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C= DE a iain La eit ls At a service of exceptional interest 4 held in Blackstock United Church on Sunday morning, August 22, was both historic and unique. The Township of = Cartwright bad the. honour and dis- tinction of contributing no less than 21 wen to the ministry, one woman mis. sionary and three minister's wives-- an enviable record that few townships in Ontario can equal, To celebrate this unique record, a - service long to be remembered, was held 8 morning at 11 a.m., con- ducted by Rev, Dr, R. P. Bowles, Chan- - cellor Emeritus of Victoria University, . who celebrated his 80th. birthday, last week, The minister, Rev. C. W. Hut- ton, assisted, also Rev. M. R. Sander- '" yon, Rev. 8. C. H. Atkinson, Rev. C. Ferguson and Rev. Merrill Ferguson. Rev. Merrill Ferguson who is home 'on furlough from the United Church "mission fields in Africa, preached the sermom HISTORICAL FACTS Pioneer Cartwright--echurches were founded by the Church of England, Methodist, Presbyterian, Bible Cbris- 'tian, The story of the United Church is one of amalgamation and unions, In 1884. a Union of the Methodist : and Bible Christian Churches formed the Methodist Church at Caesarea and Blackstock. The present church of Blackstock was built about that time, Nestleton Church was a union of two congregations, Salem and one meet- ing near Campbell's farm, The Nestle- on" Church 'was built in 1900. The corner stone being laid by Dr. Joseph Philp officiating. Cadmus Church was formed by union of Devitt's congrega- tion and one meeting in-the Mahood area! The present church being built about. that - time. Local union took place in advance of Church Union at Blackstock, ahout 1020, when the Presbyterians and Methodists united, and the Cartwright circuit of the United' Church came into being, ~ 'Following are the names of those being 'honoured at this service. Aste: risk ¢*) denotes deceased: Atkinson, 8. C. H--Came to Cart- wright from England; was called to the ministry by the Blackstock Board in 1086; Albert College, Queen's Theo- logical College; ordained 1948; served Sault Ste, Marie, Albert St., Kingston. To All Our Former CUSTOMERS Who Are Now Using Ie ~The Port SHO AER A REE) | Cartwri ght Honoured Score of Ministers *Beacock, George A.--Son of John and 'Sarah Beacock; local preacher in Outario; ordained Methodist Episgo- pal Church, U.S:A.; retired 1938. PE Canter. James George--Served' the Methodist. Episcopal Church, U,S.A., Minneapolis and St. Paul. Dalve, William T. R., B.A, BD.--~ Born in Blackstock Methodist parsons age, son of Rev. and Mrs. 8. A, R. Delve; Queen's University and Theo= logical College; ordained 1931; served Montaty, B.C., Sexsmith; Alta., Ivans hoe, Woolner, Bronte, Jordan Station, Ont, * *Fallis, Robert John,--Ordained in 1886; served Oakwood, Omemee, Can- nington, Marmora, Janetville, Unjon- ville, Dundalk, Weston. Retired 1983, assistant at Centennial, Toronto. Ferguson, Clarence Howard, B.A.-- Son of Wm. C. Ferguson and. Kezia Beacock; Victoria University; ordain. ed 1083; served North Port, Bethany, Avonmore, Kemptville; : 'Board of Christian Edueation, chairman Glen- garry Presbytery; President of Ot- tawa-Moantreal Conference, 1963. *Ferguson, Henry Thomas, B.A. B,D.--Son of Joshua Ferguson and Anne: Devitt; ordained 1893; Victoria University; served Cookstown, Streets- ville, Gore Bay, Beeton, Collingwood, Owen; Sound, Mona Road, Kincardine, Leamington, London. *Ferguson; Joseph . Joshua, M.A. B.D., D.D.--Son of Joghua Ferguson and Anne Devitt; Victoria University; ordained 1887; served Pickering, Streetsville, Davisville, Toronto Dov- ercourt, «Bradford, Weston, Brace- bridge Orillia, Toronto, ' Epworth, Hope; Simpson Avenue. President of Toronto Conference. D.D. Victoria University, Ferguson 'Joseph Thomas Smith, B.A.---+Son of Samuel T. Ferguson and Margaret Bruce; Queen's University, 1902; ordained Presbyterian Church; teacher in boys® school, Turkey; served Perth, North Bay, Cooks Kingston; Didsbury, Alberta, Vernon and Nelson, British Columbia. Ferguson, Frederick Merill, M.A.-- Son of Wm. C. 