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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Star, 1935-12-12, Page 6N'.',141yx'f Y•"". +w fl f'r. . .IM'i1M'MYVy.'Mil.{V.1Jf.l41s. N" x.... • 1. .G •. •.{,�;y{.:�Ktrrrr+lw.,r+r.+rw.rn..�yk..Ir. f. y...�.... tw -.11146114.111100.41. k.. -4.44 uWTIF Ir,.J?RiCRthl ;"r'7Px!:#;cti'.«sxv"�-.....t .'T the night 'l efore Christmas, when all through the Not a creature was stirring, nOt even a mouse ; e Stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; iie.children were nestled all snug in their beds, WOO visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. fiik.d the Stockings, then turned with a jerk, '., linger aside of his nose, And giving,) , u. the chimney he rose; e sprang .to: i l>t, to his team gave a whistle; AtWay they ew like the down of a thistle. .1But 1,heard' tltix laim, ere he drove,put of sight, t ► ► }ChriStilla m, , nd to all a good night!" house, IGt fi,m +C l your ti:Wnt'e! � . ST REB, at cost. two GUAR "E ED BY THE ... ,LP« COMMISSIO GMATORS C RANGES IC WASHERS 'tlC'. HEATERS TOASTERS IRONS VACUUM ; WEEP Etcw,. 1 The orginal Presbyterian church, box carried on: " the met* as long as the_y� were ble ''to: Aattend e. , .rch.. in .Auburn, oi" l�alaclies�er,, as it was � .... a1u , I7n_ 1' 01, burn was added to the then' sailed. wag erected on 'they pre -charge, but't'hia did. not last long, and sent site of the United. chord► in 18- rresbytery changed it back to Au. 60. 'P'revioiis to that time, services 'burn, and Smith's nip. " were held in the old log school house i Therewas a long vacancy after the: where bl"aitland Attic's house now ! resignation of #. Mr, Henderson and stands. This was away back in the on June 3,1902, Rev. J. L. Small was ,inducted. Tlie following year, 1:0.03, time when the pioneer settlers walk- the congregation decided to -,ease, within a short distance. of the plans to build a.new church; in 1901 ed to , , place of worship in their bare feet . on the first sabbath in March, Rev. ;whore .they stopped. and put their f Stephen Young, .one of the earliest shoes and stockings on, and then , of the ministers, came back and came the rest of the way. The same performance was reversed as they went home. Presbyterian Missionaries came among preached to these settlers whom were John McKay and Archi- bald Stewart. -- There is perhaps no one now living who was there when the communion service of 'Robert in_ the_ blacksmith_ shop of ' Robert Downs, where Mrs. James Match's house now stands. Fourteen names constituted the first communion roll, viz. ' Joseph Dobie, John Jackson, John Brown and John Scott, Charles Rodger, Mrs. Charlie Rodger, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Patterson, John McCullough, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonald, -Alex, Scrim- geour, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKinnon. On May 4th, 1859, • the London Presbytery sanctioned the forming of the first church session. Four men Were chosen; but--just---two- signified, their willingness to act. These? Jos. - Dobie and Jno. Jackson, were ordain- ed June 8th, 1860; Charles Rodger was added to this in 1861. - ` Rev. Archibald. 'Currie was chosen as the first regular . minister and it was during his pastorate that the first church building was erected; The land for the church was dona- ted by John McDonald; the building committee was composed of Joseph Dobie, John Jackson, John McDonald, and James Scott; the contract was let to Mr. Holmes, Goderich, for $250. the brick ,was to cost $6. f per thousand and the men of the church -were to do the teaming; split shingles were- $2, per thousand, and the pine for the 'building$10. per thousand. Harand faithfully these pioneers worked to complete their church. 