Corner
Stones Laid
New Dunboyne Church
28 April,
1910
On Thursday afternoon Dunboyne was the scene of one of the most
unique ceremonies that has transpired during the last 10 years
in the Township of Malahide. The Methodists of this community by
their noble concentrated efforts have seen the first fruits of
their labors that they might erect for the coming generations a
church of which they are justly proud. It was an ideal afternoon
and the ceremony was conducted by Rev. A. Brown, St. Thomas;
assisted by Revs. Tonge and Fansher, Aylmer, Kennedy, Lyons;
Kaine, Brownsville; Stewart, Orwell, and Gill of Straffordville.
The stones were laid by Dr. C. Marlatt, of St. Thomas and
*Newman Booker, of Aylmer. The crowd responded nobly and thank
offering of $105 was placed on the plate, after which they
returned to the church where excellent speeches were delivered
by Revs. Brown, Kaine and Tonge and the addresses of the
afternoon by Rev. H. Graham, B. A. of London. At 6:30 a large
crowd presented themselves at the cheese factory and were served
with a splendid supper, such as only the Dunboyne ladies can,
and thence to the church. To say the concert was fine would be
mild: it was by far the best ever given on the circuit. Rev.
Graham exceeded himself and his humorous remarks brought forth
roars of laughter. Mrs. (Dr.) Kennedy is the possessor of a
sweet voice and her selections were appreciated. The readings of
Miss Norsworthy, of St. Thomas, were marvelous for their
dramatic insight and elocutionary powers. Her equal has not been
heard for many a day, and should she at any time return she will
be greeted with an overflowing audience. Miss L. Risdon, of St.
Thomas, was accompanist for the evening and would be hard to
beat. Several selections were given by the Player piano under
the direction of Mrs. Cartwright.
* At the time of the ceremony Newman Booker was branch manager
of the Royal Bank in Aylmer. He retired to California where he
died September 22, 1938.
Presented courtesy of the Aylmer Express. Research by
Bruce Johnson
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