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Melville Chnrch TTorship- pod vith tliivt of St. Aiidri'w's, ia tho ciujiint old rouj^li-cast buililin;? which was supcrRciled hy the prcHeiit handsome structnre. If. 1H35 when the th-st St. Andrew's Church was conii)lete(l, there were not more than five or six housed in Ftrmt?!. Thii first nnnister was the liev. Alex. Gardiner, and the niendiers of thth he Avas iiidii itcd to his charge. Mr. Sniellie came from Orkney, where he h:td preajlird for eight years iu Lady I'arish. Iu 1H41 occurred the movement in Canada which followed the Disruption of IH41J, in Scotland. Mr. Smellie's convictions led him to throw in his lot with the Disruption party, and in this he ■was supported by 3()() of the 449 menibera of the congregation, ftinong whom were six Tru^-tees. Ihit, headed hy llv. Fordyce, the remaining Trustees protested strongly against any severance with the Church of Scotland, and demanded tlie surrender of hoth the church and manse. "At last," as the old records put it, "after a series of annoyances, threatening a prosecution at law against the minister unless he should, in his own name and that of those who adhered to him, resign all rights to said property, the congregation, without being convinced of the justice or legality of such procedure, deemed it expedient, for the sake of peace, to abandon St. Andrew'^ church under protest, and proceed with the erection of anotlier place of worship for thciuiielves, which they are to desi:;nate Melville Church." 4, M { \ ^ Uv Building The First Church Thu> wfts towards the end of 1845, and steps vrere taken towwd the erection of a church. Negotiation* were at once entered into for a more peaceful possession of the old building. Shortly after it is noted that "the church doors have been opened for the serTice of the congregation from Sabbath to Sabbath with intimation that it is to be continued for six mouths certain, aud timeoua notice thereafter given to quit." But, notwithstanding TiiK Late Rev. Georob Rmellie, D. D., The First Pastor this, there are talcs told which go to show that the concession waa not very peaceably allowed. The offer of the Hon. Adara Fergufison of sites for both church and manso was gladly accepted, nnd the property wan cleared by liro. In 184G building operations were begun, Wni. Randay and John Bayuo being contractors for the masonry and Andrew Burns and David Muuroe for the oarpeutering. > On Mrs, Smellie's birthday the foundation of the mAiise ■was laid, the corner stone of the church beinf» laid, without publio ceremony, on the third anniversary of her wedding day by James ■William Hmellie, a child two years of age. In the yeiir 1847 the building was completed, and on Tlmrs- day nioruing, March 4th, was formally opened by Hev. Dr, Burns, of Knox College, The lirst Sunday Bervice, conducted by the pastor, assisted by llev. Dr. Bayne, of Gait, lasted from eleven o'clock iu the morning to Qve o'clock in the afternoon. Including the wings, which were added at a later date, from $5000 to $6000 was expended on the building. Of the 230 aub- Bcribers to the Building Fund, six are still connected with the congregation. So far as known, the following aro those who were subsoribera to the Fund and still survive : David Black, of Fergus, Alexander Barnett, Wm. Dow, George Jamieson, Alex. Molnue*, Alex. Macdonald, Hercules Morice, James Moir, Andrew Bichardson. Some Incidents In Its History The Melville congregation formed the nucleus from which many of the Presbyterian congregations in this section of the country sprung to life. In 1853 nearly 60 of the congregation carried away their certificates of niemljership to Elora and became the nucleus of Chalraer's church. Shortly afterwards other members formed a congregation at Belwood, which is now known as St. John's church. Again towards the end of 1864 a number of the members found it more convenient to have a place of worship at Cumnock. About the time St. John's church, Belwood, was established, it became the practice to hold two services on Sunday. Owing to the long journeyings which had devolved upon the pastor it had hitherto been the custom to hold but one, but the thin- uingof the congregation made it both practicable and desirable that two should be held. In the beginning, the afternoon service