Anticipating the celebration of this important event in the Church’s
history, a large representative Committee from the several
organizations was appointed to consider and arrange a fitting
programme. The successful carrying out of the plans submitted seemed
a great undertaking, but loyally did the Church stand by them, and
all the members of the congregation as well entered actively into
the preparations. Especially to the pastor. Rev. P. J. Stackhouse,
much of the credit of the success is due. Although only identified
with the church for a few months previous to the occasion, he threw
himself wholly into the work, with thorough sympathy, tact and
wisdom, and during all the initiatory stages and throughout the week
of actual celebration his was the guiding hand. To Dr. Steele, who
for so many years has been identified with the labors of the Church,
is due the credit of turning back the pages of its history and
bringing before those of today the work and mission of the past
hundred years.
The Centennial Celebration was a success; from beginning to end a
hearty, happy and devotional spirit dominated the whole proceedings.