'On the opening day;: Rev'. ' Ure of Goderich, afterwards Dr. Urex, dedi- cated the building, and he and his choir were brought out from Gode- rich in a lumber wagon. At that time the church was just partially finished- and borrowing was then out of the question, as the rate of interest went as' high as 17 per cent. Round blocks, on which were planks, formed' the seats, but as they could, they made the house of God as comfortable as they possibly could. It was not always easy to get money, but they would donate flour, feed, meat, etc. These things would be sold and the money turned into the treasury. fin 1866, Rev. Stephen Young was ordained and. inducted as minister of Burn's church, Hallett, and Manches- ter; the salary of Mr. Young was $500. a year, but this was supple- mented with gifts of hay, oats, flour »reached the closing sermon in the 11d church. The choir under the leadership of Miss Ella May Patter- son, sang several selections . before the opening of . the evening service, and when theyiad finished, Rev. Young rose and announced, "we shall now begin to worship God b`v singing hymn-. The building committee was. as. follows.:, Messrs..Thomas. tr-augh-_ en, chairman; W, T. Riddell, secre- tary; Wm. King, treasurer; Robert Straughan, • John Fingland, George Youngblut and James Young. The corner stone was laid May SO, 1904, byJudge Harding of Lindsay,. .under' asonic Orders. The dedica- tion services were held January X6, 1906, when Rev. Colin Fletchert, af- terwards Moderator 'of the General Assemkly,' preached in the morning; Rev. Dr. Stewart, A.A., in the after- noon, and Rev. J. A. Anderson, ' B. In --the -evenings �Yhilehe-buldi , was being ,erected, services were held "in the Methodist Church. In 1903; a Ladies Aid Society was formed in the church. The bell which now calls the wor- shippers to service, was purchased with. $100., donated by Adam Akam. It was originally supported on posts, and later a belfry was erected on the old church. The porch of the church was moved to thehome of the late John Wilson. , Following -Rev. J. L. Small, B. A., in 1907, came Rev. J. R. Mann, B.A., and he remained until 1612. The Golden Jubilee was celebrated in -1910 with Rev. Stephen Young conducting an old time service. ao Rev: Andrew Laing was ordained and inducted in 1912, 'remained as pastor until 1917. I% was . fo1Toived by Rev. J. R. Ross. During. the time of Rev. and Mrs. Ross, 1917-1922. the flu epi- demic swept the ._ country and their wonderful work during that trying time will long be remembered. During all these years, the Sabbath ;School -has been running; Mr. John Jackson, being the first sunerinten- dant. ,Rev. W. R. Alp followed, and he ,was pastor during the time of church union; corning here in 1922 and going to Ottawa in 1929. When the vote was' taken, it was in favor of the 'Unionists. The con- tinuing Presbyterians withdrew wor- 'shippie' for some time in the Baptist church until their new church was built on the site of the former Meth- odist church which they purchased for the sum of around four hundred dollars. They had to continue with church services for seven years to and' other household needed articles. f hold church property, and that time In 1870, Messrs. Frances Stalker, has expired . this year. John Kernighan, James Laidlaw and Rev. R. B" Gracie of Toronto. was James Racliffe, were ordained to the their first pastor, and Rev. I. W. eldership, and Oct. 15, 1870, Thos. goodwill followed, During Mr. Good - Anderson was added. In the 'minute will's pastorate, the new church was book of -.,that time, we read of many built, Knox Presbyterian church was opened and dedicated, Sunday, Nov. 1`:2925: _Rev: _ R. C. McDerrnid of Goderich- preached the first Sunday; Rev. McElroy sof Rensall; the. second; and Rev. R. I3. Gracie, the third. The session vvis composed of Mes- srs. /John Houston. W. T. Riddell, J. C. Stoltz, Wm. Thom and John J. Wilson. Mr. Wilson was the only Elder who remained' P.i esbyterian. The late Mr. Jelin Wilson was also elected and ordained, When; Rev. I: W. Goodwill left for R i burg, a......stewart, then Mr. Prit- instances of where members of the church --were brought -before-,:the - ses- cion. -.for various misdoneamors; punishment along the line of being admonished and even suspensions sion ` for various 'misdemeanors; were meted out to these. In _ 1877, Manchester and Smith's Hill were formed into one charge, and this remained until the time of church union, when Smith's Hill, Auburn, Donnybrook, and Westfield (became one charge .with Leeburn. Rev.' Young remained until 1877; be was succeeded by Rev. James ?lit - Chard, who married nzxtiy of whom aottilt ii+vhirg: �.