Rosewood History

PART TWO

1926
On 12th September Mrs. Helen, the well-known temperance orator, visited Rosewood and and gave an interesting address at the morning service in the Congregational Church. Miss Doreen Williams, superintendent of the Christian Endeavour Society, presented a pulpit Bible to the church from the members.

1928
Mrs Jessie Allen bequeathed £200 to the new church building fund in her final wishes.

1929
The first rally of the Ipswich and West Moreton Christian Endeavour Union was held in the Rosewood Congregational Church on Saturday 16th November. The welcome was extended by Pastor J. W. Harper. Rev. W. Shenton (president of the Union) presided and Rev. J. C. Farquhar was the musical director. A basket picnic was held in the church grounds.

1930
Rev. Joseph William Harper was ordained in the Rosewood church on 11th June.

1931
Considering the state of the weather and the impassible roads and footpaths, there was a fair attendance at the Rosewood Congregational Church on Sunday morning 8th February, when a special service was held to celebrate the jubilee of the founding of the Christian Endeavour movement. The preacher, Mr. A. E. Payne, of Ipswich, was assisted by members of the local junior society. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by members. Purple and gold streamers adorned the walls, pulpit, organ, and rails, and flowers of the same colour were artistically arranged on the platform. Miss Ivy Wass, Secretary, gave a brief history of the founding and growth of the movement. Solos were rendered by Mr. H. Wilson (violin) and Master Mervyn Stitz (vocal). Mr. Payne took as his subject, “The Endeavour Pledge.” Special music was rendered by members of the society, Miss Jean Loveday, L.L.C.M., officiating at the organ.

At the end of May, Rev. Harper who had been in charge of the Rosewood Congregational Church for the past five years, left to accept a call to the North Ipswich Church. Rev H. Whyte M.A. of Ipswich was asked to act pending the appointment of a successor to Mr Harper who became President of  the Congregational Union in 1938.

Mrs. A. J. Loveday tendered her resignation as president in July, but at the urgent wish of members she agreed to act until a mlnlstoer was appointed to the circuit.

1932
Rev. Herbert Joseph Taudevin 1932-1935
Rev. Taudevin arrived at the manse in early December 1931 from Redcliffe. He accepted the pastoral oversight of the Rosewood Congregational Church with associated churches at Haigslea, Mt. Walker and Walloon.

• Youth work was carried on.
• An Intermediate Christian Endeavour Society was formed.
• Music was once was again brought to the fore. 
• The Young People’s Club had a membership of 35.
• The Young Worshippers’ League was formed to encourage young people to attend Church Services.

Up to this time the lighting of the buildings had been by candlelight, kerosene and gas pressure. Meetings in early days were called by the moon, which became aptly known as the “Parish Lantern”. Switching on of the electricity began a new era. One Sunday School scholar enquired, “Is that God’s torch?”

In early June members of the Rosewood Congregational Church Choir held a social to show their appreciation to their conductor (Mr. W. Mayes) and his assistant (Mr. N. Smith) and Misses Jean Loveday, A.L.C.M. and Elsie Rice (organist) for their assistance to the choir when preparing for the recent eisteddfod. Rev. Taudevin presided, and a musical programme was give.On behalf of the choir Rev. Taudevin presented Miss Loveday with an xylonite jewel case, and Miss Elsie Rice with a box of handkerchiefs.

1933
At the annual meeting of the Women’s Guild of the Rosewood Congregational Church in February, the election of officers resulted:-President, Mrs. H. J. Taudevin; secretary, Mrs. T. Harding; treasurer, Mrs. C. Wass; vice presidents, Mesdames T. Harding, C. Wass, and J. Evers; organist, Mrs. A. J. Loveday.

During a violent hailstorm at Rosewood on 26th November, two fireballs fell. One struck the ground near the Congregational Church with a shattering detonation, the other crashed into the mountains. Hail was piled up 18 inches high against fences hours after the storm. It penetrated the shingles of the Church just as the service was about to begin. Rosewood was without electric lights that night.

31st March – Success of Rosewood Lodge, No. 22, P.A.F.S.O.A., celebrated the Golden Jubilee of its foundation by a reunion and social held in the Farmers’ Hall. The lodge’s first meeting was held in the old Congregational Church building in 1883. A  jubilee parade was held at the Church on April 2, when over 70 members of the lodge, as well as representatives of the various branches in the West Moreton district, were present. The Rev. H. J. Taudevin was the preacher.

1934
On 4th and 5th May the fourth annual Eisteddfod under the auspices of the Rosewood Show Society was held. OPEN CHOIR.— United Choristers, Rosewood (Mr. W. E. Mayes) 85, 90. total 175; Newtown Eisteddfod Choir (Mr Ron Smith), 83, 88, 171.

1935

THE ROSEWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH DIAMOND JUBILEE

The programmme was efficiently organised by the Jubilee Committee, comprising Rev. H. J. Taudevin (President), Mr. Arthur Capern (Secretary), Mr. E. J. Connolly (Treasurer), Mesdames H. J. Taudevin and J. N. Wilson, Messrs. C. Wass, F. Capern, and J. Harvey.

The Congregational Church, with the Manse adjacent to it, was situated in the centre of the town, and, the well-kept buildings and grounds were an attractive section of John Street. For the jubilee various improvements and additions were made. A new fence was erected in front of the Church and Manse, and the old fence was re-erected between those buildings. Four new electric lights were installed in the Church and a power point installed in the Ladies’ Guild room. A new Communion table and chairs were presented, also a new hymn board, new art serge for the Communion rail and pulpit, and tassels and braid for the book rest on the pulpit. A pedestal, jardiniere and runner (crocheted) for the Communion table (still in use) were donated, and the background of the pulpit  painted. Choir members donated a dais on the platform for the choir.

Samuel Waight attended the jubilee celebrations. Rev. Taudevin made reference to the fact that the Sunday School was established about the same time as the Church and therefore they were celebrating its diamond jubilee also. He was pleased to have in their midst that morning the first teacher, Mrs. Mary Evans (nee Vance), also Mr. W. Matthews (grandson of Mr. Matthews donor of the church land). Three smaller churches at Haigslea, Walloon and Mount Walker had been formed since the first church was opened in Rosewood. Mr. A. Capern (secretary of the Celebration Committee) submitted a report which showed that a lot had been done towards the improvement of the church for the Jubilee. The response to the appeal had amounted to £88 3s. 6d. A Souvenir Booklet was produced and printed by the Rosewood Register. The pages included the following:

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS.
Friday, 24th May
Grand Jubilee Concert, Farmers’ Hall.  Admission: 1/6 and 1/-
Saturday, 25th May
Tea Meeting – 6 p.m. in the Farmers’ Hall. (The catering being capably carried out by members of the Ladies’ Guild.)
Public Meeting – 8 p.m.
Back to Rosewood Sunday – 26th May
11.0 a.m. – Preacher: Rev. H. W. Whyte, M.A. (President Congregational Union)
3.00 p.m.-  Choral Service. Broadcast by 4BC. Speaker: Rev. H. J. Taudevin.
7.20 p.m.-  Preacher: Rev. A. Edmunds (Wynnum)
Monday, 27th May
7.45 p.m. – Young People’s Rally. Speaker: Mr. J. E. Walker, B.A., L. L.B.