was held at four o'clock, but later it was changed to half-past six, and at a still more recent date was changed to seven o'clock. To the congregation the heating has ever been a troublesome question, and it was certainly not less so in the early days of the church's history. For some reason the contractors left the chimuey unfinished ; why, is not clearly understood. This caused much 't \ t \ X fe^- *(#*' nniioyance null til e I)c:u'f>n's Coiiit, ycnv ?f*-er ,rt;tr, B'nfc tlMii notice that nnlesa tliry cnin])letcil tho jol) ife \Aoultl be comvlt lal at tbcir expense. At last the Court diiecacd that a coUcctiou bo taktn up and the job coinj)lfte»l. The colhirse of the stoye pipert daiinj? RorviffS ViM also a not nnfrequeut diversion whkh caused the Doacmis sonw annoy.tnco. The exi>lanation ol the real pni^Misii u£ tho lar/^e opeDinps in the wall on titlier fiide of the pulpit is found iu this usolulJon, made by the Deacon's Court, one particularly cold wiuter : "lie- solved, that the porches be made proof sipainsfc lire by lininj* the partitiouH near the stoves with tin, and ta'uu^' olT the lith from the part of the ^all adjoining ; also that an upeaiiif? bo mmlo above each stove to aduiit the heated air into the church." In 1M()1 the cougre^^ation fouud it tJect'*«ry to enlarge tho church, and tho Tfin^'s were therefore aibled. The Ministers In 1885 the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was con- ferred upon the p;4stor. Thin iittiug recognition of bis b)ng and faithful services was followed by another several years lat I 2 ;.. •'■:.::,':.: '■ •:<•/.. ! ^'%^'' \ Kkv. K. M. Ckaio, Paetor From 1889 to 1895 \ J y ^'*^'*»'««»^,^. > i Vi'oiuler the congregation and community regretted deeply the fact that hecawpc of fuiliTig health ]\Ir. Craig was forced to go south, where, it is a pleasure to know, th.at as Synovial Missionary of New Mexico and Arozona he has a larger sphere of usefulness, a •work in which his wonderful energy and excellent executive ability find scope for fullest exercise. Mr. Craig's ministry terminated in 1895. lie was succeeded T)y the present pastor, Rev. John II. MacVicar, B. A., son of Rev, Principal MacYicar, D. D., LL. D., Montreal. On Novemhcr, 14tli, 1896, the first i)astor of Melville church passed away. At the time of his death, Dr. Smellie was in Toron- to, hut his remains were brought to Fergus and interred with all honor. Mrs. Smellie still survives her husband and resides in the old Jlelville Manse, Fergub. As a token of their esteem, the congregation erected a mtmorial tablet of white marble in the church to the late Dr. Smellie, on ■which is the following inscription : "Sacred to the memory of Rev. George Smellie, D. D., first pastor of Jlelville Church, Fergus. Born in Orkney, June 14, 1811. Died in Toronto, November 14^ 1S9G. He preacl-.ed eight years in Lady pari.sh, Orkney, and came to Fergus in IS 13, labouring hero with true devotion for 44 years. lu 1333 he retired after an active ministry of 52 years. 'Return unto thy rest, my soul, for the Lord bath dealt bouutifully with thee.' " The Elders The following is a list of elders added to the Session since the separation with St. Andrew's : In August, 1844, there were added A. D. Ferricr, W. Gibbon, Thomas Dow, W. Kilpatrick, and John "SVilkie. In February, 1853, John Martin, James Gerrie, James Ross, W. Clark, James Beattie. In October, 1861, George Wilson, Alexander Taylor, Adam Argo. In December, 1865, Forbes Jloir, Peter Dow, James Dow, James Davidson, Samuel Dobbin, John Rutherford. In October, 187;?, A. D. Ferrier after an absenoe from Canada, returned to the Session. In February, 1877, Robert Phillips, William Castell, Peter Rennie, Hugh Black, John Richardson. In September, 1878, A. D. Ferrior, after another absence from the country returned to the Session, along with Adam Argo. In February, 1888, George Tower Fergussou. In '% \ \ V H»^ September, 1890, James Macdonald, David Nairn, Robert Morioe, F. B. Anderson, Wm. Ross, Dr. J. P. Roger. Building The New Melville Church But the church which had sheltered the people of the con- gregation for so long was becoming inadequate, and for some years the adviaability of building a new church has been under oon3id«ir. ation. In November 1898, the following gentlemen were appointed to attend to the arraugeraeuts