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Mrs. Dave Hood
Mrs. !van Thomsori.
Mr. Robt. J. MacDonald
Mr. Don A. Girling
·Mr. Don A. McNabb
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FOREWORD
This booklet is respectfully dedicated to the memory of all those sturdy
pioneers who, by their own efforts and their example, laid the foundations
for the church and the community of Cadurcis, as we know it today.
Not many of those who worshipped in the old log church are with us
now, most have gone to their final rest. Many others have come and gone
since those early days; they have all taken their place and played their part
in the history of the community. If we have omitted mention of the name of
any of these good people, it is because of the lack of complete records. Both
the church books and the old municipal records, covering a considerable period of time, were destroyed by fire.
It is the hope of the committee that few, if any, errors will appear in this
booklet. If errors do exist we would ask the reader to excuse them, as they
are the result of the above mentiond la.ck of official records, and the frailty
of the human mind. An attempt has been made to. give as complete a story as
possible with the material which was at hand.
To all those who so readily supplied information and pictures we wish
to express our sincere thanks. If we have not made use of all these it is because of limitations of space imposed by the cost of preparation. It became
necessary for us to set a limiting figure, and with this in mind we endeavored
to include pictures and material which had the most direct bearing on the
story of Cadurcis church.
FIRST CADURCIS CHURCH-1883
SECOND CADURCIS CHURCH-1904
THIRD CADURCIS CHURCH-1952
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REV. T . F. HEENEY
REV. HARRY Frlll
REV. ALEXANDER SMITH
REV. A. D. W ATSON
REV. ]. C. ANDERS< l
REV. E. R. WILSON
REV. JOHN RUSSELL
REV. M. GALBRAITH
REV. W ALTER ROYLE
JOHN THOMPSON
JAMES NICHOL
D. HAMILTON
JOHN GOURLA Y
HUGH McNABB
MALCOLM THOMPSON
GEORGE McGREGOR
CHURCH BOARD-1883
L. N. JACKSON
MR. AND MRS. ARCHIE McLEAN
JAMES ROSS
D. D. SMITH
MR. AND MRS. JOHN MacDONALD '
MR. AND MRS. JOHN NICHOI., MARY AND EDNA
MR. AND MRS. JOHN WEBSTER
A Brief History of Cadurcis Church
It is not our purpose in this sketch to give 1? detailed history of Cadurcis
Church, but rather an outline of the leading events connected with its development from the early days up to the present time. There are consequently
many interesting incidents and reminiscences, as well as personalities, that
have to be passed over in silence. Our sources of information are the church
records, which unfortunately were not always complete in the early days, and
the personal recollections of a few of the older members.
The history of the congregation dates back almost as far. as that of the
community itself. It was only in its infancy when public worship was begun
and this soon led to the organization and building of the church.
May 24th, 1878 .the first settlers stopped at Hare's Crossing (between where
Minnedosa and Riverdale now stand) for their very first religious service.
They had come from the east on Red River carts but paused in their journey
for observance of the Sabbath under the leadership of the Rev. Alexander
Smith, who later also acted as postmaster at Cadurcis post office. This original group included the following: Donald Buchanan and family, Malcolm
Thompson, Donald A. Ross, Alexander Smith and family. Others arriving a
little later were: L. N. Jackson, Hugh McNab, L. McLean, J. & D. Hamilton,
J. Gourlay, Mrs. Nicholl and family, Beatties, Murrays, Wilsons. Already in
the district were Arch McLean and family, Grahams, John McLean, Capt.
Mcintosh and Alex Trotter.
The above mentioned were all in the settlement, and took part in the organization of the congregation and the building of the first church in 1883.
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It might be interesting at this point to note how they derived the present
name "Cadurcis." Two different versions will follow. The first, that the
word "Cadurcis" or a form thereof in Cree Indian means place of marriage.
The second, a somewhat lengthy explanation, as recalled by Hector McLean
goes as follows: "The alternative name of "Killgoose" was proposed by John
Graham in honor of his birthplace in Ireland. The name Cadurcis, of French
origin, was proposed by Alexander Smith, the .first Presbyterian clergyman in
the district. In the early 1880's the matter was put to a vote by the adult
population and they spoke for the more classical name. The S.Cotch no doubt ·.
preferred to be identified by a neutral French "Cadurcis" ·rather than the
Irish "Killgoose".
Gaelic was the. language spoken in the McLean family during the first
few years at Cadurcis, and in fact only about two families in the district could
not speak nor understand the tongue. Most of the . settlers were Highland
Scotch with the exception of the Colleys who were English and the Grahams
who came from Northern Ireland. Cadurcis then had its own post office and
the mail came by stage from Brandon.
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Prior to this period a settlement at Tanners Crossing <Minnedosa) had
been established. In spite of this the pioneers found themselves isolated and
consequently endured many privations and hardships incidental to early pioneer life. Not the least of these was the want of religious ordinances. The religious services conducted in the homes under the leadership of Rev. Alexander Smith, served to increase the longing for the more regular service of the
sanctuary. Accordingly in December 1879 a meeting was held with a two
fold purpose in mind; first, .to plan the building of a church, and second, the
building of a school. A committee was chosen to select a suitable site for the
school and church.
The committee was indirectly responsible for considerable delay, as they
could reach no satisfactory agreement on the site. The Rev. James Fraser
Smith, who served as supply minister through the summer, writes this of the
condition existing then:"At Cadurcis, I had to cope with what, to me, was a new difficulty. Here
I found a group of splendid people who, for some years had been very energetic in providing for religious services in their midst.
But, on account of
many disappointments and. the indifference of a large number of the people
in the community, they ·had become so disheartened that, for more than a
year, everything of a religious character had been at a standstill. Even the
logs, brought from a distance to erect a small church, had been left scattered
on the ground for fifteen months, and were rapidly deteriorating.
It was no easy task to encourage these people, and to give them a new
vision, that would enable them to change. their 'We can't do it' to 'We can
do it and we will.' Fortunately however two of their leading men stood by
me and loyally did their part to send out the new watchword, and in every
possible way, endeavored to he~rp in its fulfillment." 1.
There is no recorded proof of the authenticity of this statement or
whether it applies particularly to Cadureis or McTavish station. We do know
that the Rev. John Fraser Smith }VaS supply minister for Cadurcis in the
summer of 1883.
Perhaps the best method of tracing the progress of these early: pioneers
is by giving direct extracts from the original minutes. The date of their
second meeting as recorded by the Secretary, Jno. Thompson was June 1880
reporting a balance of $1.27. In August 1881. the annual meeting was held
with J. Gourlay presiding and Jno. Ross ·as Secretary, when a new finance
committee was appointed.