'Ferguson and Kezia Beacock; Victoria University and Em- manual College; ordained 1933; served Mountain Park, Alta.; with Mrs. Fer- guson, designated as missionaries, ARE October 18th, 1984; notable service at Chissamba and Camundongo. Hambley, George H.--Son of pio neer Cartwright family, John served First Great- War; Victoria University; Wesley College, Winnipeg; ordained 1926; served Lavenham, Sidney, High Bluffs;. Warren-Rosser, Elgin, Ken. ton; Ge.; Grandview, Roland, Bass.| wood; Conference Committee on tan- didates' for the Ministry; chairman of Portage la Prairie and Brandon Pres- bytériaus; author of FPicacers 0 Pioneers". *Laura Hambléy- Daughter I, John Hambley and Jean McLaughlin; WMS missionary " teacher for 40 years, «| Szchuan, China, *McLaughlin, J. Fletcherson, M.A. B.D. -- Son of John and Anna Mc- Laughlin; outstanding career as a student; Sandford Gold Medal 1892; Oxford University; popular Professor of Old Testament, Victorig University. *Philp, Joseph, M.A, D.D.--Son of Wm. Philp:and Maria Werry; Victoria University; served Belguave, Talbot- ville, St. Thomas, Watford, London, Centennial, Georgetown, Petrolia, Kin- cardine, Hamilton, *Philp, William, B.A., B.D., D.D.-- Son of Wm, Philp and Maria Werry; entered the ministry 1872; served Manvers, South Mountain, Richmond, Manotick, Vankleek Hill, Corners, North Gower, Spencerville, Elgin, Monifsburg, Iroquois, 3 *Reynolds, Robeit--Son of George Reynolds and Jane Staples; received 1870; served Stayner, Rugby, Kippen; |, died May 28, 1876, aged 29 years. *Reynolds, Frank--Son of George Reynolds and Jane Staples; received 1867; served Brock, Lloydtown, Geo- rgetown, . Harriston, = Merrickville, Pakenham, Cornwall, Prescitt, Ganan- oque, Montreal, 'Renfrew, Ottawa W. --*Reynolds, George--Son of George Reynolds and Jane Staples; ordained 1879; served Port Carling, Cartwright, Cressy, Brighton, Seeley's Bay, Elgin, Malloytawn, Waterloo, Montreal W. *Reynolds, Wm. Eli--Son of George Reynolds and Jane Staples; Minister of Bible Christian Church; received by Methodist . Church ,1883 .in PEL; served Murray's. Harbor; Matilda, Cardinal, Lansdowne, Paken- ham and Athens, Sanderson, Milton R., B.A---Son of Chalmers; Sanderson and Elizabeth B. Byers; Vigtoria® University; ordained Easton's | Alberton, | 1924; served Birgh Cliff Heights, St. St. Cuthberts, North Parkdale, To- ronto; OChaivman of Toronto West Presbytery; President Toronto Con- ference, Board of Colleges and Secon- dary Schools; President Ministerial Association; active in many ecommun- ity. enterpriggs.. . Taylor, Samuel John Son of Wil liam and Margaret Taylor; ordained to the Presbyterian Church; teacher in Palestine; served as pioneer minister in Saskatghewan; Montreal, Thompsen, Merle R.--Son of Wm. Thompson and Mary Dever; Victoria University; Emmanuel College; or- dained 1948; served at Kennedy, Sas- katoon, Saskatchewan; builder of new|. churches. : Mipisters' Children of Distinguish- ed service included Margaret Forrest- er, W. T. R. Delve, Milton Bell. Ministers' Wives born 'in Cartwright Annie 'V. Revitt, daughter of James and 'Mary Devitt, Wite of Dr. R, P. Bowles, «Annie Swain, daigbter of Stanford Swain and Catherine Werry, wife of Rev. Milton'R, Sanderson, - 'Olive VanCamp, daughter of W. A. VanCamp alid Margaret Swain, wife of Rev. Fred Riding. New District H. S. For Stoufiville The new Stouffville High School will be ready to open its doors for two hundred and fifty, students or: more, the second week in Septembar. In fact the contractor has assured the Board | that the classrooms will be finished by 'this coming Saturday so that all .the|' uew furniture can be moved 'into place. Plans are being made for an official opening in, October as by that time all the thousgnds of dollars worth | of curtains will be in place. Work is heing rushed on the classrooms rather than the auditorium, since a few days delay in the latter case will matter liftle to school opening. We visited the school during the week-end and can say that the fine building will certainly be a revelation to many people who have not visited the school since construction began. From the smartly styled hallway to]. 