Village Squire, 1975-03, Page 13plates; at each side, a fern grew in a wicker
stand.
Beyond the platform, a bannister enclosed
the choir alcove and the organ. The hymn
numbers for each service were displayed on a
wooden plaque, hanging on the wall to the
left of the choir loft.
In the right corner, a glass case contained
one of your mementos - a silver trowel that
was used to spread the mortar on your first
brick.
Each 'Sunday the members of your church
family trod quietly up 'your aisles to their
customary pews. The soft notes played by the
organist reached your farthest corner.
Sunlight often shone through your stained
glass panes crgating colourful patterns on
your plain beige walls.
During four decades, you witnessed
memorable events in the life of your family -
baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and
Christmas pageants.
Each year on your anniversary, your former
members, your present members and their
friends worshipped together within your
walls. To celebrate your' Sunday School's
anniversary, a youthful choir participated in
the church service.
Your Sunday School members included
inquiring youngsters and patient teachers.
Most of the instructors were mothers and
eo
fathers interested in teaching all children
about God. Although their methods were
unprofessional, they laid a religious
foundation for the children of your
congregation.
Several ministers preached from your
pulpit during the years: Each spoke in a
unique manner, but .all shared a similar
purpose; they brought the word of God to
your people.
Like most aspects of life, you were changed
by time. You watched your congregation
slowly dwindle. The elderly members died,
several families moved and many dissatisfied
young people no longer attended.
Seven years ago the few remaining
members of your church family regretfully
disbanded. They joined the congregations of
other churches - some in nearby towns and
some in villages. Your religions remnants
were removed; then you fell beneath the
auctioneer's hammer.
Your new owners converted you into an
apartment. With your different purpose came
an altered appearance. Picture windows
replaced your long, narrow stained glass
panes; a red brick entrance sheltered your
front door; your winding staircases were
dismantled.
A young family now calls you "home." But
many residents of the'community recall the
days you were known as the ''House of God."
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AT THE
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Box
Beside the Town Hall
Clinton
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AND
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while the selection is
_.food....,
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Christmas, Easter and
other memorable
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They are real Goose Eggs
hardened by a special
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Boxed for gift giving.
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