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In March 1882 the next meeting was called at the home of Hugh MeNab
with Rev. Alexander Smith presiding. The Financial Report showed $110.98
raised during the year. In May 1882 a meeting was held when Hugh McNab
J. Gourlay and Malcolm Thompson were appointed. first trustees of the con~
gregation. In June arrangements were made to get material for the building,
the construction to be let by tender. A committee was appointed to approach
the congregation at McTavish station· (Fairmount) with the view of uniting
as a settled charge. By July the committee reported McTavish station favor1. Smith, Rev. J. F. "Life's Waking Part" published by Thos. Nelson &
Sons, Ltd., Toronto 1937. Paragraph Page 61.
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able to uniting. and the necessary steps were taken with Malcolm Thompson
the delegate to the Presbytery meeting for that year. At this meeting we
note that a committee was trying to acquire a suitable place for a graveyard,
but had been unsuccessful.
In October, 1882 the building committee was granted power to borrow
$300.00 to build the new church. In April 1883 the Financial Report showed a
total of $308.00 subscribed during the year.
One acre of ground was given by Alex K. Ross for the church on the
north east corner of section 3, township 15, range 19. Another acre was given
by John Buchanan for the cemetery, being the southeast corner of 10-15-19.
These plots were on opposite sides of the road, where Cadurcis cemetery is
still located.
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This original church was constructed of logs. The walls were raised and
the building roofed at a "raising bee" attended by most of the community.
The logs for the walls came from what was known as the Hudson Bay tract,
four or five miles .to the east of the church. They were hewn by district men
but .the lumber for finishing was sawed at the Cameron mill and purchased
from Alex Cameron at a cost of $56.00.
Among the better hewers of the day were: John Gourlay, Duncan Buchanan and Hugh McNab. Hugh Gourlay brought lime from Rapid City to
make plaster for chinking the walls. Mrs. Dan Thompson who was then a
girl of twelve, recalls having helped scrub the floor in preparation fo:r opening which took place during the summei" of 1883. The exact size of this
structure is not known but in planning it the following motion specified "that
the size of the window frames to be used for the church be 14"x30" should
the height of the walls permit, that the platform :for'the pulpit be 6 ft. by
8. ft. and 16 inches high and that tar paper be used for roofing instead of
plaster.''
There is no record of the actual dedication of this church.
But it is
known that it was dedicated by James Robertson, superintendent of missions.
The first board of managers were: D. Hamilton, J. Gourlay, J. Hamilton, J.
Nichol, John Ross and D. Thompson. The first elders were: Malcolm Thompson, Gregor McGregor, and Hugh MeN ab. The :flirst regular ordained minister
of this church was the Rev. Harry Feir in the year 1898. During the time
from 1883-1898 student ministers and missionaries gave the services, as they
were not a self-sustaining charge but were under the Home Mission Board.
By this time the charge included Shanks <Pettapiece) and Oldale. Later
these joined other charges and Cadurcis united with McTavish. station <Fairmount) as a separate charge.
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·According to the early records of the session on Sept. 25, 1887 a meeting
was held at Cadu:rcis by tl).e authority of the Presbytery of Brandon and a
charg~ was formed comprising the three stations of Newdale, McTavish and
CadurCis. At this meeting it was agreed that communion be dispensed twice
a year at each of these stations during the months 'of March and October.
Malcolm Thompson of Cadurcis was appointed Presbytery elder for the year.
The first communion service followling this at Cadurcis took place in
early October, 1887.
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In the early 1890's session meetings were opened on Saturday with a
brief devotional period to be followed on the Sunday with worship service
and communion. The service and session meeting were then both closed with
a prayer and the Benediction. The Session in these times took a very important place in the community as it was responsible for amicably settling
family troubles as well as district disputes.
At a meeting at Cadurcis, Saturday, May 30, 1891, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McLean were received by certificate into the membership of the congregation, the first so recorded. On the Sabbath, the ·following day, the
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed by twenty four members, the
attendance of non communicants was large.
November 13, ·1892, Gregor McGregor was officially elected and inducted
into the eldership of Cadurcis. It is noted that at this time too Mr. L. N.·
Jackson was serving as an elder at bot:h Cadurcis and McTavish station. On
Sept. 26, 1893, it was decided to form a new presbytery in Minnedosa area.
When this division was made a charge was set up and maintained at Basswood including Cadurcis, Fairmount and Newdale respectively. The following ministers served during this period:
The Rev. W. A. Smith served as minister and postmaster 1879-82, also
during different intervals when other ministers were not available.
The Rev. James Fraser Smith supplied during the summer of the opening
of the church.
The Rev. Harry Feir first served in 1898 and was the first ordained minister. A ·list of ministers as complete as is· possible to prepare from existing
records will be found in the back of this book.
On March 9, 1891, there were forty-one' scholars enrolled at the Sunday
School. The young people all came'back to church in the evening for"Christian Endeavor." In 1893 there was an active Ladies' Aid functioning.. Cbfistmas concerts were held. Mrs. Mc:Yaren recalls at one of the first of these that
an evergreen tree was not available for a Christmas tree. So some of the
older girls readily made up a substitute one covered with tissue paper to
resemble a spruce tree.
On the first Sabbath January 6, 1901, in accordance with the recommendation of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Canada "This
day the first Sabbath of the twentieth century was set apart for dispensing
the sacrament of the Lord's supper in the different churches connected therewith." In Cadurcis it was held in the forenoon with twenty one taking communion and at Fairmount in the afternoon with twenty participating, in
· charge of Rev. Harry Feir.
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So the history of the original Cadurcis church draws near its close. The
walls of the church were shifted during a violent windstorm in May 1903 and
it was deemed unfit for further use.
At this point in the story of the first Cadurcis church, it is only fitting
to insert a few words concerning the formation of the Cadurcis School~district. ''That the need of the community pioneers for both a church and a
school was recognized is shown by the minutes of some ~f the early meetings.
As early as December 1879, at a congregational meeting called by Mr. W. A.
Smith, it is noted that a committee, previously appointed, reported on the
best location for a school site. Various locations discussed were: Southeast
corner section 11-15-19; west side of sec. 11; northeast corner of sec. 4. At
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another meeting two days later this question was further dealt with by the
building committee, comprising Mr. A. K. Ross, Mr. D. Buchanan, Mr. D.
Fletcher, Mr. D. Mclntosh, Mr. J. Thompson, Mr. H. McNabb.
The site chosen by ~lie committee could not be obtained, and as they
could not agree on a second choice, it was decided to refer the whole question
to the congregation again. On June 19th, 1880 at a congregational meeting
a finance committee consisting of Messrs. Gourlay, McNabb, Beattie, Thompson and Mclntosh was appointed.
