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Honey Locusts to replace Maple trees at Anglican Church

St. Paul's Anglican Church on Owen Sound St. is celebrating 100 years of worshiping in the current building.

On Tuesday evening, June 4th, Wayne Townsend, curator of the Dufferin County Museum, gave an interesting and informative talk on the history of the church and some of its long time member families.

The Anglican community in Shelburne first held services in the late 1850s. in people's homes. As the congregation grew plans were made to build a church in Melancthon but when it was learned that the railway was to come through Shelburne it was decided to build in the town instead.

In 1874 a church was built on the present site. Some of the family names at that time were Timbury, Atkinson, Jelly, Berwick, Walker, and Riky. Music was supplied by violins. In 1882 a belfry was added and the bell, which is still in use, was donated by Mr. G.H. Timbury. At that time church bells were rung in emergencies such as fires. The stained glass windows were donated by the choir and members of the congregation.

By 1912 a bigger church was needed, a canvas was made and $4,535 raised. Wayne noted that much of the fund raising, and other work in the church, was done by the women but in records, including newspaper obituaries, they don't appear to have a first name, always being referred to as Mrs. and the husband's name.

During the time the new church was being built services were held in the library.

The corner stone was laid on July 9th 1913 by Mr. E. Berwick. The windows and bell were moved from the old church, a new pipe organ and new pews were installed and other items donated. The total cost was close to $11,000 with the balance of the mortgage being paid off in 1929 using funds left to the church by Mr.R.A. Riky.

Mayor. Ed Crewson, attended the event bringing greetings from the Town of Shelburne. He announced that two Honey Locust trees would be planted in front of the church to replace two maples which have been removed.

By Brenda Spears

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