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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1958-06-11, Page 10PAGE TEN ZURICH Citizens NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1958 Small Cemetery Will Be Closed, Central Location For Tombstones (By Florence Corrie) Between 30 and 40 tombstones will be replaced in a central loc- ation on a small piece of ground (later this year, and will be the only sign of what at one time was a small Presbyterian Church and cemetery serving the early settlers of this district, Located on The Bayddeld Road about three miles from Varna and Bayfield, the Brick Presbyterian Church had a membership of 52 souls and regular weekly services were held there in 1850. The eld- ers at that time were James Shaw and James Pollock. In 1851 Rev. Jaynes Duncan be- came the minister of the little church, and according to the min- utes of the Session he was induc- ted in May 1855. The church when first built was without any musical anstrumemtt, as was the custom in the old Presbyterian Kirks. Later, however, a small organ was added and caused some disagreement between members of the church. About that timne some of the names on the register have the word "removed" placed after .them. The early roll of membersahip lists the names of farmers Brom the Babylon, the Goshen and the Bronson Linesand others: Hugh Templeton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw, John Johnstone, an elder, James Armstrong and the Camp- bells, Andersons and Fosters. Many names are still common in this district. Rev. Duncan united many of the young people of the district in marriage. The first recorded is when Joseph Basker took Let- itia Pollock as., his bride, Sept- ember 19, 1861. During the years the children of many of these couples were brought to the Old Brick ,Church for baptism. The first one was John Falconer, son. of James Falconer, baptized Dec - of George and Agnes Anderson. Mr, Anderson ,resides in Varna since he retired from .the cdd fam- ily home two and a half miles south of •the village. When Rev. Duncan died in 1878 he was succeeded by Rev. Danby and almost immediately the min- utes of the Session .tell of plans being made for the improvement of the church or for the replace- ment of it. A building fund was started in that year and the in- itial receipts were $39.53. The Duncans, Irwins, Farreills, Turn- ers, Farrests, McCoys, Reids, Wil - sons, Dewars and Rowats, to name a few of the families, all worked toward this end, and in 1,898 a new church was built in Varna Where the present Orange Holl now stanch. The .old Brick Presbyterian Church was not destroyed alto- gether, however, as these staunch churchmen of Scotch, English and Irish descent, dismantled it brick bybrick and used the old mat- erial to make the inside walks of the new church. in the village. At the same time the bodies of some of their behoved ones in the olid cemetery were removed to a new .plot beside the village church. The oki burial ground was nev- er used following the removal of the Brick Church', and during the years the grass: and weeds had quite covered the did stones. The final resting place of the olid settlers and some of their child- ren is now being cleared. The dates on the slabs• go back to 1847 and many of the names on the register of members can be seen on them. Not all the members of the Brick Church stayed in the country. One of the tombstones is in memory of Charles Shaw who died in 1883 at the age of 60 in Kinisteno, North West Territ- ories. What dt was that had tak- en this young man so far from ember 30, 1849. One of the names his family and friends could not also is David F. Anderson, son be learned. Donna McBride Feted By Friends To honor Miss Donna McBride, Toronto, a former Kippen area resident, bride -elect of this mon- th, whose marriage to Kenneth Wood, Toronto, will take Place in James Street United Church., Exeter, Saturday, June 14, eighty relatives, neighbours, and friends met at SS 14 Stanley. The guest of honor was seated in a decorated chair and a pres- entation .address read by Mrs, Wayne Tuckey. Karen and Kathy Hendrick presented her with many lovely gifts from a beautifully decorated basket. Donna expressed her thanks do a very fitting manner. An enjoy- able program was featured con- sisting of an opening number "School Days"; a solo, Mrs. War - People Are Happy About York's New Ice Cream Cartons People are reported to be very happy about the beautiful new line of ice cream cartons, Canada Packers recently introduced. Reaction from both the consum- er and the dealer have been ex- tremely favourable, according to statements from officials of Can- ada Packers. According to Frank Chittick, plant manager for Canada Pack- ers in this area, drug stores, groc- ery stores, every store that sells "York" Ice Cream has reported exceptionally fine reaction from their customers. One dealer reported that since each flavour is packed in its own coloured carton, the consumer eas- ily selects the flavour desired. Also, a full -colour photograph of a dish of ice cream is on the outside of the carton. A supermarket manager stated that the "new" York cartons are not only the most beautiful he has seen, but that they make ice cream buying easier. He stated, that's what we must do . . . make it easier for the customer to buy our W PRICE! .Ai®/2 or-r�d Come in today and see a revolutionary demon- stration of the fastest freezing action known. In just 2 minutes you can actually feel the difference and see how Revco keeps foods fresher, keeps operating costs lower. Famous eveo FREEZER 26 cu. ft. size REG. 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