It was decided that "the building under consideration be built for moral,
educational and political purposes," but further disagreement prevented the
final choice of a site for the building. At this point in the records, the building of a church seems to have taken precedence, and it is not until Nov. 8th,
1882 that we have any further definite report about the school. On this date
the organization meeting was held at the Hugh McNabb residence. In the
minutes of this meeting we read of "the first meeting of the Free Holders
and Householders of Cadurcis School District No. 8, composed of the following sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, and slh 24 in T 15, R 19; also
sections 6 and 7 in T 15 R 18 and sections 34, 35 and 36 in T 14 R 19." Mr. W.
A. Smith. was elected chairman of the meeting and Wm. Smith acted as secretary. Trustees elected were Mr. J. Gourlay, Mr. H. McNabb and Mr. L.
Jackson. Auditors were Mr. John Ross, Mr. D. Mclntosh. One of the motions
dealt with and passed unanimously was as follows: "J. Lumley and D. McIntosh: That the school site be on the west side of section 12 on, or as near
to the centre, as a suitable place can be obtained."
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The trustees
were empowered to obtain this site and were instructed to
act in accordance with the wishes of the meeting.
There is no record of the actual building of the school but the annual
report for the year 1889 indicates the following facts: The school was built
to the north of the centre on the west side of section 12-15-19. The school yard
was 8 by 14 rods, unfenced, and surrounded by heayy bush. Drinking water
was obtained from a well. The building was of frame, 22 feet in length, 18
feet in width, 12 feet in height. There was a blackboard 12 feet long and 2
feet wide, and maps, of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres and of British
North America. There were deSks for 12 pupils and 2 seats without desks, as
well as a teacher's table (all home made.) Approximately 30 children were enrolled but only about 13 were regula.rly in attendance.
It is intereslting to note here that Mrs. Short, now of Rapid City, was
one of the first teachers in the Cadurcis school. She can remember when, as
Miss Sarah Reid, she drove with her father from Cardale to Minnedosa to
take a school exam. During the course of the drive they happened to stop at
the site of the first Cadurcis church, where a community picnic to commemorate the opening of th'e church, was in progress. This was in the summer of
1883 and the following year Miss Reid came back to teach in Cadurcis school,
after a one year absence at normal school, she returned for a further one year
term in 1886. She recalls the name of .the first teacher as being Mr. Rob.
Campbell. At that time the, school ran from mid-April to mid-December,
with a one week vacation period during the first week of July. The teacher's salary for the term was from $250.00 to about $400.00 according to experience and qualifications (this from the school records.)
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Mrs. Short also remembers that during her term the girls always "bossed
the boys and made their life miserable." She had one pupil who could be depended on to take his own part against the girls, and even put them to route.
This was a rather mischievous young lad by the name of Hector McLean.
Mrs. Short boarded at the D. A. Ross home and can remember running home
the half mile to her boarding place through the thick bush, which frightened
her.
Some time around 1893 the school building was moved to the northeast
corner of section 2, where it remained until it was .torn down and moved away
more recently.
In the annual report of 1905 it is noted that 13 pupils attended school under the teacher !Udal M. Poole. The trustees were Mr. A. H. Dickie, Geo. Murray and Hugh McNabb. The Cadurcis school continued in operation until the
year 1916 when it was closed in favor of the Consolidated school district of
Basswood.
On July 4, 1904 a meeting of Cadurcis new Church Committee was held
at Mr. J. Nirols to consider the building of the church. It was moved by A.
McGregor, seconded by H. McLeaTh that the size of the Church be 38 feet long
and 26 feet wide. Walls 12 feet 6 inches high, the studding 2" by 6". Ceiling
to be 16 feet high from the floor.
The subscriptions were to be paid in three payments: Nov. 7, l904; Nov.
7, 1905; Nov. 7, 1906. Notes after Nov. 7, 1904 to bear interest at eight per
cent.
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Meetings and services were held· at the Cadurcis school until the new
church was built. Considerable time elapsed between the final meeting in
the old church and the opening of the new one. East and west sections of the
community could not agree where the new church should be built. After a
canvass of the district more support was obtained in the west section. By
former agreement it was then decided the new church would be built .one
mile west, one mile south of the old one. The land for the new building was
donated to the church board by Mr. D. D. Smith.
The Church was opened Sunday, Nov. 27, 1904 by Rev. A. Chisholm, of
McGregor, and Rev. A. McLeod, of Basswood;. We note that on opening
Sunday collection was $89.00 and the Monday night fowl supper and. the entertainment realized $104.00. Total cost of the church and shed was $1266.95.
The Ladies' Aid purchased the seats and pulpit for $212.60. The organ and a
few other fittings were moved from the old log church. Miss M. Nichol was
.the first local organist, having served some time in the old church in the
same capacity.
Interesting stories are told of the introduction of the organ and hymn
books to the first Cadurcis Church. Many of the old Scotch Presbyterian adherents did not approve of organ music to accompany the hymns. The accepted form at the time was that of a "precentor" who led the singing. The
first to serve in this capacity was L. N. Jackson followed by Jas. D. Nichol
and D. D. Smith. who did not retire until 1920. The Greig family of this
district, descendants of Mr. Smith, still have in their possession a small tuning fork used at this time.
Further .information for the period till 1907 is vague as the original record books were destroyed by fire.
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MRS. JAMES McLAREN
MRS. WILLIAM GlRLING
MRS. STEWART CRERAR
WM. GIRLING
HECTOR McLEAN
MRS. GEORGE MURRA Y
DAN THOMPSON
MRS. JOHN McLEAN
ALEX McGREGOR
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MRS. L. SO MER VILLE
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THE JOHN GOURLA Y HOMESTEAD
One of the first steam engines in harvest operations belonging to the Waddells.
THE JAMES BEA TTIE HOMESTEAD
One of the places where services were held before the first church was built.
MODERN HARVESTING WITH COMBINES
BUCHANAN ROBERTSON THRESHING OUTFIT.
In 1907 the organist was paid a salary of $20.00 per year. In the same
year it was moved, seconded and duly carried,that the managers be appointed as a committee to consider the advisability of putting a basement and a
furnace under the church.
The Union of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational churches
was first discussed in January, 1912. A vote taken in this charge showed
134 in favor and 5 against church union. It was not until 1925 that church
union was consummated. On Nov. 13, 1925 the final vote in Cadurcis showed
17 for and 6 against union. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1925 was to be known as inaugural Sunday and a declaration of union was to be read under the United
Church of Canada Act.
From the second church many of the original pioneers went to their
final resting place. The records show the first burial at Cadurcis cemetery
to be that of George Ross, 1882. During the intervening years many of the
residents of the district were baptized and many were received into church
membership.
The first marriage ceremony to be performed in this church was on Nov.
26, 1928, when Myrtle, the youngest daughter of Mrs. D. Thompson was united
in marriage to Mr. Lindsay Hymers of Basswood. The Rev. J. C. Ander.;,m
officiated. The Bride was later presented with a Bible from the congregation.
In 1923 the Christian Endeavor Society under the leadership of Rev. A.
