under Father Kenneth MacPherson, the roof was shingled and the lightning-damaged spire repaired. In 1962 a major re-modelling was planned, to accomodate increased numbers of parishioners. The architectural plans for the renovations were drawn up by Miss Kathleen Sands of New York, a summer resident of Stanhope, and the work was done by contractor MacKinnon, of Charlottetown. Two new wings were built, a new foundation with basement hall and kitchen put in, with a furnace heating system. In 1963 a solemn re- dedication was celebrated under the guidance of Father Parnell Wood.

In October, 1982 St. Eugene’s marked its 150th anniversary with a mass of thanksgiving, celebrated by Bishop James MacDonald, and attended by many priests; the church was filled to capacity with parishioners, former parishioners and friends.

Father Charles Cheverie is the present pastor and the congregation continues to flourish.

Stanhope Presbyterian Church

As mentioned previously, our Presbyterian settlers attended the church in Cove Head West, under various ministers, beginning with the Rev. Peter Gordon. During the ministry of the Rev. James Allan it was decided that the people of Stanhope should have their own church. Accordingly, one eighth of an acre of land was bought, for $10 of

lawful money of Canada, from Samuel Lawson at Stanhope Corner, where Lloyd and George Shaw now live. The deed for this was signed on April 15, 1880 by: the Rev. James Allan, David Lawson, David Carr, John C. Leitch, George Lawson, James Carr and James Henry Douglas. It was agreed to use the property for the purpose of the Presbyterian Congregation of Stanhope and Covehead.

Construction of the church was begun during the fall and winter of 1879-80; it was built by James Henry Auld and Washington Brodie, of wood frame construction, 36 feet long and 26 feet wide, on a stone foundation with narrow wood siding outside, and the inner walls finished with plaster, which was later (1934) covered with burlap and painted green. The floor was of very wide boards, and the ceiling was high, made of lathe and plaster. Apparently the original roof was low-pitched and relatively flat, and around 1900 it was changed to the present roof with a higher pitch; James Henry Auld and John MacLennan Ross were the carpenters involved, and the original low- pitched rafters may be seen in the attic at the gable end. There were two tall, pointed windows on each side, a round sectioned window over the door, and an inner porch, with double doors whichrcould be opened back in warm weather; this porch, jutting into the interior of the church, prevented the parishioners in the back two short pews on

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