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t 1 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 2,1994 13 Tyrone Church Holds Second Service to Mark its 125th Year Looking at black and white photographs of the aftermath of the 1954 Hurricane Hazel is former resident resident Murray Twist, of Oshawa. He was one of many former and current area residents who attended the anniversary celebration service at the Tyrone United Church last month. By Jacqueline Vaneyk The second of four special services services celebrating the 125th anniversary of Tyrone United Church building was held on Sunday, February 20, at 2 p.m. The focus was honouring the other five churches, formerly part of the Tyrone Methodist circuit. Each church was represented by a member of that community and even though the churches are closed, community pride and spirit remains strong. Don Welsh of Salem told us that Salem community was settled in the 1830s, and a Bible Christian church was started soon after. The present brick building was erected in 1868 and the centennial was celebrated just before the church closed and membership membership was transferred to St. Paul's, Bowmanville. From 1880 to closing there were 26 ministers, the earlier ones doing seven services a Sunday on the circuit. The building is presently presently owned by an Orthodox Christian Christian Reformed church. Cliff Trcwin represented Haydon church, which also began as Bible Christian, becoming Methodist after union in 1884. The church celebrated 100 years in 1968, but was closed the year after. Haydon was famous for its church shed where anniversary services services were held the last Sunday in June, followed by Haydon Tea Day on the first of July. Their early Sunday Sunday School picnics were held in Grasshopper Park. The church shed is used now as an auction bam and the church as storage. Grace Smith of Long Sault told us •that the original log church in the Methodist cemetery at Lot 5 Cone. 9 was replaced by a frame building across the road which opened in 1891. In 1916, a tent was bought and the next year sheds were built. Here were held anniversary services, suppers, suppers, plays and programs. The church had 20 pews and was heated by a box stove. (A cord of wood was purchased purchased in 1894 for $1.75.) The church was closed in 1954 and was sold and tom down in 1956. Many of the furnishings were stolen, but the pulpit has been restored and is in use in Tyrone. Bethcsda church history was given given by Marion Hoar. She described the brick building put up in 1856 on land deeded from the Worry family. It had an entrance way with steps going going up into the main sanctuary, which held about one hundred. A full basement basement gave room for Sunday School and for oyster suppers: In March 1904, rent was raised on pews to $2.00. Collections were often around $1.00. The church was closed in 1937 and sold to Scugog Island church board. It was rebuilt and is in use today. Gordon Barrie represented Providence Providence church, The original deed shows that the land at Lot 3 Cone. 3 was sold by the Smalc families to the church board represented by William Elford on December 8, 1845. The cornerstone of the second church, a brick building much the same in appearance appearance as Salem, says Providence BCC (Bible Christian Church) 1865. Providence struggled for several years and was closed in 1925. It was reopened in 1937 for Sunday School and services for three or four years. During the time it was closed several school concerts and parties were held there. Finally in 1949, the church and its contents were sold to M. Sleep for $200.00. The box stoves were given to Salem. Most of the other furnishings furnishings (except the organ) have been lost. The adjacent cemetery is cared for by the Darlington Cemeteries Board. The service was conducted by Michelle Michelle Hofman, present minister on the charge. Scriptures were read by Alan Strike, whose grandfather, Reverend Reverend Harry Strike, was associate minister on the circuit from 1892 till 1894. Rowlie Coombes' solos, Garden Garden of Prayer and Stranger of Galili- cc, added greatly, to the service. Organist Organist was Jacqueline Vaneyk; pianist was Sheryl Hunter. Guests were greeted by Aldin Hoar and Gor- dyn Brent; everyone was asked to sign the guest book. Offering was taken by Rae Wilkins and Paul Vaneyk. Vaneyk. Hymns were taken from the On Tuesday evening, February 8th, members of Durham Chapter and visitors from various other Star Chapters were on hand for the 66th birthday celebration. Making sincere and warm welcomes welcomes from the East, were Mrs. Kay Pring, Worthy Matron and Mr. Wilson Wilson Pring, Worthy Patron. Mrs. Audrey Martin, Past Grand Matron, and a member of Durham Chapter was the first to be introduced and accorded Grand Honours Deputy- Deputy- Mrs. Ellen Mitchell, District Grand Matron of District #11, was welcomed to the East, and Mr. Ken