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Tracing It: Root: ln the Cultural, Educational and

Commercial Field: of the Community.

I! l. I. D. CHAPTER THREE (Continued)

Though politic: secured the ardent loyalty of many Bcdeqiwre it we: generally second to tho loyalty given their churches. The third church to be established in Bedeque was the Baptist. Rev. Charles Tupper, e missionary of that. persuasion, preached. throughout the Island h; the surmner of 1825 with considerable success. The following year at Bcdeque, under the leadership of Rev. Theodore Seth Harding. the first Regular Baptist. Church in Prince Edvward Island was organized on Calvinistic principles under the rules and! articles of the BHPUBV- Association of Nova Scotia. ‘This Baptist congregation, which included members in both Tryon and Becleque was the first Regular Baptist Church. but had been preceded some years by a Scotch Baptist. Church which, established probably by Alexander Crcnvford, was found to be m a disorganized state when the communities of Tryon and Bedeque were first visited by Mr. Tupper in 1825, and thenext year by Rev. Joeeph Crundell and Rev. T. S. Harding, all of whom helped in the founding of the Regular Church by etch baptlzing o number d the original members.

Like the Presbyterian and the Methodist, the site of the first Bap- List Church is covered with the graves of its early membership. The first. Church. built it. is believed in 1826, stood in the middle of the 1iresent cemetery. 1n Bedeques early history. Isaac Bradshaw was to the Baptist Church what Nathaniel Wright ma: to the Methodist. Corrurg to Bedeque from Sackville. N. B., in 1805, with hi: wife. Sybil l.‘l!'l".“>Ol\, ho scttlcd on a farm at Central Bedeque. His pleasant home. l;'.:ilt on the llill overlooking the creek which for many years carried

BEDBQUE UNITED CHURCH Erected 1887 Dedicated January b. 1888

hi: surname, wa: the first headquarters of the Regular Baptht Church on the Island, with Mr. Bradshaw serving very effectively e: local preacher in Bedeque and Tryon. Prominent Bedeque families who were Baptist-s included Lewis Baker, Isaac Bchurman, William Schurrnan Jr., Peter Bchurman and others, with a devout group of Foye, Gouldlrups. Farrow: and Boulter: in Tryon. The church when organized in 1826 had a membership of twenty-eight with Isaac Bradshaw the flr:l'. dea- con. The earlier minhter: rceided in Tryon.

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'I'he early pastor: of ell the Bedeque churche: appeared to be men of considerable stamina. They travelled over the incredibly poor roads preaching incredibly long sermon: four or five time: a week, in eddit-ion to performing the many chore: incidental to pioneer existence. Rev. George Jackson, the Methodist minister of this period, wielded :. ready pen which was not confined to obituaries and sermons. Just previous to coming to Bedeque he had written a lengthy pamphlet entitled “An lfumblo Attempt to substantiate the Legitimacy of Intent. Baptism lad of Sprinkling u: Scriptural Mode" which-was directed rather apologetic- ally a: the title euggeot: againet the teaching of the Baptist. brethren. ft, of course, was not allowed to go unchallenged and was answered by William Elder. first pastor of the Baptist Church at. Bridgetown, NB. In rebuttal, Mr. Jackson, in ills spare moment: at. Bcdeque, wrote a two-hundred-pago book entitled "A Further Attempt to Substantial: the Legitimacy of lnfont. Baptism" and the battle of Baptism was on. Rev. Cherie: Tupper, (father of Sir Charles mpper). who was later to be the first. ordained Baptist. minister residing on the Bedequ: charge and Alexander Crawford of Tryon, rushed into print in defence of the "gospel mode" of balptlsm and :0 the wordy war continued. None ever knew who won. though Mr. Jackson's Methodist sflpporters claimed o victory for their side, inasmuch as Rev. Wm. Elder of the Bridgetown Baptist Church we: won over by Mr. Jackson's book. He offered his services to the Methodist rnini:try which had to be declined on a tech- nicality, and eventually ended up as first Anglican rector at. Sydney Mines. The loss of Rev. Wm. Elder, the Baptist: countered, was not unexpected; he u-as trying all the rrnlnistries, having started a: a C2011- gregaliona-l preacher.