CHURCH STATISTICS 1935
Number of Church Members: 75
Number of Women’s Guild Members: 20
Number of Y.P.C. Members: 45
Number of Endeavour Members: 20
Number of Choir Members: 20
Number of Sunday School Scholars: 80

CHURCH ORGANISATIONS  OFFICE BEARERS 1935
Church Deacons: Messrs. C. Wass, E. J. Connolly, H. Howell, A. Capern, S. R. Harding, T. Harding, and C. Williams.
Church: Secretary: Mr. C. Williams. Treasurer: Mr. T. Harding. Assistant-Secretary: Mr. S. R. Harding.
Women’s Guild: President: Mrs. H. J. Taudevin Secretary: Mrs. T. Harding. Treasurer: Mrs. C. Wass. Assistant Secretary: Mrs. J. N. Wilson.
Sunday School: Superintendent: Mr. J. W. Evans. Secretary and Organist: Miss D. Williams. Treasurer: Mr. E. J. Connolly.
Choir: Conductor: Mr. F. A. Capern. Secretary: Mr. J. Harvey. Treasurer: Miss G. Maskell.
Young People’s Club: President: Rev. H. J. Taudevin. Captain: Mr. A. Yarrow. Secretary: Mr. H. Krause. Treasurer: Miss T. Evans.
Intermediate Endeavour: President: Rev. H. J. Taudevin. Secretary: Miss V. Richardson. Treasurer: Mr. H. Wilson.
Lay-Preachers: Messrs. F. A. Capern, J. Harvey, R. Muller, A. Verrall, C. B. Strong.
Organist: Miss D. Williams. Deputy Organist: Mr. Ronald Taudevin. Violinist: Mr. H. Wilson.

CHURCHES IN DISTRICT
Rosewood-Secretary: Mr. C. Williams; Haigslea-Mr. C. P. Hertweck; Walloon-Mr. A. Verrall; Mt. Walker-Mr. W. H. Stokes.

THANKS
The Diamond Jubilee Committee desire to express their thanks to all who have assisted in any way, and for the whole-hearted support and co-operation accorded them, thus assisting to make the Jubilee an outstanding success and worthy of the Church and district.
On behalf of the Jubilee Committee,
H. J. Taudevin, President.  
A. Capern, Secretary.

The first of the celebrations was a concert given by the Bundamba Methodist Church Choir under the conductorship of Mr. T. Bird, along with individual performers. Accompanists were Mrs. Dawes and Miss E. Milford. The Rev. Powell, who came with the choir to Rosewood, said he hoped that in the next few years Methodists and Congregationalists would be one.

The concert opened with the anthem. “Unto Thee, O God” by the choir. Other items were: vocal solo, Miss Enid Seymour; tenor solo, Mr. Ivor Jones; soprano solos, Mrs. Eric Dawes: solos, Mr. N. Bird: anthem, “Consider and Hear Me,” the choir (Miss Myra Bird, soloist): recitations, Miss Mary Gledson: vocal duet, Misses E. Lewis and E. Seymour; solos, Miss Myra Bird; anthem, “The Lord is My Shepherd,” the choir.

Opening the second part of the programme, the choir sang the anthem, “O Lord, The Very Heavens Shall Praise Thy Wondrous Works,” Mrs. Dawes being the soloist. Other items: Solos, Miss E. Lewis and Miss Myra Bird; anthem, “How Calmly The Evening,” by the choir; recitations, Miss M. Gledson; duet, Mrs. Dawes and Miss Bird; solos, Mr. Ivor Jones; anthem, “Praise the Lord O My Soul,” the choir, Miss Lewis taking the solo; solos; Mr. T. Bird and Mrs. Eric Dawes. The choir’s concluding anthem was, “And the Glory of the Lord,” from Handel’s “Messiah.” The singing of the National Anthem concluded the concert.

On Sunday 26th May, an important church relay was conducted by Station 4BC. It was from the Rosewood Congregational Church on the occasion of its Jubilee celebrations. At 2.45p.m. the Jubilee Choral Services were relayed from the Church. It included vocal solos and duets and instrumental numbers concluded the musical festival. An address was given by the pastor of the church. Rev. H. J. Taudevin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1935 cont.
At “Ashwell Villa”, the residence of Arthur and Ivy Loveday, members of the Women’s Guild assembled on 21st November 1935, to make a presentation to Rev. Taudevin and Mrs. Taudevin, who were leaving Rosewood for Brisbane in December. As souvenirs of the members’ affection, Mrs. Tom Harding presented Mr. Taudevin with a xylonite travelling case with brush and comb, and to Mrs. Taudevin a crystal Jewel case.

1936
King George V. died on 20th January. The news was hear at 10.40a.m. in Rosewood. The Congregational Church bell was tolled continuously for one hour.  At 8 p.m. a short service of prayer was held in st. Luke’s Church of England and was well attended by members of the Anglican and Congregational Churches. Rev. H. Saull. Rector of St Luke’s officiated.

Rev. Norman Campbell Watt came from the Flinders Church and was welcomed at a social on 24th April.

• The work at Amberley had become more difficult as the minister had four services each Sunday, so a request was agreed to, and Amberley came under the care of North Ipswich.
• The Sunday School prospered.
• Tea table conferences and training sessions for teachers were introduced.
• Discipline played a big part, even on himself.
• His visitation plan was carried out with regularity. He set himself an area, time and number of homes to be visited, and this he accomplished.
• Music in the Church was again given a boost by the presence of Mrs. Watt (music teacher). Mrs.Watt soon became organist, choir conductor and children’s friend.
• Two camps for underprivileged children from the city were organised.

Samuel Waight, the first officially appointed Sunday School Superintendent, had held that position for 23 years. He was a Deacon in the Church for many years and regularly attended church services until a couple of years before his death on 4th July 1936 aged 93 years. The president and secretary of the Queensland Congregational Union (Rev. H. J. Taudevin and Rev. J. F. T. Short) visited Rosewood to attend his funeral.

