Shandon Church Re-opening

HELENSBURGH NEWS – THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 1884

SHANDON: FREE CHURCH

This Church was re-opened on Sunday, after having undergone a complete renovation.

The Church has been completely altered, and presents the appearance of quite a new building. The collection amounted to £30 7s 1d.

On Monday evening a soiree in connection with the re-opening took place, which was largely attended – the Rev Hugh Miller, MA, the respected pastor of the congregation, presiding. Tea was served in the schoolroom, after which an adjournment was made to the Church. Mr Miller, in his opening remarks, congratulated the congregation on the success of the re-opening, and spoke very highly of the services which has been rendered by the office-bearers in connection with the alterations. He referred in particular to Mr MacLellan of Blairvaddick, whose services had been invaluable.

Thereafter, speeches were delivered by the Rev Messrs McEwan, of Rosneath; Ireland, Garelochhead; Jubb, Luss; and Messrs Walter MacLellan, jun’. and J Kirkpatrick. Mr McEwan delivered a most interesting address on ‘Twenty five years on the Gareloch’ which was listened to with the closest attention. The other speakers were also cordially received, and delivered most appropriate speeches.

Quite a feature of the evening was the singing of the choir, under the leadership of Mr McCallum. The various pieces were well chosen and beautifully rendered. Votes of thanks to all those who had taken part brought a most pleasant evening to a close.