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i825 we: remembered longe:t in Bcdcque a: the your of the Mir:- mlchi fire. Everything for marry year: dated from that terrible catas- trophe which not only filled the Bcdeque atmosphere with cinder: and smoke but. brought. the sorrow of bereavement to several Bedeque homes. The Miraunlchi, no distant. unknown place, was Bedeque’: but market for potatoe: and out: supplied to the‘ big lumbering centre by the schooner trade each spring and fall. John Wright of Middleton. eldest son of Stephen Wright. and Frances Lord, wa: at; the IMiramichi v/ith oat: and early potatoes in the first week of October 1825, when the unseasonably hot dry weather made ideal condition: for the greet fury of fire which. Nwmlmnied by a high wind, rrwept down on New- cutl: on. the evening of the 1th. Of two hundred and. elxty :tore: and 2:11.55 only twelve remained. One hundred and Iixty people were burn-

to death.

Several Iedequm in Neweufle were reeoued by John wruu end bl: crow. George Price, who with his wife and children, were found next morning in. the river, where they had spent. the night. almoet tot- ally lmmereed to avoid the lng gasses and twat, were given puuge book to their native Bedcque. ey had lost everything and M", Pm: died eoon afterwards from the effect of ‘the fire. Eliza Hooper, cldcet daughter of Major Hooper of Centrevllle, who was visiting in Newcanle, guest. of her grandfather, Rev. John Urquhart, the first Prubyterlan mllliiltl‘ O1 P- E- 1-. Wa: so unfortunate as to be ill with scarlet. fever during the fire, from whose flame: :he escaped only to die from the effect: of being moved. ' ,

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John Wrflhtfi: own account: heard many year: later from the lip: of on imaginative grandson described how he ::w a ball of fire mike ddlwn jucbmcm. upon the wicked town, and how h: we: kept busy for hpur: fmying people to the other uide of the river. When the lube: were partly cooled he we: able to net-ch for a shoemaker friend whom gifted not ueen during the rescue. Going to the lot where the Ibo:- _ u; cottege h‘? stood‘ h: ::.w onlysmouldering min: end e chhn. Illy, e many o ere. pon ng e. desolate finger hcavenward-s. A: hc jwraoehed through the emoky haze hi: old friend the moemaker be- , ‘villbl: elttitvl on the hearth etone in the blackened mine, indi- 6: by lint. that. hi: Bedeque friend mould dig up the lieu-tb- clone. After which he felled uwey in the emoke.

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i. ~ John: Wright unearthed : pot. of gold coin: and ma: found evidence ha: (he lboemaker hed been burned to death. We: he entitled to the m ma» down in hi: Motboddot oamoleme h: knew tbet r:- ‘ef the vision m: money n: not hi: but belomcd o: m: m“. ' Mir. e daughter wboee vrhereobout: we: unknown, aw. , ~ egulnst her fetber’: willie‘: and moved ewoy merry you: ' a -Oountlns himeelf e glint-appointed. executor Wright :6- _ the mflllnl heir to the eetete. but the loet darling;- 1;; m.’ Th: coinzhm in e tavern: bowl on a 3min: ' r“- fl I fir: ed to ‘ hm n: pm m. “any” '1

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Callaghan have returned from Halifax, N. 8., where they spent. a couple of weeks. v Mn. A1n:ley Butt. entktkined :t. a delightful eociul gathering at her home in Alberton South on Thur:- day evening. Game: were plevcd with exceptionally pretty prize: for the lucky winners. Deinty refresh- mente were served by the hoeteu aeeleted by leverel of her friend:

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"Iretful fnrclwcll: were uld over the week end to Mr. Henry‘ Swift, who left. an Tueeduy for Kingston. N.S., where he will take up immediate dutie: 1n the Can- adian Bank of Commerce there. Hi: position in the Alberton branch ha: been replaced by Mr. A. M. MacLean of Moncton, NB.

