Rougemont

1901-1904

REV. C.P ABBOTT

Rev. Charles P. Abbott followed Mr. Waterson in 1901, and remained at Rougemont until superannuated in 1904. Mr. Abbott in his time served faithfully and well. He made pastoral visits to Marieville: the chief industry being a manufacture of felt and straw hats carried on by Mr. Guillette, whose family attended St.Thomas church. During his Incumbency the church was reshingled and painted outside, as well as the front fence, at a cost of $202.50. The foundation of the parsonage was renewed; a kitchen and wood-shed were completed.

The parsonage was made into a comfortable residence.

1904-1913

REV. R.C BREWER

Mr. Brewer came to Rougemont on October 5th 1904. During Mr. Brewer's Incumbency, the Church was beautified by six cathedral glass windows, placed there by the late Mrs. George Whitfield.

The spire was brightened with aluminum paint, the parsonage painted and the veranda built. Pure spring water from the mountainside was brought into the parsonage and " was of the greatest value to the health of the occupants".

At the vestry meeting on April 19th 1909, a reference was made to a fire at Sylvester Carden's house inwhich the minute cooks and accounts were burned.

The church was lighted by electricity, a vast improvement over the old lamps. The Girl's Sewing Circle purchased and paid for a new organ in the church. The old one was placed in the parsonage for the use of the Incumbent. The services of Mrs. Barcraft Standish as organist, as well as for the direction of the music and the singing, were appreciated.

1913-1920

REV. L.V. LARIVIÈRE

During the Incumbency of Rev. L.V. Larivière, electric lights were installed in the parsonage in 1916 at a cost of $23.50 and the roof of the parsonage was renewed. The cemetery was fenced on three sides; round posts with 1" piping.

Expressions of appreciation to Mr. W. Smith for floral decorations at Easter were noted in the vestry meeting of March 7th 1916. On May 17th 1920, a special meeting was held to discuss the replacement of Mr. Larivière who was leaving the parish.



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