D. Watson, purchased a communion set for the use of the three congregations.
At a meeting in 1925 it was moved and seconded by Alex. McGregor and
John Thompson that we ask the managers to take the necessary steps to plant
a grove around the church, Mr. W:m. Girling to 'be the overseer. An entertainment was held to raise a fund to secure trees for the church grove. The
trees were not planted until1927, when Wm. Girling and P. E. McNabb made
a trip to the vicinity of Clear Lake to bring back spruce trees, which they
planted along with the maples and caragana. Since that time the grove has
been carefully supervised by Wm. Girling and today it forms ,a beautiful
background for the new church building.
The Cadurcis Community Welfare Club was organized in 1931.
The
first meeting was held in November at the home of Mrs. John Thompson and
the officers elected were: Mrs. Frank Dickie, President; Mrs. H. Dickie, Secretary; a position which she still holds.
On July 1, 1935, under leadership of Rev. K. A. McKillop it was decided
to take steps to organize a Young Peoples Society in the. pastoral charge. The
following were the first officers. President, Mr. .Jefford; Vice President, Doris
Jefford; Sec.-Treas., Elsie McTavish.
On July 9th and lOth, 1933, exactly 50 years a:tter the opening of the old
log cllurch, Cadurcis congregation celebrated its jubilee.
Many were the
reminiscences of early days that passed the lips of the old-timers
who gathered at the Cadurcis United Church golden Jubilee picnic
and fowl supper. Some forty old-timers of 59 years or over registered
during the day and were the guests of honor at the gathering, which numbered almost 600. Hon. Neil Cameron was the oldest settler present, having first
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come to the Cadurcis district in July 1874, later settling in the district to the
north which now bears his name. Mr. Cameron was given an aeroplane ride
by Pjlot Kirkcaldy of the Brandon Aero Club to celebrate the occasion. M. H.
Cameron was second to his brother having come to the district later the same
year. The next earliest pioneers present came to the district in 1878. Mr. and
Mrs. John Webster of Forrest, Manitoba, who had the distinction of being
the only couple alive who pioneered the district, were also present. They first
settled in the district in 1881. The three McGregor brothers, David, Donald,
William, sons of the late Gregor McGregor, had the distinction of coming the
longest distance, having travelled from Hanley, Sask.
The fiftieth anniversary services were held at the church Sunday morning and evening, when Dr. J. H. Riddell, of Wesley College, Winnipeg, was the
guest speaker. Large congregations attended both services and were delighted
with the interesting addresses delivered by Dr. Riddell, who was assisted with the services by his brother, Rev. S. P. Riddell, the present pastor
of the church.
The old~timers who registered were: Mr. and Mrs. John Webster, Forrest, Man.; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robertson, Mrs.
S. Crerar, Mrs. D. Thompson, Mrs. J. D. Nichol, Mrs. R. Porter, Miss M. MeLean, Mrs. _L. N. J·ackson, Mrs. Margaret Brown, of Minnedosa; David, Donaid and William McGregor, Hanley, Sask.; Mrs. Jas. McLaren, Mrs. Frank
Lang, Hector and Lachlan McLean, Minnedosa; Neil Cameron, Neil Mcintosh, J. McTavish, Newdale; R. S. Lee, Newdale; John Fox, Newdale; Mrs.
·n. B. Ross, Winnipeg; Mrs. Jos. Martin, Newdale; A. H. Dickie, Mrs. A. Anderson, Newdale; Dan Buchanan, Geo. H. Brown, Mrs. J. Proven, M. H. Cameron, Mrs. E. Solden Sr. and Mrs. J. Todd, Rapid City.
The afternoon program included a baseball game between Cadurcis and
the Newdale Juniors, which resulted in a win for Cadurcis. The sports continued in the evening when the Basswood baseballers defeated the Cadurcis
team 2-1 after 5 innings of play. In the football Cadurcis came out on top
with a 2-1 win over Cameron. Foot races were also held for the children.
The evening ptogram was held in the church with P. E. McNabb, presiding. The gathering was heartily welcomed by Rev. Riddell, followed by greetings sent by former residents who were unable to be present from all parts
of Canada. Minnedosa Board of .Trade by G. E. Eakins, Minnedosa Churches
by Rev. E. Lund, Newdale Church by Rev. Wm. Bill. Selection by the Rivers
Pipe Band followed. The Rev. A. D. Watson, of Plumas a former pastor, then
addressed the gathering congratulating the congregation on the attainment
of 50 years of serVice in the district, Dr; F. Letts of Beresford, Man. who
first came to the charge as a student minister, recalled the early days. Rev.
McKay of Forrest also spoke. Hon. Neil Cameron spoke on old time reminiscence while Beecham Trotter of Brandon told of early days in Manitoba.
Vocal duets were rendered by Miss Grace Eakins and Geo. F. Thompson, of
Minnedosa. Hearty votes of thanks were tendered to the committee in charge
of the celebration and those who helped at the bazaar and fowl supper. The
Rivers Pipe Band was in attendance during the day and were very popular
with the· Scotchmen in the gathering.
The second Cadurcis Church caught fire during a violent summer electrical storm on July 29, 1951..The fire was first noticed by passing motorists,
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help was summoned and a crowd quickly gathered. All furnishings including
piano, organ and pulpit were saved. The same storm had put the telephone
line out of order and it was necessary to drive to Minnedosa to summon the
fire brigade. When the fire truck arrived it was too late to save the structure.
On Monday, July 30, a special meeting of the official board was held at
the home of W. N. Thompson. It was decided to hold Sunday services in the
shed. On Wednesday, August 1st, a number of men cleaned out the church
shed, whitewashed the walls and put shavings on the floor. It was wired for
electricity by John and David Hood. The organ, pulpit and pews were moved
in and services were held there until November when it became too cold to
contim,te.
The first service held in the shed was on August 5th, just two weeks
after the destruction of the church. As the Rev. W. Royle was absent on his
holidays, the Rev. E. R. Wilson, a former minister, returned for this first
service. He was also the first person to donate to the new church.
On Wednesday, August 8th, a congregational meeting was held in the
shed with a good attendance. Allan Hood was Chairman and P. E. McNabb,
.Secretary. A motion was made by L. Lindenberg, and Alex McNabb that
we proceed to build a new church, with full-sized basement. The following
committees were appointed to organize and carry out the plans for building
of the new church.
The Canvassing Committee:
J. D. McDonald and John Wareham for the west section; D. A. McNabb
and W. L. Thierry for the east section of the community.
The Visiting Committee:
Mrs. W. L. Thierry, Mrs. Ivan Thomson, Mrs .. Jas. Manley, Cameron McNabb, Harold Dickie and J. D. McDonald.
The Building Committee:
John Thompson, Chairman; Don Girling, Secretary, Cameron McNabb,
Jas. Wareham, Mrs. Ivan Thomson, Mrs. Kelly Girling.
