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The pe0ple of this congregation were outstanding in their devotion and allegiance to their strict Methodist faith in the early veers, and later, to the United Church after Union. Something could be said too, for their tolerance towards other de- nominations. In the earlier part of the century, the choir under the direction of Helen Smith of

Hampton was rated one of the best among many rural

churches.

This congregation became part of the United Church of Canada in 1925 and was phased out and the build-- ing sold in 1968; its congregation becoming part

of Hampton Church.

LORNE ORANGE LODGE m Lorne Orange Lodge reviewed their charter in April 1880 with members on the 3 roll from DeSable, South Melville, Hampton, and ‘ Appin Road.

Lodge for over two yeare met at the blacksmith forge of James Villet, South Melville, near the crossroads.

Here they gathered twice a month using the anvil for

an altar, draped with the Union Jack and under the