On Saturday 21 November, under the auspices of the Rosewood-Lowood Ministers’ Fraternal, interdenominational services were held in the Rosewood Congregational Church, when prayers for rain were offered. The service extended from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., one hour’s service each being given by Pastors A. J. Chisholm (Lanefield Baptist Church), L. Larsen (Rosewood Church of Christ), Revs. H. Saull (St. Luke’s Church of England) and N. C. Watt (Rosewood Congregational Church). Rev. H. S. Capern represented the ministers in retreat. There was a good attendance. Addresses and hymns appropriate to the occasion were included in the service.

1938
The half yearly meeting of the Queensland Congregational Union (its 77th year) was held at the Rosewood Church on 5th April. In the absence of the president, Rev. Percival Watson, Rev. H. W. Whyte was acting chairman and president of the assembly. About 50 delegates were present from Brisbane churches, Ipswich, Redcliffe and Gatton as well as representatives of the associated churches in the Rosewood district. A civic reception was tendered the delegates in the Farmers’ Hall by Councillor A. J. Loveday, chairman of the Rosewood Shire Council. Rev. N. C. Watt, Rosewood pastor, welcoming the delegates on behalf of the Rosewood Church, said it was 19 years since half yearly meetings were held in Rosewood. This was during the presidency of Rev. C. A. Capern, who had sent his greetings to the meeting as he was too ill to attend.

In December the Brisbane City Mission provided a holiday for thirty children from the Rosewood Congregational Church. They were taken into camp at the accommodation at Palm Beach for a week. That year 2000 people were assisted at Christmas, and 600 children were entertained by the Mission.

1939
The first Eisteddfod conducted by the Rosewood Congregational Junior Eisteddfod Committee was held in the Farmers’ Hall, Rosewood, on Saturday, 11th March. The Eisteddfod Committee comprised: Rev. N. C. Watt (President), Mrs. A. J. Loveday (Treasurer), Mesdames Watt, A. M. Imrie, Misses M. Richardson, Messrs. S. R. Harding, C. J. Richardson, and F. A. Capern (Secretary).    Read about it online

A visit was paid to the district by delegates to the Biennial Assembly. Afternoon tea was enjoyed. Rev. Hawke, of South Australia delighted all with his talk “The Lighter Moments of a Minister’s Life”.

The first United Christmas Service of the Rosewood group of Churches (Rosewood, Haigslea, and Walloon, Amberley, Mt Walker ) was held at the Rosewood Congregational church on Sunday 17th December. Over 300 people attended. The service was conducted by Rev. N. C. Watt.

1940
At farewell function on 31st October, Mrs. Watt was presented with an artistic sheaf of pink larkspurs, gerberas and sacred bamboo set in gold cellophane and tied with lighter toned streamer. Mrs. A. Capern did the honour on behalf of the choir. Mrs. S. Harding gave Mr. Watt a posy. Mrs C. Wass gave Daphne and Mavis Watt gold pendants and they received posies pink and white bebe roses and larkspurs tied with blue ribbon from Coralie Harding and Beryl Pocock. The presentation bouquets were the work of Mrs. E. N. Hughes.

On behalf at the Church, Mr. Capern presented Mr. and Mrs. Watt with a cheque and a chiming clock bearing a sliver inscription. Mr Watt said the link with the Rosewood Church would never be broken. They were members of it and would remain members. Their daughter Mavis was born there and she would always remind them of Rosewood. A flashlight photograph was taken in the church.

Mr. and Mrs. Watt, Daphne and Mavis left to take up an educational appointment with the London Missionary Society. Their work was to be undertaken at the mission station at Port Moresby which was in its 70th year. Mr Watt was elected as President of the Congregational Union in Sept 1946.

The Rev. Caleb Beharell was inducted into the charge of the Rosewood Congregational Church on Thursday evening, 28th November. His bright and breezy personality soon became evident to the young and old alike. Country children on their long walk home from school loved to see him, and they were always sure to be given a lift.

Troubled times were once again with us, war was bringing its trials. Having witnessed a young woman receive a telegram with sad news of a soldier husband’s death over the Post Office counter, Mr. Beharell sought permission to be allowed to deliver such messages. His experience on the mission field was evident throughout his ministry. Mrs. Beharell was a motherly person. “Be a cheerful doer for the Lord’ was her favourite adage. She did wonderful work with the cradle roll and was responsible for the prisoner of war appeal.

The Church paper called the “Belfry” was started. Its purpose was to bring the church folk news of the Group of Churches, the needs and aims of the Church, its financial position, assistance available and items of interest.

1941
The Congregational Young Men’s Club was formed. They engaged in many useful pastimes and sporting activities including debating, first aid, study of the world map and theatres of war, table tennis, ping pong, ball exercises, and boxing. Rev. Beharell was club president.

William Yarrow died at his home ‘Belmont” on 6th November 1941. He was a life deacon of the church and Sperintendent of the Sunday School for 17 years.

1942
Rev. Caleb Beharell and Mrs. Beharell received a telegram recently announcing the safe return to Australia of their son, Sergeant James Beharell, from the Middle East.

1943
The first exhibition of fine arts, home industries, flowers, vegetables, and farm produce was held on Saturday 27th March. The effort was highly successful. The church grounds, where the display was staged, made an impressive scene with cool looking marquees and bright waving flags. The function was opened at noon by Cr. A. J. Loveday, Chairman of the Rosewood Shire Council and Patron of the organising committee. Cr. Loveday was introduced by Rev. Beharell. Special mention was made of Mr. D. Berlin’s work in collecting over £24 towards the exhibition. The Rosewood Citizens’ Band, conducted by Mr. C. Freeman, provided enjoyable music.

The refreshment stall was under the direction of Mesdames S. Harding, L. Rea, H. Embrey, L. Wass, Baills, Miss Vera Dutney and Clara Freeman. An ice-cream stall was conducted by Mr. S. Harding, Misses Joan Harding, Valda Rodgers, Gloria Rea, Coralie Harding, Dorothy Rodgers, Dawn Lovell, and Joan Warren. Messrs. V. Turnbull and L. Rea assisted at the luncheon. A trophy donated by Mrs. C. Wall for the most points in the needlework section was won by Miss Clara Freeman. The financial result was very gratifying, over £60 being raised by the effort.

1944
On Sunday 26th March, a special service for the cradle roll was held in the Congregational Church. Rev. Beharell gave an address mainly for the mothers. Special items were sung by the Junior Choir. Nine-year-old Bryan Capern was organist for the whole of the service. Mrs. Beharell was matron of the roll with 66 members. On Sunday two christenings took place, increasing the roll to 68. From the time of their christening the children received a card and one on each birthday until they were four years old. Then they were transferred to the Kindergarten and the Sunday School. A cradle roll service was held at regular intervals.

