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Bethany St. Paul's Church's 1 00th Anniversary Program Coming Close to Conclusion In Bethany, Manvers Towr ship, six months of celebratio of the centennial of St. Paul' Church is just coming to a end. It began on May 24 whe the laying of the cornerston on that date, 1876, wa remembered. In the parad were the Lindsay Boys' Banc about 24 horses and rider from the Saddlewood Ridin; School and floats. One float carrying the surpliced choi nd two of its clergy, wa corated with flowers, ros "ctes, and large flags, anc proclaimed the centennial b: posters. On Sunday, May 23 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burge: Taylor and Miss Sylvia Taylo: visited the parish. The Taylor: are grandchildren of Rev F.H. Burges who planned the church, was its first ministei and remained its rector thirty years. During many months th< women of St. Paul's held teas and bake-sales and sold sta tionary and a centennial cool book. This last one has been ar especially successful venture Published by the Gateway Publishing Co., the cover bears a fine sketch by C.W Johnson of St. Paul's and its beautiful spire. Called "Cook ing Favorites" it goes frorr such practical modern dishes as casseroles and salads to the more tranditional foods as English trifle and "Garder Party" ice-cream made in the old-fashioned way. Over 30( copies have been sold. September 26, the hun. dredth Harvest Home was observed. In addition to the usual offerings of fruit, veg- etables, and grain, the church was adorned with objects -of historical interest-a valuable old Bibe, christening robes MOR ROW IS TO-DAY'l SEATEST lABO,&UR1 AVING INVENTION. B y A m PLUMBING &HEATING and AIR CONDITION ING RONE, ONTARIO Phone 263-2650 and various other antiques. Under the pulpit was a chair which had once belonged to Calvin and Margaret Rey- nolds, who beginning in the time of Mr. Burges and contin- uing to the time of Mr. Weir, had for 25 years brought two sheaves, one of oats and one of wheat, carefully select- ed and beautifully arranged, to the Harvest Service. They were so regular in their attendance at St. Paul's that, as one who remembered them said, "you could have timed the moment to begin by their presence." On this occasion visitors were the guest speak- er, Rev. Robert Blow, a former rector, another former rector Rev. J.J.E. Mason of Weston and five family mem- bers, and Mrs. Olive Gault and Pat of Fenelon Falls. Rev. T.S. Gault was rector from 1947-1955. Ina Gribble of London, Ontario, whose mother was organist for thirty-five years, Mable John- son and Pearl Wilson of Lindsay were other visitors. The anniversary service was held on November 14, as the church opened on Novem- ber 12, 1876. There was a very large congregation of mem- bers and friends of the parish. Among those present were the grandchildren and great- grandchildren of Dr. C.H. Brereton, who was a church- warden in 1876, Allen Law- rence, M.P., John Eakins, M.L.A., and George Neals, Reeve of Manvers. These last three brought brief greetings and warm congratulations. Taking part in the service with the clergy were the wardens, Jack Bragg and Christopher Wood, Gloria Johnson, Elean- or Bragg and Debra Wood. Rene Smelt presented a ban- ner give by the A.C.W. which will hang in the chancel. Messages were received from Bishop Garnswarthy and other church dignitaries by a tape and letters. The sermon was preached by the Regional Dean of Peterborough, the Reverend Victor S.E. Morse, after which Holy Communion was administered by the Dean and the parish clergy, Rev. David Sissmore and Rev. Wayne Chatterton. Those who could remain adjourned to the Parish Hall for lunch and conversation. A handsome, iced, square cake, made by Mrs. Smelt was cut by Laura Morton whose fam- ily is the only one still resident in the parish of those which formed the original congrega- tion. On sale were copies of "Cooking Favorites" and a history of the parish compiled by Laura Morton. This attrac- tive booklet printed by Hall's, Lindsay, has a sketch of the prayer desk and lectern on the back and of the lectern on the front. It contains as well as the narrative, source material, statistics and photographs from 1883 to the present. Members of the family of the late Dr. C.H. Brereton who attended the service were Molly and George Evans of Sarnia, Mac Evans of Ottawa and Sandy Lockhart of Peter- borough (grandsons) and two great-great grand-daughters of Ottawa. The Swanson family was represented by Mrs. Hazel Brown of Bowman- ville, Velma Cathcart and June Morrow of Peterborough and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Swanson of Parry Sound. Ellen and Hope Rayson of Fort Erie, former residents of Bethany, also attended. The following Sunday, No- vember 2 a plaque was unveiled in memory of John Smith and Lila Gillis, the first couple whose wedding cere- mony took place in St. Paul's Church. On the same Sunday their great-grandchildren, Kerry and Kirk, children of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith were baptized. The flowers on the altar that day were placed there by Bella Smith in memory of her husband Mer- vin Smith who died suddenly in Bethany of an accident, February 3, 1966. Summer residents of Beth- any, Tom Johnson, his parents and two brothers, themselves descendants of an old Toronto family, have entered into the centennial celebrations. The Smith plaque is from their factory, the only one in Canada which does such work. A second plaque was a gift from them in which the congregation memorializes the centennial. The two Beth- any plaques are especially lovely work as they were made by hand by Tom Johnson himself. This paper offers sincere congratulations to the clergy and people of St. Paul's Church, Bethany, and good wishes for the second century. blood transfusion service Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 8, 1976 9 C a SA Divin kind is nOw exploring Clbae4Otn Weding Anvnay » nou ~DMg"innerspace frontier". The College extension pro- gram has been specifically Durham Co lege Coursedesigned to increase safety for the diver. Internationally rec- An introduction night for new advances in equipment ognized certificates are the those interested in taking a use and design and in trammg final goal of the twelve week Durham College extension procedures. Ontario Divers course, enabling the diver to course nSkin and Scuba can enjoy the splendors of attend further training involv- Diving, startng in January, enterg caves and surfacing ing photography, advanced will be held at the College mnside, or descending an diving techniques wreck and Monday December 13 in room anchor hne and seeig old ice diving and deep sea and A317 at 8 p.m. upright shipwrecks "spring commercial diving. Once the Bill Knudsen, course in- from the darkness". He says theoretical classes (two hours structor will outline the course that most exciting of all, is the nightly) are completed, the content, and narrate a slide glamour of travel combined written exam passed, and the show consisting of underwater with the exploration of coral pool sessions attended (one photography he has taken. reefs and silent shipwrecks in hour nightly) the students Tom McCollum cinemato- crystal clear water. have the opportunity to apply grapher and dive shop owner, Durham College's basic their training in Ontario's and Brian Beatson, dive Skin and Scuba Diving course Underwater Councils and the course assistant instructor opens the door to this "new National Association of Un- will discuss the art and world", and to Marine Biol- derwater Instructors. science of scuba diving. ogy, oceanography, limnol- Total length of the course is Bill Knudson emphasizes ogy, pollution control, archae- 36 hours. It will be held on that the sport s becoming Monday nights from 7 to10 t ology, geology, and many m. nig fry 10 increasingly popular, with more professions whkýre man- pm starting January 17. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Downey A surprise party was held by the family of Richard and Grace Downey on November 7, 1976, at Memorial Park Clubhouse to celebrate their fortieth Wedding Anniversary. - McRobbie Photography Mary Brown's Novices Go on Scoring Rampage Mary Browns Novice hoc- another goal but the g key team delighted the fans ing of Oshawa was cer Saturday as they clobbered its best. the Uxbridge AlIstars by a The third period w& score of 11-0. The Toros climax as the Toros s opened the scoring within 10 the 7:30 mark to m seconds of play and never quit score 3-1. 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