Finance Committee:
Malcolm Thompson, Dave Hood, Robert McDonald, Secretary.
The two carpenters hired were John Thompson and Cameron McNabb.
The buying Committee:
John Thompson, Cameron McNabb, Jas. Wareham andMalcobn Thompson.
After visiting Clanwilliam, Bethany, Franklin, Smoland, Moore Park and
Cameron Churehes, the committee proposed a plan which was later followed
with a few minor alterations. On August 15th a second congregational meeting was held, with Rev. Dr. Murray, of Newdale, present. Most of the collecting had been completed by this time. The Building Committee were in.structed to draw more definite plans, and submit them for the approval of the
official board. The proposed size of the new church was to be 28 ft. by 44 ft.
It was staked out on August 25th.
On Sunday, August 26th, after service in the shed, conducted by 83 year
old Rev. Murchison of Foxwarren, Mrs. Dan Thompson and Hector McLean,
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of Minnedosa, played the main roles in turning the first sod. While Mrs. Dan
Thompson held the Bible symbolic of the pioneers who worshipped there,
Hector McLean wielded the shovel. Those present sang the Doxology and the·
Minister pronounced the Benediction.
On the Tuesday following this ceremony the actual building operations
commenced, with Mr. Snowden making an excavation for the basement. On
September 11th the forms were made and the cement poured on the following Saturday, by a volunteer crew of 32 men.
By December 9th, the oil furnace had been installed and the basement
prepared for the first service, which was conducted by the Rev. W. Royle.
At the annual congregational meeting, 1952, Mrs. Ivan Thompson and
Mrs. Kelly Girling, were named as a painting committee. The colors chosen
were peacock green for the walls, with an ivory ceiling; the pulpit honey
yellow with varnished floors and wood-work. Ross and Ericson, Minnedosa,.
completed the job.
On February lOth the Rev. W. Royle conducted the first service in the·
upstairs of the church.
On Sunday, June 15th, members of the congregation, inctuding third and
fourth generations, descended from the original settlers took part in the solemn dedication services of the third Cadurcis Church. Over 200 residents of
the surrounding districts crowded into the small church, overflowed to the
basement, or sat in their cars for the morning and evening service. For the ·
benefit of those not in the church proper, the order of service was broadcast
by loud speakers. ·
Two other district churches closed their doors for that particular service
to allow parishioners of Basr.wood and Fairmount to assist at the dedication
and ·divirie worship.
Two pioneers of the district who were present at the dedication of the
first structure to bear that name in 1883, were present. They were Hector
McLean and his sister, Mrs. Dan Thompson.
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On this occasion .the sermons were delivered by Rev. E .. R. Wilson, M.A.,
who was minister of the congregation from 1936-1940.
At 11.00 a.m. the sermon was based on the text "Christ loved the Church
and gave himself for it-that it should be holy and without blemish.'' Eph.
5:25 and 27. The subject was "The Church.''
Sermon: This new church. building has arisen because of the inherent
faith of. the people of this congregation. It is the visible expression of the Invisible Fellowship which you have in Christ Jesus-which must be founded
on the. rock of Faith.
"An achievement is not the end of the road. It is a stone rolled away to
reveal a new pathway.''
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A. This church is dedicated to the worship of God.
1. Worship brings us above the street level in our thinking. "So then
forsake not the assembling .of yourselves together in worship.''
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STEWARDS 1951, left to right, Front row : William Thompson, Came ron
McNabb, Mac Thompson. Back row: John MacDonald, William Hood, Jack
W areham.
TURNING THE SOD FOR THIRD CHURCH-1952
BUILDING COMMITTEE 1951, left to right, Front row: Mrs. !van Thompson, John Thompson, Mrs. Kelly Girling. Back Row: Don Girling, Cameron
McNabb, James Wareham Jr. James Manley.
DEDICATION SERVICE OF THIRD CHURCH
STEWARDS AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
DEDICATION SERVICE OF THIRD CHURCH
2. Worship, as a habit, is very valuable. It may "furnish a bridge by
which the spiritual traffic of today may go to meet tomorrow's need and opportunity."
3. This is a family church. It has a place for every member of the family ..
New insights are gained and new ideals fostered.
B. The Church proclaims the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The word teaches us that,
1. We belong to God and are accountable to Him for our use of life.
2. God so loved the world that He gave his Son that whosoever believeth
in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
3. Jesus' sacrifice and death and His resurrection teach us that "If we
are dead with Him we shall live with Him, if we suffer, we shall also reign
with Him."
C. The Church is a dispenser of God's grace through the Sacraments. of
Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
D. The Church inspires the people to be witnesses of Christ in fellowship
and love.
Every person's service is needed as shown in the parable of the Talents.
One man despaired of being useful because he only had one talent and he hid
it. If you are ever tempted to do likewise will you remember this, that frequently the specialist is a one-talented man. Take him out of his special field
and he is lost and useless. The world would be infinitely poorer without the
witnesses of .the one-talented man.
"Christ loved the Church and gave himself for it that it should be holy
and without blemish." I trust that we will not only love this church building but also love the great universal church of Christ and give ourselves that
it may be holy and without blemish.
The following verses were quoted from Hymnary No. 363:
Lord in the strength of grace
Thy ransomed serVant, I
With a glad heart and free,
Restore to Thee Thy own;
Myself, my residue of days
And from this moment, live or die
I consecrate to Thee.
To serve my God alone.
At the evening· service the subject was "The Mighty Heart", and the
text was from Galatian 5:16. "Walk in the Spirit."
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. said. "We have learned that whether a man
accepts from fortune her spade and will look downward. and dig, or from
agpiration, her axe and cord, and will scale the ice, the one and only success
which it is his to command is to bring to his work a mighty heart."
To have such a mighty heart one must have the Spirit· of a liVing Christ,
·abiding within.
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Marks of the Mighty Heart.
· 1. Loste toward others, as shown to us by Jesus, in the love which the
Father has for the Prodigal, and the Good Samaritan shows toward the
wounded man by the roadside.
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2. When we walk in the Spirit we acquire a generosity in forgiveness. No
great character can be imagined who is not great in forgiveness.
3. If we walk in the spirit we will hunger and thirst after righteousness.
No mountain climber is satisfied until he reaches the top of the mountain.
No matter how great one's heart may become there are always greater things
to achieve. We will desire those things that will continue our growth in
Spirit, until we all come unto the measure of the Stature of Christ.
B. How can we attain the Mighty Heart?
1. By surrender to the compelling power of Christ.
2. Prayer opens the gate for God's enrichments to come to us. "Every
day there will come new revealings of God-sometimes through His book,
sometimes through the testimony of others but more frequently through those
moments of meditation when you sit in the silence of your soul, to wait His
coming." Religion has little chance with a man until he prays, and certainly
your faith cannot survive without prayer.
