which he was clerk and for 30 years he was Superintendent of the Sabbath School. He was also at the time of his death, President of the Young People's Guild, Secretary of the Board of Managers and of the congregation and also an important member of the Missionary committee. The congrega- tion here wishes to place on record their appeciation of his faithful ser- vice to the church for so many years as well as their feeling of the great loss sustained in his death, especially on such an occasion as this, the Jubilee of the church to which he was looking forward with great expectation. The first Sunday School Superintendent and first precentor was Adam MacKay, to whom as the records state much credit is due for the foundation of this church, Other Superintendents were, Andrew Mc- Williams, Robt Henderson and H. D Henderson, and other precenters were, Thos. Wilson. Alex. Simpson and Robt. Simpson. During Mr. Leask's pastorate in 1875 the sheds were erected, the contractor being Wm. McCandish; and also an addition of a few feet to the church building was made in 1877. Three years afterward on Feb. 5th, 1880 at an adjourned meeting of the congregation the following re- solution was forwarded to Presbytery and the same request granted, "That Whitechurch congregation become connected with Fordyce Mission Sta- tion," which was afterwards known as Calvin Presbyterian church. Mr, Leask's labors here ended Mar. 81, 1880, after 15 years of diligent eervice and on Oct. 31st, 1908, he passed to his reward in the city of Toronto after years of faithful devotion to his Master. Rev. Mr. Leask was succeeded by Rev. Jas. A. Anderson, B. A., who began his pastorate on Oct. 7th, 1880. Previous to his marriage the present manse was built in 1881, the contractor being Mr. Stevenson of Lucknow. During his labours the W. F. M. S. was organzied, which has accomplished so much for the cause of missions. 1 -lis ministry here continued seven and a half years until 1888, aftereewhich he was called to Goderich. As pastor of Knox church there he died very suddenly at Ottawa in the month of March, 1910, just as the degree of I/ D. was to be conferred upon him by his Alma Mater, the Presbyterian College, Montreal. Mr. Anderson's memory, like that of Mr. Leask's is sweet to many who live to -day. The next Minister was Rev. W. H. Geddes, who at present is pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Ailsa Craig, He was inducted in 1889. During his pastorate the Y. P. S. C. E. for our young people was form- ed. In 1893 he resigned, having accepted a call to Ailsa Craig. At the close of Mr. Geddes' pastorate it was decided by the congre- gation and agreed to by the Presbytery that a re -arrangement of the fields here was advisable. Accordingly Calvin church united with Bel - grave and Whitechurch with Langside. In the following year, 1804, Rev. Andrew MacNab M. A., now of Underwood, was tailed and inducted. During his ministry in 1895 the old church building was sold to James Lever for $65,00 and the present brick church erected in its place at a cost of $3500. The contractor for the same was Mr. Gay. While the building was under construction, through the kitidtiess of the Methodists the services were held in their church. P-"tionsof the old building may yet be seen in different places both in the village and vieinity. On Nov. 1.0, of the same year the open- ing Of the new church took place, the serviees being eonducted by Rev. .114M, Mr. Anderson, late ef Coderich. For the first time in the history of the church, the organ was used at these services ard thus introduced into, the worship of God. Mr. MacNab's pastorete clrsed in 1t99. Rev. G. M. Dunn, now of Royce Ave.. Presbyteriaa Church, Toron- to, succeeded Rev. Mr. Men))) in late. During his pastorate the Y. IS, S. C. B. was changed to the Young People's Guild. On New Year's Day 1901, the Presbyterian Book of Praise was used for the first time, His labors closed in 1906, having accepted a call at Iticlgetown. He was suc- ceeded in the same year by Rev. Geo, T. Duncan, now of Port Credit, who resigned in 1909, having accepted a call from the latter place. Dur- ing this year about $500 was spent on exteneive improvements of the basement of the church. Rev. R. McEachern, now of Owen Sound, be- came pastor of this charge the same year, 1909. and completed his minis- try here in 1912. During his pastorate the W. 