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( 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 13,1994 Section Two I*» mm mUmmM 1ns Mi Hi 'fmm mm BBS Reflections on life in Clarington over the past two centunes . By Sher Leetooze Faith, as well as hard work, is what brought our pioneering families through the many years of hardships they encountered while developing the townships. From the early 1830's and '40's there were a number of religious denominations denominations to be found. In the early census records these are the religions adhered to by our forebears. The intitials indicate how the census takers noted them on the census forms. C of E Church of England, C of S Church of Scotland, F.C.S. Free Church of Scotland, U.P. United Presbyterian, R.C. Roman Catholic, C. Christian, B.C. Bible Christian, C.C.B. Close Communion Baptist, Q. Quaker, U. Universalist, P.E.M. Presbyterian Presbyterian Episcopal Methodist, W.M. Wesleyan Methodist, P.M. Primitive Methodist. Bible Christians, Wesleyan Methodists Methodists and Church of England were the most predominant sects in the township. In the census for 1861, Bowmanville was predominantly Church of England, while the outlying outlying communities were predominantly Bible Christians and Wesleyan Methodist. Methodist. In the early days of settlement, from the time of the first three families families in 1796, to the late 30's and early 40's, 'church* meetings were often held in a settler's home, with all the neighbours in attendance. It was co- mon place for the circuit preacher to hold service in someone's log cabin. In John Squair's book, The Townships Townships of Darlington and Clarke, he gives us an excerpt from the accounts of John Ryerson (an elder brother of Egerton Ryerson), who had the Yonge St. circuit (of which we were a part) for the Methodist Church in 1823. "...Our circuit extended from York (including the town) to Lake Simcoe, embracing the series of townships west of Yonge St. to Holland Holland Landing, thence along the shore 12 miles, through woods without a house to North Gwillimbury, thence through Whitchurch, Markham, Pickering, Pickering, Whitby and Darlington, as far as Major Wilmot's, some miles cast of where Bowmanville now stands. Major Wilmot fitted up a large room in his tannery for our services; for though neither he nor Mrs. Wilmot were members of, our Church, yet were they very friendly, and treated me with the kindness of parents." In 1833, John Hicks Eynon and his wife, Elizabeth Dart, began their circuit for the Bible Christian Church. Their headquarters was at Cobourg and their circuit was 200 miles around the outlying areas. The first Bible Christian Chapel was built in Cobourg in 1836 and by 1845 14 had been built around the circuit. In 1844, nineteen ministers and five elders from the Church of Scotland, Scotland, broke from the main body and formed the Free Kirk of Canada. Darlington Darlington was part of the Cobourg Presbytery. Presbytery. The Reverend John Smith ministered to two stations in Darlington, Darlington, at Bowmanville and Enniskillen. He served this congregation. from. 1851 to 1875. According to John Squair, Mr. Smith's occupancy of the charge of St. Paul's, at Bowmanville, for nearly a quarter of a century is the longest in the history of the congregation. Old records tell us that as early as 1835, there were congregations for the Church of England in the township. township. At that time, Darlington and Clarke were under one,congregation, with a church in each township. The minister was, for a long time, Dr. McNab. To quote from J. B. Fairbaim's book, Reminiscences of Bowman- Advertising Cards Display at Museum During the last Century, Advertising Advertising Cards were popular promotional items. They became popular in North America during the 1870's, but by the tum-of-thc-centuiy had been superseded superseded by more useful givc-a-way items, such as postcards, blotters, and calendars. Large amounts of these colourful cards, depicting a wide variety variety of scenes, were produced, usually usually by American printing companies and sold throughout Canada and the United States. The Bowmanville Museum, at 37 Silver Street, is pleased to present an interesting display of over 100 _ of these rare cards in the "Marion Wiseman Wiseman Gallery". Most of the cards presented presented arc from the famous Dominion Dominion Organ and Piano Company of Bowmanville. They depict landscapes, landscapes, wildlife, children, humorous situations, seasonal and floral designs. designs. Some of the other local businesses businesses represented include: Murdoch Bros., Grocers; John Maynard, Jeweller; Jeweller; S. S. Edsall; Stott and Jury; J. Higginbotham; McMurtry and Co. Ltd., Durham Glove Co. Ltd., J.N. Saunders, Bools, Shoes, Rubber Goods; W. P. Prower, Furniture; and Thomas Tod, Baker. These cards arc a reminder of Bowmanvillc's prosperous and industrious industrious past and are on display until July. Also on exhibit is a collection of antique local artwork. This exhibit includes paintings, furniture and dishes. For more information please contact the Bowmanville Museum at 623-2734. ville... "The residence was at the Wilmot's Wilmot's old church, Clarke. After the separation of Darlington and Clarke for ecclesiastical purposes, he (Dr. McNab) lived here and built the fine house on Concession Street." J.B. Fairbaim goes on to say..."He was a typical English Church Parson, (the person of the parish) of handsome build, of fine carriage, dignified, scholarly, friendly friendly with all and unfailing in his attendance attendance upon the poor and suffering of his congregation." Dr. McNab remained at Bowmanville Bowmanville for the rest of his life and was raised to Canon. Upon his death in 1891, Canon McNab was succeeded at St. John's Church in Bowmanville by: 1892 - Reverend R. A. Brlkey, 1989 - Reverend R. Seaborn, 1904 - Reverend W.E. Carroll, 1910 - Reverend Reverend T. A. Nind, 1917 - Reverend C. P. Muirhead, 1923 - Reverend G.S. Postlethwaite, 1925 - Reverend Robert Robert J. Shires, to name but a few. Youth Challenge Needs Volunteers For Costa Rica Canadians between the ages 18 and 25 who are looking for adventures adventures and who have an interest in global global development are invited to apply to participate on a Youth Challenge International project in Costa Rica. Youth Challenge International is a non-profit organization whose mission mission is to encourage young peoples' active and continuing participation in issues of local and global development. development. Young people from around the world will work on a variety of community community development, health, and research research projects for three months beginning beginning in December of this year or in February of next year. No experience is necessary to participate; participate; just a willingness to work hard and an interest in global development. development. "Participating on a YCI project provides young Canadians with the chance to earn valuable experience, leam about a different culture, and meet other young people from around the world," says Greg Smith, the Communication Director at YCI. The deadline for applications for the projects in Costa Rica is April 22. To receive an application and more information about Youth Challenge International contact the Toronto office office at (416) 971-9846. Well Known Veterinarian Answers Questions for Pet Owners Pet-owners packed the Bowmanville Library lecture hall to hear a presentation by Dr. Clayton MacK- ay, medical director of the Ontario Veterinary College last week. Following a slide show, Dr. MacKay answered questions about retirement home rules against pets, destructive behavior stemming from separation separation anxiety, and how to deal with the decision to euthanize a sick animal. Dr. Mackay has been a regular regular guest on CBC Radio Noon and is a columnist with a Guelph newspaper. Graham's IGA Instead of Carrying Cash! GRAHAM'S IGA 225 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario EVERY WEDNESDAY IS CO/ SENIOR CITIZENS' DAY 3 '° Di8C Chock our Flyor In The Independent