3, We must let God mould us
fortune . .As Isa. says "Bread corn
bread for Caesar's household if he
and stonings. He was ground into
by afflictions, poverty, hardship and mis·
is bruised." Paul never could have been
had not enduring the bruising, whippings
fine flour for the royal family."
C. The Mighty Heart reaches out.
1. It is one that is filled with compassion, for the needs of others. There
are a great number who dwell in chambers like the one in the palace beauti·
ful, where Christian found a window opened toward the sunrise.
2. The Mighty· Heart has moral courage.
No one admires a character who can be like a reed that can be shaken
by the wind, but when .watchers see one courageously pursuing some great
purpose, then they too become aware of purposes that are eternal. Courageous Christians, can become the messengers who prepare the way for Christ,
for those who watch from windows of doubts and fears.
3. The mighty heart becomes useful in God's service to man .. Jesus acted
as though he believed that he got men and women ready for heaven when
he prepared and made them fit to live with their fellowmen in the world.
0 Son of God, our Captain of salvation,
'J'hyself by suffering schooled to human grief,
We bless Thee for Thy sons of consolation,
Who follow in the steps of Thee their Chief;
Those whose bright faith makes feeble. hearts grow stronger,
And sends fresh warriors to the great campaign,
Bids the lone convert feel estranged no longer,
And wins the sundered to be one again;
And all true helpers, patient, kind and skilful
Who shed Thy light across our darkened earth,
Counsel the doubting and restrain the wilful,
Soothe the sick-bed, and share the children's mirth. Hymnary 368.
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At the morning service, the minister, Rev. Waiter Royle officiated at the
dedication of the structure and the new electric organ. John Thompson, chairman of the building committee presented the keys to the church. The pulpit
bible, donated in memory of Dan Thompson, by members of his family, was
also dedicated.
Miss Gwenneth Jackson and Donald Wilson were special soloists at the
service. The choir was also re-inforced by the addition of male voices from
the Basswood Church choir. The choir members were garbed in gowns which
were a gift from the congregation of Minnedosa United Church.
In the evening Rev. Dr. P. N. Murray of Newdale read the lesson. The
evening service was followed by a social hour in the church.basement. Among
the guests were Rev. Hartley Harland, of Strathclair, and his daughter.
The newly dedicated church was the setting for the first wedding on
August 16th when Verna Emmareen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Brown became the bride of F. 0. Donald Blair Simpson, younger son of Mr.
J. W. Simpson and the late Mrs. Simpson of Winnipeg. Rev. Royle officiated.
The bride carried a white Bible a gift Of the Cadurcis congregation to the
first bride of the new church. Preceding these events a double shower was
held in the church on Friday evening, June 6th, in honor of Louise Lindenberg and Jean Thompson. Both of these young ladies were active in community work, and their voyage on the sea of matrimony was to take them
beyond the borders of our community.
With the coming of the summer of 1953, plans were laid for the celebration of the Seventieth Anniversary of Cadurcis Church, and at the same time
the first anniversary of the new church building. Morning and evening services were held on Sunday, June 28th with Basswood and Fairmount
churches closing their doors, and joining with the people of Cadurcis in commemorating the occasion. The church was well filled at both services, and
many residents of former years were present.
At both services the sermon was preached by Rev. H. G. Harland, Professor of Church History and Systematic Theology, United College, Winnipeg, He was assisted by the Pastor, Rev. W. Royle, and special music was provided by a combined choir. An inspiring message was delivered by Rev. Harland at both services. Some idea of the nature of this message may be gathered from the following paragraphs, which are taken from the middle of the
sermon preached at the morning service.
Text: 1 Corinthians Chapter 3, Verse 11.
"The Church is not founded on some wise man's speculations about the
nature of the Deity. The Church is not founded on some group's zealous devotion to a 'good cause.' No! The Church's one foundation is the Gospel-the
deed of God. The Church is founded on the work that Go dhas wrought right
in the stuff of our common life, where we work and suffer, where we joy
and where we sin. The foundation of the church is the holy, suffering, sinbearing love of God that has come near to us in Jesus Christ to claim us, to
redeem us, and to make us whole. That love of God in Christ surrounds us,
each and all of us, at this very moment. It-or ~rather He-is our true environment. Stronger than man's sin, stronger than man's death is the love of
God that is revealed on the Cross of Christ to be limitless, and in an empty
tomb to be omnipotent.
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And what does this mean to us today?
It means confidence and comfort. It means standing by an open grave
trusting in Him whom death could not contain.
It means forgiveness and reconciliation. It means that in our moments of
hostility and estrangement we trust in Him whose forgiveness we received
when we merited it not.
It means compassion and service. It means that in our hours of joy and
comfort and ease we are kept mindful of the hurt of others, by Him whose
love is not limited and whose mercy is not bound.
To be grounded in the foundation of Jesus Christ is to realize that our
Christian confession is not something which we have wearily to bear-but
that by which we are borne-up! That is Christianity. It means feeling within you, as long as life here lasts, the carrying power of Love Almighty and
underneath us, when we come to die, the touch of Everlasting Arms. It is all
this because it is a root con:viction of Christian experience that when a man
has been gripped by Christ, he has not only found a personal moral hero to
follow, but he has been grasped by the Ultimate Reality-the Love and very
being of God Himself-the foundation, not only of the church, but of the
world and all that is. There is no other foundation laid than that which is
laid, which is Jesus Christ."
At the evening service Rev. Harland prefaced his sermon with a few
brief remarks in which he paid tribute to the older generation, and expressed
to them the gratitude of the younger people.
The following paragraph reproduces the sentiments expressed at that
time, and. will serve as a very fitting concluding thought for this booklet.
"I wish to say a few words that will, however inadequately, express the
feelings of the younger people of this congregation to you who are advanced
in years. It can be said simply and briefly. We want to express to you our
gratitude and our love. We are gratefUl for the great work that you have done
in our community. You have given to us a heritage that is both strong and
good. We are gratefUl for the example you have set us; for the wise counsel
you have given; for the standards you have upheld; for the courage, loyalty .
and understanding you have shown to us, who follow after. Above all we are
gratefUl that you have been men and women of sturdy faith, and that you
continue strong in hope. We pray that we shall be true to the heritage we
have received through you. May goodness, joy and peace attend you all your
days."
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MR. AND MRS. L. HYMERS
First wedding in .econd church
SOME OLD TIMERS PRESENT AT SEVENTIETH ANNJVERSARY- 1953
Standing: Mrs. Wm. Robertson, Wm. Girling, Alex Ross, Tom Ross.
Seated: Mrs. Dan Thompson, Mrs. Gcorge Ross, Mrs. Alex Ross .
MR. AND MRS. D. SIMPSON
First wedding in present church
INTERIOR OF CADURCIS CHURCH-1953
THE LATE MR. AND MRS. A. H. DICKIE
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM GIRLING, who served the church
and-community in numerous ways. Mr. Girling was on the church
board for many years and Mrs. Girling was Sunday School Teacher.