for building a new church : Hugh Black, convener ; R. M. Glen, secretary ; Teter Dow, John Mc- Donald, Geo. Petrie, F. B. Anderson, John Richardson, William Barnett, J. J. Sanderson, W. 11. Gordon, A. Mills, A. A. Arm- strong, James Russell, jr.. Major J. J. Craig, R. Phillips, jr., W. H. Johnson, M. D., Charles Kay, James R. Caldwell and J. P. Roger, M. D. A Sub-Committee, consisting of the following gentlemen, was appointed to personally superintend the building operations : Hugh Black, Alex. Mills, Dr. Roger, James Russell, A. A. Armstrong, R. M. Glen, secretary. From among aeveral sites the one on the south-west corner of St. Andrew and Tower Streets was chosen as the most desirable. Very fittingly, Mrs. Smellie was chosen to lay the corner stone of the new church. This ceremony took place at five o'clock on Thursday, June 8, 1899, in the presence of a large number of the citizens and visitors from other places. The sterling silver trowel with which Mrs. Smellie laid the corner stone was present- td to her by the church, and bears this inscription : "Presented to Mrs. Smellie on the occasion of laying the corner stone of Melville church, Fergus, Junes, 1899." The Opening Ceremonies The formal opening of the new Mrlville Church for public worship took place on Sunday, May 13th, 1900. As the weather was beautiful and very few services were held in the churches for many miles around, the attendance consequently waa all tha* was expected. In the morning the attendance was 80 large that it waa found necessary to hold an overflow service in the Town Hall. The services in the oburcb were conducted by the paetor ; the a & •i^ > 1 -^ix"^ miiM FROM PHOTO BY W, 8. MoKOWAN THE NEW MELVILLE CHURCH, FERGUS k a^-» ' *n*'*»»wi»»i..v»_ ,f" ! Dedicatory Prayer being made by Rev. J. B. Miillan, of S*. Andrew's church, Avliilo the sermon was preached by the Rev. Principal MacVicar, D. D., LL. D., ot the Presbyteriau College, Montreal. Principal MficVicar's texts are found in Jonah 3 : 9, and Philippians 2 : 12-13. He finished a particularly fine serman iu the following words : "I add oulv a few words on what has occupied the thoughts and called forth the energetic efforts of many of you during the past ye.ar— the erection and dedication of your church edifice. You have done well to have put your hands to this work and to-djiy you rejoice in the possession of a substantial church, a beautiful, commodious, substantial structure, fit to List for centuries, talking rank among the best in this entire Province, and in all respects admirably adapted to its sacred purposes. It docs honor to your intelligence, your faith in God, your courage and liberality. I trust you enter it free from all financial encumbrances that would hinder the spiritual blessing and growth to be looked for within these walls. For we must not forget the conunand and promise of God iu these words : "Bring ye all the tithes into the store- house, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open for you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it." What a glorious prospect, if you comply with the conditions stipulated. And do not forget God's mercies to you in the past. His hand hath been upon you lor good, and therefore you have prospered— "Except the Lord buiM the house, they labour in vain tliat build it." In this day of gladness you bring with you into this new sanctuary all the hallowed memories of the last half century. You recall with grateful hearts the years of the right hand of the Most High. How eaored and touching the recollections that come up at this hour of those of you who can look back over fifty years in whiiili yon •worshipped God in the former house along with near and dear cues who have been called to their eternal home. What precious lessons ot instruction and consolation and hope and love flowed from the lips of those who were set over you in the Lord ; and, may I not say pre-eminently from the lips of him who was firs* Pastor of thia congregation, the late Dr. Smellie, who devoted I \ > 1 nt 'vJ- t^ip ^\^'•■;;> ol" liiV, Imj.',, fnUliful and fruitful niinif-terial life to t!io service of (Joil nrsior.g yoti. While therefore you gratefully n'fall the f aerol inomniics of the past lot me remind ymi tliat your cntimu'e ir.to this house means new nod lar,^er opportunities