4 soundproof ceiling down the main hallway are finished in delicate groon, The library classroom in a modern school building. Pal Soldier Apprentice Plan offers young men of 16 'a bright future ENROLL NOW! ~ Training begins Sept. 13 The Canadian Army's Soldier Ap ptentice Training Plan is a carefully planned programme to help young "men. of 18 to prepare themselves for the future and a career in the Army = to develop mature [udg: meat, self discipline and build o . strong, healthy personality. As a Soldier Apprentice, a young mon will get o thorough trade training In one of 19 military trades -- academic training In such subjects as physics, chemistry, algebra and English -- a general military training of the Canadian Soldier ~ k . ha will be living and working alongside enthusiastic, happy Can. adians hls own gage while getting a combination of military training schooling, plenty of recreation and expert {rade tralning + he will be eligible for all Army benefits including 30 days annual leave. «+» hy will racelye half reguldi Army pay while 16 and on his 17th birthday will draw full pay. . Ta:'be eligible, a young man must he 16 years of age but not yet 17, and must have 0 minimum of Grade 8 education. - For -an_ Interesting baokle! with more Information on the Soldier Apprentice Plan, write, phone or visit' the Army Recruiting Centre nearest you. Do It now, training begins September 131h. Get your application In right away. ¥o 1) Personnel Degol, Walks Mouse Rideas & Orarietie Sh Ottawa, Oat -- Tarephore 9 4507 Caradion Aimy Recruiting Statics, 164 Wellington Street Lingston. Qa) Cerddan Army Becraiing Coatre, PO Rich rand SI W, Toronto, Ort Teleshote EM Q3J41 --Lgcur 2T4 Ko. J Persatae! Deast. Wolieley Jarrah. Outord & Eade d Sty Lordon Oa -- Telephon 2.3181 [ETE hs 3 Contre 200 Mala st W_Rareh Bay, Oat --Telephors 454 Cunadian doi y Wecratting $1atiee, Eng Sheet Bait Ramlign ot = Ta! leptin o Meses 2 8108 carm.e Each classroom fis. finished in a different. color scheme, lr oor wd kitehen .ready to serve bn to the | though none ---- seeded as yet. i _THE PORT PERRY STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26th, 10541 the walnut finished classrooms and i a picture in walnut trim. The cafeteria room which accommodates beautiful tiled shower rooms, the|seiense room has been completed, | seventy at one time and can also serve building is all that could be desired | desks all in place, and the machinery | as a classroom. is practically all in place in the shop| Outside the building, the ground has class room. This week the huge stove |all been levelled down] both around ard refrigerator will £0 into the|the front and on the playing field, al- Tf Kemptville Agricultural 'School fers Training to YOUNG MEN and WOMEN DIPLOMA COURSE IN AGRICULTURE: Sails « Crops - -Livestock - Machinery | | 800 Acre School Farm. Well Equipped. A. valuable Preparation. for Farming or Agricultural Positions. | Nutrition - Home Management - Family Living Crafts - Home Furnishings. An Education for Homemaking or a Career. DIPLOMA COURSE IN HOME ECONOMICS: | School TERM: OCT. 18 -- APRIL 15 -- Attractive Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries for i : © Qualifying Students. For full information write: A. M. Barr, B.S.A.,, Principal, Kemptville, Agricultural School, Kemptville, Ontario. Under direcotion of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, WHEN IN PORT PERRY SAVE ON A MEAL BUY A 12 INCH HOT DOG AT THE TERMINAL GRILL | WE ALSO SERVE SANDWICHES amd HAMBURGS ~ Ball Point Pens, With Extra Long Refill [ | 98c | Ford A Large Assortment | g? SOUVENIRS and NOVELTIES SPECIAL PRICES ON BOOK BINDERS BB While They Last, _.° Mit WATCHES -- WRIST BANDS -- WALLETS | SMOKERS' SUPPLIES | I ~~ DONLAND'S ICE CREAM | G. SEIFFBRT, Proprietor | | | | I | ol OIL. And To All Those Who Use OIL erry Coal & Ice Company Loin Are. Now Able To Supply You With High Grade . NOTICE: "Metered FUEL and STOVE OIL PHONE 289 ee On September ist fur Company Name will Be Changed To Port A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL--$8.00 PER WEEK : bo en TN - bem EL RA Sala I fe ee k kK i el