1945
A girls’ camp, under the auspices of the London Missionary Society Girls’ Association, was held on the Rosewood Congregational Church grounds during Easter. Girls from Brisbane, Ipswich, and Rosewood churches formed the camp. Their camp leader was Mrs. J. S. Robinson. Miss F. Mossom was camp commandant. The visiting study leader was Miss Kathleen Scott, of Sydney. Including the three leaders, camp personnel numbered 32.

When the party arrived at Rosewood they were provided with tea and refreshments by the Sunday School teachers. Rev. C. Beharell and Mr. A. Capern (Church Secretary) welcomed them on behalf of the church people, and Mrs. Robinson replied. The large room at the rear of the church provided sleeping accommodation for the campers, who had their meals under canvas.

Daily routine commenced at 6.30 a.m. with physical exercises and nmorning prayers. Each girl had an allotted share of domestic duties. Leaders supervised study circles at intervals in each day’s proceedings.

On Good Friday the girls hiked to Lanefield, where they attended a function in the Lanefleld Baptist Church. On Saturday afternoon swimming was their recreation. In the course of their stay Mr. J. W. Evans provided horses for the girls to ride.

On Sunday morning the girls formed the choir, and sang a special anthem in the church. Mrs. Robinson was pianiste. In the afternoon Miss Scott addressed the Sunday School children. The Superintendent, Mr. Jos. Evans, presided. Mrs. Robinson also was present. At night Rev. C. Beharell took the first part of the service. Miss Scott then took over and with the help of some of the girls, presented a pageant entitled “The Light Triumphant.” After the Sunday evening service Mr. Joe Evans, on behalf of the Sunday School and Church people, presented an iced cake to the camp. The cake was made and iced by Mrs. S. R. Harding.

On Monday afternoon a team of girls from the camp played a basket ball game against girls from the Rosewood Church. Before their departure on Monday evening Mrs. Robinson expressed thanks for kindness and generosity to the party by the Rosewood people.

 The 70th anniversary celebrations of the Rosewood Congregational Church were held on Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th May. The Church was pleased to welcome home many of the boys of the  fighting services, some on leave and some released from service. The practice of praying for them at the evening service had continued throughout the years. During the year, £319 had been remitted to Headquarters for the prisoner-of-war appeal.

Rev. and Mrs. C. Beharell were farewelled at a function 19th July. Rev. Beharell had charge of the Congregational Ministry in the Rosewood District Churches for 4½ years. Speakers were Rev. J. H Kind (Ipswich Central), A. Capern (Secretary of Church), Joseph Evans (Sunday School), Mrs A. Capern  (Ladies’ Guild), Lieut. Norman Bade (Rosewood V.D.C.), Mr. Eric Edgeworth (men on active service). The church presented him with a cheque.The Reverend was on the committee of the Boy Scouts and was presented a pipe and tobacco pouch by GSM Elder on their behalf. Vocal solos were given by Mrs. A. Capern. Misses Dawn Imrie, and Joan Harding. Miss Coralie Harding recited, and Mrs. P. Capern was accompanist.

The Beharells had previously spent 10 years on Niue Island in the South Pacific before coming to Queensland on 1929. They returned to Niue Island to resume missionary work for the London Missionary Society. They flew out from Sydney on 31st July. “We are missionaries by profession,” he said. We had to give it up for the sake of the children, but now they are all happily married we are off again.”

Rev. Thomas Critchell Arnold came from Yeronga and commenced his ministry He was inducted on Friday 5th October.

• Troubled times were still with us in the aftermath of war. A special appeal, “Food for Britain” brought a good response.
• The Congregational Youth Fellowship and the Girls Association were formed.
• An Exhibition Committee was formed to carry out the Exhibition to aid car funds.
• Special duties were allotted to deacons.
• Work at Mt. Walker caused concern as the support and witness was upon two families, but they had faith and courage to carry on.
• Mrs. Arnold gave leadership in women’s work and kindergarten of the Sunday School.
• Congregational Youth Fellowship River Cruise on 4th August.

1946
On the afternoon of her 75th birthday, Mrs. Ruby May Grimsey (Vice-President) was the guest of honour at a surprise party on July 23, arranged by members of the Rosewood Congregational Women’s Guild. Those present were Mesdames T. C. Arnold, A. Krause, E. Elliott, D. Dutney, R. and C. Wass, L. Bushman, W. Beckwith, H. Primus, A. Lergesner, E., R., G., and J. Harding, C. Richardson. A. J. Loveday, J. Downing, Misses B. Downing, E. Armstrong, J. Hardlng, and E. Krause.

On 13th December Rev. Cummings Air Capern, died at Ipswich aged 76. He came to Queensland as a young man. He was minister at Moorooka in 1915-16, Rosewood 1916-23, Blackstone 1923-25, Toowoomba 1925-28 and Rockhampton till February 1934, when he retired through illness.

1947 
Anniversary services of the Rosewood Congregational Sunday School were held in the church on Sunday, 31st August. The morning and afternoon services were conducted by Mr. S. J.. Reed, who is Superintendent of the Queen Alexandra Home for Children, Brisbane. Rev. T. C. Arnold, minister of the church, conducted the evening service.

The services were opened with the adult choir singing “Raise Our Banner High” as the children, led by a banner-bearer, marched into their places, and the combined choirs sang a number of beautiful anniversary hymns, and a hymn was offered by the scholars of the upper Sunday school. Four junior children, Shirley Wyatte, Cecily Wall, Barry Freeman, and Glen Primus, sang a quartet, and a duet was given by Ron. Boughen and Trevor Foote. Shirley Harding, Inez Prlmus, and Norma Boughen sang a trio. The kindergarten tiny folk sang several choruses at the morning and afternoon services. Two solos were given by Mr. Noel Harvey, who conducted the combined choirs.

The Church Secretary (Mr. Lock Rea), on behalf of the Sunday School and Church, warmly welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Miss O. Wildey (violin), Mr. C. Freeman (cornet), and friends from Ebenezer and Haigelea.

A feature at the afternoon service was the distribution of the certificates and prizes won at the recent scripture examination. Mr. Reed presented to the Sunday School the framed diploma of merit which it had gained in the examlnatlon, and also presented to the children the 10 certificates and als prize books which were given by the Young People’s Depaiartment of the Queensland Congregatlonal Union to all scholars who had gained over 75 per cent. To Joyce Armstrong, who secured 80 per cent, Mr. Reed also precented a Bible which had been jointly donated by the Sunday School Superintendent (Mr. K. Turnbull) and the Sunday School Secretary (Miss P. M. Evans). Trevor Foote, who had 81½ per cent, also was presented with a Bible from the Sunday School.

