Rougemont

LADIES GUILD

The Ladies' Guild played an important part in the life of St.Thomas' Anglican Church and particularly was an important source of financement for many of the renewal projects and for the upkeep of the church.

The early records of the church make no mention of the parish women, for they did not attend vestry meetings or hold office in church affairs. The presence of women at the annual vestry meeting in Rougemont was noted in 1879.

In 1880, it was noted that the Ladies' Parochial Aid Society had purchased a potable organ for the church but a "difficulty" arose as to ownership of the organ and the ladies wished to use it for concerts. Such use of the organ was objected to by others.

The Guild was mentioned in 1895 in discussionsconcerning the rebuilding of the church. The Ladies Guild had three hundred dollars on hand and undertook to donate another three hundred.

The Willing Workers, decided to change their name in 1926 to " The Ladies' Guild". The Ladies Guild continued to work to support the church financially and raised money mainly by holding bazaars and sales of handicraft items. Pillow cases with lace, aprons and quilts were prized items to be found at these sales.

Church socials and pie suppers were also arranged and contributed greatly to the social life of the community. In 1921, the total proceeds from a Pie Supper amounted to $93.74. Butter cost 21 cents per pound, bread was 10 cents per loaf, chickens cost $1.00 and 27 ½ lbs. Of ham cost $6.05.

Many of the repair projects were made possible through the efforts of the Ladies' Guild. The Guild continued to be active in Rougemont until 1965.

JUNIOR GUILD

A Junior Guild existed for a period in the 1940's. Meetings were held at Nina Standish's home and all the young members of the church gathered together and did different articles of sewing for the bazaar. With the proceeds, the Junior Guild purchased the gold collection holder.

The names of the Junior Guild inscribed on the plate: Cora Bachelder, Vera Standish, Grace Bachelder, and Ann Dunning.



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