and responsiljilitiis. You have now, what was long urgently needed, rooms suitalilo for prayer meetings and chrJFtian fellowship, for the eultivation of tlie social and tpirifcual life of the floek. Tiicso T'loms are in keeping, I aiu glad to see, with the Hni)remo import- ance of work among the young whosa spiritual traiinug deserves our hcst efrorts,r.nd in keeping witli tlie ever increasing enterprises, l!i:s>ioni:ry and henevolent, that are being sueeessfuHy prosecuted l)y devoted CariKtian Avomen. I know sometliing of tlieir noble services here and iu all i)arts of our grer.t Dominion, how much our chureli and country owe tliem in missionary and educational TTork, scculia- and religious ; and my prayer to Ciod is that lie vnm\ 1 incrc) ;e their power for good one hundred fold. Finally, Itit songs Oi gratitude rise from yinir hearts for that God has en- ali'cd you to make tliis worthy oll'ering for tlie glory of His great mnne uiid for your own eternal good. The gift is not too large or costly to bo made to the God whom you adore and •who redeemed jou by tlie blood of his only begotten Mon. And you are not tha pooi'tT but the richer for ha/ing made it. See to it then that with united purpose, all of you, agid and young, men and women, ol'ico btartrs and members, continue to trust in God and go for- •\vurd. Is "'t tins the word of the Lord to you at this hour — Be utro'ig all ye people of tliis flock, and work, for I am with you, and jay spirit remaineth among yon ; fear not ? Then let this house !)3 the centre and scune of siiiritual acti\ ity greater than iu the I'ast—a place of vigorcms, fearless, faithful exposition of God's trutli, a phiee of consolation juid help to the perplexed and alUict- eil rt place of guidance and edification to believers, and of con- ▼iction and awakening to the halting and indiCerent, a spiritual birthplace of souls, the very gate of heaven to you and to your oliiUlreu and childreu's children. To this end cleave to the truth of our text, that w\lvation is of the Lord ; and work out your own snivi.ijon witii feiT and uembliiig, for it is God that worketh in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure." In the Town V \\\ the services were conducted by the Rev Kobcitdohiifton, I). D., of Ht. Andrew's church, London, Out. -:;f- \ ,/" \ y ■ *f|*-4 He. preached an excellent sermon from Joshna 1 : 1-2. TliLVVas the only overflow service held. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock another service was held in the church, when the Rev. J, S. Ross, D. D., of Dublin street Meth- odist church, Guolph, preached to a large congregation. His text was taken from Philippiana 1 : 21. The scriptures were read by the Rev. M. Swann, and the opening prayer offered by the Rev. C. E. Bolton, Congregational church, Fergus. Rev. John H. MacVicar, B. A., The Present Pastor For the evening service the church was crowded to the doora. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Johnston, of London, from Psalm 32, and 51 : 7, while the invocation was made by the Rev. M. C. MacLennan, of Alma ; the scripture reading by the EeT. R. A. Robinson, St. James' church, Fergus, and th-^ Thanks- giving Prayer by Rev. W. H. Harvey, B. A., Methodist church, Fergus. The musical part of the proceedings was good. The anthems by the choir, under the leadership of Mr. A. A. Armstrong, and Mrs. Gordon, organist, and the solos by Miss Murray, of Toronto, and Mr. Albert Armstrong, of Boston, were much enjoyed. \ X 1 \ > Tlie Pastor Tory cordially ocknowledgecl the courtesy of other cliurches in Fergus and the neijjhborhood in dismissing their services during the day. The marked spirit of christian unity that prevailed was very gratifying. On Monday a Social was held in the church. Refreshments ■were served in the dining hall from five to eight o'clock by the ladies of the congregation. At eight o'clock a programme was commenced in the church before a large audience, with the pastor, liev. John II. MacVicar, in the chair. Addresses were given by the ch-iirman, Rev. Mr. Swann, Rev. Dr. Torrance, Rev. Mr. Mullan, Rev. Mr. Harvey, Rev. Dr. MacVicar, Rev. Dr. Ross, Rev. Dr. Johnston, Rev. Mr. Robinstra, Rev. Mr. Bolton, Rev. Mr. Mann, Rev. R. W. Ross (Knox Church, Guelph), Rev. Mr. Home, Rev. Mr. Mcintosh, Rev. Mr. Mackenzie and Rev. Robert