� iin " 1877, . Rev. Alex. MacMillan of Book: of Praiie and ,Hyninary fame, -;took -charge; this. was Dr. '"MacMil- lan'-s...fiii first -charge, ^ He was married here -and his. son, . Sirr Vrnest NeeMiV Ian was born in the old manse. It was during his pastorate that hymn:books wereintroduced into the Church. Previous to that time there bad" Just been parepbirases and psalms. The question of the hymn book had been 'discussed some tweii- tv years before, but it was ° agreed that it was inexpedient to introduce it as it was likely to lead to discor and division in the congregation. in 1898, Rtov. Robt. Renderson was inducted. Owing to 111 health, he was forced to retire, and ..passed to higher service in -1.901, , In 1892, it was decided to have ;ail organ in the church. Miss Jean "Rat-. cliff fat the .fiat , organist, and Mr. James Muteh who kept.up his .choir work until about three years ago, when the compelled hint to stop. was the first' choir leader. Since then Miss Bella. Scott (now Mrs. Mono Doer),' - Mrs. R. ,'Henderson, Miss Ruby Young. Mrs. John Hous. ton, Miss Jennie Stacker, Mrs. W. r Craig gnandand,sSadie'Carter `have Mr. David Ram, say. Mrs. RIX* May Patterson. Wil- I.him Anderson, and Mita S Carter, halre been ebbir 'hoders tots the organ Came, The old tuning. ork W M used °to stripe th r note by the prtiteritor.' There was a precentors desk in front of the pulmo pit: Mt. john ,Ker nighan held th+e 1poattion for Inenf ye; A1, ardor McKeM , Mr. Meteo and; A. L, t (mow n od r ator of the,S, of amMen and London) held tl ' chard, and now Rev., T. W. Mills, has eharge, assisted by Rev.. Wardlaw GoderichTaylor, DBD.,. and Dr. Barnett of . At the time of Union, the ,Metbod- ist church Joined, with the United. TheMethodist.church had its origin t, in a West. Wawanesli Mission in the year 1855. Later .Mission; was divided into circuits; AuburNwas an appointment of Dungannon circuit, Auburn Methodist church was built in 1870. Previous to that, ' meetings• were held° in the log .school house their in good•-Templars hall. In the year,1881, Auburn circuit was formulated, consisting of Au- burn', u -burn,;: Dungannon and Westfield, Rev;, A. E. Smith was the first pastor of Auburn Circuit, 1881-...1883, three years being , the ministers germ, as by conference regulations. - Rev, Smith was first ordained, and as he was soon to be married, a par- sonage adjoining the church was pur- chased and furnished. During his pastorate,- an organ was installed with Miss. A. Washington, now Mrs. Gundry,- Regina, organist; with Miss S. Rlahr., assistant. ' °,• - The following ministers have serv- ed ereed, in the church: 1884, Rev. Janes Caswell; 1886, 'Rev. Turner; 1887;. Rev. Thomas Ace; 1888, Rev: J. B, Isaac; 1860, . Rev. Frank .Swan; 1893, Rev." Wm,Bangel; 1806, Rev. C. Cousins; '1,,1809, Rey. john Kezii edy (during his term, the Parsonage was sold, and a more commodious house was ,bou ht);; 1902, Rev. O. B. C'oup- land; 1906, Rev`. John. li allis 160°, his term, Rev. A. E. Jones (during,his 'term,. the pastorate Was changed to 4 years) 1910, Rev, R. A. Miller; 1914, Rev.: '`m. Conway; 1917, Rev', F., S. O'Kell; 1919, Rev. A. E. `Wilson; 19- 22, Rev. F. S. Banes.' Mr. Banes conn; Untied to June, 1929, when the Methodist church' went into Union. Knox United -church celebrated their 75th anniversary on October 27, with Rev. R. A. - Brook of Blyth, as guest speaker, and on November 10, Knox Presbyterian church with Rev, M. Small, Auburn held their anniver- sary. Tho United church, carried on . in the original building; Rev.: ,'W . J. - Mortimore, D. D.; from, West Ohina, succeeding Rev. Alp, and' in 1036, he and Dr. Mortimore and Rev. Hugh C. Wilson of Oakland, :exchanged,. and." Revs. Wilson is in charge at the pre- , sent, time. . 'atrozrize The 4oderish star Adverb- sero, and, shop early, Smokers Chesterfield Suites Bedroom Suites Occasional Chairs Gateleg and Living Room Tables Kitchen cabinets . .44,44 Quickly made a name for itself and is now installed --ice The EvanEvangeline Model " is attractive in design and beautilul -_,. on s. 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