At the evening service Mr. Arnold thanked all who had helped in any way to make the day sueressful. Included in these were Miss Norma Lergesner (organist) and Mrs. J. Evers (pianist), and Ithe young men and teachers who had arranged and decorated the church for the occasion.

1948
Rev. Arnold who had been Minister of the Rosewood group of Congregational churches was farewelled after 2½ years at his final service on 8th February. He was called to the church at Redcliffe. Mr. Arnold was presented with a cheque by the Church Secretary, who spoke of the good Mr. Arnold had done during his ministry in the district. Representatives of the Walloon and Haigslea Churches made similar presentations.

Mrs. A. J. Loveday, on behalf of members of the Women’s Fellowship, presented Mrs. Arnold with an electric toaster and Janette Arnold also received a gift. A musical programme was enjoyed. Items were offered by Misses Joan Harding and Dawn Imrie (vocal solos), Mesdames A. J. Loveday and J. Evers (piano forte duet). “Auld Lang Syne” was sung.

Rev. Joseph Dyer (born London) was inducted on Saturday 16th October by the President of the Congregational Union, Rev. J. Harold King, and welcomed at a social at the Church on Thursday 21st November 1948.  Rev. Dyer came to Rosewood from his ministry at the Eccleston church in New South Wales. He was the first Pastor to be ordained in the Eccleston Congregational Church on 17th October 1946 and had spent three years there. Mrs. Dyer ably assisted her husband, being a lay preacher, organist, chorister and Sunday School teacher.

• A Ford Prefect car was purchased for use by the Minister.
• Dr. Berry (Cong. Union of England) was welcomed to the district as a visitor.
• A committee was elected to further emphasise the need for a new Church building.
• Mission boxes were sent to India.
• Rev. N.C. Watt, as L.M.S. representative, greeted all.
• Cradle Roll Services were reintroduced, resulting in a large attendance at morning services.
• The church formed a cricket team to play in the Ipswich and West Moreton Church Union Cricket fixtures, and Rev. J. Dyer captained the team himself.

1949
The children of the Rosewood Congregational Church went to Brisbane on 5th March to inspect the London Missionary Society’s ship, John Williams VI., which is berthed in Brisbane. Their contributions had assisted in the acquisition of the ship.

A Remembrance Service was held on 6th November. Members of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. were present and the President (Mr. A. Stephen) led in the Act of Remembrance, which was followed by two minutes’ silence. Scouts and Cubs of the Rosewood Group also were present, accompanied by Scoutmaster R. Evans and Scout mistress D. Imrie. Rev. Dyer, conducted the service, speaking from the text “The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are thy everlasting arms.” (Deuteronomy xxxili. 27). Christian welcome was extended to the visitors, and bright singing of appropriate hymns made a successful and helpful service.

On Saturday 26th November, a Church Union cricket fixture between Rosewood Congregational and St. Stephen’s Presbyterian was held. The highlight was a century by Rosewood batsman, D. Howell. The match was won by Rosewood by 60 runs on the first innings. Scores were: Rosewood Congregational – First innings 198 (D. Howell 101 retired, R. Murphy 35. L. Wass 13, O. Howell 11., J. Dyer 10). Bowling: L. Stallard, 4 for 54; J. Smith, 2 for 52. St. Stephen’s Presbyterian – First innings 138 (I. Lawrie 58, J. Smith 20, W. McEwan 16, L. Stallard 13). Bowling: A. Freeman, 5 for 63: D. Howell, 2 for 22; O. Howell, 3 for 24.

Rev Joseph W. Evans, L.Th., was ordained in the Rosewood Congregational Church at an impressive service in November. Those who took part in the service were Revs. J. F. T. Short,  J. H. King, H. J. Taudevin, C. R. Taylor, N. C. Watt, J. W. Harper, J. Dyer, and H. S. Capern. Mr. Evans accepted a call to Toowoomba and the Secretary of the church concerned Mr. C. Adsett was present. Mr Evans was a member of The Rosewood Church and had been studying in Melbourne for the four years previous. On Sunday on 27th November, he conducted the service in his own church. He was the son of Joseph William Evans & Mary Vance and was the first boy to pass a scholarship exam in Rosewood.

1950
March – At the 75th annual meeting of the Rosewood Congregational Church, the Treasurer (Mr. S. R. Harding) disclosed that the church’s receipts over the year totalled £733/8/2. Mr. Harding, a grandson of the founder of the church, said that the Ladies’ Guild accounts showed a credit balance of £47/18/3. Rev. J. Dyer  thanked the parishioners for their help and said that there was evidence of a deeper spiritual tone both in the Church and the Sunday School. He said, “I would like to thank the lay preachers, without whom our services could not be maintained as regularly as they are.”

A band of 25 young people from the Congregational Young People’s Fellowship, led by Rev. J. Dyer, raided the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mogensen singing “They Are Jolly Good Fellows” to the immense surprise of the young couple. It was their wedding anniversary (2nd May) and the surprise was arranged Miss Myrl Johnson and Mr. Ted Evans (their attendants). Games and competitions were arranged by Mr. Dyer. Misses R. Harding, and P. Klauke, and Mr. R. Evans. Winners of competitions were Misses I. Sutherland and M. Johnson and Messrs. T. Evans and A. Johnson. Games were enjoyed on the lawn while supper was being prepared by Mesdames L. Wass, J. Yates, and A. Mogensen. Mr. Mogensen took a syncro-flash photograph of the happy party in the dining room, after which Mr. Dyer presented to them a beautiful amber flower bowl from the fellowship.

A special Anzac remembrance service took place in the Congregational Church on Sunday morning, 23rd April. Members of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. were present, Mr. C. Sleaford reading the Act of Remembrance. The Rosewood Boy Scouts and Cubs, their leaders and a few members of the R.AA.F. Amberley were present. The church was filled, and appropriate hymns were sung. The preacher was Rev. Dyer, who based his sermon on the text, “Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom” (Luke xxiii, 42).

In August, after choir practice, the members of the Congregational Church Choir gave a social evening to honour their oldest member, Tom Harry Harding on his 79th birthday anniversary.

On 22nd October a large congregation experienced something different in sermons when pupils of the Sunday School presented a “Demonstrated Sermon” entitled “The Tale of a Loaf.” Those who took part were Gwen Littlejohn (“Dust”), Joan Dutney (“Rain”), Shirley Wyatt (“Grass”), Deslene Lergesner (Sun”), Glen Wass (“Farmer”), Barry Freeman (“Workman”), and Donald Wass (“Sailor”). As each child in costume explained the part they played in the provision of “Our Daily Bread,” the Sunday School teachers, adult and children’s choirs gave fitting messages in song. Rev. Dyer introduced the play, and later summarised. In addition, special singing was offered by the choirs from “Gospel Bells.” The conductor was Mr. J. Reid. Mrs. A. J. Loveday was organist and Mrs. J. Dyer pianist.

