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PAGE TEN THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO Country Church Requires Overhaul, Writes Minister 4l and- does it look cared for?1 (By Rev. G. W. Morrison in going to suggest a few eyesoi The Midland Free Press) that might be remedied. In some churches there has I have been reading Dr. Henry been a coat of paint or new par Sloane Coff in's book, "Religion in a generation. Or the plasi Yesterday and Today."ý In the is cracked and falling, ]eav: closing chapter hie speaks of the ugly patches of lathe uncover( changes that took place in the Or the carpet is worn and tatt( church in this century, changes ed. Or the choir seats or cta: deriving from a change in the are battered. Or there is an u churchs' conception of their funce- sightly string or unvarnish, tion. stove pipes, instead of a fumEa These were changes both in pro- in the basement. Or there is gramme and building it seemed to tumble-do.wn porch or steps. me as I read it that few, ifan there is an unsightly yard. Sure country church boards or inis:y these things ought 'not to be! ters had heard about these func- For Purpose of Worship tional changes. For if there is one But so far we have been speal institution in our rural country- ing only of care. There are oth( side that needs a drastic overhaul consjderations. How does t] it is the country church. church building serve the pu: There are some signis that the poses which a church ought1 neglect of years is being overtak- serve? Thlere are three suc en. Here and there you see a purposes with which I ought1 country church with a new roof, deal. a new coat of paint, inside and One is the worship of God. Thi out, some new church furniture is the prime purpose of the build and a general appearance of care. ing. It is a place where peop. This is due probably to the fact meet to ascribe unto God the hion that money is a littie more easily or due His name. The very ,ap available for such purposes. And pearance of some churches narne one is delighted to find such an them as sanctuaries. Other evidence that the church is not might be anything-but mor utterly forsaken. likely halls. There are maiiî These improvements are only without even a namne. Ther, the beginning. But they are high- ought to be a sign somewherE ly commendable. They indicate visible to the public, to tell fol] the love in wbicb the church is that this building is the bouse c held. A leading churchman re- God-and what group worship ports a visit to a little chapel here and who preaches here. Le~ somewbere in the New England us be bold to declare ourselves. countryside. 0f that building hie have often passed country chur remarks, "It looked as if many che and wondered what the: people loved it greatly."weeanto hmteybon Well, wbat do our country ed. churches say of themselves to the Inside the church there ought tc passer-by? In answering this ques- be some sign of its purpose. Il tion for ouir own church, we ougbt to be a place set apart. ThE ought to give it such care, that act of worship on Sunday oughl in its appearance, inside and out, to be supported by such symbol, men will find the evidence of and facilities as will increase itç love. Does it look like a cburcb, meaning. In this regard, tbere bas been a barmful philosophy about "Anytbing that will serve the purpose is good enough.~ What an insult that is! Surely in the worsbip of God the best is a p*0 none too good. And the crude- ness and barrenness of some churches is not good enough. They do not help people feel the g presence of God. The decoration and the furnishing help a great deal. The style of architecture (unfortunately witbout style in I most country churches) conduces to worship. Men worship through beauty. Is your church beautiful-as yt beautiful as you can make it? &V Men worship tbrough music. In CIVil/Eyour churcb is there an organ, choir seats, a choir, anthem books, EAU choir gowns or surplices? These