Mrs. Dan Thompson, fondly referred to as "Grandma Thompson".
has spent the last sixty five years on a farm in the Cadurcis district. She
moved there as the bride of Oan Thompson, April 25, 1888.
Her parents, John McLean and the former Christina MacDonald.
left Argyleshire, Scotland, in August, 1878, and spent the winter in Ontario.
The following spring Mr. McLean homesteaded the farm now occupied
by the Field Bros. and later in the year sent for his family.
"Grandma Thompson" was just a young girl at the time of the building of the old log church and recalls assisting Mrs. McLaren with the
cleaning of it. prior to it's dedication.
"Grandma Thompson" has raised a large family. Several of her
children and grand~hildren are still adherents of Cadurcis church.
MR. AND MRS. P. E. McNABB, gave continuous service to
the church until they moved to Minnedosa. Mr. McNabb was
Sunday School superintendent, member of the church board as
well as elder for several years. Mrs. MeN abb was Sunday School
teacher and organist for a number of years.
She is now a stately grey haired lady who welcomes you to her home
in the true pioneer spirit of hospitality. Her name may not appear on the
executive of the organizing body of the church, but she has assisted in
so numerous ways and still does, that we would like to pay special tribute
to "Grandma Thompson" and her family.
In memory of
FLT. SGT. ALEX ANDERSON
Missing in air operations
August 24th. 1944.
Promoted to Pilot Officer
after being rerorted missing.
Blain Thierry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. V\1. L. Thierry.
who is the first young ma n of the district to choose th e
ministry as his life work.
He has attended United College, Winnipeg , for th e
past three years and has served on various mission fie'lds
during the summer months. ln June . 1953. he received
In memory of
FLT. SGT. CLARKE McNABB
Missi ng in air operations
May 31st. 1943
his Bachelor of Arts degree and will continue for three
years in attendance at United College to complete his
studies for a degree in theology .
CADURCIS SUNDAY SCHOOL 1933, (20 Years Ago)
Children enrolled 55, average 46. Officers and Teachers: Superintendent,
P. E. McNabb; Asst. Superintendent, Wm. Anderson; Secretary, Miss M. Wilkinson; Beginners, Mrs. Wm. Girling; Primary, Mrs. Wm. Anderson; Junior,
Mrs. Ed. McNabb; Intermediate, Mrs. Arthur McNabb; Intermediate Girls,
Mrs. F. Dickie; Senior, Mrs. A. McGregor; Spare Teacher, Miss Wright; Bible
Class, Rev. Riddell; Organist, Mrs. Ed McNabb; Record attendance 54 scholars; 10 visitors; S. S. collection for year $32.13; Total budget for year $95.90;
Total church attendance of scholars 1197; Total memory verses 826.
CADURCIS SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1952
Children enrolled 35; average 23; Officers and teachers: Superintendent,
Alex McNabb; Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. J-as. Wareham; Secretary, Mrs.
Cecil Trott; Beginners class, Mrs. A. Nichol; Primary Class, Mrs. J. Manley;
Juniors class, Mrs. Jas. Wareham; Intermediate class, Mrs. Wm. Thompson;
Intermediate boys class, Rev. W. Royle; Bible class, Don 'McNabb; Spare
Teacher, Mrs. A. Wilson; Pianist~ Mrs. H. Northam; Record attendance 32
scholars; 2 visitors; S. S. collections for year $68.09; Total budget for year
$105.00; Church attendance of scholars 474; Total memory verses for year 225
CADURCIS SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AND
ASSISTANTS 1883- 1953
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Superintendents: Alex Trotter; Gregor McGregor; Alex McGregor; T.
C. Shields; P. E. McNabb, Wm. Anderson; Alex McNabb, Mrs. Jas. Wareham .
Sunday School and Church Organists and Assistants: Miss Maggie Nichol· Miss Mary Nichol; Miss B. McDonald; Miss Maggie Homer; Mrs. ArcHie
Thomso.n; Miss Maggie Thompson; Mrs. P. E. McNabb; Miss Irene Dickie;
Miss Myrtle Thompson; Miss Marg. Stowe; Mr. Arvid Lindenberg; Mr. Arthur
Lindenberg; Miss Verna Hood; ·Mrs. Jas. Thomson; Mrs. Wm. Thompson;
Mrs. H. Northam.
Superintendent of· the Cradle Roll: Mrs. Wm. Girling; Mrs. J. T. Cooper.
1904--1953.
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SUBSCRIPTION LIST 1904
E. Smith
J. Quinn
R. Porter
J. W. Dickie
J. Graham
J. McBride
B. Johnson
T. McAdam
Lachlin McLeari.
P. Northam
J. Northam
Arch. McNabb
A. Brooks
E. C. Jackson
Alf. Baggs
Alex McGregor
Dan ·Thompson
D. D. Smith
W. Girling
McLean Bros.
R. Morton
D. Livingstone
J. Cline
J. Nichol
W. Northam
J. Harris
F. H. Guy
J. I. MacDonald
J. C. McLeod
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A. Hood
I. Butterfield
SUBSCRIPTION LIST 1952
Percy Adams
Hector McLean
Wm. Anderson
Cliff McManus
Henry Bayes
P. E. McNabb
Ernie Bayes
Arthl.tr McNabb
Reginald Bramley
- Cameron McNabb
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Brown
Alex McNabb
D. H. McNabb
John T. Cooper
Stuart Cooper
D. A. McNabb
Alex. McTavish
Harold Dickie
Ronnie McTavish
Frank Dickie
J. A. Nichol
John Dickie
Mrs. Grieg and family
Harry Northam
Cliff Gray
Wm. F. St.. John
Jake Suppec
Don A. Girling
A. B. Girling
W. L. Thierry
T. Haa rmans
Don A. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hood
Earl Thompson
Mac Thompson. _
. Jas. R. Hood
Wm. N. Thompson
David C. Hood
D. F. Thompson
John C. Hood
Lachlan Thompson
Wm. A. Hood
L. A. McLean
Andrew Hood
W. A Horner
Ivan Thomson
Jas. M. Thomson
John W. Kemp
Albert Tuttle
Mr. and Mrs. L. Lindenberg
Robt. Lochhead
Arthur Wade
Alfred Wareham
Wm. G. Lochead
Jas. Wareham
John Lochhead
Roy Londry
John Wareham
Alvin Manley
Rev. E. R. Wilson
Jas. Mari.ley
Arthur Wilson
Margaret Wilkinson
J. D. MacDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Trott
Robt. J. MacDonald
Cyril T. Bramley
Mr. and Mrs. W. Royle
Roy MacDonald
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LIST OF MINISTERS WHO HAVE SERVED CADURCIS.