" The Ladies Aid of the Western Hospital entertained at a eoeinl evening in the Women’: Imtltute Hall on Monday evening. Th: uln- hers of the prize: were u: follows: Bridge, Mrs. Jas. Pike; Auction forty fives. Mr. Malcolm Skerrg"; completions, Mrs. Joseph barter and Mr. Everett Shea; Lucky chair, Mrs. Frank Fruer; Door prize, Mr. Everett Morrissey. The ‘drawing of the lottery ticket: arse took place and the lucky winners were: 1st. prize, “Flreeldc Bench". Miss Eileen McKinnon. Plsqulri West; 2nd prize, “Quilt”, Master Edward Ready. Tignleh; 8rd prize. Bedspread, The Rev. Father Mon- aghan, Alberton: 4th prize, Ches- terfield Set. Mrs. Heathered In- man. Alberton; 5th prize, Child: Drcs:, Mrs. Peter Gaudet. Lco~ ville. A delicious lunch we: serv

ed by a committee in charge. The members of this society feel very grateful towards all those who so kindly helped to make their affair a success, also towards all those gig helped with the sale of tic- e .

umnzn ciwlccll ANNUAL man-mo

The annual meeting of the Al- berton pastoral charge of the Un- ited Church of Canada. was held on Jan. 21st with an attendance of seventeen. The Rev, J, M, 111-559; opened the meeting with scripzure reading and prayer.

The minute: of the last meet- ing were read and approved.

The first: item of bu:lnes: was the reports of the various organiz- ations. The financial report was given by the treasurer, Mis: Mabel Fielding; Guild: Mrs. Fraser re- ported for this group; Ledie: Aid -'I‘hl: report was given by the treuurer, Mrs. Herbert Matthews: W. M. S.—Mr:. Fraser reported for this organization; The Sun- dfll’ School was reported by the Supt. Mrs. C. H. Wccka; Y. P. U.- fn the absence of the Y.P.U. Sec- rete/ry thi: report we: given by Mr. Henry Clarke; The Brooklyn Y.‘P.U. report. we: given by the prmident, Mrs. Cherie: Johnston.

Mr. libuer :poko very highly of the work of the three Y. P. U. and congratulated them, eepeciai- ly on their fin: giving: to min- sions. A discussion of Churchmen subscriptions followed and a mo- tion of Mrs. C. H. Weeke, :ecor-d- ed by Mrs. C. H. Johnston, the‘. a committee of three be :ppoint- ed to look into the matter of increasing subscriptions. Mrs. C. H. Weeks, Mrs. 0. H. Johnston end Mrs. A. Wright.

A request that u committee if three from the church be up- pointed to work with u committee of three trom the Presbyterian Church for the handling of ‘fund: now in ssession of Mrs. Fred Clarke for the maintenance of the “Old Cemetery an the Hill".

Moved by Mr. Waugh and sec- onded by Mrs. Wecke. The fol- lowing were appointed, Meeen. Walter Wells, Herbert Matthews and Henry Clarke. v I.

Mrs. Waugh we: appointed to look after the "Upper Boom" :ub- ecriptlone.

The mentioned the amount etlll due on the Tlgnilh Church. After some discussion it was decided to leave the mutter in the hand: of the Iadlee‘ Ald, Ladle: Guild and Y.P.U.

The Rev. Mr. Maser thanked all officer: end member: of the church for their mpport end co- operation during the year.

Moved by Mr. Waugh. eecondcd by Mr. Black end Mr. H. D. Cor- bett (Jointly) that u vote of thunk: be extended to the my! and Mn. From‘ for their fin: work in the charge during the

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Moved by w, Henry Clerk: and seconded by Mr. H. Hardy thot : vote of thanks be extended to the choir leader, choir, organist. and treuurer for their eplendid work during the year.

Thee: motion: were curried un- unimouely and were nded on behulf of the congregution. The motion to udJourn we: mode by Mr. Weugh and upended by llr. Weekl.