S. Ross (Pennsylvania). The music .interspersed through the programme consisted of solos by Miss Cormie (Guelph), Mr. Albert Armstrong, Rev. Dr. Ross and Jlr. James Macdonnell, besides anthems by the choir. Mr. Hugh Black, convener of the Building Committee, read a very satisfactory statement regarding the building of the church. The chairman read letters and tele- grams of regret from the following gentlemen : George Tower Fergusson, Toronto ; J. J. Patterson, Flint, Michigan ; Rev. E. M. Craig, Albuquerque, New Mexico ; James McMullen, M. P. Ottawa, and Rct. Mr. Glassford, Guelph. It was announced that over $2,400 in cash was contributed at the Sabbath services. The proceeds of the Social and additional donations are likely to make the total cash $2,500. Promises for new subscriptions were put in for another $2,000. The original Rubscriptions amounted to 1)8,000, making the total now in sight for the Building Fund at least $12,500. The treasurer's statement showed that the structure, when all extras are known will have cost about $17,000. For the furnishings the Woman's Aid Society have in hand upwards of $1,200, but it ia not yet known bow much of this will be expended. Description Of The New Qiurch The New Melville Church is situated on the eonth-west corner of St. Andrew and Tower Streets. St. Andrew, the prin- cipal thoroughfare of Fergus, has a very imposing appearance ; '^C w- \ ./'' \ ■ v^ 0' much more so than streets usually have in toTviu the pize of Fergus. Tower Street crosses St. Audrew just went cl the business centre. From this it Avill be seen that the church is in a most central position, convenient to the villige and country adherents alike. The structure is })uilt of brown stone, with Avhite stone facings, and in appearance Avill compare favora))]y ■with the most modern in Canada. The church fiices St. Andrew Street. It has two entrances on this street, the principal one being the Tower Street or east corner of the church. This entrance is a beautiful, arched, double door, and on this corner is a tower running up to a good height (the Building Committee is considering the advisability of building it six feet higher) with four splendid-looking, painted and sanded, metal (inials. The other entrance on St. Andrew Street is on the west corner and is not quite as large as its sister entrance to the cast, the door being the same shape Imt with a different tower or, more properly speaking, roof above it. From botli these entrances a stairway leads to th'j gallery in the auditor- ium. On the west side there is about 15 feet vacant between the church .and the Town llall property. A walk Avill be pla<.;ed here, running down to an entrance just back of the auditorium portion of the building. This entrance leads to the school rooms, class rooms, auditorium, gallery and basement. Just opposite to this door on Tower Street is a like entrance. In the main entrance is the tablet erected in memory of the late Dr. Smellie, having been transferred from the old church. While the exterior of the New Melville Church is certiiinly handsome, sul)stantial .and a credit to the .Melvillites and to Fergus, the interior is one of the nicest one could have the priy- ilige of seeing. While no one would say it has an elaborate or even very costly appearance, all agree that it is lioth handsome and comfortable-looking. The floor, the aisles of which are covered •with Brussella carpet, slopes gradually down to the pulpit. The seating capacity is G50, with certainly a thousand by using chairs. The seats are placed in such position that all are facing tho pulpit. The pulpit, Conununion table, chairs and a beautiful morroco Bible are tho donation of Dr. Smellie, of Port Arthur, son of the late Kev. Dr. Smellie. Tho pulpit and chairs are miwle from > qtiarter-out oak, heniitifally hand carved and upliolstered in IviiHsla Iwitbcr. Under tho puli)it is a large luilf-circlo platform for Communion purposes. On this platform is a smaller one, on wliicli the pulpit is placed. Ivaised about three feet, and immediately behind tho pulpit are tho choir's quarters, Avith a handsome iron railing in front. Placed at the back of the choir's platform i,s a line Bell, double manual, pedal organ. Circling aro\md on the front, east and -west sides of the audi- torium, is the gallery, so sloped tliat occupants in the back peAta can see tho pulpit just as Avell as those, sitting iu any part of the church. The gallery also has an iron railing around it. These iron railings are all linished in bronze ; the rest of the interior in oak. In the gallery are three large, beautiful stained glass windoAv groups, one on the east side, one tho -west and one on the north. The one on the nortli contains two memorial windows. One it *'In memory of James McQueen, born Jan. 28th, 1810 ; died Feb. 14, 185)9, Christina Black, his wife, born January 18th, 1810 ; died May 2nd, 1894. 