Once again, something new and unusual was presented in the Rosewood Congregational Church grounds on the night of 6th December. “Carols by Candlelight” was staged with a large and appreciative audience. Everyone present joined in the chosen community carols, the lighting being provided by individual candles. which, together with a starry sky, gave out the true spirit of Christmas. Rev. J. Dyer welcomed all, and called upon the Moreton Shire Council Chairman (Cr. A. W. Johnston) to open the evening, after which the lighting of candles ceremony was carried out. The Ipswich Salvation Army Band provided music, and solos were sung by Mr. Noel Harvey and Miss Joan Harding. Anthems were rendered by the senior choir of the church, Young People’s Fellowship, and Sunday School children. The accompanists were Mrs. C. J. Richardson and Mrs. J. Dyer. A jumble stall was conducted by members of the Women’s Fellowship. At the conclusion, Mr. Dyer thanked all who had helped to make the function a success. He wished all a very merry Christmas.

1951
A large and attentive audience enjoyed a programme of musical and elocutionary items at a variety concert in the Farmers’ Hall on Friday 20th April, in aid of the Congregational Church Choir for the purchase of hymn books. Rev. Dyer welcomed the artists and asked the manager of Radio Station 4IP (Mr. W. Johnson) to compere the concert. Mrs. Nisbett was accompanist and arranged the musical section of the programme. Mesdames J. Dwyer and S. Moller were assistant accompanists. Miss Inez Burgess and Mr. Colin Treloar (Ipswich) sang solos and together offered duets. Mr. and Mrs. S. Moller contributed guitar and piano accordion items, elocutionary numbers were given by Miss Glenys Bruckner (Ipswich), Joyce Williams (Ipswich), Wendy Armitage and Janice Reid, and a diologue, in costume, was presented by Wendy Armitage and Joyce Williams. Nancy Carson and Barbara Nation performed Scottish and Hungarian dances in costumes. Mr. Colin Wriggles intrigued the audience, particularly the children, with tricks and magic, and an item, “Little Mother,” was given by the Sunday School children. Mr. J. Reid thanked the artists and all who had assisted to make the function a success. A stall was conducted by members of the choir. The artists were later entertained to supper by members of the Church Choir.

On the next Friday night a number of the Sunday School children enacted a sermon entitled “The Garden of the Lord.” The Sunday School Superintendent (Mr. G. Sleaford) was the leader and the children were trained by Mrs. Dyer. The church, which was attractively decorated, was filled to capacity with an appreciative congregation. The children who took part were: Joyce Armstrong, Barry Freeman, Lorna Williams, Nola Wass, Judith Wiegand. Glen and Arthur Wass, Gwen Littlejohn, Joan Dutney, Valerie Freese, Dell Kubler, Wendy Boughen, Hasel Wyatt, Jeanette Symonds, Heather Williams, Valda Ludlow, Margaret Harding, Glenys Jackson, Eslyn Yarrow, Norma Coleman, and Fay Harding. The sermon concluded with the making of the word Jesus with flowers above a small wooden gateway.

In November Rev. Dyer declined the call to him from the Redcliffe-Woody Point Congregational Churches. Instead Mr. Dyer was appointed as chaplain to the R.A.A.F. Amberley, beginning his duties there on 24th March.

1952
On Sunday 23rd March 1952 he delivered his final service as minister of the Rosewood group of Churches after 3½ years service. The Secretary Mr. Lloyd Wass expressed regret at the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Dyer and wished both God’s richest blessing in their new sphere of work. On behalf of the Sunday School children and teachers, Joyce Armstrong presented a black handbag to Mrs. Dyer and Barry Freeman handed a leather briefcase to Mr. Dyer in appreciation of their work in the Rosewood Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Dyer expressed thanks for the gifts which. they said would remind them of the happy times spent In Rosewood with the Sunday School scholars and teachers.

After receiving his kit at Amberley the Dyers left for Laverton station in Victoria.

On Sunday, 2nd April 1952, at the monthly church service conducted by Messrs. K. Turnbull and G. Sleaford, members of the congregation farewelled Mr. Ian Turnbull, who sailed the following day for Japan where he was to work as a missionary. Ian Turnbull was born in the district and attended the local school. He was the first pupil in the history of the school to go out as a foreign missionary.

17th-18th May  An interestng visitor to Rosewood during the weekend was Mr. J. P. Angimea, a native of Naru. who was studying at the Congregational College in Brisbane to become a missionary. Mr. Angimea was the speaker at the evening service at the Rosewood Congregational Church and his address entitled “Fight the Good Fight” was appreciated. He sang as a solo “Nauruan,” a hymn in his native language. Mr. Angimea’s family suffered heavily at the hands of the Japanesae during the war, and one child was killed. Mr. Angimea was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. Wass, Madden Lane, during his stay in Rosewood.

The green lawn of the Congregational Church presented a happy party scene on Tuesday afternoon, 27th May, when about 150 delegates to the Congretional Union of Australasia and New Zealand Assembly (President Rev. J. H. King) were entertained to tea. A display of articles made m Rosewood timbers was much admired and many questions were asked abut the district and its interests. It had been 13 years since the last visit of such a nature was made to Rosewood. Some of the visltors had been members of the 1939 party of delegates.

Rev. Herbert Joseph Taudevin began a second pastorate. He was inducted at a service (pictured) on Wednesday 10th September.

The Young Worshippers League attended morning services and contributed by singing. The C.Y.F. continued their activities, taking part in evening services. Wet weather had held up the building project.

Rev. Taudevin saw the fulfilment of a venture which had been in the minds of former ministers, when the new Church building was completed. Ill health caused him to resign.

Rosewood Congregational Sunday Sunday School teachers and children gathered at the church on 29th July to farewell two of the Sunday School, teachers. Mr. Carson, was going to Scotland and Miss Janice Reid, was moving to Taroom with her parents. The Superintendent (Mr. G. Sleaford) on behalf of the teaching staff, presented a pen and pencil set to Mr. Carson in appreciation of his services as a teacher. Mrs. Primus presented a brooch set with blue diamantés to Miss Reid.

1953

STUMP CAPPING CEREMONY

A Stump Capping Ceremony for the new Church took place on Saturday 31st January. A war, the depression and building restrictions had delayed the construction of the church. Visitors from the Haigslea, Walloon, One Mile, North Ipswich, and Central Congregational Churches were present in the gathering which attended the ceremony.