Mr. Fuse: cloud the méetlng with the Benediction.

omen: union manor: omcn:

The following are the officer: of the Canadian Legion at Chery who were recently elected for 10:: at. g very enjoyable "Smoker" held in the hull: Preeldent. Edwin Turner; let vice-Prelldent. Willie-m Bertie, 2nd. Vice-Preli- dent. high Ellie; Beefy.- hue. Lloyd Metthewl; S! Lt-nrml. It: lllle. The follow ng committee: were appointed: lrnploymen Hugh blfecGrogor, Dr, Georg Dewar. 0'4 Shen- Entertainment» Allen Metthevu, Arch llitblrhnd,

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Wendell Turner. Monument! Ir: '

receipt!‘ Millie! ll cent: end l0 eeutr

spent the week of the 18th Summereide.

Mr. Hector Martin returned to hi: horn: in Charlottetown on MOhdIy.

Mr. Bruce Curruther: ha: e car of potatoes graded ull ready Just waiting for : our now.

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Some of our local men‘ have their ice put up while other: h:von’l; lllfMd yet. '

. Mn. Mundenon of Int. l6 i: vii- ltlng_ her duughter, Mrs. Alvin WQDlJw-H.

Mr. Frank Richard, Howlan, we: a passenger to Summer-side on Friday, January 23rd.

There are I. large number of children down now with measles which are accompanied by a eev- crc cough.

- The Knutsford Women’: Ineti- tut: put, on a pantry :ale in the etore of Holley Jelley on Satur» day. .

Mn. J. B. Arecnult. Hcwlen, i: visiting in Woodstock at her bro- thcr‘: home, Mr. and Mrs. G. Gaudet.

Rev. Fr. Rooney returned from his trip to Boston and Mass was at St. Anthony‘: at. 10.30 a.m. on January 25th as usual.

Mrs. Fred Arsenault and daugh- ter Marlene spent Sunday after- noon at the home of Mrs. Alban T. Arsenault.

Mr. John Gallant, Cascumpec spent an evening last. week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie ‘Gal- lant, How-Ian.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richard and their daughter Shirley spent. the week end in Piusvlllc. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alyre Gallant.

Mr. Frank Richard and family who lost their house and contents last Tuesday’: big fire have mov- ed in to the Gerard Richard house.

Friends of Mr. James Bolce, I-Iowlan will be pleased to know he l: out. again after his recent lll- ness.

Mr. Bruce Carruthere, Jr., hus been spending :ome time lately in Wllmot. helping his brother-ln-law

Francis MacQuarrie putting up their supply of ice. Rev. Garland and Mrs. Brooks

now of River Herbert, N. S. form- erly of O‘Leary are receiving con- gratulations on the birth of a new boy.

Mrs. John Field: and little daughter have Joined Mr. Maids now in O'Leary where he is the new manager of Bunk of Nova Scotia.

Mrs. Ilsdor Perry and email wns Clair and Richard of summerside were an a week’: visit. with rela- tive: of Duvar end Howlan re- cently.

Mr. I-fector Martin and :on Gus- rele came t/o Howlan from Char- lottetown on Wednesday p. m. to :pend some time with his brother- Phillp Martin who is seriously ill.

A little of the long awaited for rain came on Wednuduy night. Here‘: hoping the road: now will have time to make before more :now fulle.

Mr. Eugene, eon of Philip Martin who has been residing in Bum- ford, Men, for the past 28 year: arrived home on Friday p.m. hav- ing been celled by the lilncu of his father, also on Mend: pJm mother non Simon arrived from Sydney, N. S.

Rev. Fr. Moneghun of Albertorl earn: by train on ..‘ ‘ ‘ v the 2m (in the ebeence of Father ey) to visit Philip Martin who i: seriouely ill at hi: home here. Beside: hi: beloved wife he i: be- ing cared for by hi: daughter, Mrs. Eddie Gallant. of Charlottetown.

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in Summenide visiting friends.