cooo i~~n their appropriate use hl e Od"~IIhAfrIfO LIfl praise God. trAfico ~Tom Bible Men worship througb the spok- en Word. Is there in your chumch 590 8p. M. a pulpit (l.e. that looks like a CKEY 50 8pm. pulpit) and a reading desk? Is CJBC 1010 8 P.m. r o t orboh aprset j SHE RELIES ON MILK To keep up the quickened pace of her busy day Ail housewives today are energy consojous. It is the wise woman that counts on niill< to pro- vide her with the necessary essentials of a good diet. In milk, she has a source of vitamins, proteins, calcium and phosphorus ail needed for healthful living. mentf gr iculture, Parliarnent Bilding, Toranto. Ptato harvesting is naw well underwy with aggregate yields ai both ,eed and table stock be- Iow normal, due ta an unfavor- able season. The quality ai this year's crop in Ontario shows im- provement, and increased atten- tion bas been given by several groups ai grawers ta arganized marketing. Following experiences ai wide- spread potato scarcities for sev- eral weeks last spring, Mr. Good- mn says, there is a tendency for buyers and cansumers with suit- al le storage facilities ta show more interest in staring sufficient supplies for future months. ITCHECKEa For quick relief ron itchinf caused byecema, athlete's foot, acabies, pin p esand otleritchWn conditions, use pure.coolilng. edicated. lql 0.O D .PREscRipTIriN. Gressejesaand etainless. SOothes, conforta and qulckly calme Intense tching. Don't suffer. Ask y ou r1d rugat toda or .DD. PU IRPYION. M ak 6 nd XV ddig A nnieraryObiuarestheir family of two sons and four many floral tributes wee laid Thumbing through the Wac M a k 2 d e digAn iv rar biu risdaughters: Ms Edgar Gibson, upon the bier. dGb News, "The Armygals publica- ________________________________________________Cadmus; Millard Fallhs, Toronto; The pallbearers were TedGb tion," we find .a sole column de- Clare Fallis, Toronto; Miss Birdie son, Millard Fallis, Clame Fallis, MRS. W. L. LAW Fallis, Oshawa; Mrs. N. S. PhilP, Frank Waltems, Norman Philp and voted to men entitled "Wolf Toronto, and Mrs. William Robin- William Robinson. Pack." Saturday, Nov. 17, at Bowman- son, Janetviîîe. _______________________________ ville Ceinetery was laid away the l'in remains of Mrs. W. L. Law (Sarah During bais wbole life Mr. Failis )res Ida Hogarth). On Nov. 22 she neyer tasted liquor, neyer used reswould have celebrated ber 86th tobacco and was an athlete of sn't birthday. Born on Cedar Dell note in basebali and swimming. prFarm, Darlington, elder dagte He was a Methodist and a mem- per 0of Stephen and Jane Hogathse ber of the United Cburch, a choir terg grew Up experlencing the rigors leader for twenty yeams and Sun- -ed. and simple life of the pioneers day Scboal Superintendent for ýe and attended the local school at more than ten years. Few have airsSolna ith ighcreit.ever led a more moral Christian Li- - ~O et 8 89 h an- life. This was attested wben a mareptia8ge89,the la W.-Lgreat tbrong followed lbis coffin LceLaw by Rev. R. V. Lyons at Niag- to the grave. Taking part in the aara Falls. Theyooupfrng ddeosof hch ewa rocession were members of the Befo sie Down Pie Oron the former Vancamp home- Omdeber. ofnd haitwater stead were by dint of good mani me- 134tSp.saitr Mcu dorhl i agement and bard work they Besides his widow and child- 1 tap. celery sit M cup alicad onlon mad Gade HiI arm aplae en, one sistèr, Mrs. William Rob- 3J top. white pepper 1 cancondensed toînato k-of international distinction. The inson, Harriston, Ont., remain ta 5M.h. shortenlng SOU k-r fali exhibitions at Bowmanville moumn the passing of this grand 3 top,. Magie Baking Pôwder her and Toronto awardéd premierChita gentleman. Sift togeter flour, bkniweXtp honors for many years ta their ex- The funeral service was beld @ait, celery sait and h pper; a d 3 tablespoons z- M.and Mrs. James McLaugh- residents of Durham County, both hiisenti amwr onfomtefmlheiec tCd ortening; mix in t oroughly wîth fork. Add ta