The dedication was performed by the President of the Congregational Union (Mr. H. M. King). Associated with him were Revs. H. J. Taudevin, J. Harold King (Ipswich). T. C. Arnold (Booval) and Mr. A. G. Muller. M.L.A.. Mrs. A. J. Loveday was organist. The hymn. “The Church’s One Foundation” was sung. Mr. Taudevin welcomed the visitors, especially Mr. J. Waight, a son of the founder of the Rosewood Congregational Church, the late Mr. Samuel Waight.

Mr. H. M. King read the Act of Dedication: “Forasmuch as it hath been given to us to build a house for the worship of God, and for the gathering in of His children, we have come together to ask that His grace and favour may rest upon this new undertaking and that these stumps, laid in faith and love, may be the assurance that Jesus Christ shall be forever honoured and reverenced in this place.” The dedication prayer followed.
Mr. King said there was a parallel in Christian life to be found in the necessity of the stump cap. The cap was to protect the building from an enemy of destruction, and in the building up of private lives  and the life of the church unless there was the protection of the leading and mastership of Jesus Christ, people laboured in vain. The community was blessed by the presence of the church in its midst. He prayed that God would richly bless the congregation’s continued efforts and that their church may be a great light set upon a hill that could not be hidden.

The first stump was capped by Mr. King. Mr Tom Harding, the oldest member. Others were capped by various organisations within the church and church members.

After the benediction, afternoon tea was provided by the Women’s Fellowship. The Secretary (Mr. Richardson) announced that £150 had been placed on the stumps, and donations of furnishing for the completed building had been made. A “bring and buy” stall conducted by the ladies was well patronised.

1953 cont.
Railway Ambulance classes were being held at the Congregational hall every Monday night. They were conducted by Mr. E. J. Connolly.

On 13th March, a century of Congregationalism was celebrated with an impressive pageant at the  Ipswich Central Congregational church. It was written and narrated by Mrs. C. A. Foggon and traced the 100 year history of the church. The simplicity and sincerIty with which the lofty thleme was treated, the convincing costuming featured in the succession of “flashback” scenes (many of which were genuine 19th century models), the natural demeanour of those taking part, and the artistic overall presentation of the pageant, resulted In satisfying and stimulating entertainment. Particularly appealing was the climax in which the present church minister (Rev. J. H. King), in a darkened hall, lit a taper to represent the formation of the Central Church in 1853.

The Coronation of Elizabeth II (2nd June) was celebrated along with the 78th anniversary of the Rosewood church. Rev. Taudevin presided. Pastor and Mrs. Jarmyn hoped for a close bond of friendship with the other churches in the district. Rev. H. L. McIntyre (Baptist), gave greetings on behalf of his church, and in a short address spoke of the Coronation of the Queen to whom the people’s loyalty and prayers should be given without forgetting to crown Jesus King in their hearts and lives. Rev. E. Montgomery, Secretary of the Queensland Congregational Union, was the preacher at the evening service.,Towards the end of the day’s celebrations, at 8.45 p.m., the Ipswich district Scout groups fired beacons at Mt. Flinders and Mt. Crosby, and the Rosewood Scouts provided another link in the State-wlde chain, from Perry’s Knob.

Queensland Times, Tuesday 15 September 1953, page 6
Sept. 14. Fine spring sunshine, well stocked stalls, a remarkable display of fine flowers, excellent cooking and needlework displays, and a large number of visitors combined to make the annual fete arranged by the Women’s Fellowship of the Rosewood Congregational Church a successful function, both socially and financially. Speaking at the official opening in the church grounds, the minister (Rev. H. Taudevin) welcomed all present, especially the Secretary of the Ipswich Central Congregational Church (Dr. H. D. Foote), whom he invited to open the fete. Dr. Foote commended the Women’s Fellowship member for their enthusiasm and enterprise in arranging so fine a fete, and went on to praise highly the whole of the Rosewood congregation for the faith and courage exhibited by their undertaking the no small task of building the new church, now in course of construction.

The stocks of good things on the stalls found a ready stream of buyers. Stall. holders were: Pantry. Mesdames A. Loveda, F. Perrin, J. Rea, E. Joynson, L Wass and E. Evers; cookery, Mesdames A. Krause, A. Coleman, S. Harding, A. Littlejohn and J. Harding; needlework. Mesdames Beckwith, Stokes, N. Evers, Bert Yarrow, L. Boughen and Harding; sweets. Mrs. M. Boughen, Misses L. Perrin, Joan Dutney, Valerie Freese, Beryl Krause and C. Johnston.

The judges of the competitive sections were: Pantry and cookery, Mrs E. Hughes (Ipswich); sweets and needlework, Mrs. E. Rackley and Miss A. Harding. (Rosewood); flowers. Mrs. Bloxsidge (Rosewood).

THE AWARDS Jams and Preserves: Strawberry Jam: Mrs. G. Harding 1 and 2, Mrs. F. Perrin 3. Gooseberry: Mrs. F. Perrin 1, G. Reinhardt 2, Mrs. J. Rea 3. Tomato: Mrs. F. Perrin 1, Mrs. N. Evers and L. Wass, equal, 2. Pineapple: Mrs. P. Perrin1, Mrs. J. Rea 2, Mrs. L. Wass 3. Rosella: Mrs. F. Perrin 1 and 2, Mrs L. Wass 3. Sweet orange: Mrs. N. Evers 1, Mrs. L. Boughen 2, Mrs. F. Perrin 2. Marmalade: Mrs. C. Harding 1, Mrs. T. Deas 2, Mrs. M. Boughen 3. Jellies: Miss L. Perrin 1, Mrs. N. Evers 2, Mrs. L. Wass 3. Lemon butter: Mrs. L. Wass and N. Evers, equal. Mustard pickles: Mrs. L. Wass I and 2, Mrs. N. Evers 3. Chutney: Mrs. L. Wass I, Mrs. N. Evers 2. Collection of Jams: Mrs. L. Wass 1. Mrs. F. Perrin 2. Mrs. N. Evers 3. Collection of jellies: Mrs. N. Evers 1, Mrs. L. Wass 2, Mrs. F. Perrin 3.

Needlework: Girl’s play frock: Mrs. Bert Yarrow 1 and 2. Boy’s sun suit: Mrs. Bert Yarrow 1, Mrs. Stokes 2. Embroidered apron: Mrs. Len Boughen 1, Mrs. F. Perrin 2. Tea cosy: Mrs. Bert Yarrow 1, Mrs. Taudevln 2. Dress hanger: Mrs. Bert Yarrow 2, Mrs. G. Harding 2. Crochet jug cover: Mrs. Taudevin 1. Mrs Beckwith 2. Edged handkerchief: Mrs. B. Yarrow 1, Mrs. Beckwith 2. D’oyley: Mrs R. Downing 1, Mrs. H. Freeman 2. Child’s sun bonnet: Mrs. B. Yarrow 1, Mrs. L. Boughen 2. Dressed dolls: Gwen Littlejohn (knitted), Judith Wiegand (material). Worked feeder: Glenys Rea. Trophy for most points in needlework: Mrs. B. Yarrow.