Mean. Keir Maakuy, Fred Don- l-ld and Geo. Clmpbell were vial- tor: to Summer-side on Thunduy

The many friend: of Geo. Profit]. er: pleased w hear he i: able to be

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Mr. Ju. Beerieto, Bultic. Mrs. Erneet Bryenton end Mn. Preston Green, nnd daughter. Shirley, Malpeque, were vhitore to Sum‘ merside on Saturday-Der.

The friend: of Wm. Burt, Darn- ley, were :orry to hear it we: ne- cessary for him to undergo a ser- iou: operation in Prince County Hospital recently. All wish him a speedy recovery and an early re- turn w hi: home.

Mr. end Mu. Fred Cumpbell, Darnlcy, entertained u umber bf friends and neighbor: in their newly remodelled home recently. Dancing was indulged in by those who felt. "light footed"; while oth- er: found pleasure in ooolul chat and enjoying the splendid music furnished by _Ju:. Bcarlsto, Jack Brander and Bernie MecKinnou also by the Campbell family.

. Mr. and Mre. June: Hickey. Darnlcy, are being welcomed home after a month’: visit to the United States. They visited Mrs. Hickey‘: sisters in Portland, Me.. also Mr. Hickey‘: brother: in Worcester and Lancaster, Mase. They were’ accompanied by Mr:. Hickey’: sis- ter Mrs. Frank L. MacKay, Sum- merside and formerly of Darnley. Mrs. MacKay also visited her sis- ter-in-law, Mrs. Harry Ramsay in Revere. Mass.

A very enjoyable evening of pro- gressive auction was epent. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keir Mac

Kay recently where ten tables were in play. Mrs. Jas. Cousine. Baltic and Mr. Michael Murphy, Sea. View winning the first prizes, while Mre. Arthur Campbell and Mr. Chem-Adams, seinvlew cap- tured thcconsolations. A dainty lunch was served by hostess assist

ed by Mrs. Burns and Mic. Crozier. A neat sum w:s realized and do- nated by Mr. and Mrs. MecKay to parnley Women‘: Institute to be used for :chool.

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Mrs: Drnmoth Curran ofilgznont Bay is suffering an attack of measles.

Mr. Tllnnon Arsenault and plaz- alr: Arsenault have returned unex- pectedly from Quebec lumber oempe.

Arsenuult. of 5t. Chry ‘ i: u patient. in the P. C. ospital. Hi: case i: not report- ed o: critical.

Mr. Irene:

Mr. Edmond Arsenuult, B.A.,BB. A., of the Charlottetown Experi- mental Far-m, we: u rment visitor in Emsont. Bey.

Step: were token for the organi- zation of : local Study Club. Next ineetlng is scheduled for the last Monday of February.

At :. recent bingo, which ‘ took place in St. Ohrysostccne. in be- half of the Satiool Tnutee Board. the sum of $39.00 we: realized. A lunch was served after the game. Mr. F. E. Doiron. echool supervis- or was visiting in Urbalnvllle and Abram: village Man-lot: lest. week. Weather conditions did not. permit the uupervisor‘: special meetinze.

A Parent-Teacher meeting we: held at the St. Hubert School Mon- day night. Mr. Hnlle Buote we: in bhe cite-fr. Taking active port in the

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Mr. Donut Gallant. of Urbufnvllle we: :. recent vleiter at hi: parent‘: Mr. Mid WI. Cyru: P. Gallant. A former resident of Wellington. Mr. Donut. 0:11:11: m: resenlleted in the Air Force service end l: now motioned at the St. Elelmw": M!‘ Port.

A whim party took week at the hone: of Mr. Arnenuult. in Abram: Villlqe ' hi" of the St. Thoma: Society. After the

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The government of Charluf lmpoued the firet to: texe: to revdnue

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Durlm the peetweek et the mggeetlon -of Ielmd Pheuent: Unlimited: number of theuports- men of Summer-side - end vicinity completed arrangement: for the securing and distribution at one and one-quarter ton: of suitable feed principally for Hungarian purtridge. end many of which were rqaorted to be in need of food and grit in the County.