lin, Burketon, who Nov. 14, cele- remain in relatively good bealth. five children, Claude of Winni- mus, with Rev. Harrison, Black- taikapon sorutleng Min"rtn an, ndw h brated the 62nd anniversary of They have tbree sons, eleven peg, Ivan of Whitby,.Inez of Wind- stock, and Rev. Chancellor R. P. c1k and ati until sot.ndd tmanint twoe ta their wedding being at home ta grandcbildren and three great- sor, Beatrice (deceased), and Idra Bowles, Nestleton, officiating. _PlBtoboti.Sprdhkn. w l lsrelatives and friends. Life-long grandchildren. of Windsor. h wasth organiz- Wth their words of praise in 2a0 n ~tasonsi ndon et er and first p resid en t o f th e W est m em ory of a noble c aracter, a plat ~T r ut u> fde d w o a l le are a disgrace. In some the pages Burketon Couple aubm.mnsIsiuewt itigsl a ugb m rn MADE IN CANADA n-are tori or missing and the cov- record of success. Tbey retired in Walters, Courtice. Tbe burial was ers battered. Are there pulpit Married 62 Years 1908 taking up esidence in Osh- at North Nestîcton Cemetery and P- chairs, or are they the discarded awa wbere ber late busband pass- es parlour suites of country homes Sixty-two years ago Nov. 14, ed away Jan. 13, 1937. rs modemnized by chesterfields? Has Mm. and Mrs. James McLaugblin Sbwaanctvme ero 'e your minister a gown? For the Oshawa Property Owners Associ- regown adds bath ta bais dignity and of Burketon were married in ation, Women's Lyceum Art Club, a e e sense of impersonal authority. Blackstock by the late Rev. Mm. Oshawa Humane Society, OshawaFa e Lk Men warship thraugh the Sac- Creighton. Taday, the happy Horticultural Society and many akeWsebetWbraa"teeneihsn raens.Sawened a skifcouple are still bale and bearty. hrsSewa"naretredred ise eafrte Jokey lub Gold Cup. e wos n )frmns ow edt f They were at home ta friends and .and writer and bas numerous slatrcsoamlecodntwlk *Afb- :> there are adequate facilities for many took occasion ta cail at their poems whicb she composed and hsls aes aeh ol o ak...Afgt t the abservance of the sacraments. home and pay sincere respects ta read on special occasions. In ing beart made haim famous! Winchester Cigarttes v Teeoug bt ta esi a baptis athivnembecopeiMssc early life she attended Second Ad- are famous because they combine 'body', taste and veselorbeterstiia bpti- auglinisnow 80 years of age, ventist Cburcb witb bier parents mlns otiue yTrih ignaadBre y malfonthchurch alI the tie.-does ber own bousework, sbops and latterly tbe Uited Cburcb. tobacos 'blenand eught' Ther e cught ta beha Comnondaily for housebold necessities atan teryheUidCuc.tocosbeddrgt, Ther ouht o bea Cmmuionthe General Store> enjoys readîng Since April lst, 1943, she bas me- 0Table or Altar. Yet in 50 many tbe newspaper and likes ta take sided witb bier daugbter Idra ut It ura chrces her i a enealpart in a good game of eucbre Wnsr Ont., wbere she passed eutility table that serves variously now and then. away Nov. 13, 1945, leaving ta i c hs e as secretary's desk, communion At 85, Mr. McLaugblin i up maurn two sons, two daughters, 18 Wnhs e d table, cbairman's table, and so an. and about every day, takesalve grandcbildren and 9 great grand- ;SSurely this is not goad enough ly'interest in current events and cbildren. C G R T E eOld Pie Plates is able to chore around the bouse. The funeral was conducted at y And men warship through the When interviewed be had just Armstrong's Funeral Home, Osb- a ffering, whicb is much more than completed raking and burning the awa, on Nov. 17 by lier former a collection ta defray expenses. fallen leaves about bais home. pastor and close friend, Rev. W. C. Yet in some country churches the Although no special celebration Smith, Port Perry, assisted by a ffering plates are just discarded was planned for the day, members Rev. Clifford Park, Wbitby. pie plates cavered with felt. In of the family called on their par- Pali bearers were three grand- one church where 1 preached for ents. A son, Herbert, lives in sons