Sweets: Date creams: Miss L. Perrin 1. Valerie Freese 2, Mrs. J. Rea 3. Marshmallows: Mrs. R. Wass 1, Mrs. Beckwith 2, Miss Shirley Harding 3. Marshmallow novelty: Mrs. M. Boughen 1, Miss L. Perrin 2 , Mrs. E. Evans 3. Toffee: Mrs M. Boughen 1, Miss Valerie Freese 2, Mrs. E. Evans 3. Fudge: Mrs. R. Downing 1, Mrs. J. Rea 2, Miss L. Perrin 3. Caramel: Mrs. R. Downing 1, Mrs. M. Boughen 2, Miss L. Perrin 3. Rainbow jubes: Miss Joan Dutney 1, Mrs. M. Boughen 2, Miss L. Perrin 2. French jellies: Mrs. E. Evans 1, Miss L. Perrin 2. Miss Gwen Littlejohn 3. Coconut ice: Mrs. M. Boughen 1, Miss L. Perrin 2, Miss Valerie Freese 3. Fondant: Mrs. M. Boughen. Collection of sweets: Mrs. M. Boughen 1, Miss L. Perrin 2. Trophy for most points in sweets: Mrs. M. Boughen.

Cookery: Chocolate sandwich: Mrs. A. Krause 1, Mrs. J. Clark 2, Mrs. J. Harding 3. Ginger sandwich: Mrs. A. Krause 1, Mrs. S. Harding 2, Mrs. Beckwith 3. Plain sponge: Mrs. J. Clark 1. Mrs. Coleman 2, Mrs. H. Reinhardt 3. Butter sponge: Mrs. A. Krause 1, Mrs. Humphrey 2 and 3. Orange sandwich: Mrs. A. Krause 1, and 2 ,Mrs. Schiefelbein 3. Fruit cake: Mrs. A. Krause and Mrs. Elliott, equal 1, Mrs. Coleman 2. Sultana cake: Mrs. A. Krause 1, Mrs. A. Coleman 2 and 3. Rainbow sandwich: Mrs. A. Krause 1 and 2. Peach blossom cake: Mrs. H. Reinhardt I, Mrs. A. Krause 2, Mrs. A. Coleman 3. Butter sponge sandwich: Mrs. A. Krause 1, Mrs. A. Krause and Mrs. J. Harding, equal 2, Mrs. J. Harding 3. Small cakes: Mrs. Humphrey and Mrs. S. Harding, equal 1, Mrs. J. Harding 2. Sponge roll: Mrs. Schiefelbein 1, Mrs. S. Harding 2, Mrs. A. Krause 3. Date roll: Mrs. A. Krause 1 and 2. Pikelets: Mrs. H. Reinhardt I, Mrs. A. Krause 2. Plate pastries: Mrs. L. Wass. Sultana scones: Mrs. H. Reinhardt 1, Mrs. J. Lergesner 2. Steamed plum pudding: Mrs. Beckwith 1, Mrs. A. Krause 2. Boiled plum pudding: Mrs. A. Coleman 1, Mrs, A. Krause 2. Apple tart: Mrs. L. Wass 1, Mrs. Coleman 2, Mrs. Joynson 3. Fruit slice: Mrs. L. Wass. Juvenile cooking: Plain sponge: Margaret Harding. Lamingtons: Norma Coleman. Kisses: Margaret Harding I and 2, Norma Coleman 3. Small cakes: Margaret Harding 1 and 2, Norma Coleman 3, Most points: Mrs. A. Krause. Juvenile: Margaret Harding.

Flowers: Stocks: Mrs. M. Boughen 1, Mrs. R. Wass 2, Mrs. H. Freese 3. Violets: Mrs. Heiner 1, Mrs. E. Elliott 2, Mrs. May 3. Iceland poppies: Mrs. F. Barram 1, Mrs. P. Stokes 2. Carnations: Mrs. F. Barram 1, Mrs. G. Harding 2, Mrs. L. Wiegand 3. Nasturtiums: Mrs. M. Boughen 1, Mrs. E. Rackley 2, Mrs. G. Harding 3. Statice: Mrs. Baills 1, Mrs. Freese 2, Barbara Dutney 3. Pansies: Mrs. F. Barram 1, E. M. Dale 2, Mrs. M. Yarrow 3. Sweetpeas: Mrs. P. Stokes 1, Mrs. G Harding 2, Mrs. M. Boughen 3. Lupins: Mrs. F. Barram 1, Mrs Stokes 2, Miss L. Perrin 3. Lilies: Mrs. L. Wiegand 1, Miss L. Perrin 2, Mrs. E. Hughes 3. Cut flowers: Mrs. M. Boughen 1, Mrs. E. Elliott 2, Mrs. E. Hughes 3. Bulbous flowers: Mrs. Elliot 1, Mrs. F. Barram 2, Mrs. M. Boughen 3. Gerberas: Mrs. Bert Yarrow 1, Mrs. R. Wass 2, Mrs. J. Lergesner 3. Other varieties: Mrs. F. Barram 1 and 2, Mrs. E. Hughes 3. Most points: Mrs. F. Barram.

Apron parade: Miss Beryl Krause 1, Joan Dutney 2, Valerie Freese 3. Most popular doll (points by votes): Noela Wass 1, Margaret Harding 2, Gwen Littlejohn 3.

December 8th. The Church was beautifully decorated with many vases of beautiful flowers when the Church Choir presented its annual carol service. Rev. Taudevin presided. Solos were given by Mrs. Deas, Mrs. Mullan, Miss Joan Harding and Mr. W. Buys. Six members of the choir, Misses Chris. Johnson, Brenda Yarrow, Lorna Deas, Shirley Harding and Evelyn and Shirley Wyatte gave a pleasing offering of the carol, “There Came A Little Child To Earth”. The dignity and charm of the carols sung by the choir of 20 voices was greatly enhanced by the assistance of an orchestra whose members were Miss Shirley Wyatte (piano), Mrs. Loveday (organ), Miss I. Primus and Mr. Forrester (violins), Mr. C. Horne (piano-accordion), Mr. Colin Freeman (cornet) and Mr. Geo. Embrey (bass).

Continued in part three.

© Jane Schy, 2024

Published 25/10/24