Summerford P.P. of Durham and Grand Trustee was also made welcome. welcome. Other introductions were P.D.D. G.M.'s Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, #8, District, District, and member of Durham, Mrs. Dorothy Bcadham, #12 District. From #11 District, Mrs. Mary Lane and Mrs. Eleanor Jones. Mrs. Jones is also a Durham member. Visiting Worthy Matrons • and New Canadian Hymnal (old green book) printed in 1916. The prelude and offertory music also came from that book. Offering dedication hymn was Hear the Pennies Dropping, Following the service, guests removed removed to the Sunday School rooms where they enjoyed refreshments arranged arranged and served by the Outreach Committee. There was a lot of conversation conversation about the pictures and memorabilia memorabilia from each church. We appreciate appreciate the interest and work of those who brought things. Also on display were the pulpits from Haydon, Haydon, Salem, Long Sault and Bethes- da. Interesting too was a quilt made by Tyrone women in 1931 with names of donors embroidered on it. Thanks are due to the Scugog Shores Museum for artifacts from Haydon, and to Bowmanville Museum for several several items including financial statements. statements. We hope to compile a list of where these items are for future reference. reference. Members of the Anniversaty Committee are: Jake Koene, Marion Hoar, David Craig, Bessie Vaneyk, Pat Drysdale and Jacqueline Vaneyk. The. next service will be on April , 17 at 11:15 a.m. when Wendell White will be with us to help celebrate celebrate growing up in the church - Tyros, Tyros, Explorers, Sunday School, CGIT, Young Peoples, etc. - and the fifties and the sixties with all the changes. Plan to be with us! Worthy Patrons were Mrs. Audrey Malloy, Minerva Chapter, Belleville, Mrs. Hazel Lindsy, Centennial Chapter, Chapter, Cobourg, and Mr. Derek En- sworth. Grand Representatives were Mrs. Audrey De Pcaure, Rep of Georgia in Ontario and Durhams Rep of Utah In Ontario, Mrs. Eleanor Walker. A total of 23 Past Matrons and Past Patrons: all of Durham were introduced introduced and warmly welcomed and also thanked for their support given over the years. There was also a visiting visiting Past Matron and many members on the side who were thanked for their attendance. Many cards were received and read, most with monetary enclosures. A presentation on behalf of the Durham Durham Gavel Club was made to the Chapter, this monetary gift was received received in appreciation by the Worthy Matron, who again thanked the P.M.'s and P.P's for their love and support. Three new flags were presented presented by four members. At the conclusion of lire meeting, the old flags were retired and a short but impressive ceremony was held when the new flags were then presented presented for dedication. Mrs: Audrey Martin P.G.M. flanked by the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, made a beautiful acceptance acceptance speech on behalf of the Chapter, to those making the presentation, presentation, and in whose memory they were being honoured. Mrs, Hazel Raby, P.M. and Chaplain, Chaplain, offered a lovely dedication prayer. The Canadian Flag, carried and presented by Mrs. Florence Tillson P.M. was given in memory of her dear friend, Mrs, Margaret Ibbotson, who had been Marshall of Durham Chapter. The Union Jack was presented presented by Mrs. Elmira West P.M. and Mr. Fred West, P.P. in memory of Mrs. West's mother, a 50 year member member of Eastern Star, the West's Daughter, Mrs. Frieda Solima carried the llag, In memory of her husband, Earl Walkcy, P.P. of Durham, Mrs, Gladys Walkcy carried and presented the Christian Hag. Words of appreciation were then given by the Cltuplain, who then accepted accepted and placed the flags in the ap- irialo stands. Allowing the ceremony, all were invited down to the banquet hall for a social hour, some lunch and of course, birthday cake and ice cream, Since 1913 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - BOWMANVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - VACANCY In preparation for die Annual General Meeting of the Memorial Hospital- Bowmanville Corporation to be held in June of this year, the Nominating Committee would like to hear from persons working/rcsiding in the Region of Durham who may be interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors. Candidates should have knowledge, skills and experience in some of the following areas: government relations; finance; business; law; social marketing; health care; vulnerable populations and community issues. Please send a letter describing your background and your interest in becoming a member of the Board by March 16,1994 to: Chairperson, Nominating Committee, Memorial Hospital, 47 Liberty Street South, BOWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C2N4 --1 WiTnf rM M raifiEg-æ Durham Chapter of O.E.S. 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