Lion Raison, Gardon and a Sunday tbe offering plates were Oshawa at 313 Arthur Street, and Ross Law and three nephews 50 mis-shapen that tbey wouldn't two ather sons, William and Rus- Lauren and Henry Hogarth and sit flat on the altar, but sat at sell, live at Burketon. There are Will White. different angles. Obviausly they 11 grandchildmen in the famîly had been discarded tin pie plates and 3 great grand-cbildren. whicb had been cavered without Both Mm. and Mrs. McLaugblîn CHARLES HOWARD FALLIS...... any attempt ta straighten them*' were bomn and braught up in the up. Are sucb, I ask, fit vessels ta tansbîp afCatr t Ate One of the mast vîgoraus and canvey man's offering ta God? mrigte faed ntatMost bighly respected members af And s0 I migbt ask question tnspfor a time, then movedthedrgneainftbtw- after question which, if answered ta Darlingtan township ta farm ship of Cartwright was laid ta seriously, wauld lead ta a more until retiring ta live in Burketan rest an November 5, 1945, wben reverent act of worship on Sab- 26 years ago. Thaugb nat in per- Charles Howard Fallis of Cadmus bath momnings. I ask them ib fect health, this interesting cu came ta the encl 0f. an honorable out ridicule or sneer. They are ple enjay life and intend ta con-anidednispiglfepn seriaus questions ta me. For I tinue tbe quiet tenor of life in a of four score years and one. Born tbink that the declîne of tbe rural rural village for years ta cme. Mrh9 85 tNsltn o of the late Mm. and Mrs. Lewis church is due partly ta this fail- Fallis, he died Navember 3, 1945, uire ta adapt the cburcb and its ut lbis home after an illness of four fumnishings ta the supreme end of mnh.Ls ueM.Flî the warsbip ai Gad. 1 ask tbem III insisted an cutting bais hay befare about my awn churches as about gaing ta Toronto for a major op- yours. I ask them because I bave eratian. He came home and me- seen same impravements that sumed bais farming duties but, i havemad a iffeenc intbedespite bais unusual strength 'at spirit of worship in their churches lte age of 80, hie bawed befare the Community Centre Great Reaper. Next week I want to go an ta Early in life Charlie Fallis went consider the usefulness ai the ta Dakota and after twa years be rural churcb as a centre ai Chris- . returned ta marry Lucy Elizabeth tian educatian and as a cani- Power, wbo naw survives hlm Mre JVs munity centre. May I say here . Tagether tbey braved Dakota win- M re rr that I have been prompted ta TH ters five years and then returned, "Market Wise-by "'Brokcrs Tip" out ai "On Watch". Light boned, with soit write these words because 1 bave first ta Oshawa and later ta the ecet, bis gamencss brought h4r past the post abcad of more powerful opponents. seen some churches recentîy e- Cadmus farm where they raised decarated ta their great improve- ment. I worshipped last Sunday ............ ithe Anglican Church at Wav- , .......... tc erley, when the rite of Confirma- tion was observed by the Arch- bishap. That church is improved greatly. The samne cauld be said for Waverley United Churcb, Elmvale United and Presbyterian Churches, and others which in e- cent times bave been renewed--ta the glory ai God - I have written these alsa be- cause I bave seen same rural chrhsta eebenathing 5 s"Tan muhas barns, and others that V'iTn4Mh~ " are indeed chapels. Go inta Wye-Nohadi te g bridge Anglican Cburcb somesri tateVs day. You will surely say, "How solitudes of thxe Ba.ffin Land breeding lavely is Thy dwelling place." gons otwr ntefl o And if I can inspire every rural "rPdsuhar nteklt churcb ta tbink about its funaction USaa ewy as a centre ai public warship and aCros the u.nCounited years. enew accordingly, it will bave been wortbwbile writing. He remains part of the bou.nty which. nature lias bestowed upon Canacda only POTATO SEED IS NOW because sucli men as Jack Miner of THURSDAY, NOV. 22nd, 1945 te a a a 0 0 a a 0 0 0 a 0 a a 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 a 0 a a 0 0 0 0 a f 1