'Lo, I stand at tlie door and knock.' " This window was donated by the McQueen family, who are so well and favorably known in and around Fergus. The other ia "In mem- ory of a devoted Elder, Alexander David Ferrier, born November 13, 1813 ; died August 3, 1890. 'The winds and the sea obey him.' " This one was donated by Miss Drydosdale, Dr. Sraellie, of Port Arthur, and other kind friends of the church and the deceased Elder. The Avindow on the north side is "In memory of Jamea Cattenach, who died August 30th, 1881. 'I am the good Shep- herd.' " This is the kind donation of Mrs. Cattenach and her daughter, Sirs. McGregor, of Brautford. In all there are 16 beautiful stained gla&s windows in the aTnliroriura. On each side of the pulpit and choir gallery are two doors, one upstairs and one down stairs, making in all eight entrances to the interior of tho building, and four from the exterior — certainly a great convenience in case of tin or panic, for which purpose, how- ever, it is to be hoped, they will never be rec^uired. From the doors at the liack of the uuilifcoriuiu you enter a / ,r \ \ X ^> Imllwliich runs .ua-o.^s t)io buiMins;. Across the luiU from t.hc Inr^'o or clmroii midi orium h, .'UK.tlKM' for t!io v'^iibhiith Soliool, wliieh, of courae, i;i much sniallc r a'ld lt;ss pretcMltio•,l.^ in appear- iince ; but, still, it is of n j^ood si.ui ami line iii)pcaranco. It is built in n half circle, with olasH rooms a])i>vc and below, so sit- Miited that tho superinteiuh'ut can sec every olasa and ovuri' raliolar can see him. Tlicr;) are also other rooms in tliis part of tho buildiny for \ariourt purposes custoiuvry in modern churches. All of this portion of the churcli also has stained glass windows. Tiic lieatin;,' is by hot air from three large furnace.'', and although there lias been no sever;; weather ;;iueo tlu; furnaces luivc been in opiM'ation, there is not a doubt bub the system will do the work expected. Tlie ))asemont is the full size of the cluirch. The biv.ik half or that portion under the riabb-ith Huhool audiiorium and halls i.s lloored with cement and the walls plastered. T)io front half, or proltably less, is not lloorod, bein^' used as a store room. 'J'he back portion is divided oif into suitable uppartmcnts, which arc roomy and lofty. The li{,'hting of tho whole Imildin^ is, of coa;sj, by electricity, the total number of lamps l)ein^ one luii;'l>('d ;.nd /ifty-eight, all put in accordin,!; to the latest ideas in ii<,']lti:^^ After the v/ires enter the buildiiij; they connect with tiie nuter, where the current used is mc;^:;ure(I ; then tliey p,.ss t) two beautiful nmrble switchboards, where, by .i .system of swicch-.i, the lightinf,' is completely eontrolled. Every ten lamps Iiave u separate switch ?o that any section of the buiMm;: can le li;,'!ucd instantly as required. Wlicn all the li-his irc^ turned on the effect is superb ; so much so, indeed, that it is doubtful if a more beautiful interior is to be found in Canada. JVsides the special donat'.ous referred to previoa.^ly, many memlicrs have contributed to the buiKlin,-; of tiie church most liberally. To give a li.st w(mld reiiuire more spaco than is avail- able. The Ladies' Aid, however, deserve special mention for the untiring interest they have taken in theedilice. Through their zeal they have bijcn able to contriliute the whole of the lighting, the carpets and 'iuittiiv;, besides other item.-, ot tlie furnishings. It nuist be a source of great jthasiire to tl;e ladie.i to know ih.it their elToits on tho interior liavo placed the New ^fclvilh! Church, Fergus, among the most beautiful and comfortable in the country. i « I \ > I \ I 'I \ i \ ] / / ■i FERGUS Arranged and Printed By T/ie Fergus Canadian M D C C C C % ) I V I.' /