'r. M. S. was organized. He was followed by the present pastor, Rev. J. Ure Stewart, 13. ,A., who. was inducted on March 27, 1913. Present Officers of the Church PASTon--- Rev. J. Tire Stewart, B. A. SassioN- Rev. J. Ure Stewart, B. A., moderator; 11,0. Henderson, elerk, (deceased May 4, 1914). ' Wm. Mceetin, John Eglestone, David Kennedy, Elders. TRUSTEES-Robt, Simpson, John Gillespie, Dan Martin. MANAGERS -John Gillespie (chairman), Wm. Barbour, W. H. Conn,. David Clow, Fred Davidson, Frank Henry, Wne Pardon, John A. Simp- son, R. W. Simpson. H. D. Henderson, Secretary of Board (deceased). SECRETARY OF CONGREGATION_H. D. Henderson (deceased), TREASURER OF CONGREGATION -Frank Henry. MISSIONARY TREASURER -John A. Simpson. AUDITORS - H. D. Henderson (deceased) and Malcolm Ross, ORGANIST AND CHOIR LEADER- Miss Marjorie Gordon. lYlissioNARy Comven,-Daniel H. Martin (chairman), John A. Simp- son (secretary), H. D. Henderson (deceased), Frank Henry, Fred David- son, Mrs. Frank Henry, Mrs. David Kennedy. SABBATH SCHOOL -Superintendent, H. D. Henderson, (deceased; Ass't Sup't, Fred Davidson and David Kennedy; Secretary, Miss Lillian Longman; Treasurer, Robt. Laidlaw, TEACHERS -Rev, J. Ure Stewart, B.A., Fred Davidson, Miss Emma Davidson, Mrs. David Kennedy, Robt. Laidlaw, Bessie Laidlaw, Sup't of Cradle Roll, Robina Henry. Y. P. GUILD -President, H. D. Henderson (deceased); Vice -Presi- dent, Alex. Henry; Secretary, Olive Terriff; Treasurer, Chas, Gillespie. WOmAN's HOME MUSIONERY SOCIETY -President, Mrs. David Ken- nedy; Treasurer, Miss Robina Henry; Secretary, Mrs. Alex. Emerson, WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SocIErv President, Mrs, kiank lienry; Treasurer, Miss Emma Davidson; Se eretary, Mrs. Alex. Emer- son. A few words on the present conditions of the congregation will be • interesting. Although this church, like others in Huron and Bruce has suffered greatly from removals to tither districts, the congregation con- sists of over 70 families with -a commnnicant membership o1109. At the annual meeting of the congregation in 1913 it was decided to adopt the Duplex Envelope system of giving. This was carried into effect at • the close of the ye; r in December through the organization of a 1Vlis- siohary Committee, whieh held a laymen's banquet in the church and afterwards thoroug1.1y canvassed the congregation for the Current Ex- penses of the chum', as well as for Missions with very encouraging re- sults. At the present time there is in course of construction, sheds fee the horses and vehicles. They are being built of cement wall and ti r with other modern improvements. It is expected that the cost wiW between $1500 and $2000, when completed. At the last annual meeting of the congregation in January of this year a Jubilee committee was appointed to make arrangements for the setvice in connection with the Jubilee gathering in commemoration of the fifty years of the existence of this congregation. The committee - was composed of the pastor, managers and Messrs. Dan Martin, Andrew Fox and MalcolmRoss with their wives. This committee met and decided upon the dates, May 31st, and June lst; the former Wing the exact date upon which the church was organized. P INTING AND STATIONERY We have put in our office a complete stock Of Staple Stationery and can supply your wants in WRITING PADS ENVELOPES LEAD PENCILS BUTTER PAPER PAPETERIES, WRITING PAPER BLANK BOOKS PENS AND INK TOILtT PAPER PLAYIIG CARDS, etc We will keep the best stock in the respective lines and sell at reasonable prices .1•0•111.11•MIMINIIIMMINIIMMIS JOB PRINTING We are in a better position than ever before to attend to your wants in the Job Printing line and all orders will receive prompt attention. Leave your order with us • whorl in need of LETTER HEADS BILL HEADS ENVELOPES CALLING CARDS CIRCULARS NOTE HEADS STATEMENTS WEDDING INVITATIONS POSTERS CATALOGUES Or anything you may require in the printing line. Subscriptions taken for all the Leading Newspapers and Magazines. 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