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16th for the purpose of organizing a Diocesan Synod in the
Diocese. In 1856 on October 11th , the barrel organ was purchased from St.Stephens' Church Chambly at a cost of 30 pounds. Because of the historical importance of this organ, a separate chapter is written on its history. Financial accounts were presented at each annual meeting. At the annual vestry meeting in 1857, the wardens reported receipts of ~50-14-6 1\2 with a balance owing to Rev. Robinson of 2 pounds. From the Sacramental Collections there remained a balance of 4 pounds which ws to be used for a perochial library. In 1858, the church was in need of repairs. It was necessary ro renew the church yard fence the rest of the church site. It was decided to lay a rate upon each individual interested in the work, according to the assesed value of his property on the assessment role in the hands of the Secretary Treasurer of the School Trustees. In 1863, Rev. Robinson stated that Rev. R.D. White of Chambly would if desired, take a certain amount of duty in conjunction with his work at Chambly. An allowance of $200.00 was voted per annum for Divine Service once every Sunday, one service each month to be morning service. At a later date, it is recorded that Chambly would only consent to allow Rev. R.D. White to give one service in the afternoon on alternate Sundays in Rougemont. An allowance of $100.00 was voted for his services until Easter next. In 1874, a special vestry meeting was held to elect a lay member of the Commitee of management of the Girls' School proposed to be established at Dunham. The wardens were asked to take measures at once to procure timber for the news sills to the church. In 1875, at a special meeting on June 14th, the wardens stated that a large expenditure was needed to put the building in complete repair; the committee decided to do necessary repairs to serve until a new church can be built. Il was decided to screen off the gallery end of the church, repair the plaster of the body of the building, to open the drain and arrange the doors to open outward. |
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