CHURCH 1878 - 1953
The Rev. Morrison 1897-98
The Rev. H. Feir 1898-1904
The Rev. D~ McLeod 1904
The Rev. A G. McKinnon.
The Rev. T. F. Heeney
The Rev. D. W. Ruddell
The Rev. A. D. Watson
The Rev. J. C. Anderson.
The Rev. S. P. Riddell
The Rev. K. McKillop
The Rev. E: R. Wilson
The Rev. J. Russell
The Rev. G. Robinson
The Rev. Matthews
The Rev. Steenson
The Rev. M. Galbraith
The Rev. W. Royle
The Rev. W. Alexander Smith
1879-1882
The Rev. J. F. Smith 1883
The Rev. Todd 1886
The· Rev. Mowatt 1888-9
The Rev. MeKibben 1891
The Rev. Steele 1892
The Rev. James Patterson 1892
The Rev. Letts 1892
The Rev. Stuart 1894
The Rev. Stewart 1894
The Rev. Wray 1895
The Rev. Simmons 1895
The Rev. Monroe 1895
The Rev. R:Lissell 1895
The. Rev. J. Kri.ox Clark 1896
The Re,r. Russell i897
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FUrnishings Donated to Cadurcis Church
The C. C. W. C. contributed substantially towards -the oil furnace, electri~
organ, piano, hymn books, and c8rpet.
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The Basswood Women's Institute contributed the mirror.
The Basswood Women's Association contributed the hymnary.
Mrs. Watson, of Vancouver, B. C., contributed the baptismal bowl.
The lights were purchased for a bond left to the church by the late Mfs.
Archie Dickie.
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Minnedosa · United Church choir contributed the :gowns.
The collection plates were contributed by the Rev. Riddell and the communion table by the Rev. T. F. Heeney.·
~ books ha:ve been contributed by the Frank Crobars; Other ~
books were presented by the C. C. W. C. August 1947 in memory of Alex.
Anderson and Clarke McNabb.
The pulpit cba.ir was contributed by Mrs. Harty, of Saskatooil, Sask.; in
memory of her gi,mdfather .Malcolm·Thompson.
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· The pulpit Bible was dOnated by the Thompson faDrlly in memory of
their father, Dan Thompson.
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The Hymnary for uSe on the pulpit was donated by Mr. and Mrs. L. Hymers, of Hartney, Man.
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LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT, CADURCIS BUILDING
COMMITTEE, 1952
EXPENDITURES PAID 1904
J. Jackson, lumber ($723.65 discount $72.15) -------------------------------------------- $646.50
Scott Bros., Windows, Doors ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 100.00
Somerville, building ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 160.00
J. A,dkins ____:___________________________________________________ ~_____-:_______________________ 61.00
Plastering ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35.00
Painting ______ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________ 35.00
McPherson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30.70
Insurance _____c_________________________________________________________________________________ 13.50
Moxley --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cline, mixing plaster --------------------------------------------------------------------E.. Smith --'----------~--------------------------------------------------------------------Brick -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Printing, Bills, Tickets -------------------------------------------------------------------------Sparling, Hair -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Varnishing inside ----------------------~----------------------------------------------------Lime ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------_:_______________
Hanna, lath -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.:._
Livery ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Building Chimney --~-----------------------------------------------------------------Foundation -------------------------------------------------------------------------Fixing Windows ------------------------------------------------------,-----------------Lime -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wake ----------------------------------------------------~----------------------Rev. Chisholm -----------------------------~-------------------------------------Supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. 35
5.50
4.50
8.00
4.00
1.50
20.00
22.35
4.20
8.50
8.50
50.00
1.50
8.00
1. 75
22.00
10.00
Total ______ _______________________________________________________________________ $1266.95
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Nov. 27 Collection, morning ---------------------------------------------------------------- $ 46.60
Collection, evening ---------------------._--------------------~------- 42.40
Monday Evening -------------------------------------'---------------------C-- 104.00
By subscription to Jan. 11, 1904 ----------------------------------------- 697.50
B. from Bank ~------------------------------------~-------------------------- 350.00
1230.50
1905Subscription paid -------------------------------------------------------------. 281.50
Receipts from Anniversary ------------------------------------------------------------------- 93.50
Total ---------------------------------------------------------------- 384.00
Paid committee note in bank ------------------------------------------ 383.50
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RECEIPTSPortage la Prairie .Mutual Ins. Co., cheque -------------------------~-----$1,032.31
Donation from Fireside Group --------------------------------- 186.01
Total receipts from canvass -----------------------~-------------------------------- 5, 703.00
Ladies' Club-Donation to furnace ---------------------------------------------- 1,000.00
W. L. Thierry-Donation to steel beam ----------------------------------------97.65
John Thompson & E. C. McNabb, bonus on wages---------------------- 400.00
Erickson Lumber-discount on lumber ------------------------------------- 209.15
Shingles and nails sold -------------------------------------------------------22.00
Erickson Lumber & Setters Hdwe., goods returned ------------------6.30
Total Receipts ---------------------------------------------,-_:__________________________ $8, 65 6. 42
EXPENDITURESVerner Snowden, excavating basement ------------------------------------85.15
Duncan Thompson and I. Low, gravel ------------------------------------- 288.00
Erickson Lumber & Birkinshaws, etc., lumber ----------------- 3,005.02
Erickson Lumber, shingles------------------------------------ 195.50
Valley Lumber Co., lime-------------------------------------~---2.20
Wade Bros., doors and windows ------------------------------ 498.80
Material for constructing and rebuilding seats ------------------------------ 137.30
Erickson Lumber, tile lining for chimney --------------------------------- 30.80
Thos. Hymers, bUilding chimney -----------------------------20.00
Hardware, including steel beam --------------------------------------------- 460.22
Erickson Lumber etc., cement ------------------------------------------- 455.01
D. Thomson, heating plant--------------------------------------------- 1,200.00
D. Thomson, wiring and labor ---------------------------------------------------- 236.00
Ross & Erickson, decorating
319.25
73.00
Ross & Erickson, finishing seats, chairs & pulpit ----------------------John Thompson & E. C. McNabb, labor ----------------------------- 920.70
Insulation, rockwool and shavings -----------------------------57.30
Erickson Lumber, insul siding ----------------------------------------~
313.95
Gyproc, -donna conna and joint filler---------------------------- 300.08
E. G. Southern, filling around basement------------------------ 20.00
John Clark, work on basement and making sign-------------------.___
27.50
Stamps and exchange on cheques and miscellaneous _________ ___
21.66
Cash on hand -----------------------------------------------88.98
$8,656.42
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Balance on hand ----------------------------------------------------------------------.50
Total cost of Church and Shed ------------------------------------------------------------------ $1266.95
Ladies' Aid paid, seats, pulpit -------------------------------------------------------------------- 212.60
Total cost -------------------------------------------------··----------------------------------- $14 79.55
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